Faro Punta Cumplida, Barlovento, La Palma

La Palma's nickname is La Isla Bonita, and Barlovento is one of its most beautiful parts. The village capital is surrounded by laurel forests and you'll find the natural swimming pools Piscinas de La Fajana nearby, which bubble like Mentos in Coca-Cola once the Atlantic surges into them.

This hotel is a (spectacularly scenic) 45-minute drive from the airport, in the far north of the island.

By plane: flights from London take around 9 hours with a stop in Barcelona; flights from Birmingham take around 11 hours with a stop in Tenerife. The hotel is a 45-minute taxi ride from the airport. Free parking on-site. Book flights to La Palma.

The lighthouse's tower is a picture postcard image if ever there was one - the tower reaches 34 metres high, and after you climb the 150+ steps you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the northeast of the island. If you're travelling with a group, you can book the entire lighthouse or yourselves.

Housekeeper Pili is a La Palma local, who remains diligently in the background. She can arrange for a masseuse to visit for a treatment with a view. There's an infinity pool as well as a yoga platform.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Roof terrace
• Swimming pool
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The Atlantic Suite is 45 square metres; it fits two people and has an ocean-view terrace. The La Palma Suite is an extra ten square metres. The Farero Suite is the largest, and can accommodate up to four guests. Rainforest showers will wake you up.

Room types: Farero Suite, Atlantic Suite, La Palma Suite

Key amenities: ensuite shower or bath, private terrace, fully equipped kitchen, TV, free Wi-Fi

Pili will leave you with a big breakfast basket, laden with local specialities, including her own mojo (a curry-spiced condiment), cactus-fruit jam, avocados and bananas from the 16 organic plants beside the lighthouse wall. There's also a barbecue.

Breakfast: the housekeeper can bring a continental breakfast basket each day.

Lunch/dinner: there is a fully equipped kitchen. A small supermarket and several restaurants can be reached in 10-15 minutes by car. Your fridge can also be stocked with local specialities by arrangement.