Perched high on a pine-forested hill, the resort has a funicular down to the secluded sandy beach of Karavostasi and blissful views over to the islands of Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu. To get under the skin of this marvellous setting, the resort offers full-day private yacht cruises during which you’ll get the chance to swim in the turquoise waters of Antipaxos with its glittering blue coves that are often compared to those of the Caribbean, visit the famous Blue Caves and explore lovely Paxos itself. Another wonderful thing to do its take to the hills with one of the resort’s local guides for supervised hiking experiences on the Ancient Dimokastro hiking trail, tailored to all ages and abilities and particularly memorable in the early morning or late afternoon.

Back at the resort, here are lots of activities to do together or apart, including water sports at MarBella Elix Karavostasi Beach. Offerings here including complimentary learn-to-sail tasters and exclusive sailing courses, plus kayaking and waterboarding. For those travelling with kids, childcare by UK specialist Worldwide Kids comes in the form of a crèche for four months to three years and the Grasshoppers Club for ages four to 12 years, hosting the likes of water sports, crafts and theatre shows.

Food at the resort is always fabulous, whether you’re looking for Greek classics  and other regional fare or global flavours, for fine dining or family-pleasing buffets, All-day buffet dining from healthy Greek breakfasts to colourful Mediterranean dinners comes with Ionian views at Saffron, which hosts globally themed nights celebrating local products and wines. For more dazzling sea views, there’s also Pearl with its fine dining by consultant chef Gikas Xenakis, who melds Greek culinary tradition with diversity and creativity.

Indigo is a delightful pool bar for light lunches, healthy snacks and salads, transforming by night into a lively trattoria cooking up Italian classics. Then there’s the Azure Beach Restaurant & Bar for laidback dining, cooling drinks and signature cocktails. Lastly, the hotels’ Dine Out experience offers guests the chance to experience Greek hospitality and cuisine in one of its carefully selected local restaurants in a nearby village on one night of your say, as part of your Ultra-All-Inclusive package.

All rooms and suites here have sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and a balcony or terrace. Decor is cool, neutral and restful, with the accent on natural materials sourced locally. They include swim-up doubles and family rooms/suites with direct access from the terraces to a shared pool; doubles, suites and maisonettes with private pools; and interconnecting family rooms sleeping up to six – ideal for multigenerational holidays or larger families.