Travel Guide for Renal Patients You deserve some revitalizing holidays

Interactive Document 21 Destinations in Spain tailored to your needs

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Catalonia InteractiveAccess to each section, clicking above Index Badalona P. 38 Barcelona P. 40 Hospitalet de Llobregat P. 42 Welcome P. 06 Pineda de Mar P. 4 4 Mataró P. 46

Medical recommendations P. 08 Community of Valencia

Valencia P. 50 A renal patients experience P. 10 Vinaròs P. 52 Oropesa del Mar P. 54 Nutritional advise P. 12 Galicia

Andalusia Pontevedra P. 58 Vilagarcia de Arousa P. 60 Estepona P. 16 Torremolinos P. 18 Madrid Málaga P. 20 Torre del Mar (Axarquía) P. 22 Madrid P. 64 Huelva P. 24 Minas de Rio Tinto P. 26 Our centres P. 66 Cartaya P. 28 Sevilla P. 30 Motril P. 32 Institutional support P. 70 Jaén P. 34

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 3 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Welcome Dear Patient: It is an honour for me to present to you the first Travel Guide for renal patients. At Diaverum we believe that the quality of life of a patient suffering from a kidney related illness depends on the treatment that they receive and by ensuring that their daily routine isn’t disrupted as a consequence. In this sense, we consider traveling a right one should not renounce because they have a kidney disease. Therefore, in recent years we have undertaken important investments that have led to the opening of new dialysis centers in locations with great tourist and holi- day attractions, thus combining well deserved holidays with the highest quality of medical treatment. The fact that our clinics across Spain and around the world have a standardized system of procedure ensures the homogeneity of the quality of treatment offered regardless of loca- tion; one less concern for a patient when traveling. In this guide we present 21 tourist destinations around Spain, where you can enjoy a few days off and still have an individualized and high quality dialysis treatment. Our clinics are open to any patient, regardless if their center of origin is not Diaverum. Our team will check all the medical information necessary to ensure the continuity of treatment with the highest levels of quality. The patient will only have the duty to choose the holiday destination and enjoy their vacations. Spain is a world leader in tourism and healthcare. The Spanish health system, both public and private, is recognized for its high quality of standards and the outstanding training its professionals receive, offering a cutting-edge healthcare at competitive prices and with complete legal security for patients. Spain has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a wide range of leisure, cultural acti- vities and tourist attractions which combine perfectly in a country with a privileged climate and geographical position. Due to the quality of services and the variety of leisure offered, tourists rate their satisfaction at a score of 8.5 from 10. This travel guide offers all the information that patients need to pick a holiday destination with maximum guarantees, leaving their medical treatment in the best possible hands. Institutions like SEDEN, EDTNA, ALCER, SOMANE, SPAINCARES, SEDYT and ADER have belie- ved in our project and have supported us in this initiative, and for this we forward them our most sincere gratitude. It is for us a source of pride the fact that you entrust us with your confidence during your vacations. We remain at your disposal and hope that the guide will be of interest to you. Luis Vargas Chief Executive Officer of Diaverum Spain *Spaincares Travel Guide for Renal Patients 5 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Why are holidays important

to a kidney patient? A few days to devote to themselves, to build up a good mood and positive energy, essential allied forces to keep up the daily work of looking after one´s health and wellbeing.

Each and every one of us has the right to rest, discover, travel, enjoy free time... that is, to en- joy holidays. This concept is part of what we mean by “quality of life”. In the case of those patients with chronic kidney disease under hae- Vilagarcia de Arousa modialysis therapy, this right cannot be forgot- ten. Actually the contrary should be adhered to, it should be strengthened. Living with a chronic disease can be considered as additional work, one which is full time, and one which requires careful and constant dedi- cation. A daily obligation that often depletes the Hospitalet de Llobregat patient´s strength. In Diaverum, unfortunately as medical specia- lists, we cannot send on vacation the chronic kidney disease, but what we can do is offer our patients treatment options, which will enable them to enjoy a few days off on holiday, leaving their regular worlds behind, finding new ones. A few days to devote to themselves, to build up a good mood and positive energy, essential allied forces to keep up the daily work of looking after Torre del Mar one´s health and wellbeing.

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What positive impacts has travelling brought to your life as a kidney patient?

Daniel Gallego Zurro, a 41-year-old kidney patient since 1995. There is nothing better feeling than to travel and get in touch with the world. Not only do you discover other ways of understanding life, facing daily challenges, engaging and living, you also learn a lot about yourself. From my travels I have been able to get to get to know other cultures and enjoy unique, authentic experiences. Through it I have met many different people, many of whom are still very important to me; all of this while discovering other cuisines, forms of art, architecture and interesting sites. Travelling provides you with a fountain of knowledge and stress relief; I cannot ima- gine a more refreshing activity for the mind. People often talk about the “pursuit of happiness”, but I personally prefer the happiness brought by the pursuit, this invol- ves travelling to unknown places, not stopping the searching nor the learning which comes with it. The goal is to reach the horizon, which is full of new experiences. Per- sonally, it is much more important what we experience living, than what we possess. Travelling has taught me to enjoy every moment and to always search for new goals. Despite living with kidney failure, I always try to find new trips to the best destina- tions at every possible occasion: whether it be a few days of rest, an adventure or a big city tour. All of these are moments, which allow you to disconnect and take a break from an exhausting routine, and to remind you that life can offer many won- derful opportunities.

Daniel “

Traveling has taught me to enjoy every moment and to always search for“ new goals.

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Nutritional advice for Each patient is different and has their own needs. These should be adhered to and specific nutritional guidelines recommended by their your journey health professional must be followed along with taking care with liquid, potassium, sodium and phosphorus intakes. In Diaverum, we are fully When we go on holiday our daily routine gives aware of the importance of looking after the pa- way to improvisation, everything becomes more Eating a healthy tient´s nutrition. We have gathered some tips flexible and we eat the majority of our meals out. together that can help the patient to keep up It is vital to a renal patient to ensure a good qua- and balanced diet is with a healthy diet, even when frequenting res- lity of life, even on holiday, to do this we need to essential in looking after taurants and bars while traveling. stick to a balanced diet. However, this nutritional control does not have to impede us from making your quality of life the most of our trip and enjoying the typical cui- sines that the different regions have to offer.

Above all, it is very important not to skip meals and try to keep up with as much as possible a Not to skip meals normal time schedule in order allow the body to Keep up with a regular schedule follow its normal rhythm. If we alter meal times Avoid high fat and deep-fried food and suppress them, later on we will be tempted to choose larger portions and it will be harder to Stay active opt for a healthy meal. In addition, if you are going to go to a restau- rant, it is preferable not to arrive with an empty stomach and always choose the healthy option; avoid high fat and fried food favoring boiled or grilled meals. Although you will try that gastro- nomic specialty so appetizing, try to limit the size of portions of non-recommended foods and complement your meal with a dish of recom- mended food for your diet. In order to do this, for example, one can choo- se restaurants that offer half portion servings, allowing us to combine more dishes. It could also be a good idea to contact the restaurant in advance and inquire about the meal options that best suit the patient. They will be delighted to help you! Finally, all good meals should be accompanied by a good walk. We must not forget that even when on holiday, it is important to stay active ... the best complement to a healthy diet to feel good.

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Estepona Torremolinos Málaga Torre del Mar Huelva BadalonaMinas de - BarcelonaRiotinto C -artaya Hospitalet Sevilla de Llobregat Jaén M- Pinedaotril de Mar

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Hotels nearby the clinic Estepona Sanyres Resort Puente Romano Care Hotel Hotel Aguamarina Province of Málaga (28 km. 19 min by car) (800 m. 7 walking) Estepona is a town on the Costa del Sol. Loca- Tel.: +34 952 902 528 Tel.: +34 952 806 155 ted between Marbella and Manilva, at the foot How to arrive Address: C/ Arroyo Nagüeles, s/n. (Urb. Altos de Puente Address: Avd. San Lorenzo, 32, Romano) Marbella Estepona of the Sierra Bermeja mountains, which protects To Málaga airport and transfer by car Rates: 140 €/night Rates: 53 €/night the town from cold winds and leads to a favoura- (90km). ble soft microclimate throughout the year. With AVE (high-speed rail ) to Málaga and Hotel H10 Estepona Palace about 21 km of beaches, Estepona is an espe- transfer by car (90km). (4,5 km. A 11 min by car) Tel.: +34 952 790 040 cially attractive tourist destination during the To Estepona bus station. Tapas summer months. Address: Avd. del Carmen, 99, Estepona Road A-7. Rates: 109 €/night Bar Toque In addition, Estepona has small fishing and C/ Guadiaro, Estepona D Location of our clinic: farming activies and a population that is conti- 500m away from Aqualon shopping Tel.: +34 667 43 15 30 nuously changing, highlighting its multicultural center, located near the north pier. A tour around Bar La Galeria composition. Estepona? C/ Caridad, 48, Estepona Tel.: +34 654 47 66 14 09:00h Walk around Los Pedregales: A site of great natural beauty that stands out for its scenic views across to El típico Andaluz Contact us the coasts of Africa and Gibraltar. C/ Caridad, 59, Estepona 11:30h Parish Church of Ntra. Sra. De los Remedios: A Tel.: +34 952 80 18 02 Dialysis centre Estepona Church built in the 18th century, occupied between Avd. Puerta del Mar, 54, 29680, Estepona 1725 and 1766 by the Franciscans priests of the Ter- Tel.: +34 951 31 65 83 ciaria Order. E-mail: [email protected] 12:00h Calvary Chapel: Built in the 18th century, originally used as a hospital. 12:30h Clock Tower: The Clock Tower dates from the 15th century and forms part of the destroyed church wi- thin the Fortress. 13:00h Plaza de las Flores: In the old town and a few minu- tes away from the sea, Plaza de las Flores is one of the most famous squares in Estepona. 13:15h Municipal library and the House of Culture: Open Monday to Friday from 10 to 14 and 17 to 21 h. Restaurants 14:15h Lunch in the Plaza de las Flores

15:30h Saint Luis Castle: Saint Luis Castle is an ancient for- Sites not to El Palangre tress built by Queen Isabel in the early 16th century. Tel.: +34 952 80 58 57 Currently only the ruins of its walls remain. Address: C/ Cristóbal Colón, 20, Estepona 16:30h Convention Centre: The building is surrounded by miss 15,000 m2 of gardens, and more than 300 parking Selwo Aventura 11&11 Restobar spaces and even a helipad! (13,8km - 19 min by car) Tel.: +34 951 70 30 60 17:30h School of Equestrian Arts: One of the most remarka- Puerto Banús Address: Puerto Deportivo de Estepona, ble and renowned equestrian centers in Spain, with (24,6 km – 27 min by car) Local 39, Estepona the most modern facilities in Europe. Marbella (34,3 km – 25 min by car) 19:00h Lighthouse of Punta Doncella: A lighthouse for air- Casa Dani sea traffic with a height of 22 meters, located- be Ronda Tel.: +34 952 883 738 tween the promenade and seaport. (69,2 km – 1h and 10 min by car) Address: Crta. N-340 KM 166 Centro Comer- 19:30h Marina and fishing port:The port of Estepona is loca- Gibraltar cial Costasol Local 24, Estepona ted just 5 minutes away from the city center, a small (50,3km – 51 min by car) but cozy harbor, where you can enjoy wonderful Sotogrande views and a marine atmosphere. (22,1 km – 26 min by car)

