Description Dorado Above the Tide: Marbella

A penthouse terrace with open sea views and room for eight to dine alfresco – this Marbella apartment on the Golden Mile earns its place at the top. The palm-fringed communal pool and gardens are steps from your door, and the beach and promenade are a five-minute walk away. Puerto Banús marina is a short drive in the other direction, while Marbella's whitewashed Old Town is a fifteen-minute stroll – supermarkets and restaurants are practically on the doorstep, two minutes away at most.

Home truths:
* Reaching the penthouse involves a short flight of around ten steps after the lift – the home isn't suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
* Bedrooms two and three each have twin beds which have been pushed together to form a double. Speak to your host in advance if you'd prefer these set up as separate single beds.
* You'll have two private parking spaces included with the apartment, accessed via the building's private garage.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool and gardens here. They're shared with the building's other residents.