Apartamentos Villa Primera

A small aparthotel in Cala Figuera, with 14 apartments and the sea a short walk away. Apartamentos Villa Primera suits divers who prefer a proper base rather than a room with nowhere to put a breakfast, a wet towel or tomorrow's provisions.

The mood is straightforward and practical: air-conditioned apartments, balconies facing the garden or pool, a communal terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool. You have enough space to settle into your own rhythm, whether that means an early start, a slow coffee or an evening with the doors open and the day finally off your shoulders.

The hotel's website is available in Spanish, useful when you are planning the stay and checking the local details.

You are in Cala Figuera, on Mallorca's south-east coast, close to the Mediterranean but not directly on a sandy beach. The sea is around a five-minute walk away, while the centre of Cala Figuera is also within a five-minute walk. That gives you a village setting rather than the full-volume resort treatment.

For meals or a change of scene, Villa Lorenzo and El Cruce are each about 0.1 miles away, with Es Cantonet around 0.2 miles away. Pons café is about 0.1 miles away, while El Momento and Bar Bahía are around 0.2 and 0.4 miles away. Cala Santanyi Beach is about 1.3 miles away by road, and S'Amarador Beach is around 3.4 miles away.

A hire car is available through the property, which is useful for reaching the wider coastline. Free private parking is on site, although spaces are limited.

Choose an apartment when you want the practical advantage of a kitchen and a living area rather than a bedroom-only setup. The standard one-bedroom apartment covers the essentials, while the superior version gives you more room to spread out, sit down and keep the day's kit from taking over the whole place. For a couple who want something compact, the Deluxe Queen Studio keeps things simpler, with a super-king-size bed.

Every apartment has air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a sofa, a dining area and a flat-screen satellite TV. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, hob and kitchenware, so you can keep cold drinks ready, make something small after a dive or avoid turning every meal into a restaurant decision. There is also a safe, hairdryer, towels and free toiletries.

Garden and pool views are available, depending on the accommodation. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, worth bearing in mind if your knees have already had a full day of work. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 09:00, and the property is non-smoking throughout.

Breakfast is included in the accommodation arrangement, and the lobby has a coffee corner with hot drinks. It is the useful sort of start when you want caffeine before heading out, without turning the first decision of the day into a committee meeting.

Your apartment kitchen gives you the rest of the flexibility: refrigerator, microwave, hob, toaster, coffee machine, kettle, dining table and kitchenware. Grocery deliveries are available, and the communal barbecue facilities add another option when you want to eat outside. The furnished terrace and outdoor dining area are made for a simple supper, a cold drink and a post-dive conversation that does not require dressing up.

The seasonal outdoor pool is the obvious place to spend a non-diving afternoon. It is not heated, but pool towels, sun loungers and umbrellas are available, with the garden, sun terrace and outdoor furniture giving you several ways to stop moving without being sent straight to a bar. The atmosphere stays low-key and self-directed.

If your legs still have an opinion, the property can organise private or small-group yoga with a qualified teacher. There are also opportunities for golf, hiking, boat trips, island outings, waterfall visits, market trips and snorkelling. The tour desk and concierge can help shape those plans, while bicycle rental and car hire give you more independence when the coastline starts calling from beyond Cala Figuera.

Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 30 miles away by road, with a drive of roughly 41 minutes. An airport transfer is available through the property, either privately or as a shared service, and should be arranged with the hotel. Car hire is also available on site. Free Wi-Fi works throughout the property, and luggage storage is available if your travel times do not line up neatly with the room.

Check-in runs from 14:00 until midnight. You need to provide photo identification and a credit card on arrival, and the property asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance. The published departure window runs from 10:00 to 12:00, so check the precise time attached to your booking. Private and express check-in and check-out are available.

Children of any age are welcome, with cots available on request; there are no extra beds. The minimum age for check-in is 18, and guests under 18 must arrive with a parent or official guardian. Smoking, parties and events are not allowed, and quiet hours apply overnight. Cash is accepted for payment.