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A tour around Highlights ProvinceTorremolinos of Málaga Torremolinos? 09:00h Take a walk along Playamar in order take Torremolinos is located on the Costa del Sol, on in the fresh sea air. the western shore of the bay of Malaga, behind Restaurants 10:00h Breakfast in a cafe along Bajondillo and a the mountain range Sierra de Mijas. Throughout visit to the building Casa de los Navajas (on Las Mercedes street). the year the city hosts people from 130 different Frutos Tel.: +34 952 381 450 10:30h Walk around Carihuela. nationalities. The registered foreign population Address: Avd. Riviera, 80, Torremolinos in the city is 26%, of which 75% comes from 12:00h Visit the city sports marina. countries of the European Union, mainly the Ne- Sardinas de Espeto Los Mellizos 14:00h Lunch at Los Mellizos in Carihuela therlands, Germany, France, Scandinavia Coun- Tel.: +34 952 373 512 tries and, especially, the United Kingdom, the Address: C/ de San Ginés, 20, Torremolinos 16:30h Walk up probably the most notorious of latter being the largest population group. streets in Torremolinos, San Miguel in order to have a coffee in the square de la The main feature in Torremolinos is its beaches. How to arrive Nogalera. It has almost 7 kilometers of coastline, the main Visit Pueblo Blanco. beaches being Los Alamos, Playamar, El Bajon- To Malaga airport and then transfer by 18:30h Stroll along the Park de la Batería. dillo, La Carihuela, Montemar and El Saltillo. car (12.6 km). 19:30h To María Zambrano train station. 20:30h A short walk in Álamos and indulge in some Sardinas en Espeto (sardines on a Road A-7, the ring road that bypasses spit), typical here in Málaga. Contact us the north part of the city. Golf course D Location of our clinic: Dialysis centre Torremolinos The clinic is located 1.1 km away from Sites not to C/ La Cruz, 58, 29620, Torremolinos, España the train station and 650 meters from Tel.: +34 952 374 869 the bus station. miss E-mail: [email protected] La Paloma Park (Benalmádena) 6 km away from the clinic, 12 min by car. Selwo Marina (Benalmádena) 6,6 km away from the clinic, 14 min by car. Ronda 112 km away from the clinic, 1h and 32 min by car. Mijas Pueblo Beaches 22,3 km desaway from the clinic, 23 min by car. Hotels nearby the clinic Tapas Bars Hotel Natali Torremolinos La Posada de Torremolinos (400 m. 6 min walking) C/ Danza Invisible, 8, Torremolinos Tel.: +34 902 144 440 Tel.: +34 952 214 680 Address: C/ Hoyo, 28, Torremolinos La Barraca Rates: 50 €/night C/ Antonio Giron, 7, Torremolinos Hotel Don Pablo Tel.: +34 952 376 341 (1,4 km. 17 min walking) Tel.: +34 932 671 800 La Viña de Ale Address: P.º Maritimo Antonio Machado, s/n., C/ de Salvador Allende, 42, Torremolinos Torremolinos Tel.: +34 952 376 341 Rates: 96 €/night Travel Guide for Renal Patients 17 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Restaurants A tour around Málaga? Málaga El Refectorium Province of Málaga Tel.: +34 952 203 935 09:00h A stroll down Larios Street. We suggest 21:00h starting off the day by going for a look at Málaga is one of the most famous Address: P.º de la Sierra 36, Cerrado de Calderón, La Farola Walk. Next to the pier we can find a walk Málaga the shops down Malaga Street and by ha- known as“La Farola”, (lamppost) which leads, natu- and important tourist centers in ving breakfast at the Café Central, located rally, to Málaga`s lighthouse. This is one of the two Spain, known for its Mediterranean MR1 in the Plaza of the Constitution, where you “female” lighthouses throughout Spain. coast, the Guadalmedina river and Tel.: +34 932 377 588 can order up to 9 different types of coffee. its proximity to the mountain range Address: C/ Campos Elíseos, s/n, Málaga 09:30h We continue walking down Calle Granada Montes de Málaga. to reach Plaza de La Merced. From here The city is also renownd for being the we are in close proximity to the Picasso Hotels Museum, a must visit for lovers of the nearby the clinic birthplace of the famous painter Pa- artistic Cubism movement, and to the ar- blo Ruiz Picasso, to whom two public tist’s birthplace. By the way ... don`t for- Hotel SILKEN Puerta Málaga spaces are dedicated in the historic get to take a picture with Picasso himself! (290 m. 4 min walking) center: the Casa Natal de Picasso, lo- After this visit we can walk around Spain’s Tel.: +34 952 047 494 cated in the Plaza de la Merced, which oldest Roman Circus. Address: C/ Héroes de Sostoa, 17, 29002 houses the Homonymous Founda- A perfect time to visit the Cathedral of Má- Málaga 11:30h Rates: 80-90 €/night tion, where his childhood objects laga, known as “the manquita” and one of remain, and one of the three most the cities symbolic sites. Hotel Barceló Málaga important museums dedicated to the 12:00h From the Cathedral you can stroll around (400 m. 5 min walking) artist: the Museo Picasso Málaga. the historic center through the Pasaje Tel.: +34 952 047 4 94 Chinitas. Address: C/ Héroes de Sostoa, 2, 29002 Málaga 13:00h Visit the Thyssen Museum. For those Rates: 95 €/night who love paintings from the Romanticism period. Contact us Dialysis centre Málaga C/ Ayala 33-35, 29002, Málaga 14:00 Tapas in the Taberna el Pimpi Tel.: +34 952 374 869 E-mail: [email protected]

16:30h After lunch, there is probably no better plan than to visit Gibralfaro Castle. You can get the number 35 bus from the Pa- seo del Parque. Here at the castle you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Málaga’s bay. 18:00h A walk in the Park. This walk lined with Tapas Bars palm trees and buildings of different ar- Taberna Antigua Casa de Guardia How chitectural styles is another of the highli- to arrive Alameda Principal, 18, Málaga ght of Málaga. To Málaga - Costa del Sol airport and Tel.: +34 952 214 680 transfer by car (8.5km). Sea Port. The port is another must stop on 19:30h Bodega Bar El Pimpi To Málaga bus station. our tour. From there we can stroll through the shopping and entertainment area of C/ Granada, 35, Málaga To María Zambrano train station Pier 1 and Pier 2, also known as the “pal- Tel.: +34 952 225 403 Road A-45 meral de las sorpresas” (The palm tree or- La Campana D Location of our clinic: chard of surprises). Moreover, it is an ideal C/ Granada, 62, Málaga Near to the train station and only 2km place to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Tel.: +34 952 219 202 away from the port of Málaga..

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Hotels Torre nearby the clinic Provincedel Mar of Málaga Hotel Mainake (250 m. 3 min walking) Located at the most eastern part of the province of Malaga one can find the beautiful region of la Axar- Tel.: +34 952 547 269 quía. With its rocky coast, the region is crowned by the impressive mountains of Sierra de Almijara, the Address: C/ Los Fenicios, 1, 29740 Torre del Mar last surviving remains of the Penibaetic mountain range that meets the sea. Rates: 44 €/night The region has a long and exciting history, with roots tracing back to Phoenician, Carthaginian and Ro- Hotel Torremar man times. Due to these civilizations the region saw great commercial development. Later on in history, (600 m. 7 min walking) the city would become one of the last Arabic settlements in the Iberian Peninsula. As a result of this his- Tel.: + 34 952 547 057 torical wealth, Axarquía has been endowed with an excelent heritage, rich culture and popular traditions. Address: C/ Saladero Viejo, 15, 29740 Torre del Mar Rates: 60 €/night

Contact us A tour around Dialysis Centre in La Axarquía Tapas Bars Torre del mar? Paseo Marítimo, 88, 29740, Torre Jordi Bar Tapas del Mar C/ Azucarera, 7, Torre del Mar 09:00h Breakfast in the cafeteria La Bella Julieta. Tel.: +34 952 544 024 Tel.: +34 952 54 08 11 Walk alongside the beautiful seafront promenade. E mail:[email protected] 09:30h Bar Fernando 11:30h Visit Calle del Mar (pedestrian shopping street) C/ del Mar, 71, Torre del Mar 13:00h Time for a snack in some of the most famous bars Tel.: +34 952 54 21 74 of the Tapas route. A Contraluz C/ Azucarera 5, Torre del Mar Tel.: +34 607 81 18 30 14:15h Lunch in Bar Negri

16:30h Coffee time and spend the rest of the afternoon rela- xing at the beach or swimming pool. 20:00h Enjoy the wonderful sunset from the beach at the popular Café del Mar. 22:00h Dinner. With shows every night, again at Café del Mar.

How to arrive La Cueva Sites not to To Torre del Mar Bus Station. Tel.: +34 952 544 034 To María Zambrano train station (Mála- Address: C/ San José, 5, Torre del Mar ga) and transfer by car (45km). Balcónmiss de Europa y Cuevas de Nerja Roads A-4 and A-44. Bracamonte 36,3 km, 36 min by car. Tel.: +34 952 965 486 D Location of our clinic: Address: Avd. Infanta Elena, 1, Torre Frigiliana On the promenade, 9 minutes walk from del Mar 27.6 km, 26 min by car. the bus station Torre del Mar. Playa de Burriana y Playa de Maro Restaurants 27 min and Playa de Maro 25 minutes by car Travel Guide for Renal Patients 21 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Restaurants A tour around Huelva? Hotels Huelva nearby the clinic Province of Huelva Portichuelo 09:00h Visit the center of Huelva. Enjoy Tel.:+34 959 245 768 breakfast and then take a stroll Hotel Eurostars Tartessos Address: C/ Vázquez López, 15, Huelva around the historic center and its (1,5 km. 16 min walking) Huelva, the capital city of the province homó- emblematic Plaza de las Monjas Tel.: +34 959 250 011 nima, is one of the highlights of the Andalusian Azabache (Nun´s square). Address: C/ San Salvador, 2, Huelva Tel.: +34 932 377 588 coast, located where the rivers Tinto and Odie 10:30h A perfect time to take a lovely boat Rates: 50-70 €/night Address: C/ Vázquez López, 22, Huelva meet. Renound for its sandy beaches a charac- tour onboard a historic boat, which crosses the Ría de Huelva until Hotel NH Luz Huelva teristic of the Costa de la Luz. 1 Michelin Star arriving at Punta Umbria, a coastal Acánthum (1,9 km. 20 min walking) Tel.: +34 932 377 588 city with extraordinary white sandy Huelva gives home to a priviledged gastronomy Tel.: +34 959 250 011 and wonderful natural surroundings. Due to its Address: C/ Vázquez López, 22, Huelva beaches, where you can visit the Di- que Juan Carlos I, the salt marshes Address: Alameda Sundheim, 26, Huelva link with the discovery of America, the city also Rates: 70-100 €/night has important ties with Latin American entities and the Punta del Sebo, among other things. and institutions. Among the highlights of the 13:30h Due to the varied cuisine of Huelva, many festivities throughout the year, we find one has the opportunity to pause the pilgrimage of El Rocio, a religious tradition and enjoy a snack, for example, in La which brings together nearly one million people Bonilla Brewery, located in the Puer- a year. to de Huelva.

