1. Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa
Visitors familiar with Benidorm who want a change of pace should consider this option in Finestrat, a short drive from Levante but a world away from its antic energy. The aptly named Asia Gardens tips its hat to Bali when it comes to the design of its roomy digs and the topiary of its show-stopping gardens. There’s plenty of blue amid the greenery, with seven pools, two of them heated for wintertime travellers. The resort is popular with golfers, with courses just a few minutes away by car. The more sedentary can sit back in the spa and enjoy ten varieties of Thai massages, or eat and sip at the resort’s nine restaurants and bars.