El Sardinero
It is the most important and expensive area of the city. It became famous and attracted tourists because it was queen Isabella II and Amadeo of Saboy’s favourite summer resort. This caused a great cultural and architectural movement. Cafés, hotels, and tramways were constructed. Among them the Hotel Real was built. It opened up in the 1917 summer. A big, Modernist styled building located in a privileged spot with a view to Plaza del Sardinero.