I have to agree. I checked out the Europa last time I was there in Octiber and was not impressed at all - it is garish- like something more out of a circa-1962 eastern European hotel -all concrete and sparse- the rooms were ok I guess for the money- but I found it well-worn and not somewhere I could or would want to sleep comfortably. The Candil is nice- it has a pool and is more pleasant but small apartment -type rooms,with a kitchen and fridge and sink etc etc- by far a better choice - and you are not harrassed all the time by the local chicas- unless that;s what you wanted? I actually stay with people renting out accommodation these days , who actually own apartments but are away- check out mundo anuncio ( google it) and you might find a nice place. I started renting for the weeks I go there from a private individual for 120 Euros per week an almost beach front property, air- conditioned, washing machine, TV cable , stere0 unit, DVD player- and all the comforts of home- two blocks form the beach.. there are some bargains if you look - sometimes the hotels can be deceiving on the web, Good lu