Spectacular views

This month’s Wanderlist has a simple theme: spectacular views. We’ve chosen 30 places with such breath-taking scenery you’ll struggle to do anything beyond another gin and tonic on the terrace.

Admire the whitewashed buildings of a Spanish ‘Pueblo Bianco’ from your hotel balcony, take in panoramic views of the Angus Glens from your bed or swim in the pool of a hillside Sicilian villa overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean sea.

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Far from home:

A beautiful old country house high up in wooded hills, but still close to Perugia. The brickwork on the windows creates a play of light on summer afternoons, and you’ll love watching sunsets over Monte Tezio.

A sophisticated home surrounded by the olive groves of the Alentejo and with views out across the plains. Owner Joao has carefully created a beautiful outdoor terrace so you can eat alfresco alongside sunsets and views.

An 18th century Navarran mansion house set in a small hamlet with stunning views across distant hills. There’s total peace and quiet, but you can head off and cycle the Via Verde if you need a bit of adventure.

Closer to home:

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic at this boutique hotel, bar and restaurant. Enjoy incredible views of the ocean from your bed, your bath or as you dine out on the terrace.

Bracing walks, a wonderful coral beach, super restaurants nearby, plus boating and fishing too. After all that, return to your private space to snuggle and feel like the only people in the world.

A slice of watery bliss on the Dart estuary with boats to watch and constantly changing light. Lie in bed and watch estuary life unfurl, or sit on your private boardwalk, an idyllic spot for breakfast.