Aparthotel Acualandia ★★★★

You’d be forgiven for not knowing Peñíscola, yet somehow recognising it – a certain ultra-popular fantasy series used a number of shooting locations in Spain, and several shots were filmed here. This is far from the first time the town’s made it to the small screen or the big screen, and when you see it, you’ll immediately understand why. Unlike many Spanish seaside towns that double as resort hotspots, this one is remarkably picturesque. The soft sands of the beaches are dotted with towering palm trees, and the Templar Castle, which dates to around 1200, is situated on a crag that’s visible from almost wherever you are situated.

It's certainly visible from the Aparthotel Acualandia**** - a stylish hotel just 100m from the beach. Here, accommodation is designed in an apartment style, so you can expect a wide range of excellent facilities, including a full kitchenette and dining area. Recently refurbished, the apartments are designed simply and minimally, creating a relaxed ambience. With the pleasant and laid-back atmosphere and all the extensive facilities, it feels less like a hotel and more like a chic home-away-from-home, perfect for families. The highlight is that every apartment has a stunning balcony terrace, boasting views of the vast Mediterranean sea.

Have a bite to eat at the hotel’s buffet restaurant and marvel at the brilliant show-cooking. After exploring all day, you can visit the Spa Aparthotel Acuazal and experience its marvellous array of services, from Turkish Baths to massages. The Spa even has a Flotarium, a futuristic bathtub-of-sorts in which you can experience the feeling of absolute weightlessness, as if you were bathing in the Dead Sea or floating in outer space. Recharge here, then keep exploring the beautiful beach, town, and surrounding natural landscapes.