Situated on Los Alamos Beach in Torremolinos, this hotel has 2 outdoor pools set in tropical gardens. It offers bright-coloured rooms with private balconies, some with stunning sea views.

The buffet restaurant at Puente Real enjoys panoramic views of the Mediterranean. There is a bar-café service inside the hotel and a barbecue in the summer months. The swimming pool area includes free sunbeds and umbrellas.

Hotel Puente Real includes a tennis court, kid’s club and daytime and evening entertainment. Waterpolo and aerobics are also organised. Guests can try archery in the gardens with the available equipment and trained staff.

Malaga Airport is just 10 minutes away and Torremolinos is 5 minutes’ away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.