13:30h Have lunch at one of the Contact us great restaurants located in the Dialysis centre Costa de la Luz center of Huelva, where you can taste C/ Lucena del Puerto, 9 – 11, 21002 Huelva the typical products of the province, Tel.: +34 959 233 835 such as white shrimp or Jabugo ham. E-mail: [email protected] 16:30h Visit Casa Colón and the monument dedicated to the Virgen Del Rocío. 18:00h Visit the historic surroundings of La Rabida. Here one can find the Monas- tery and the Pier las Carabelas, a place of vital importance for the sub- sequent discovery of America. 22:00h At dinner time one of our recommen- dations is to make a booking at the Acanthum restaurant, awarded with Cervecerias Bonilla Zárate a Michelin Star. Avd. de Diego Morón, C/ Martín Alonso Pinzón, How to arrive 23, Huelva 15 , Huelva Tel.: +34 959 821 042 Tel.: +34 959 075 050 To Seville airport and transfer by car (107km). La Teja Ciquitraque To Huelva train station. C/ Arcipreste González C/ Rascón, 21, Huelva Roads A-5 and A-49. García, 9, Huelva Tel.: +34 959 256 858 Tel.: +34 679 209 486 D Location of our clinic: Only 500m from the Aqualon center, next to the North Pier. Tapas Bars Travel Guide for Renal Patients 23 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Minas de A tour around Minas de Riotinto? ProvinceRiotinto of Huelva 10:00h To acquire a full understanding of the The most famous dishes: larded tuna or Located in the province of Huelva, with only 4,112 inhabitants, world famous for its centenary mines mines, our first stop will be in theMining kidneys in sherry, but we can also choose and the notorious color of its waters; an intense red that dyes all that lies in its path. Museum. The museum´s constructed a grilled cuttlefish or some fish eggs with The Riotinto Mining Park offers its visitors the possibility of a railway tour, delving into a mine, ente- area for exhibitions is a vast 1800 m2; mayonnaise. 8 exhibition areas, where we can find a ring an authentic Victorian house and learning about the history of a region completely transformed reproduction of a Roman mine and the by the mining activity. ethnographic section of House nº 21 of A curious fact: Riotinto is the home of football in Spain, where British workers began to play this sport the English District of Bella Vista. in 1873. House No. 21, inaugurated in 2005, offers the opportunity to take a trip back in time to the Victorian era and experien- How to arrive ce a similar environment that can be To Seville airport and transfer by car seen in films like Out of Africa or Passa- Contact us (91km). ge to India. Dialysis centre Minas de Riotinto To Sevilla Santa Justa station and transfer 12:30h If it’s a pleasant day we can take advan- Avd. Juan Ramón Jiménez, 4, 21660 Minas de by car (85.2km). tage of the sun overhead and take a ride Riotinto, Huelva on the mining railway’s 12 Km route, To Seville bus station and transfer by Tel.: +34 959 592 840 which was once the old commercial line car (81.4km) or Huelva bus station and of Riotinto. E-mail: [email protected] transfer by car (73.9km). The trip is organized inside restored lo- Road A461, Road A-66 and Road A-4. comotives and wagons from the former D Location of our clinic: mining Company, in which visitors can 400m away from the city council and enjoy stunning landscapes, including Hotels 2km from the Golf Club Corta Atalaya. the old industrial center of the region, nearby the clinic and natural landscapes, following the course of the Rio Tinto. Hostal Atalaya (500 m. A 3 min walking) 14:00h Lunch stop in La Estación Restaurant, an old restored train station where you Tel.: +34 959 592 854 can enjoy typical local dishes and fresh Address: Avd. La Esquila, 13, Minas de Riotinto chacina (cold meat). Rates: 20-30 €/night 16:30h From the Riotinto Mining Museum tours are organized that take us to one of the Hotel Convento Aracena most beautiful and unique landscapes (30 km. A 20 min by car) of the whole region of Riotinto Mines: Tel.: +34 959 126 899 Peña de Hierro. From this location, and Address: C/Jesús y María, 19, Aracena accompanied by guides, visitors can Rates: 90-105 €/night admire the unique panoramic landsca- Restaurants pe and enter a real mining gallery 200 La Estación meters in length. In addition, we can see Tapas Bars Tel.: +34 661 424 429 where the C.A.B. and N.A.S.A. conduct re- Address: N435, 21640 Zalamea la Real, search for the MARTE project, as well as Época Huelva discover the start of the famous Riotinto Paseo Caracoles, 6, Minas de Riotinto river which gives this territory its unique Tel.: +34 959 592 076 name. La Fabrica Galán Tel.: +34 959 592 054 20:00h After visiting the Riotinto Mines, an ideal Avd. de la Esquila, 7, Minas de Riotinto Address: C/ Jose Nogales, 11, Minas de place to taste local food is the Gallant Tel.: +34 959 590 639 Riotinto Restaurant, located just behind the mu- seum. Guests can eat a la carte or tapas.

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Hotels Cartaya Cartaya is located in a unique natural surroun- nearby the clinic Province of Huelva ding; in the estuary of the Piedra River at the Hotel Fuerte El Rompido heart of the Costa de la Luz. (10,7 km. 14 min by car) With more than 4 km of beaches, amongst Tel.: +34 951 562 001 which we find the only virgin beach that - re Address: Urb. Marina El Rompido, Ctra. mains in Huelva, located in El Rompido area. H-4111, Km. 8, El Rompido, Huelva Rates: 50-70 €/night The village retains the essence of a typical An- dalusian village. Cartaya has combined perfectly Sanyres Senior Resort Aljaraque the development of tourism whilst respecting the Bodega el Pato (19,9 km. 21 min by car) environment, presenting a wide range of leisure Avd. Rompido, 28, Cartaya Tel.: +34 959 522 836 activities designed to offer it´s visitors a broad Tel.: +34 959 392 847 Address: El Limonero, s/n Parcela dotacional choice to choose from. All of this designed to ena- La Marea 2ª Fase Urb.Dehesa Golf, Aljaraque, Huelva ble visitors to enjoy and experience new sensa- C/ Puerto, 12 , El Rompido Rates: 95 €/night tions making them want to come back for more. Tel.: +34 609 866 522 Bodega La Parada Precise Hotels El Rompido How Calle San Pedro, 70, Cartaya (25,2 km. 50 min by car) to arrive Tel.: +34 959 392 645 Tel.: +34 959 024 320 To Seville airport and transfer by car Address: Ctra. de Cartaya a El Rompido, km 7, (110km) or Faro airport (Portugal) and 21459 El Rompido, Cartaya, Huelva transfer by car (90 km). Tapas Bars Rates: 50-70 €/night To Huelva Train Station and transfer by car (25km). Road A-49. A tour around Cartaya? D Location of our clinic: Just 1,5km away from the town center 09:00h Visit the center of the village and take a stroll around after breakfast. 10:30h Visit El Rompido (8 km from Cartaya). 11:00h Visit “La Flecha”, the only virgin beach that remains in Huelva. To arrive there it is neces- sary to take the public maritime transportation that operates all day long. Contact us Boat tour on the Piedra River which takes you out to the sea. Playas de Cartaya Dialysis 13:00h Centre 14:15h Lunch at one of its superb restaurants located on the sands of the El Rompido beach Restaurante Consolación Polígono Industrial La Barca s,n 21450, 16:30h Walk around the wonderful fishing nook of El Rompido. Tel.: +34 959 390 298 Cartaya, Huelva 18:00h Head up to the lighthouse, where you can find a mall and different bars to enjoy a wide Address: Crta. General Huelva-Ayamonte, Km. Tel.: +34 959 235 252 111, 21450 Cartaya, Huelva range of coffees and cocktails, located in this unique setting. E-mail: [email protected] Restaurante Caribe II 21:30h At the lighthouse, you can enjoy the splendor of the best sunsets in Spain. Tel.: +34 959 399 027 Address: Calle Nao, 13, 21459 El Rompido, Huelva Restaurante Pepe Cinta You cannot leave Cartaya without witnessing Tel.: +34 959 392 141 one of it´s sunsets at El Rompido. Address: Calle de la Flor, 25, 21450 Cartaya, Huelva

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Hotel EXE Isla de la Cartuja (300 m. 4 min walking) Hotels Tel.: +34 954 081 700 nearby the clinic SevillaProvince of Sevilla Address: Estadio Olímpico, Puerta G, Sevilla Rates: 50-70 €/night Seville has a rich Arab legacy, seen by the several impressive historical World Heritage declared buil- dings. In the spring two of the most emblematic celebrations of the year are celebrated here with Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento great importance: Easter and the April Fair. The April Fair is a week of festivities that begins with ‘Alum- (1.,4 km. 16 min walking) brao’. The whole fairground lights up, people dine fried fish (known as pescaíto) and the event conclu- Tel.: +34 954 462 222 des with an astonishing fireworks display. Address: Avd. Álvaro Alonso Barba, s/n, Sevilla Rates: 100 €/night However, one should not refrain from visiting the city at other times of the year too, like at Christmas. The city has a special appeal with the joy of the Christmas holidays: traditions, gastronomy, lights and the most important nativity scenes found in Spain. Ovejas Negras Tapas Bars C/ Hernando Colón, 8, Sevilla Tel.: +43 955 123 811 Enrique Becerra La Bodega Calle Gamazo, 2, Sevilla C/ Alfalfa, 4, Sevilla Tel.: +34 954 213 049 Tel.: +34 954 227 362 A tour around Sevilla? 09:00h As soon as you wake up you will be able to enjoy the wonderful climate here in Seville. There are many restaurants with splendid patios within the city’s historic walls, we suggest enjoying breakfast in one of them. 10:00h A visit to the Cathedral with its magnificent Giralda tower, from where you can see the whole city. The only handicap being the many steps one must climb to reach the top. After this it is recommended to visit the General Archive of the Indies. 12:00h We head towards the Real Alcazar and the Church of the Savior. This part of the tour shouldn’t take too long, however still very much worth a Contact us visit. The Gothic Cathedral and the palace are both World Heritage Sites, Dialysis centre Isla de la whilst the palace is the oldest habitable in Europe. Cartuja Estadio Olímpico. Torre Noreste, 14:15h Lunch at Casa Robles, Barbiana or the Taberna Alabardero planta baja, 41092 Santiponce, España 13:00h We can take a walk down the main commercial street full of shops and Tel.: +34 954 900 377 tapas bars. E-mail: [email protected] How to arrive 16:00h In the evening, have a wander around the Santa Cruz District and follow To Sevilla airport and transfer by car the trail down the Murillo Gardens and the Paseo Catalina de Ribera until (110km) or Faro airport (Portugal) you reach the Old Tobacco Factory. and transfer by car (90 km). 17:00h From there, not too far away, we come to the Plaza de España. You can- To Huelva Train Station and transfer by Restaurants not leave without experiencing the majesty of this building and the wild car (25km). San Marco Santa Cruz layout of the Maria Luisa Park. The rest of the day can be spent by going for tapas, strolling and enjo- Road A-49 Tel.:+34 954 21 43 90 18:00h Address: C/ Mesón del Moro, 6, Sevilla ying the sun and the atmosphere of the city that welcomes us with its D Location of our clinic: arms wide open. At night time you can enjoy a flamenco show in any of Located in the Olympic Stadium Cartu- Taberna del Alabardero the city’s tablaos. A highly recommended route is that of Paseo Colón ja. 7.2 km from the station Santa Justa Tel.: +34 954 50 27 21 and the banks of the Guadalquivir river, where boat tours are on offer. and 2000 meters Station Square. Address: C/ Zaragoza, 20, Sevilla

