Hotel Rouda Village (Mikros Gialos, Greece)

These superbly-located apartments combine a spectacular setting with simple comfortable accommodation perfect for a relaxing holiday. Set in the heart of Mikros Gialos, perhaps one of the most picturesque and unspoilt of the string of villages dotted along Lefkada's south coast, the property features a selection of spacious studios or one-bedroom apartments with panoramic views across the sea to Kefalonia, Ithaka and a host of smaller islands. Guests can unwind by the good-sized swimming pool set on a raised terrace overlooking the bay. A short stroll down the lane shaded by olive trees and bougainvillea leads to the waterfront with its appetising tavernas and a well-stocked mini-market. The village itself boasts a gem of a beach, just 150 metres from the property, whilst striking old houses are characteristic here, connected by a myriad of narrow alleyways and paths.