In the buzzing coastal city of Alicante, this apartment looks straight down one of the art deco streets to the glimmering sea. It’s a 500m stroll to the waterfront, where you can follow the promenade straight to the soft-sanded beach. By the water, you’ll find a healthy selection of bars, restaurants and cafes to fuel beachy days.

The apartment itself is a charming medley of sleek modernism and boho touches. The monochrome kitchen has everything you need for self-catering and the cosy living area has raw wood touches and throws adding a bit of character. But the best thing has to be the private balcony, furnished with lounge furniture and a dinner table. This is where you really get the benefit of the sixth-floor location (don’t worry, there’s a lift in the building), overlooking the palm-lined street below all the way to the sea.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, two guests will be on the sofa bed in the living room – we think it'd be a squeeze
*Your host can provide a cot for infants on request
*The main bedroom has a double bed and an additional single bed for children
*As this is on a busy street in the centre of Alicante, you may hear some traffic noise from the balcony
*If needed, the dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Although you won't need a car here, there is open-air private parking on-site
*The entrance is shared with other residents and there's a 24-hour front desk in the building
*Contactless check-in is available