Velora shortlist

Stays we'd book ourselves.

A small, regularly refreshed selection of the properties our editors rate most highly right now.

Hotels · 5★ · Sancti Petri, Spain

A palatial beachfront retreat with a full-service spa, two outdoor pools and four restaurants.

87 facilities10 room types

Resorts · 5★ · Sotogrande, Spain

A design-led five-star resort on the Costa de la Luz with golf, a full spa and 152 rooms including 36 suites.

166 facilities7 room types

Boutique stays · Santa Ponsa, Spain

An adults-only boutique hideaway overlooking Santa Ponsa Bay, only about 150 m from the beach.

55 facilities1 room types

Hotels · Jaca, Spain

A smart, modern base in the Pyrenean town of Jaca, around 20 minutes from the ski slopes.

52 facilities7 room types