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Hotels nearby the clinic Motril Motril is a city full of contrasts where visitors face Province of Granada a world of incredible sensations. Colours, aromas Gran Hotel Elba Motril and flavors blended together to surprise trave- (4 km. 5 min by car) llers who find this city a paradise for the senses. Tel.: +34 958 607 744 How to arrive Address: Avd. Playa de Poniente, s/n, Motril Granada Airport and transfer by car A blue sky allows the sun to shine for more Rates: 75 €/night (80km). than 320 days a year, illuminating the crystal Granada train station. clear water of our beaches and the green valley, Hotel ATH La perla Hostal La Campana with the backdrop of Sierra Nevada mountains. (17 km. 20 min by car) (1,2 km. 10 min walking) D Location of our clinic: Nowhere else in the world can boast a landscape Tel.: +34 958 623 605 Tel.: +34 958 60 00 07 The clinic can be found on the access road Address: Playa de Carchuna s/n, Granada Address: C/ Princesa, 22, 18600 Motril to the City’s Center. with these characteristics. Rates: 65 €/night Rates: 35 €/night Contact us Clinic Ntra. Sra. De la Cabeza C/Fco. Diaz Cardona, bajo S/N 18600 Motril A tour around Motril? (Granada) 10:00h We start the tour in the Sanctuary “Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza”. Tel.: +34 958 608 525 Built on the ruins of a Moorish castle, residence to Queen AlHorra E-mail: [email protected] Aixa, mother of Boabdil. Then we will stroll through the “Park of the Americas,” which is located at the foot of the hill of the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, home to more than 50 trees, exo- tic shrubs and subtropical plants brought from different parts of the Americas, each of them with its explanatory panel. 12:00h Very close to here we find the theatre “Teatro Calderón”, from the 19th century in an Italian style and with a neoclasical decoration. Nowadays it is completely restored to its original appearance and has been declared “ a monument of cultural interest”. 14:00h A perfect time to enjoy the delicious cuisine of Motril. We suggest lunch at the Nautico Club with its stunning views to taste the fresh fish and shellfish of the area. Tapas Bars A happy stay in the heart of the tropical coast! 16:00h Visit the “Pre-industrial Sugar Museum” Get to know the process Motril is famous for its good food and its “tapas”: Casa Belmonte of sugar manufacturing and marketing between the 18th and 19th Casa de Vita C/ Ventura, 6, Motril centuries. The museum has original scale reproductions of mills Avd. Salobreña, 12, Motril Tel.: +34 692 161 455 and presses, as well as the brewhouse and purging of sugar loaves. It is a unique museum, which offers an educational and entertai- Tel.: +34 958 824 788 And many more... El buen Yantar ning journey through almost a thousand years of sugar cane cultu- re. It preserves the oldest mill in Europe and its collection of tools is C/ Carrera, 12, Motril really unique. A true reflection of the position Motril occupied inter- Tel.: +34 958 602 080 nationally in terms of sugar production. Nueva Parada Pl. del Tranvía, 6, Motril 18:00h To finish we will visit the cellar “Bodega Ron Montero”. Founded in Tel.: +34 616 412 675 1963 by Francisco Montero Martin, a family of great tradition in pro- La Nube ducts derived from sugar cane , owning important sugar industries C/ de las Cañas, 54, Motril and distilleries ( Azucarera del Guadalfeo and Azucarera Montero ). Tel.: +34 630 794 541 In Bodega Ron Montero one has access to the best rums , made ac- cording to the traditional method of sills and hatcheries.

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 31 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Jaén Province of Jaén Known as the “Very Noble and Loyal City of Hotels Jaén, Guard and Defence of the Kingdoms of nearby the clinic How to arrive Castile“ and ialso as the ‘Capital of the the Holy Kingdom‘. Hotel Condestable Iranzo La Bahia Granada airport and transfer by car (93 (1,4 km. A 19 min walking) Tel.: +34 953 251 450 km). You will be amazed to discover the incredible Tel.: +34 953 222 800 Address: Pl. San Roque, 1, Jaén historical and cultural heritage in Jaen, due to Rates: 70-82 €/night Jaen Train Station. Mesón Rio Chico Road A-4. the harmonious coexistence of Muslims, Chris- tians and Jews for centuries. Hotel Xauen Tel.: +34 953 240 802 D Location of our clinic: (1,7 km. A 3min walking) Address: C/ Nueva, 12, Jaén 5 minutes away from Infanta Leonor Some prime expamples being one of Spains Tel.: +34 953 240 789 Theatre. most important Renaissance style Cathederals, Rates: 50-70 €/night the largest and most important Arab Baths in Restaurants Europe, the Provincial Museum which includes the archaeological remains from primitive Ibe- A tour around Contact us rian settlements ... Jaén? 10:00h Our tour will begin in Plaza Santa Luisa de Marillac, commonly known as “Plaza del Pato” here we Diaverum Santa Catalina Clinic will find thePalace Villardompardo, which gives home to the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, C/ Juanito Valderrama nº2, 23005 Jaén the International Naif Art Museum and the Arab Baths. Continuing along Street Martínez Molina we Tel.: +34 953 27 39 73 Tapas Bars will reach the old Jewish quarter. Down the road from San Andrés we can find a church which is be- E-mail: [email protected] lieved to have been a synagogue when originally built, according to its orientation and austerity in In the surroundings of the Cathedral: the decoration of its front. Approaching the Callejón de Gato (Cat Alley), you will discover the Jewish Tasca Los Amigos district. Then we return to Calle Martínez and walk up the Calle Madre de Dios reaching San Loren- C/ Bernardo Lopez, nº10, Jaén zo´s Arch. Tel.: +34 953 232 505 From the Castle of Saint Catalina, one can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the olive orchards and In the vicinity of the Plaza de la Constitution observe the historical district with scattered with various towers and medieval monasteries. and the Granary Panaceite 14:00h Time to enjoy some typical food! C/ Bernabe Soriano, 1, Jaén 18:00h Other sites of interes are the Provincial Museum, diferent convents and churches or strolls along the Tel.: +34 953 240 630 bulevar of the new town. Cerveceria Conde Luque 20:00h Sit down and relax in a bars terrace whilst topping up energy levels. Pl. de la Constitución, 3, Jaén Tel.: +34 953 083 336 Sites not to miss Úbeda: World Heritage Site by Unesco. It is a reference site for its cultural assets in the historic center. Here we can find many potteries, ceramic workshops, metal work’s, stained glass workshops, tapestries etc. Baeza: World Heritage Site by Unesco along with Úbeda (8km apart) Its historical center is famed for having some of the best examples of Renaissance architecture in Spain. If you still have time you may wish to visit one of the following natural parks: Natural Park of Cazorla , Segura and Las Villas, also the Biosphere Reserve. Natural Park of Sierra de Andújar, with the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cabeza. Natural Park of Sierra Magina , with the peak Mágina and 2.167 cave paintings. Park Despeñaperros and Valdeazoreco ravine.

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Barcelona Badalona Hospitalet de Llobregat BadalonaPineda de - Barcelona Mar - Hospitalet de Llobregat - Pineda de Mar

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 35 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Badalona Hotels nearby the clinic Province of Barcelona Hotel Miramar Rafael Hotels (1,7 km. A 21 min walking) (1,6 km. A 15 min walking y 5 min by car) With more than 2000 years of history, Badalo- Tel.: +34 933 840 311 Tel.: +34 931 847 900 na is one of the oldest cities in Catalonia. The How to arrive E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.rafaelHotels.com city has a splendurous legacy and preserves To Barcelona-El Prat airport and trans- Rates: 50-70 €/night Rates: 80-90 €/night interesting sites that one cannot miss when vi- fer by car (28 km). siting the region. In Badalona one can find the To Badalona Train Station. important remains of the Roman Baetulo, Ma- Road A-2. sías (typical rural houses) and the Monastry of D Location of our clinic: San Jerónimo de la Murtra, a Historical-Artistic Next to the promenade, 10 minutes monument declared one of National Interest. walk from the Badalona´s train station. In addition, Badalona allows you to understand the anis distillation process in the historical factory Anís del Mono, while aknowledging the mark left by the arrival of industry and moder- nism both as cultural and artistic movements. Back to the the Badalona of nowadays we find Contact us A tour around a city full of services, a leader in world sports, Medical Institute of Badalona Badalona? which promotes culture and local traditions; all 10:00h A 90 minute tour of the historic center of the city. of this found on the sea side and in close proxi- C / Carrer de Font i Escolà, 24, 08912 12:00h Visit the Badius (courtyards of private residences). mity to Barcelona! Badalona, Barcelona Tel.: +34 93 383 42 07 13:00h Visit the Monastery of Sant Jeroni de la Muerta. E-mail: [email protected] 14:15 Recharge the batteries with a tasty lunch

16:30h Visit the Anis del Mono factory lasting 1.30h. 18:00h Visit the Parc de Can Solei I Ca l’Arnús. 19:00h In the most charming streets of Badalona we can find many different shops to have a look in; streets such as Carrer del Mar and La Rambla. The Carrer del Mar, which runs perpendicular to the coast, is a lively commercial street where we can find much of the city’s life unfolding. 20:00h Time to enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurantes Badalona has to offer.

Restaurants Tapas Bars

Tres Macarrons El Pescador Tel.:+34 935 409 266 Eduard Maristany, 87, Badalona Address: Avinguda del Maresme, 21, Tel. +34 933 891 305 El Masnou, Barcelona Mala Vida Paseo Marítimo s/n, Badalona Fonda Marina Tel. +34 698 344 490 Tel.: +34 935 409 266 Address: Camí Ral, 151, Montgat, Barcelona La Doncella de la Costa Paseo Marítimo, s/n, Badalona Tel.+34 933 891 410

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How to arrive Barcelona To Barcelona-El Prat airport and transfer by Province of Barcelona car to the center of the city (15 km). With 1.7 million inhabitants, Barcelona is the To Barcelona-Sants Train Station. second most populated city in Spain. The Cata- Road A-2. Hotels nearby the clinics lonian capital is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean D Near the Rotellar and Virgen de Montserrat centre Near Palau centre: city with a rich historic-artistic heritage and an Location of our clinic: Our Nephros clinic is only 2 km from Par- Hotel ibis Barcelona Meridian Hotel ILUNION Bel Ar important cultural wealth due to its history mar- que Güell, the Center Virgen de Montserrat (Virgen de Montserrat: 1,1 km. 14 min walking. (400 m. 4 min walking) ked by economic dynamism. is 12 minutes away from Barcelona`s tra- Rotellar: 1,1 km. A 14 min walking) Tel.: +34 934 335 440 Barcelona held the World Expo of 1888, the Inter- in station. The Institute of Hemodialysis of Tel.: +34 932 768 310 Address: Carrer de Lepant, 406,Barcelona national Exhibition in 1929, the Olympic Games Barcelona is just 350 meters away from Address: Heron City, Passeig d’Andreu Nin, 9, Rates: 80 €/night Barcelona of 1992 and the Universal Forum of Cultures of Camp Nou Stadium. Emilio Rotellar Dialysis Near IHB Centre: Rates: 80 €/night 2004. It is home to one of the most important Centre is juts 10 min away from Maragall Senator Spa Mediterranean ports and it is also a strategic station and Palau Dialysis Centre and 10 Near Nephros centre: (280 m. A 4 min walking) min away from Alfons X station. Tel.: +34 932 609 900 connection point between Spain and France, Catalonia Park Guell Address: C/ Cardenal Reig, 11, Barcelona (1,4 km. 15 min walking) due to the motorway and high-speed railway Rates: 60-90 €/night systems. Tel.: +34 932 191 204 Tapas Bars Address: Passeig de la Mare de Déu del Coll, Tapas 24 Ten’s Tapas 10, Barcelona Rates: 110 €/night Carrer de la Diputació, 269 Carrer del Rec, 79 Tel.: +34 934 880 977 Tel.: +34 933 192 222 A tour around Barcelona? 09:00h The tour starts in one of the most historical areas of the city, the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) and the Contact us astonishing Cathedral of Barcelona. We recommend to spend an hour strolling arround the narrow Hemodialysis Institute of Barcelona streets and then to take a break at Bar Jardí, a small charming terrace bar that hides inside the fleamarket Mercadillo del Camello. C/Arístides Maillol, 15, 08028 Barcelona 11:00h Tel.: +34 934 407 803 From the Gothic Quarter you can go towards the Catalonia Square (Plaça Catalunya) (known for E mail: [email protected] being the city´s meeting point) through the lively and commercial Portal de l’Angel avenue. Very close to Plaça Catalunya you will find the Passeig de Gràcia. Here we find the Batló House and Nephros Dialysis Centre the Milá House, also known as La Pedrera. Another must see is Las Ramblas, it is a lovely promenade C / Josep Sangenis 6-10 08035 Barcelona where you can find the market Mercat de la Boquería. 13:00h Tel.: +34 933 575 725 From la Boquería we move into El Raval quarter, a change of atmosphere. A multicultural and lively E mail: [email protected] neighbourhood where you can find numerous theatres, small shops and restaurants from all around Virgen de Montserrat Dialysis Centre the world. After walking around El Raval, you can go back to Las Ramblas down Carrer de Sant Pau. C/ Gran de San Andreu 467, 08030 Barcelona 14:15h Lunch at El Pollo Rico, an authentic place that has passed the test of time, and for all budgets! Tel.: + 34 934 359 007 17:00h E mail: [email protected] After passing the Columbus Monument, walking through Moll de la Fusta you arrive at Maremagnum; a shopping centre, but also a very beautiful place to sit and rest for a while nearby the sea. In order Emilio Rotellar Dialysis Centre to enjoy a snack you can go to Can Paixano. This small bar is an emblematic place in Barcelona. After Restaurants C/ Concepción Arenal, 151 08027 Barcelona this short break, head towards the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. This basilica, known for being Gaudí’s Tel.: +34933116 011 masterpiece, has become one of the city’s symbols and it’s a must see in the visit. Our favorite place El Nacional in the city is a huge park located at the top of the city which offers spectacular views: the Park Güell. E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34 935 185 03 Bought by the Count Guell at the end of the 19th century, it was conceived by Gaudí as a path for 19:00h Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 24 Bis, Barcelona Palau Dialysis Centre spiritual elevation. Windsor C/ Sant Antonio Maria Claret, 135 08024 Barcelona You can spend a relaxed afternoon walking around this park and enjoying the brilliance of the artist. Tel.: +34 932 112 525 Among its highlights we find unique viaducts, more commonly known as the famous mosaic dragon. Tel.:+34 932 377 588 This place consists of 86 leaning columns that support the Nature’s Square (with a snake shaped Address: Carrer de Còrsega, 286, Barcelona E mail: [email protected] porch), which also serve as a drainage system.

