Central location, sea views and a stylish interior to boot? You got it. This apartment, just 500 metres from Playa de Calahonda, is an excellent place to call home. As much as we adore the bright and bohemian-inspired living area, the real draw is the cheery yellow balcony. Days begin and end out here – start with a cup of coffee in the morning light, and finish the evening off with a glass of sangria as the sun goes down. It's southwest-facing, so you can imagine how incredible the oceanfront sunsets will be. There's also access to a roof terrace with cosy lounge chairs and even better views of the coast, while the communal pool calls for cooling off with an afternoon dip underneath the clear blue skies.

When you're ready to venture out, there's a bevvy of restaurants, bars and beaches to explore nearby. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the coastal paths, play a round of golf at one of the nearby clubs or take a day trip to either upmarket Marbella (eighteen minutes by car) or buzzing Málaga (a forty-four-minute drive away).

Home truths:
*Two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living room – however, we think it'd be a squeeze
*The pool is only available for use between 1st May and 30th September
*A car is recommended here – you may be able to park outside the complex
*The pool is shared with the building's other residents
*As this is in an apartment complex, it's possible you might hear some noise from neighbours during your stay
*The nearest airport is Málaga Airport, about 38 kilometres away