Melia La Palma

Our first time in La Palma, and of all the islands we have visited, it is probably (just) at the top of our favourite list. Let's be clear from the outset: This hotel is not for you if you want to be close to "the action" ( whatever "action" there may be in La Palma). Situated in Puerto Naos, a small village on the West of the island, it is out of the way, on the edge of the sea at the end of the beach, a haven for those who like to decompress with the sound of the sea lapping against the shore and the birds chirrupping in the trees. There was a high percentage of guests who are. ahem. of a more mature age ( of which I count myself as one) and a very small percentage of guests who came from England. The hotel was spotless, and the staff engaging and hardworking. We had a couple of minor issues that were resolved quickly and with charm. Whilst a little out of the way, the bus to the local town was regular, with a change there for another bus to Santa Cruz if you wanted to travel further afield using public transport. We hired a car from the hotel - on the pricey side, but convenient - enabling us to see more of the island than by bus. We found both the breakfast and evening meal buffet to be excellent. Of course, there were times when it was a little busier than others, but not that it became unpleasant, and it was clear from the choices that an attempt was made to cater for everyone's dietary requirements whilst at the same time mixing up the menu. All in all, we have had nothing but a positive experience from this hotel, and are happy to recommend..... if you like your week nice and quiet.

It was nice sleeping with the sea nearby.