Spain

Great for eating well, walking, cycling, chess, petanque, reading and keeping cool – only 20 mins from Alicante, 30 mins from the airport

Unwind in a lovely garden shaded by olive trees, explore mountain villages, beaches of the Costa Tropical and the stunning Alhambra

An irresistible eco restaurant-hotel of character and charm, run by two friendly families and set in gorgeous grounds. Foodie heaven

Pretty gardens, smart bedrooms and the view of the church at sunset is delightful. Tour nearby bodegas, go climbing, riding or birdwatching

Friendly restaurant with rooms in the old white village of El Pilar – good for foodies, families and groups

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

At this small hilltop hotel near Cadiz, find history to delight you, massages to soothe you, and fresh oranges and honey for breakfast

Top-notch apartments in the heart of old Jérez for couples and families on the bodega trail. A daily market in town and fab beaches near by

Helpful staff and minimalist rooms in the centre of charismatic Seville. Stroll to the Arab baths or the Moorish palace of Alcazar

You’ll fall in love with this big light-filled house with plunge pool and outdoor cinema; walk along the river with Portugal on the other side

A garden path down to the beach, and your very own roof terrace if you take the penthouse suite. Stroll into lovely bustling Nerja...

Tranquil hotel dramatically set between the Picos and the Cantabrian coast. Simple rooms have quirky touches, sheep and cows graze outside

An authentic Catalan getaway in wine-soaked Penedés; pool, fire, mountain views and warm hosts. Wild swimming and Barcelona close by

A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

A private villa beautifully flanked by gardens bursting with fruit. Here you’ll find real Spanish character, style and a sun-trap terrace

Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms.

Eco swimming pool, solar panels, a farmhouse with funky yurts and finca casitas with open-air kitchens, two mins from white sandy beach

Gloriously cool in summer, cosy in winter, a 365-day-a-year retreat. Just a 10-minute promenade along the beach into the fun heart of town