About Us
Hotel Restaurante El Curro
Where guests arrive… and end up becoming family
Some places are built with stone.
And some places are built with soul.
Hotel Restaurante El Curro was born that way: from a family dream, from a love for the mountains, and from the desire to create a refuge where those visiting the Sierra de Cazorla could rest, disconnect, and truly feel at home.
In July 2001, that dream became reality.
Julio (Curro) and Mª Ángeles, deeply in love with this land and passionate about nature, began this adventure with just 10 rooms and a small café. They wanted something more than a hotel: they wanted to create a home for lovers of the mountains, a peaceful place where rest had its own meaning.
Little by little, guests began to feel so comfortable that they no longer wanted to leave, not even to go out for dinner.
— “Mª Ángeles, what are you having for lunch today?”
— “I think grandma has made homemade soup…”
— “Would you save us a plate for tonight?”
And just like that, almost without realizing it, something much bigger than accommodation was born.
A family was born.
In 2004, we completed the hotel, but in truth, we continue building it every single day. Because our real project is not the rooms, nor the pool, nor the terraces with views.
It is you.
Every person who arrives here becomes part of this home.
That is why we take care of every detail with love, constantly improve, and continue working with the same enthusiasm as on the very first day: making every stay feel special.
We know we are not a standard hotel.
And we do not want to be.
We are Hotel El Curro.
And that means something very simple:
you do not come here just to sleep, you come here to feel.
Would you like to become part of our home?
Hello, I’m Mª Ángeles.
I am deeply in love with my land, and I love sharing with our guests the true essence of this place: its landscapes, its flavors, its traditions, and that beautiful way of living slowly.
Here, we do not want you to feel like you are staying in a hotel.
We want you to feel at home.
And we are waiting for you with great excitement.
Cooking tells stories too
After a day exploring the Sierra de Cazorla, there is always something waiting for you: a good table.
In our restaurant and in our beloved La Luciérnaga, gastronomy is an essential part of the experience.
Raquel, our chef, brings the most traditional flavors of this land to every dish, using local products, authentic recipes, and that special touch that turns a meal into a memory.
Because here, you also travel through taste.
Guess the riddle… what is Maria del Mar’s role in the hotel?