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Imagine waking up on the first morning of your holiday, drawing back the curtains to your elegant room and being met with a breath-taking vista out over the sea with nothing but the horizon to interrupt your view. This is exactly what some of Europe’s top luxury cliffside hotels offer their guests. If you’re looking for secluded splendour, peaceful environments, five-star luxury and views you’ll remember for a lifetime, check out my guide to the very best luxury cliffside hotels. 360º Panoramic Vistas For the ultimate room with a view, you’ll need to venture to the beautiful island of Mallorca and the stunning Sunset Lounge Bar of the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa. Set in the dramatic Sierra Tramuntana mountains, the elegant rooftop Sunset Lounge offers the most fantastic panoramic views with mountains on one side and the coast on the other. Enjoying a relaxing early-evening cocktail and watching the sunset from this vantage point will fill you with a feeling of calm tranquillity, which is the stuff every luxury holiday should be made of. When it comes to the elegant rooms and suites, unfortunately you will need to choose between the stunning mountain or Mediterranean views but neither will disappoint. And for those with a love of scenery, the opportunity to walk in the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana Mountains will add a wonderful extra element to this Mallorcan escape. Island Seclusion If you dream of a room with a view away from the crowds then the secluded Parador Conde de La Gomera could be the choice for you. Set on the quietest of the Canary Islands, La Gomera, this refined, luxury hotel is perched on the clifftops overlooking the ocean with views of neighbouring Tenerife’s Mount Tiede. Secluded and intimate, the Parador Conde offers an authentic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the western world. Stroll around its tranquil gardens, relax in its extensive library, dine in the beautiful conservatory or just laze in the sun on the beach. Ultimate Luxury For the most refined elegance amongst Europe’s luxury cliffside hotels you will need to visit the five-star Belmond Reid’s Palace on the island of Madeira. With breath-taking views from its clifftop location out over the Atlantic, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a wonderful sub-tropical garden, this hotel really is a magical world of five-star indulgence. Guests are invited to take a botanical tour of the gardens with trained horticulturalists guiding them through all the local flora and how it is grown and protected. Other leisure options include indulging in excellent fine dining in the hotel’s Williams Restaurant, or enjoying a boat excursion and the extensive range of water sports that the staff can organise for you. If you’re looking for a more adventurous break then the amazing hiking trails of Madeira are on your doorstep. There is something about the romance and drama of clifftop locations which makes hotels set on these lofty sites an extra special holiday location. With stunning views, secluded locations and excellent service, these hotels really offer a wonderful holiday experience to remember. Author Plate John Dixon is an experienced world traveller and the Managing Director of Prestige Holidays. For over 30 years, he has been providing accommodation in luxury cliffside hotels across Europe. John tries to visit each of the destinations regularly in order to ensure the quality of his properties, and stay up-to-date about the latest local news and events. He has a taste for the finer things in life and has an interest in arts, history and culture.
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