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This stunning villa, with just 10 elegant rooms and two suites, is an oasis of tranquility. There are pools indoors and out, a gym, a sauna, a massage room and an excellent restaurant.

A former monastery tucked below Xàtiva’s castle is the idyllic setting for this romantic hotel with pool, gym, sauna and elegant restaurant .

This large hotel sits amid the famous palm groves of Elx. The rooms are in bungalows set in luxuriant gardens. The facilities include pool, tennis courts and indoor football.

The rooms of this rosy 19th-century mansion set in beautiful gardens are in dark wood with terra-cotta tiles and sumptuous fabrics. Most offer expansive sea views. There’s a gym, sauna, pool and paddle tennis court. The restaurant is among the best in the region.

Orihuela is a beautiful, historic town, and this hotel occupies a restored 18th-century palace, complete with beamed ceilings and cupola. The restaurant is top-notch.

Part of the Relais et Châteaux group, this charming hotel offers rooms, suites and villas set in jasmine-scented gardens. There are two pools, one indoor, one out; the outdoor pool overlooks the peak of Montgó.

Perched on a rocky bluff overlooking a cove, the Montiboli has airy rooms with terraces, while the romantic cabañas in the Moorish gardens offer more privacy. There are three pools, tennis courts, a gym and sauna. The beach is a few steps away. Three restaurants serve fine Mediterranean cuisine.

This glossy new development boasts its own 18-hole golf course (designed by Seve Ballesteros, no less) and a fabulous spa. Rooms are smart and modern, with large bathrooms.

In the heart of this premier golf resort, the Hyatt Regency is a favourite with sports stars and other celebrities. It is also well geared toward families.

Perfectly set on the Playa San Juan, this sleek modern hotel with bright rooms (on the small side for the price) has myriad facilities, plus two golf courses close by.