Mirador De Dalt Vila

Mr & Mrs Smith have just returned from a review trip to this Ibiza boutique hotel, and just as soon as they’ve unpacked their chic clubwear and super-sized sunglasses, a full account of their stay in Spain will be with you. In the meantime, just to whet your wanderlust, here’s a quick postcard from Mirador De Dalt Vila...

Escape the glamour and clamour of Ibiza’s party people with a stay at this palatial hilltop hotel in the Dalt Vila world heritage site. Sitting pretty within the walled enclaves of the historic Old Town and fronted by lush-leaved palm trees, this colonial mansion was a family home until recently, and still preserves its laid-back, lived-in charm. The black glass chandelier in the lobby sets the tone the moment you step inside, with bronze sculptures, peachy hues, oriental rugs and the suites’ green onyx-inlaid marble all adding to the air of nonchalant opulence. Rooms on the second floor offer dazzling views over Ibiza town from their Juliet balconies, so gaze out over the historic port and toast the waves, aperitif in hand.

Paintings by local artists dotted around the walls and the hotel restaurant’s Balearic menu – a love-letter to the fish sourced from nearby waters – result in a distinctively Spanish flavour throughout. The poolside area is compact, best suited for a pre- or post-exploring cool-off, so to really stretch your legs, stroll into Ibiza town to add some island chic to your wardrobe, or take the 10-minute walk to the port and hop on a ferry to Formentera. At the end of a sun-soaked day of island exploration, treat yourself to a cocktail in the hotel’s al fresco dine-and-wine area. Unsure where to go the following day? El Mirador has its own boat for charter, so assemble your crew, pack a picnic lunch and spend a day on the sparkling sapphire waters, admiring the spectacular Ibiza coastline and your blossoming tan…