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Hospitalet de ProvinceLlobregat of Barcelona

Hospitalet de Llobregat is located a few kilome- ters away from the center of Barcelona. One of the cities highlights is the new area of the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, an unfolding building, home to the Trade Fair in Plaza España. Another attrac- tion to the city is its close proximity to the port, to which large cruise ships arrive daily with How to arrive groups of tourists all with the desire to enjoy To Barcelona-El Prat airport and transfer by the Mediterranean coast. car (12 km). To Hospitalet de Llobregat train station. Road A-2 and B-23 route. D Location of our clinic: Three minutes’ walk from the Town Hall Square and just 1.5km from the beach.

Contact us Dialysis Centre Del Baix Llobregat Carrer Amadeu Torner, 109, 08902 Hospitalet De Llobregat , Barcelona Tel.: +34 934 222 020 E-mail: [email protected] Hotels Tapas Bars nearby the clinic Cal Siscu AC Hotel Som by Marriott Carrer Dr. Martí i Julià, 84, Hospitalet de Llobregat (1,5 km. A 19 min walking) Restaurants Tel.: +34 934 40 72 58 Tel.: +34 934 458 200 This&That Co. Address: C/ Arquitectura, 1, Hospitalet de Llobregat La Bodegueta Carrer Amadeu Torner, 41, Hospitalet de Llobregat Rates: 60-75 €/night Tel.: +34 933 386 646 Tel.: +34 933 37 22 77 Address: Carrer de Lleida, 32, Hospitalet de Hotel Fira Congress Barcelona Llobregat Tapería Tente (1,4 km. A 17 min walking) Carrer Luarca, 8 Tel.: +34 932 671 800 De Angelis Tel.: +34 934 388 069 Address: C/ José Agustín Goytisolo, 9, Hospitalet Tel.: +34 934 480 676 de Llobregat Address: Ctra. de Collblanc, 48, Hospitalet de Llobregat Sites not to miss Foc de Kunia Visit las Cavas Parxet in Tiana (Mas Parxet. Tiana) and go on a tour guide on the secrets of artisanal cava making. Tel: +34 933 38 39 63 Address: Carrer Barcelona, 19, Hospitalet de Go to Port Vell of BCN (12 km from Badalona) and visit the Museo Marítimo, o the Maremagnum, important leisure area where we find the Aquarium of Barcelona. Llobregat Travel Guide for Renal Patients 41 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

How to arrive A tour around Pineda To Girona airport and transfer by car (32km) or Barcelona airport and transfer by car (75km). Pineda de Mar? Provincede Mar of Barcelona 09:00h We suggest to start the day on board a To Pineda del Mar train station. The railway line comfortable small cruise ship visiting of the Maresme (line 1 of Rodalies Renfe) the various beaches of southern Costa Coche: Road N-II. Brava. The cruise stops at Lloret de Mar, D Location of our clinic: Fenals, Santa Cristina, S’Abanell Blanes, The clinic is located 2.5km away from the train Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susanna, Pineda, and bus stations. Poble Nou, Calella and Sant Pol de Mar. Round-trip tickets are available, valid to use during a whole day to go from beach to beach. 13:00h Vermouth time! A snack on the Pineda´s promenade to regain strength before en- joying lunch.

Contact us 14:15h Un almuerzo para disfrutar de la gastronomía Dialysis center in Maresme típica de la Costa Brava. C/ Marconi, 2, 08397 Pineda de Mar, Barcelona Tel.: +34 937 672 576 16:30h After lunch, we recommend the Four E-mail: [email protected] Shrines Route, which runs through the town. It will take us to Sant Rafel, Sant Tapas Bars Jaume, Sant Antoni and Gràcia. Also, along the way we have the opportunity Pepet II to go shopping in the center. Avinguda Ntra. Sra. de la Mercè, 19, Pineda de Mar Tel.: +34 937 671 623 Time to enjoy a pleasent dinner at one of The municipality of Pineda de Mar, is located in the province of Barcelona, being the largest city in the 22:00h the restaurants in Pineda de Mar. El Gínjol Alto Maresme and the third largest in the whole of Maresme. Located just 55 km away from Barcelona C/Dr. Josep Maria Bertomeu, 75, Pineda de Mar and 45 km away from Girona, up to 10% of the municipality is part of the Natural Park Montnegre and Sites not to Tel.: +34 937 625 170 the Corredor. Ca l’Aureli Pineda has a long sandy beach of great quality and a wide range of accommodation, cafes, terraces Drivemiss to Barcelona to visit the astonishing works of Passeig Maritim, 4-3, Pineda de Mar and restaurants as well as a wide range of commercial establishments. In addition, its urban setting is Tel.: +34 937 672 835 full of green areas, with corners full of flowers, trees, fountains and children’s play areas. art of Gaudi, such as Park Guell and Sagrada Familia, in addition to the Ramblas or Port Olympic. Visitors The famous Roman aqueduct of Cal Cua, of which only four arches are curently standing, and the can also enjoy a shopping day at “Rock Village”. Gothic wayside cross to Cal Quintana are found here. You can also visit Marimurtra Botanical Garden loca- ted on the top of a cliff in Blanes, observing typical Hotels Restaurants Mediterranean plants. Tossa de Mar and the char- nearby the clinic ming town of Peratallada are also recommended in TOP Pineda Palace Restaurant La Vinya the visit. (2 km. 24 min walking) Tel.: +34 937 672 753 Tel.: +34 937 664 422 Address: Passeig Maritim, 9 , Pineda de Mar Address: Carrer Mosén Cinto Verdaguer, 14, Rates: 60-100 /night Pineda de Mar € Restaurant Sant Pau Hotel Promenade Tel.: +34 937 600 662 (2,1 km. 25 min walking) Address: Carrer Nou, 10, Sant Pol de Mar Tel.: +34 937 670 003/+34 937 671 906 Address: Passeig Marítim, 7, Pineda de Mar Rates: 80-90 €/night

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Hotels nearby the clinic Mataró URH Ciutat de Mataró New Hotel Colon Province of Barcelona (5,2 km. A 10 min by car) (3,7 km. A 7 min by car) Tel.: +34 937 575 522 Tel.: +34 931 785 839 This city is located in the northeast of the Ibe- How to arrive Address: Camí Ral, 648, Mataró Address: C/ Colon 6-8, Mataro rian Peninsula, on the coast of Barcelona (Cata- Rates: 120-140 €/night Rates: 50-80 €/night lonia), by the Mediterranean sea. It is the capi- El Prat Airport and transfer by car (48 km). tal of Maresme , about 30 km north of the city Sants Trains Station and transfer by car (51 Barcelona. km). Tapas Bars Easter here is a cultural event of great importan- A-2 and AP-2 highways. La Marineta Platets&Tapes Bar Casa Pepe Lasal del Varador ce, where citizens participate in religious frater- D Location of our clinic: nity processions. Amongst the different entities The clinic is in the center of the town; 4.5 C/ Cuba 76, Mataró Avd. Puig I Cadafalch, 18 Mataró Cami Ral de la Merce, 468, Mataró we find “Armats Mataro” an association which km away from the train station and 4.1 km Tel.: +34 935 126 022 Tel.: +34 937 574 916 Tel.: +34 937 903 219 represents roman soldiers who defended Jesus. from the bus station. They were recognized by John Paul II in 1986 “Soldats de Pau” ( Soldiers of Peace). A tour around Mataró?

09:00h For breakfast we arrive at La Confianza, located in the historic center of Mataro. This bakery is located in a modernist building of the late 19th century designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. It has been re- cently restored, so its decoration of mosaics and wrought iron with Gothic motifs looks splendorous. The inside of the bakery is simply overwhelming. 11:00h After this we can head towards the Basilica of Santa Maria, the main religious temple in Mataró. This monumental building of the seventeenth century presents an Italianate Baroque style, but also in- corporates Byzantine elements. The ship, in the shape of a latin cross, has characteristic elements of Baroque sanctuary art. Especially interesting are the side chapels, such as the Dolores, one of the jewels of Catalan Baroque. It also has a large organ and a great baroque altarpiece and art work of the local artist Antoni Riera i Móra. For a snack we will aproach the beach Playa del Varador, it is the main beach on the coastline of Ma- 13:00h taró. Facing the urban center of the city, it has a length of just under a kilometer and an average width of 50 metres. It is a typical beach found on the Barcelona coastline, with golden sands.

14:00h Comemos en cualquier restaurante del centro histórico.

