Hotel Alfa

Good looks, a great setting and a trendy restaurant, The Hotel Alfa covers all the bases. All whitewashed walls, stone terraces and bloom-filled grounds, the little Hotel Alfa is as pretty as they come. The whole place is surrounded by greenery, giving it a real back-to-nature feel. Plus it’s bagged itself a great spot, just minutes from the beach and the town centre.

Setting aside, it’s the restaurant that steals the show here. It was only built a few years ago, so it’s got a swanky, up-to-the-minute look. Basket weave lights hang from bleached wooden beams. Cream walls sport funky paintings and nautical artefacts. And floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the grounds. Food-wise expect eggs, cereal and fresh fruit for breakfast. Mediterranean classics with contemporary twists are the order of the day when it comes to dinnertime.

Elsewhere, things are kept simple and relaxed. Take the bedrooms, for example. Whitewashed walls and wooden furniture are contrasted with pastel soft furnishings. And air-conditioning, fridges and satellite TVs make things that little bit more homely. Step into the lobby and it’s more of the same, with armchairs and sofas creating a relaxed feel.

Outside, the swimming pool takes centre-stage. It comes with a separate kids’ section and is surrounded by a large palm-dotted terrace. Plus there’s a poolside bar, which is ideal for snacks and al fresco lunches – coffee, cocktails, ice-cream and pizza are all on the menu.