Head to western Cantabria’s Costa Verde for hidden beaches of soft yellow sand in quiet coves enclosed by green, crumbly cliffs and explore sea caves, rock stacks and natural arches. The short coastline between busy Comillas with its Gaudi attractions and the charming fishing-resort of Llanes in Asturias reveals many hard-to-find-but-worth-it-when-you-do beaches. Crescent-shaped and gently shelved Pechón beach has a spit of sand at its eastern edge that is eaten away by the tide on both sides. Park the car at the top and walk down the gravel path. Gorgeous Prellezo has a fast retreating tide that uncovers pools, sand bars and quirky limestone formations. Cobreces is in a well-protected canyon-like cove and has a couple of restaurants close to the beach. When you are done with the beaches, be sure to take a trip into Picos de Europa whose foothills spill down the coast. In high season, arrive early or late at Funte Dé and take the funicular to the summit for spectacular views of mountain and sea over a cooling drink in the café

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Rooftop pools always do it for me. There is something surreal about sipping a poolside cocktail perched in the clouds. Century Park's pool is a gorgeously appointed, luxurious experience 24 stories above Bangkok's bustling Pratunam District. The pool is a tongue-in-cheek (surely) design classic of its type, complete with a raised infinity-effect platform, mock Buddhist Temple bar and palm fringed seating areas. But the view from the pool seals it. The hotel is located just to the north of the main centre and affords a revealing view of high-rise Bangkok and a bewildering sight of the seething traffic around Victory Monument at sunset.

CENTURY PARK HOTEL
9 Ratchaprarop Road, Pratunam-Victory Monument, Bangkok.
+66 02 246 7800
E-mail : info@centuryparkhotel.com

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