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An ingenious mix of hotel rooms and self-catering accommodation, set in Alicante’s seductive old quarter. The four pristine studios have large en-suite bathrooms and small kitchen areas. Three larger apartments are also available.

Entering this winsome former spa hotel on the Mar Menor is like stepping back in time. The rooms are simple but charming, the service delightfully old-fashioned and courteous.

In a region with limited accommodation options, this historic, primrose-yellow hotel is set about 10 km (6 miles) from the village, on the shores of a lake. Facilities include swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, and a gym. It’s a good base for hiking, biking and riding around the surrounding sierras.

A vast complex of rooms and apartments, with pools, gym and a spa specializing in thalasso-therapy. The hotel sits on the edge of the San Pedro del Pinatar egional Park, a paradise for bird-watchers. The Mar Menor beaches are about 500 m (547 yards) away.

The Regional Park of Calblanque incorporates one of the region’s wildest stretches of coast. Camping is permitted in one area, and you must book in advance. The site is very basic, but the proximity of the stunning beaches (just across the dunes) more than compensates.

A big, friendly site 300 m (984 ft) from the beach, with shop, bar-restaurant, children’s play area and table tennis. Wheelchair-accessible bungalows are also available. Open all year.

Close to glorious San Juan beach, this site has all the usual amenities. There are some trees for shade, but they’re on the thin side in scorching high summer. Open all year.

This huge campsite in a seaside resort south of Santa Pola has every facility, from children’s play areas, gym and large pool to hairdresser and on-site medical staff.

This huge site has big pitches on the beach near Puerto de Mazarrón resort. It also rents out wooden bungalows. The site is accessible for disabled travellers.

Set amid mountains and almond groves, this attractive site has shady pitches and cabins for rent. Activities available in the area include hiking, river rafting, and hot-air ballooning.