Regina Palace

Fancy a chilled day at the hotel? Look no further than the conch shell-shaped outdoor pool, which is surrounded by a smart patio topped with loungers and parasols. It’s heated, so you can even swim al fresco during the cooler months. There’s also a heated pool in the spa area, which looks like a romantic grotto. Book a treatment for some added pampering, or make use of the whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and multi-sensory showers. If that sounds too slow paced, try out the state-of-the-art gym, or grab an opponent for a tennis match.

The hotel’s highly-rated Charleston Restaurant serves an à la carte menu of Italian and international dishes, all made with fresh local ingredients. If you’re staying at the hotel on a half-board basis, you’ll have your breakfast and dinner at the Liberty Restaurant, or out on the terrace in the sunshine in the summer. Peckish during the day? The crêperie in the gardens serves lunchtime snacks, and a range of drinks. Be sure to also try the 1900 Bar on the ground floor, where you can sip cocktails and enjoy regular live music.