Hotel Montera Plaza is in the typically Andalusian village of Los Barrios, a 10 minute drive from Algeciras’ coastline. It features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the Montera are brightly decorated with parquet floors. Each has a balcony and satellite TV. The Montera’s restaurant serves a selection of traditional Spanish cuisine. The cafe-bar features a terrace overlooking the pool. The hotel is just a 15 minute drive from the beaches at Palmones and 9 miles from the border with Gibraltar. Algeciras Port, where ferries depart for Morocco and Ceuta, can be reached in 15 minutes, by car.