Casa Montaña

There are a number of terraces and a fine loggia from which you have superb seaward south-easterly views of sierras lined with Moorish terraces, pines and occasional palms fronting the blue line of the Mediterranean at Calpe. Inside is stylish, uncluttered and spacious: walk straight in to an open plan dining and sitting room with a wood-burner for those odd chilly evenings. There’s a little study area too and, on the first floor, an extra sitting room.

The kitchen has plenty of gear and a lovely old wooden table so all can join in with preparing food, but you’ll mostly be eating outdoors, mesmerised by the views. The grounds extend to about four acres and the pool is grand for cooling off. Bedrooms (one on the ground floor) are elegant and a good size; the master bedroom has its own outdoor terrace, so you can be private when you want.

Just 4km away in Pinos find a pleasant restaurant with sea views serving good Spanish food.