Savannah Park Resort

Nearby Sorbas (10 minutes' drive) is typical of the region – think rugged clifftops, white houses, 17th-century churches and plenty of places to buy cured meats and handmade souvenirs. The Sorbas caves are just outside town (10 minutes), along with a museum that makes it a doddle to understand the area's complex geology. For top hikes in the local area, slap on some suncream and make tracks for Río Aguas valley (30 minutes).  Visiting thrill-seekers, meanwhile, should take a look at the local racetrack (15 minutes): head here to watch high-speed supercars zooming past on race days or to have a go yourself. If you'd rather head back to the low-tech past, check out a nearby movie set for a taste of the Old West (30 minutes): oodles of famous flicks were shot here, including Indiana Jones and Clint Eastwood films.  When in southern Spain, a trip to the Med is pretty much a must. Cool off in the sea at sandy Mojácar beach (40 minutes) or head into the city of Almería (about an hour) for picture-perfect urban playas.