We booked this holiday as a last minute cheapie,..a short break beffore xmas.

The puerto castillo apartments are in an Excellent location just around the corner from bars/restuants,3/4 min walk to the beach and short walk to main bus stop for venturing into the capital (rosario) for the shopping complex.
Our Apartment as with all of them,was basic but spotlessly clean with ample towels,bedding..the only complaint my husband had was that ther was no TV...but who goes on hols to watch TV anyway . The pool area is small but nice..we did not use the pool as we have found with all pools in canaries..the water is freezing..it might be a little hotter in high season..the kids that were there didnt seem to mind it being cold though.
The pool bar (Bar Coral) run by english couple Alan & Carly is small and friendly Breakfast,snacks and meals can be had here and great place for a nightcap or late night get togther..we had a few good nights here with other holidaymakers...Alan and Carly are great for letting you know where to go or where not to go around fuste.
Best places to eat,,Tommy Nutters,Minstrels,Fado steak house
Stay away from chinese BUFFET the other resturants are nice but not th buffett

have stayed at puerto castillo now every year for the past 4 years. Visited for the october half term week and was not disappointed. The rooms are air conditioned and have a safe which is free. Most of the rooms overlook the sea and the views are amazing. I thought the rooms were looking like they needed a spruce up as they were built 7 years ago and have not been touched since. However, they are about to be re-furbished and the apartments are closing for the month of November 2007. I also had a problem with getting extra pillows this year and had to request twice. This is unusual. I think i just asked when the maid had a day off. Dont let this put you off though as the apartments were clean, no cockroaches to be seen. I would visit again as very relaxing around the pool and no queue for sunbeds.

Have just had 2 weeks at the Barcelo. Have had great time and wonderful weather. Have visited the Barcelo twice before and had not problem with hygien at all. However, this time was appauling service. Had to constantly ask for clean towels, also requested extra pillows. Our Maid NEVER swept the floor of our apartment, we did that everyday ourselves, we were also left with incorrect bedlinen the once and only time our beds were changed. She also fortgot to clean the bathroom! After requesting towls, bedlinen and pillows, our requests were never met. The last straw was our apartment door left open TWICE, only to be told by Reception that because nothing was stolen everything "OK!!" We probably won't be visiting the Barcello again, such a shame as it has a great location & is an ideal excape to some winter sun. Clean up your act Barcello.