Servigroup Montiboli

Nestled among palm trees on a clifftop directly overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this elegant, Arab-Levantine style hotel on the outskirts of Villajoyosa scores top marks for location – and it has the facilities to match. 

When you’re in the mood for a swim, you’re spoilt for choice here, with secluded coves (La Caleta and L’Esparrello) on either side at the foot of the cliffs, as well as a couple of outdoor pools with gorgeous sea views. Be sure to check out the spa, too, where you’ll find a heated indoor pool, a hydromassage tub and a steam shower, along with a wide variety of beauty treatments available to book. 

Keeping active is also a breeze, thanks to the well-equipped gym and yoga and pilates sessions delivered by professional trainers. 

Enjoy exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at the Emperador Restaurant, where fresh, seasonal products (such as fish from the local market) are expertly prepared and complimented by a vast selection of quality wines. For a more casual bite to eat, or perhaps cocktails and aperitifs, head over to the stylish Alhambra Terrace. The poolside La Proa Bar, meanwhile, offers a wide range of gin and tonics, ranging from the classics to more unusual and innovative flavour combinations. 

Fancy exploring a little more of the local area? Consider taking a trip into the nearby town centre of Villajoyosa, renowned for its photogenic rows of colourful seafront houses and also the home of Valor, one of Spain’s most successful chocolate makers. It’s around a 10-minute taxi ride away.