16:00h After lunch we will visit the archaeological site Torre Llauder. Taking a guided tour is recommended. It is a large Roman villa, although unfortunatelty little remains of it, but it is definitely worth a visit. 18:00h We take a walk through history, two thousand years ago, Mataró was a prosperous Roman city called Restaurants Iluro, although not much remains of the capital of the Maresme. In the 60s remains of what were the Contact us Can Dimas public baths of the population were discovered in the farmhouse of Can Xammar, this is just one of the Dialysis centre Mataró Tel.: +34 937 903 209 examples of the importance that Iluro had at the time . Ronda Paises Catalanes, 47-49, 08304, Mataró Address: Passeig Callao 152, Mataró (Barcelona) 20:00h For dinner, a great place to go to would be El Rengle, a small market located in the center of Mataro. Sangiovese Its configuration is very original: A row of stalls spralled open like wings on a central axis. The building Tel.: +34 937414576 Tel.: +34 937 410267 dated from the late 19th century incorporates modernist elements (forging, ceramics) and its cover E mail: [email protected] Address: Carrer Sant Josep, 31, Mataró is the art work of the famous architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Sèsam Negre Tel.: +34 937 551 801 Address: Rambla, 40, Mataró Travel Guide for Renal Patients 45 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Community of Valencia

Valencia Vinaròs Oropesa del Mar Badalona - Barcelona - Hospitalet de Llobregat - Pineda de Mar

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Restaurants Valencia Racó de la Paella Province of Valencia Tel.:+34 963 488 252 Address: Carrer de Mossèn Rausell, 17, 46015, The city’s dynamism as an important economic center is reflected by the strength of its key institu- Valencia tions, such as the Feria Valencia, Valencia Port, the Palace of Congress and its Universities. On the Kaymus other hand, we can find important cultural institutions: the Palau de les Arts, the IVAM, the Palau de la Tel.: +34 963 486 666 Música and the City of Arts and Sciences provide an undeniable value to the city. Las Fallas, (15 - 19 Address: Avd. del Mestre Rodrigo, 44, 46015, March) is one of the most internationaly known festivivals. Valencia is a privileged destination being not only a City but also a seaside resort: just 15 minutes away from downtown we can find the beaches Las Arenas, Malvarrosa and El Cabañal, presided with blue Tapas Bars flags and awarded with the Tourist Q for quality. Casa Montaña C/ José Benlliure, 69, Valencia Tel.: +34 963 672 314 Taberna Ché Avd. del Regne de València, 9, Valencia Tel.: +34 963 746 525 Hotels nearby the clinics

Near Gamapal center: Near Nefroclub center Expo Hotel Valencia Hotel Zenit Valencia (750 m. 4 min walking) (2,4 km. 11 min by car) Tel.: +34 963 033 620 Tel.: +34 963 529 000 Address: Avd. de Pius XII, 4, Address: Carrer de Bailén, 8, Valencia Valencia Rates: 40-55 €/night Rates: 70 €/night A tour around Valencia? 09:00h Typical Breakfast at Catalina. City centre tour: Plaza La Reina, El Miguelete, Catedral. How to arrive 10:30h Tour around the Central Market of Valencia and the Lonja de To Manises airport and transfer by car to down- Contact us la Seda (silk market). town Valencia (9 km). 12:00h Museum El Ivam. To Sorolla train station and North Station. Dialysis centre Gamapal 13:00h Walk around the Natural Park of La Albufera and El Saler (a Main Access routes: Roads AP-7 and A-3. Avd. Pío XII, 27, 46015 Valencia boat tour around La Albufera). D Location of our clinic: Tel.: +34 963 406 560 14:15 Lunch in El Palmar; here we can fin numerous restaurants Dialysis Center Gamapal, 3.8km from Joaquín E-mail: [email protected] where we can try typical Valencian food. Sorolla Station and 900 meters from Valencia bus Dialysis centre Nefroclub station. 16:30h Stroll around the Turia gardens. C/ José Zaragoza, 41, 46017 The Nefroclub Centre, 1.3km from Joaquin Sorolla 17:30h Visit the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia. Valencia Staition and 3.8km from Valencia´s bus station. 20:00h Relax on the Malvarrosa Beach and enjoy the sunset. Tel.: +34 963 787 419 Dine in the Maritime district, with numerous restaurants, E-mail: [email protected] 22:00h bars and nightlife.

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 49 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Hotels Vinaroz is located at the most northern point nearby Hotel RH Vinaròs Playa La cuina de l’Adela of the coast of Castellón, in the region of Bajo (80 m. 1 min walking) P.º Blasco Ibáñez, 16, Vinaròs Maestrazgo, of which Vinaroz is the capital city the clinic Tel.: +34 964 456 678 Tel.: +34 964 455 285 ProvinceVinaròs of Castellón with over 28,000 inhabitants. Address: Avd. de Castelló, 0, Vinaròs Rojo Picota Vinoteca Rates: 80-100 €/night Avd. del Papa Luna, 1, Peñíscola Two key sites of the city are its lighthouse and Tel.: +34 964 489 260 the harbor. In the latter we find the fish market, Xanadú restaurante taperí where fresh fish and seafood arrives every mor- Hotel RH Vinaròs Aura How Pl. Mestres del Temple, 3, Benicarló to arrive ning ready for its auctions. Other famous sites (80 m. 2 min walking) Tel.: +34 964 828 412 To Castellón de la Plana airport and transfer are its beaches, such as Fòra Forat. With more Tel.: +34 964 407 079 by car (54 km). than 800 m of golden sand it blends in with Address: C/ del Mar, 2, Vinaròs To Vinaroz station. the city and due to its natural features allows Rates: 90-100 €/night Tapas Access from Castellón de la Plana or Tarra- visitors to enjoy many different typrs of water gona, taking Roads AP-7 or N-340. sports. Besides this, one can also find small co- D Location of our clinic: ves and beaches like South Beach, Ameradors, The clinic is close to Carrer de Febrer de la Playa de Els Cossis, Saldonar, Boverals, Barbi- Torre Street. 1.8 km away from the train and guera, El Triador and Cala Puntal. bus stations.

Restaurants A tour around Vinaròs? Contact us Asador Rafael “Lo Cristalero” Dialysis centre Vinaroz Tel.: +34 637 433 217 09:00h Stroll around the city to discover buildings like the Casa de la Vila, Giner House, the municipal Address: C/ Cervantes, 2, Vinaròs C/Antonio Machado 43, 12500. Vinaròs market, the Auditorium, the Sendra House and the promenade. El Barco Tel.: +34 964 402 034 You can enjoy the urban beaches along the promenade, such as the Fora Forat beach, Playa E-mail: [email protected] 11:30h Tel.: +34 964 451 685 del Clot and Playa del Forti. All of these have been awarded with a blue flag. Address: P.º Blasco Ibáñez, 15, Vinaròs 14:15h Lunch time

16:30h A suggested route starts where the GR-92 finishes, that is at the mouth of the gorge of Aigua- doliva. Following the coast line we can reach the Iberian settlement of Puig de la Nau, famous for its dry stone constructions and the flora micro-reserve, with important pockets of oak and arbutus. Here we can also find the Sanctuary of Mercy. 20:00h Peñiscola: The village is perched on a rock at an altitude of 54m. It is an ancient rock, enclaved in the blue Medite- rranean sea. There is a unique castle, built by the Templars in the 13th century. This castle was converted into a papal residence (1411-1423), of Benedict XIII, also known as Papa Luna. Here we can also find theRoyal Convent of San Francisco. Peñíscola has a rich history, since nearly all Western civilizations in the past have passed through it; it still retains its ancient flavor. This town is located only 15 km away from Vinaròs. Morella: Morella has been noted as an historical-artistic site, located about 1.000 m above sea level and about 70km away from Vinaròs. It has the remains of an ancient Iberian settlement, with paintings from the late Paleo- lithic. Morella has an 8km long defense wall, with 15 towers and 5 doors. It’s important castle hosted the Prince of Viana among other important historical figures and the historical night El Cid. ItsArchpriestal Basilica of Santa Maria la Mayor, with Gothic architecture is considered a monument of National Cultural Interest. Natural Park of Valltorta: The Park was declared an Artistic and Historic World Heritage Site by Unesco. It has an amazing sample of paintings of Levantine rock art. These can be found along the Barranco de la Valltorta in caves such as Vinromá, Albocacer, Tírig and in the caves “dels Civils” and “dels Cavalls”. The Museum of Valltorta, housing reproductions of the paintings of the area, also deserves a visit.

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Hotel Gran Duque Hotel Jardín de Bellver How to arrive (2,5 km. A 30 min walking) (5,7 km. A 7 min by car) Castellon de la Plana Airport and transfer by Oropesa Tel.: +34 964 391 502 Tel.: +34 964 300 004 car (28km). Hotels Address: Carrer els Terrers, Address: Urbanizacion playetas, delProvince Mar of Valencia Oropesa del Mar train station. nearby s/n, Oropesa del Mar 100, Oropesa del Mar Roads N-340 and AP-7. the clinic Rates: 120-140 €/night Rates: 70-80 €/night Located along the Mediterranean Sea coast, you D Location of our clinic: can count upon many different beaches and 3 min walk from the townhal and 1.2km coves all with mountainess backdrops of the from the beach. Sierra. The trails A tour around near the Sierra de Oropesa are renowned for Oropesa del Mar? their beautiful scnenery; the orange groves Restaurants made even more piqturesque by the sea. Tou- Restaurante Rodrigo 09:00h Put your backpack on and get ready, because Oropesa del Mar has many places to visit. In the rism is the main source of economic activity in Tel.: +34 964 310 168 Old Town one can find most of the main tourist attractions. One of the sites being the Castle, built the area. In the region we can find the famous Address: Playa de la Concha, 0 S/N, Oropesa by Muslims in the eleventh century and coveted throughout history for its strategic importance and level of security. Near to it we can find the Chapel of Our Lady of Patience (Virgen de la tourist macrocomplex Marina d’Or Holiday Re- A media luz Paciencia) where you can see the image of the patron saint of the town and samples of 18th sort, located on the coastline, 2 kilometers from Tel.: +34 964 313 591 century Alcora tiling. the town of Oropesa centre. Address: Passeig Maritim del Mediterrani, 39 10:00h In the same square one can find the Museum of Oropesa del Mar, an interactive museum depic- Oropesa del Mar ting the magical idyll forged over time between the Mediterranean and Oropesa del Mar. Another alternative is to tour the wonderful greenway that runs between Oropesa and Benicàssim, a very pleasant walk suitable for all visitors. Contact us Tapas 11:00h Leaving the Old Town behind, along the coast visitors can find one of the most important monu- Dialysis centre of Oropesa Un Mar De Tapas ments in the city: the Torre del Rey (king´s tower), a fortress built in 1413 to defend the town P.º Marítim del Mediterrani, 102, Oropesa del Mar from pirate attacks. Nearby we find the lighthouse of Oropesa del Mar, inaugurated in 1859 to José Rivera Forner, 94-96, 12594 guide maritime traffic in the area, which is still in operation. Oropesa del Mar, España Tel.: +34 658 756 495 13:00h Finally, further south, lying on a steep terrain filled by native vegetation one can find the towers Tel.: +34 964 313 387 El Olivo Tapas & Bar de la Corda and la Colomera, both built in the sixteenth century to support the Torre del Rey in its E-mail: [email protected] Avd. de la Plana, 24, Oropesa del Mar surveillance of the coast. Tel.: +34 619 36 26 60 El Amarre 14:15h Hora de disfrutar de los platos típicos del litoral mediterráneo. Urbanización Marina d’Or, s/n, Oropesa del Mar Tel.: +34 902 091 755 16:30h Afternoon: After a well-earned rest, one can choose between three impressive coves (Platgetes Bellver Beach Renegà and Cala del Retor) or sandy beaches located along the promenade such as Playa de la Concha, Playa de les Amplaries and Playa Morro de Gos.

Sites not to miss

Les Grutes de Sant Josep. One can visit the longest underground river in Europe, where visitors are taken by local guides/boatmen to a world of fan- tasy, light and colour formed by stalactites and stalagmites; a true wonder of nature not easily forgotten. The caves are located about 50km south from Oropesa del Mar. Islas Columbretes. Near the coast of Castellón, 28 miles from Cap d’Orpesa emerge the formerly known Snake Islands, now more commonly the Colum- bretes, a small volcanic archipelago midway between the mainland and the Balearic Islands.

