Why Location Matters More Than The Hotel
For coeliac travellers, location often matters more than the hotel itself.
Most people choose a destination and then pick a hotel. Gluten-free travellers often have to do the opposite.
We learned this when researching holidays across Spain. Some destinations have excellent hotels but very few safe dining options nearby. Others offer plenty of gluten-free choices within a short walk.
The difference can completely change a holiday. Instead of spending time researching every meal, walking long distances or relying on taxis, you can relax knowing multiple safe options are close by.
That's why we start with the restaurants first — and then identify the best hotels within easy walking distance.
A safer way to plan gluten-free travel in Spain
Because a beautiful holiday destination means very little if you can't easily find safe food.
Hotels are selected based on gluten-free dining location analysis
Why Location Always Matters
We identify areas where safe gluten-free restaurants are concentrated, then evaluate accommodation within easy walking distance.
Walkable Gluten-Free Dining
Several reliable gluten-free restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance mean you always have safe dining options nearby.
Hotels Selected Last, By Design
Hotels are chosen to support the location. The area must meet the dining criteria before accommodation is considered.
Carefully Selected Hotels
Only hotels with consistently strong guest reviews and reliable standards are included near gluten-free restaurant clusters.
Researched by a Coeliac Family — for Coeliac Travellers
Why We Started
This Site
We created Gluten Free Stays after realising that some destinations are not suitable for coeliac travellers because safe dining options are too limited or too spread out.
Like many coeliac travellers, we assumed we could visit almost anywhere and simply find somewhere safe to eat. The reality wasn't always that simple.
We realised that some destinations simply aren't practical for coeliac travellers, no matter how nice the hotel is.
Some destinations had only a handful of suitable restaurants spread across a large area. Others required long walks between meals or extensive planning before even booking a hotel.
That experience changed how we travel.
This site focuses on destinations where safe gluten-free dining is within easy walking distance, helping coeliac travellers spend less time planning meals and more time enjoying their holiday.
How We Select Our Locations
Every area we feature meets these core criteria.
Walkable Gluten-Free Dining
We prioritise areas where multiple safe gluten-free options are within easy walking distance.
Lots of Safe Gluten-Free Options
Because no holiday should revolve around searching for your next safe meal.
East To navigate Areas
Compact areas make finding safe gluten-free food simple and stress-free.
Why La Carihuela Is One of the Costa del Sol's Best Gluten-Free Destinations
Why La Carihuela Works So Well for a Gluten-Free Holiday
Home to 28 carefully researched gluten-free restaurants, La Carihuela combines a compact, flat seafront with one of the highest concentrations of gluten-free dining we have found on the Costa del Sol. Everything is within easy walking distance, making it one of the easiest places in Spain to enjoy a relaxed gluten-free holiday.