Secrets Bahia Real Resort and Spa

Nowhere is that sensation of being a treasured visitor more obvious than in the sheer range of cuisines and culinary styles on offer in its many restaurants and bars. There’s a perfect chill-out venue right on the beach, complete with a cool indie-music soundtrack and Bali beds; another laidback waterside venue with a lunchtime menu of super-fresh seafood from the grill; and, of course, an invitingly casual bar by the pool. But there’s plenty to dress up for later in the day as well, from Asian fusion food and stylish Japanese dishes to the flavours of Italy, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.

There’s a dizzying choice of places to eat, but for everyone the day starts at Market Café with a buffet breakfast featuring dishes from around the globe, from super-healthy to thoroughly indulgent; return here in the evening for Spanish and international specialities. For a relaxing lunch, the Seaside Grill has a menu of local rice and seafood dishes and a glorious setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and there are more sea vistas at The Bay Lounge, which also serves superb cocktails. As nighttime falls, head to elegant Chozo for its sophisticated take on Canarian flavours and its inviting wine list. Southern Europe takes centre stage at two of the resort’s other eateries: Ólio focuses on stylish Mediterranean cooking, and Nebbiolo Ristorante on Italian favourites cooked to perfection. For more far-flung influences, Himitsu offers pan-Asian fusion dishes while Gohan celebrates Japanese favourites such as sushi, tempura and soba noodle dishes Barefoot Snack Bar has refreshments and light lunches in a laidback setting.

There are bars and cafés for every possible mood. Rendezvous, the lobby bar, offers tea, coffee and cocktails. By the water, Sugar Reef is the perfect chill-out beach spot with Bali beds, a lounge and indie music. Finally, Rock & Ball has a dance floor and a DJ, so you can boogie until late-ish.

Seafood lovers will enjoy the setting of Seaside Grill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Market Café — Start your day at the breakfast buffet with a range of stations including eggs to order and healthy options. In the evening, there are regular themed buffets or select from the Spanish and international dishes. Seaside Grill — Serving plenty of Mediterranean dishes and seafood straight from the local market which you can enjoy whilst taking in Atlantic views. The Bay Lounge — Overlooking the islands of Lobos and Lanzarote, The Bay Lounge is a great venue for lunch. Chozo — Chozo is the place to try Canary Islands specialities. Himitsu — Pan-Asian dishes are part of the set menus on offer at Himitsu, the resort's teppanyaki restaurant. Ólio — Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine dishes are served in the Renaissance-inspired setting of Ólio. Nebbiolo Ristorante — Step into the Italian Trattoria for pizza and pasta. Rendezvous — The meeting place for coffees and cocktails. Rock & Ball — The contemporary music venue for post-dinner drinks and dancing. Sugar Reef — Relax on the Bali beds at Sugar Reef, open throughout the dinner for refreshments.