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Pontevedra Vilagarcia de Arousa Badalona - Barcelona - Hospitalet de Llobregat - Pineda de Mar

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Hotels nearby the clinic PontevedraProvince of Pontevedra Hotel Avenida Parador de Pontevedra (800 m. A 3 min walking) (1,8 km. A 22 min walking) Built with patience over centuries, this “boa vila” Tel.: +34 986 857 784 Tel.: +34 986 855 800 with its delightful streets and squares named Address: Eduardo Pondal, 46, Address: Barón, 19, Pontevedra after ancient guilds, as well as its buildings of Pontevedra Rates: 60-120 €/night classical and popular architecture, it is one of the Rates: 45-70 €/night most beautiful and best preserved historical si- tes in Galicia. Converted into a pedestrian city, it is well worth A tour around Pontevedra? taking long walks, relaxing in its parks and squa- 09:00h Enjoy a healthy breakfast in the Plaza da Ferrería, for example, here we find many different cafés res and enjoying tapas, a coffee or a drink in any to help us start the day full of energy. of its lively terraces. 10:00h Alameda de Pontevedra is the best place to start our journey around this ancient town. Here we can find many different buildings, the City Hall, the Provincial Government as well as the Ruins of Santo Domingo. 10:30h Walking around behind the Town Hall, we arrive at the Mansion of the Mendoza and the great Basili- ca of Santa Maria, loved by all who visit it. Strangely enough, in the Basilica there is a saint wearing Contact us glasses and Christ is located by mistake to the left of God Father. Diaverum Clinic Pontevedra 12:00h If we continue walking, we’ll find ourselves on a narrow street called Isabel II, where we can find the square of Las Cinco Calles and a cross of the 18th century. Also found here is the house of the Avd. de Conde de Bugallal, 3, 36004 famous Spanish writer Valle Inclán and his “neighbor” as the wall plate states. During the walk the Pontevedra smell of grilled octopus, sausage, calamari and the great albariño wine will not go unnoticed, since Tel.: +34 986 869 519 we are already in the tapas bar district: about time we indulged! 13:00h E-mail: [email protected] Following Calle Princesa we arrive at the Plaza de la Herrería, a busy square and meeting spot par excellence. On our way we will pass by the Plaza del Teucro, the Liceo Casino and the Soportales (porches), which were once used to walk across town without getting wet from the rain; what a great idea! If we stop to look around, we will find camellias gardens, fountains with abundant water jets and the Convent of San Francisco with its ancient stone steps. Restaurants 14:15h Para comer cocina innovadora mira nuestras recomendaciones de Restaurants. How to arrive 16:30h After lunch we continue by walking to Plaza de la Leña, a small square with two rows of arcades, five bars and restaurants with their terraces. An important feature is the old stone cross and the To Vigo airport (32 km). Casa Solla Tel.: +34 986 872 884 great Museum of Pontevedra: a puzzle of six different buildings full of history, culture and art. To Pontevedra train station. Address: Avd. Sineiro, 7, Poio 20:00h Close to dinner time, we start the tapas tour around the district Las Cinco Calles. Road A6. Following one of the five streets, more specifically Baron Street, we will reach the Parador of Pon- D Location of our clinic: Eirado da Leña 22:00h tevedra. The clinic is next to the town square Plaza Fermín Tel.: +34 986 860 225 Bouza Brey. It is only 700 meters away from the Address: Pl. Da Lena, 1 y 3, Pontevedra train station and 850 meters away from. Sites not to miss by car Marín: A route of incomparable beaches. You can also visit the Tapas Bars eco park, the Naval Academy or the Natural Reserve of Lake Castañearas. Casa Fidel Islas: Dive around the Ria de Pontevedra Nos, Tambo, or the C/ Gamazo, 2, Pontevedra Cies Islands. Tel.: +34 954 213 049 Sanxenxo, Portonovo y Combarro: fishing villages, typical gra- O Noso Bar nary areas. Its nightlife is internationally known, with a much C/ Hernando Colón, 8, Pontevedra visited tourist port. Tel.: +34 955 123 811 Campo Lameiro: Galicia´s most important site for rock art and concentration of rock carvings in Europe. Travel Guide for Renal Patients 57 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Villagarcia de Arosa is the capital city of the es- Hotel Carril tuary Arousa and natural port of Santiago de (1 km. 8 min walking) Hotels Vilagarcia de Compostela. With a population of almost 35.000 Tel.: +34 986 511 507 nearby the clinic inhabitants, making it the eighth largest city in Address: Rúa Lucena, 18, Pontevedra ArousaProvince of Pontevedra Galicia. Due to its geographical characteristics, Rates: 50-70 €/night it is an attractive spot for many to choose this city as their home, or place to have their holiday Hotel Castelao How to arrive (3 km. 25 min walking) To Santiago airport and then transfer by car home. Tel.: +34 986 512 426 (53 km). To Vigo airport and then transfer Vilagarcia is an ideal place to establish the “ope- Address: Rúa Arzobispo Lago, 5, Vilagarcia de by car (60 km). rational center” for an unforgettable holiday in Arousa To Vilagarcía de Arousa train station. Galicia. Its festivals have been declared of Na- Rates: 80 €/night Road A-6 and then Road AP-9. tional Touristic Interest (San Roque procession, D Location of our clinic: Water Festival, Mussel Festival, Naval Combat, The clinic is located on the beach front, 1.2 Albariño Exhibition ...) Aros´s leisure and sho- A tour around Vilagarcia de Arousa? km from the train station and 1.5 km from pping offerings are only half an hour away from 10:00h We start our day with a nice walk along the promenade that covers the beaches A Concha and the bus station. Santiago de Compostela and Vigo, and just 25 Compostela, where we can stop to observe the ancient craft of shellfishing (Marisqueo con kilometers away from Pontevedra. Raño) and the “Carril” clam collection. Continuing along the passenger port and Cavadelo Park, next to the flea market, which is held every Tuesday and Saturday. Following the same path Contact us we arrive at the food market, where you can find a variety of fresh fish and shellfish from the Diaverum clinic Vilagarcía estuary (Ría). C/ Rosalía de Castro 117 Bajo 36600 12:00h Nearby we find the tourist office, where we can book a trip around Vilagarcía and its surroundings Vilagarcia De Arousa (Pontevedra) on board a tourist train. Tel.: +34 986 50 76 71 14:00h The perfect time to enjoy the delicious cuisine of Arousa! E-mail: [email protected] 16:00h One can find guided tours to the Pazo de la Marquesa de Rubiáns (traditional Galician nobility house) from the 18th century, this being a complementary option to our visit. Towards the Vila- xoán walk we will find the archaeological remains of Castro Alobre, located in what is now part of the park Montiño, in which we can enjoy a nice walk under an umbrella of an abundant native vegetation. 18:00h Another interesting site is the 16th Century Convent of Santa Rita, in which a pilgrimage is cele- brated on the 22nd of May, combining religious celebrations and popular celebrations. Nearby the convent we find the park A Xunqueira and the Comercial Centre Arousa. 19:00h In the various pedestrian streets of downtown Vilagarcía we find a wide gastronomic and com- mercial offers where we can regain our strength. We can complement this offer with a winery visit and wine tasting in: Bodegas Gran Bazán Condes de Albarei Pazo De Baion Restaurants Tapas Bars You cannot miss the wonderful views from our clinic Around the La Baldosa - A Mariña area we find perfect 20:00h If you still have strength and are willing to get lost in the city’s nightlife, the old town has nume- Loliña (Marisqueria) tapas spots: rous bars distributed around. Tel.: +34 986 501 281 Address: C/ de nº1, Rúa Alameda Vella, Carril, A Vila Vilagarcia De Arousa C/ Juan Garcia, 7 Bajo, Vilagarcia de Arousa Sites not to miss by car O Fogón da Ría Tel.: +34 986 508 589 A Illa de Arousa: Declared a Biosphere Reserve by the European Union, it is surrounded by beaches and the Tel.: +34 986 507 962 La Parra Natural Park of Carreirón. Address: Fontecarmoa, 87, Vilagarcia de Arousa C/ Mendez Nunez ,28, Comarca del Salnes Cambados: A historic enclave carved in granite, considered one of the most beautiful and admired tourist desti- Tel.: +34 986 508 589 nations in Galicia. The tourist visit is complemented with the Rias Baixas wine route. Bar Barrantes Caldas de Reis: Galicia´s Thermal Village par excellence, where we can find several spas and the water route, Conde Vallellano, 13, Vilagarcia de Arousa which lasts about two hours. Only 45 Km away from Santiago de Compostela! Tel.: +34 986 505 355

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Madrid Badalona - Barcelona - Hospitalet de Llobregat - Pineda de Mar

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 61 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index

Taberna La Dolores Plaza de Jesús, 4, Madrid Hotels Madrid Tel.: +34 914 292 243 nearby the clinic Province of Madrid Casa Parrondo Hotel Vía Castellana Calle de Trujillos, 9, Madrid (1,3 km. 15 min walking) As the capital of Spain, Madrid is a cosmopolitan Tel.: +34 915 226 234 Tel.: +34 915 674 300 city combining modern infrastructures. It holds Restaurants Malaspina Address: P.º de la Castellana, 220, Madrid the status of an economic, financial and admi- Calle de Cádiz, 9, Madrid Rates: 90-110 €/night nistrative center with immense cultural heritage El Asador de Aranda Tel.: +34 915 234 024 Hotel Caballero Errante and an artistic legacy due to centuries of fasci- Tel.: +34 917 338 702 (900 m. 5 min walking) nating history. Address: Avd. de Asturias, Madrid Tel.: +34 911 441 330 Address: C/ de Pinos Alta, 14, Madrid One can visit some of the world´s most renow- Marisqueria Reyes Tapas Bars Tel.: +34 913 151 012 Rates: 120-140 €/night ned museums such as El Prado, Reina Sofia and Address: C/ Emilia, 32, Madrid Thyssen Museun, enjoy the best shows in the country along the Gran Via or visit football sta- A tour around Madrid? diums, such as the Santiago Bernabeu or Vicente 10:00h We begin our tour by taking a walk around Retiro Park, the green lung of Madrid. Its origin dates Calderon. back to the 17th century, when Philip IV ordered its construction as a recreational and rest site for the royal family. 11:00h Leaving the park we enter into Independence Square, where we find the Puerta de Alcalá, one of the most representative monuments of the city. The Puerta de Alcala is one of five gates his- torically giving access to the city of Madrid. The current gate was built during the reign of King Charles III. From the Puerta de Alcalá one can see the Goddess Cybele fountain another famous How to arrive icon of Madrid, partly because it is the place chosen by Real Madrid Football Club to celebrate its To Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport triumphs with its fans. Opposite to the Goddess we see the Palace of Telecommunications, the and transfer by car (13.9km). current townhall of Madrid. From Alcala Street we walk towards to the Puerta del Sol, the heart To Atocha train station and Chamartín of the capital city, inicating kilometer zero of all Spanish motorways. It is also probably the most popular part of the city, since every new years eve the television cameras all focus on its clock train station. whilst the bells chime. This clock belongs to the post office building built in the 18th century and To Madrid Estacion Sur bus station, Mon- is now the seat of the government of the Community of Madrid. cloa bus station and Avenida de America 12:00h As we walk towards Plaza Mayor we get into the so-called “Madrid de los Austrias” ( Habsburg Dy- bus station. nasty Madrid) full of narrow streets where we find palaces, churches and convents of the Golden Roads A-1, A-3, A-4 and A6. age when the city became the capital city of the Spanish Empire. D Location of our clinic: Only 1.2 km away from the well-known 14:15h Enjoy one of the typical dishes of Madird: maybe a fried calamari sandwich. Plaza de Castilla and 9.4 km from the 17:00h Nearby we find the Almudena Cathedral, the main church of the city dedicated to its holy Patron central square Puerta del Sol. Saint, where the current King and Queen of Spain were married. Next to the Cathedral we find the imposing Royal Palace, opposite the Royal Theatre, declared a Monument of National Interest. 18:00h We continue our tour to enter one of the main thoroughfares of the city. Gran Via is known for its ti- reless activity and for the numerous theaters and musical performances one can find there. At the end of the Gran Vía we find the Plaza de España, one of the largest squares in Madrid. Erected in Contact us the centre we see the the statues dedicated to Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Diaverum clinic Madrid 20:00h The Temple of Debod is an ideal place to end the day’s tour. An Egyptian monument dedicated to Avd. de Asturias 69-71, 28029 Madrid the gods Amon and Isis, more than two thousand years old. From here you can enjoy beautiful views over the region. (Apertura 2016)

Sites not to miss Madrid has many more tourist attractions than those mentioned. If you stay on a Sunday, for example, you may wish to stroll through the Rastro flea market and finish the tour enjoying some tapas in the famous neighborhood of La Latina. If you find more time, you can take a day trip to one of the nearby towns of great interest, such as Alcala de Henares, El Escorial or Aranjuez.

