The vibe is… urban art gallery by the sea. This sharp-
angled building has three minimalist, tiered swimming
pools and crisp timber decking. Paintings and sculptures adorn the lobby, but the real beauties are the hot young Spanish things draped around the pool.

The locale is… at the southern end of Talamanca, slightly back from the beach, behind locals’ apartments and a couple of sweet, boho tapas bars.

Your fellow patrons are… stylish, low-key, tanned Ray Ban devotees. Join them at Sunday brunch to hear an Adele-esque singer’s vocals fill the sultry terrace.

Allow time to… stumble back for a nightcap under the stars — there’s a peaceful, cushion-plumped terrace just past the lobby bar, and you’ll probably
have it to yourself.