Porto Sani

The location – which is right on the marina with all of the resort’s best bits at your fingertips. Getting round the other hotels will be a cinch thanks to the shuttle bus that does the rounds, and the scenic promenade that runs from Sani Club to Sani Beach right past the marina.

The Sani App. All your restaurant bookings, the kids’ club reservations, and anything else you might like to schedule all in one handy place. Bookings open for the season around February time – and usually get snapped quickly – so once you’ve confirmed your trip, touch base with Porto Sani’s Guest Experience Team and you can get yours locked in.

The nightlife. Swish beach parties, lively Greek nights, DJ parties, and more. Summer festivals, too, that attract big crowds and bigger names to Sani Hill for first-class performances in a five-star setting.

Relaxation is something of an art form round these parts. More than just a spot to recharge the batteries, the sanctuary-like spa might leave you feeling like a whole new person. Expect bespoke treatments, serene spaces, and expertly trained therapists. Our pick? The Gold Rush menu. Not just a catchy name, but a whole range of treatments that’ll have you feeling 24 carat magic with gold stone massages, gold serums, and gold powder masks.

You’ll find a heated indoor pool (16yrs+) tucked away here, too, plus a thermal suite that’s home to a sauna, steam room, and ice bucket shower – that last one might be a shock to the system but we bet you’ll feel a million bucks afterwards.

…Or don’t. This is about holidaying your way. The pool scene is ideal for the sun worshipping crowd: an adults-only pool, a swim spot for kids, a splash pad, and a laid-back poolside snack spot. What more could you need?

But if you’re the itchy feet, can’t-sit-still type you’ll really thrive here. From the tennis academy – specifically the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy – where you can get private lessons, to guided jogs through the forest and bird-watching sessions in the nature reserve, you can definitely keep busy here. If you’ve got your sea legs, you really should make time for a boat trip on Sani’s sail boat – the best way to see this picturesque stretch of coastline.

Little ones are treated like the VIPs they are at Porto Sani. That means more fun for them and less stress for you – the perfect combination. From taking care of tots at the creche – which follows UK OFSTED guidelines – to entertaining the 4-12 crowd at the kids’ club, the offering here means you can really switch off and relax, knowing your little ones are in expert hands.

They’ve got all the in-room essentials sorted, too. From cots and white noise machines to changing mats and buggies, they’ve thought of pretty much everything. Even the foodie offering for kids goes above and beyond, with baby menus created by Annabel Karmel MBE, and supper club for slightly older children.

Ok, let’s talk food. We know you’ve been waiting for this one. In a word: glorious. But one word is just not enough for this food scene. You really can take a trip around the world without having to leave the resort. Thai, Mediterranean, Greek, Peruvian, Japanese, French… we could go on. There are loads of bars peppered across the resort, too, plus a patisserie and creperie. File appetite under essentials on your packing list.

The best bit is the Dine Around programme. Stay Half Board or Full Board and you’ll have your pick of all 26 restaurants across Sani Resort. Some offered tailored menus at no extra charge, some offer an allowance to spend against the à la carte menu, all deal in first-rate fare.

The team here are top-notch, and that shows in the service. From helping you coordinate your restaurant bookings long before your plane touches down – an absolute must to secure your top choices – to delivering your drinks order straight to your sun lounger on the sandy beach, you won’t even need to think about lifting a finger.

And if it’s a personalised experience you’re after, they can help with that, too. Whether you fancy a chartered cruise, private dining, wine tasting at a nearby vineyard, or a private guided tour in the surrounding area, they can help you organise that special something that’ll be the cherry on top of your stay.