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 63 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Our centres

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 65 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Click here to return to index Our centres

ANDALUSIA Dialysis Centre Del Baix Llobregat Dialysis centre Oropesa C/ Amadeu Torner, 109, 2º, 08902 C/ José Rivera Forner 94-96 Clinic Ntra. Sra. De la Cabeza Dialysis centre Estepona L´Hospitalet del Llobregat (Barcelona) 12594 OROPESA DEL MAR (Castellón) C/ Francisco Díaz Cardona, s/n Avd. Puerta del Mar, 54 Tel.: +34934222020 Tel.: +34964313387 18600 MOTRIL (Granada) 29680 ESTEPONA (Málaga) E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34951316583 Tel.: +34958608525 E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Dialysis center in Maresme Dialysis centre Burjassot C/ Marconi, 2 C/ Sequía de Montcada, s/n Diaverum Santa Catalina Clinic Dialysis centre Torremolinos 08397 PINEDA DE MAR (Barcelona) 46100 BURJASSOT (Valencia) C/ Juanito Valderrama, 2 C/ La Cruz 58 Telf.: +34937672576 Tel.: +34963160586 23005 JAÉN 29620 TORREMOLINOS (Málaga) E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34952374 869 Tel.: + 34953273973 E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Dialysis centre Mataró Dialysis centre Lola Palomar Ronda Países Catalanes, 47-49 C/ Aragón, 17 Bajo Dialysis centre Málaga 08304 MATARÓ (Barcelona) 12540 VILLARREAL (Castellón) C/ Ayala, 35 CATALONIA Tel.: +34937414576 Tel.: +34964538880 29002 MALAGA E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34952365780 Medical Institute of Badalona E mail: [email protected] C / Carrer de Font i Escolà, 24, 08912 Badalona (Barcelona) VALENCIA GALICIA Dialysis Centre in La Axarquía Tel.: +34 93 383 42 07 Paseo Marítimo, 88 E-mail: [email protected] Dialysis centre Gamapal Dialysis centre Pontevedra 29740 TORREDELMAR (Málaga) Avd. Pío XII, 27 Bajo Avd. de Conde de Bugallal, 3, 36004 Virgen de Montserrat Dialysis Centre Tel.: +34 952 544 024 46015 VALENCIA Pontevedra C/ Gran de San Andreu 467, 08030 Barcelona E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34963406560 Tel.: +34 986 869 519 Tel.: + 34 934 359 007 E mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Dialysis centre Costa de la Luz E mail: [email protected] C/ Lucena del Puerto, 9- 11 Dialysis centre Nefroclub Dialysis centre Vilagarcia Emilio Rotellar Dialysis Centre 21002 HUELVA C/ José Zaragoza, 41 C/ Rosalía de Castro, 117 C/ Concepción Arenal, 151 08027 Barcelona Tel.: +34959233835 46017 VALENCIA 36600 Vilagarcia DE Arousa (Pontevedra) Tel.: +34933116 011 E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34963787419 Tel.: +34986507671 E mail: [email protected] Dialysis centre Minas de Riotinto E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Palau Dialysis Centre Avd. Juan Ramón Jiménez, 4 Dialysis centre Vinaroz C/ Sant Antonio Maria Claret, 135, 08024 21660 MINAS DE RIOTINTO (Huelva) C/ Antonio Machado, 43 MADRID Barcelona Tel.: +34959592840 12500 Vinaròs (Castellón) Tel.: +34 932 112 525 E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34964402034 Dialysis centre Madrid E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Avd. de Asturias 69-71, 28029 Madrid Playas de Cartaya Dialysis Centre (Apertura 2016) Nephros Dialysis Centre Pol. Industrial La Barca Parcela BU1 Dialysis centre Oropesa C/ Josep Sangenis, 6-10 21450 Cartaya (Huelva) Avd. República Argentina, 19 Bajo Oficinas centrales: 08035 BARCELONA Tel.: +34959393787 12002 CASTELLÓN DIAVERUM SERVICIOS RENALES Tel.: +34933575725 E mail: [email protected] Tel.: +34964219932 C/ Orense,4-8º Izquierda E mail: [email protected] Dialysis centre Isla de la Cartuja E mail: [email protected] 28020 Madrid Hemodialysis Institute of Barcelona Tel.: +34916707663 Estadio Olímpico Dialysis centre Castellón C/ Arístides Maillol, 15 E mail: [email protected] Torre Noreste. Planta Baja C/ Puig, 10 08028 BARCELONA 41092 Santiponce (Sevilla) 12004 CASTELLÓN Tel.: +34 934 407 803 Tel.: +34954900377 Tel.: +34964233773 E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] E mail: [email protected]

Travel Guide for Renal Patients 67 The photos correspond to typical local dishes, always remember to ask according to the diet marked by your doctor. Institutional support Photographic author attributions Founded in 1976, the Spanish society of nephrology nursing (S.E.D.E.N), is a nonprofit organization, Axarquía foto paisajística 1 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlastras/ which has close to 2,000 professionals in nephrology nursing in Spain, of whom, at a general meeting Author: Robert Bovington Title: Callos as a company sovereign body reserve all rights. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 1 Licence: CC BY 2.03 Source: commons.wikimedia.org Source: www.flickr.com Axarquía foto paisajística 2 Motril foto ciudad 1 Author: Luisgar Author: Rosa F. Seguido The European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 2 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlastras/ ERCA) was established in 1971 to address the special needs of nurses, physicians, social workers, Source: commons.wikimedia.org Licence: CC BY-SA 4.01 dieticians, technicians, transplant coordinators and unit managers that care for patients with chronic Badalona foto paisajística “torre” Source: Wikimedia Commons kidney disease and those requiring renal replacement therapy. Today, 45 years later we are still are Author: Arjan Richter Oropesa del mar foto paisajística 1 working with the same goal as from the very beginning - our focus is on our patients. Patient well-being https://www.flickr.com/photos/arjanrichter/ Author: Maria Meseguer Title: Corkscrew, Clocks in the Slaughterhouse’s Water https://www.flickr.com/photos/60760406@N08/ is at the heart of our Association achieving a high level of quality care for patients and their families. Tower, Torre de l’escorxador in Badalona Barcelona Spain Title: Vista de Oropesa Quality of life - during and after treatment. Licence: CC BY 2.03 Licence: CC BY 2.03 Source: www.flickr.com Source: www.flickr.com Badalona foto paisajística “puente” Oropesa foto paisajística 2 ALCER, National federation of associations for the fight against kidney diseases. Its principal mission is Author: Jordi Payá Author: Manel https://www.flickr.com/photos/manel/ to better the quality of life of those affected by chronic renal diseases in all aspects. Promoting preven- https://www.flickr.com/photos/arg0s/ Title: Columbretes 5 tion and investigation for chronic renal diseases, and raising awareness about organ donations. Today Title: IMG_6106 Licence: CC BY-ND 2.0 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.04 Source: www.flickr.com it is the national leader in the defense of interests of renal patients. Source: www.flickr.coma Riotinto foto paisajística 1 Cartaya foto paisajística 1 Author: Enric Rubio Ros Author: José A. https://www.flickr.com/photos/windenric1/ The Madrid Corporation of nephrology (SOMANE) has as its main purpose promoting and disclosing the https://www.flickr.com/photos/sky_hlv/ Title: OPENCAST MINE. 3 care for those affected with chronic renal conditions. Also research within the field of clinical nephrolo- Title: El Rompido-Cartaya (Spain) Licence: CC BY 2.0 3 gy, dialysis, renal transplant and high blood pressure, as well as other related subjects within the field Licence: C BY 2.0 Source: www.flickr.com Source: www.flickr.com Riotinto foto paisajística 2 of nephrology. Cartaya foto paisajística 2 Author: Guillén Pérez Author: Calapito https://www.flickr.com/photos/mossaiq/ Licence: Dominio Público Títulos: Riotinto Spaincares is a strategic alliance of tourism and healthcare in Spain to offer our best services of heal- Source: upload.wikimedia.org Licence: CC BY-ND 2.06 thcare as well as enjoying our excellent tourist infrastructure. Spaincares is the commercial brand of Estepona foto paisajística 2 Source: www.flickr.com Cluster Española de Turismo de Salud, a coming together of the most representative tourism and heal- Author: Jilles Dissel Torremolinos foto espeto de sardinas https://www.flickr.com/photos/jisdis/ Author: Javier Lastras thcare institutions in Spain: National Federation of Private Clinics, National Association of Spas, Spanish Title: Street in Estepona, Andalucia, Spain https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlastras/ Federation of Hotels and Tourist Lodgings and the Spanish Federation of Estate Agencies. This great Licence: CC BY 2.03 Title: Espetos de Sardinas business alliance guarantees a competitive global service with the best conditions of price and quality. Source: www.flickr.com Licence: CC BY 2.03 Spaincares has more than 50 hospitals, spas and treatment centers that you can enter for treatment Hospitalet foto paisajística 2 Source: www.flickr.com and hotels in which you can stay. Spaincares also offers a great scope of complementary services that Author: Jorge Franganillo Vilagarcia de Arousa foto monumento will make your stay in Spain even more comfortable. https://www.flickr.com/photos/franganillo/ Author: José Antonio Gil Martínez Title: L’Hospitalet de Llobregat https://www.flickr.com/photos/freecat/ Licence: CC BY 2.03 Title: Iglesia de San Martiño de Sobrán Source: www.flickr.com Licence: CC BY 2.03 The Spanish Society of Dialysis and Transplants (SEDYT), is a scientific association founded in 1978 Huelva foto paisajística 1 y foto paisajística 2 Source: www.flickr.com which comprises of specialists which deal with renal diseases and their therapies. Their aims are to Author: Jose A. Vilagarcia de Arousa foto paisajística 1 promote and disclose the investigation into chronic renal illnesses, dialysis and its different ways, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sky_hlv/ Author: Alquiler de coches nephrology, apheresis, and renal transplant along with other related subjects. Title: Santuario de la Cinta (Huelva) https://www.flickr.com/photos/reservasdecoches/ Licence: CC BY 2.03 Title: Carril, Vilagarcia de Arousa, Rias Baixas Source: www.flickr.com Licence: CC BY 2.03 Jaén foto ciudad 1 Source: www.flickr.com Ader the Association for the Sick of Catalonia, is the independent representative of the people affected Author: FeistyTortilla Vinaròs foto paisaje 1 by chronic renal insufficiencies. Ader is a charity based private entity, founded in 1976 and declared https://www.flickr.com/photos/feistytortilla/ Author: jose maria vazquez a public utility in 1987. Since it was founded in October 1987, there have been a multitude of people Title: Jaén, Spain https://www.flickr.com/photos/seguir_aprendiendo/ who have been involved in our personnel and all have worked to make improvements in replacement Licence: CC BY 2.03 Title: DSC07525 3 therapy of renal incapacity, such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplants. In short, Source: www.flickr.com Licence: CC BY 2.0 the quality of our lives. Madrid foto “plato de callos” Source: www.flickr.com Author: Javier Lastras

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Travelling is right which allows us to change our physical and mental routines. The “vacation dialy- sis”, is a service that unites the possibility to re- ceive treatment in centres located all over Spain. At Diaverum we want to improve the renal pa- tient’s quality of life. [email protected] +34 916707663

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