Alicante

Let your family go free range. Unbend here with the kindest hosts, like-minded others, great food, a smashing pool and lots to do

Stylish villa with a large swimming pool and panoramic views of open countryside, yet in easy reach of restaurants, museums and the coast

An endearing Alicante retreat with gorgeous views. Mountains, coast and an iconic village, rounded off with local wine and scrumptious tapas

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

A charming villa in a quiet neighbourhood with pool, fab sea views & an easy stroll to eateries. Water sports & golf are easy from here

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

Medlars and figs in the gardens, a pool surrounded by herbs, bedrooms with views of almond orchards, delectable views. One for romantics!

A beautifully designed B&B for foodies, cyclists and walkers in a village surrounded by trees just 15 minutes from the coast

Find inspiration in mountain views, nature and your hosts' talents: cooking, sewing, design, poetry... and play giant chess by the pool

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante: solar power, a hammock, pool, gorgeous rooms in the old stables. Dutch owners cook well