Hotel Metropol

We stayed at the Metropol in mid July with our 4 year old. It was immediately welcoming, and very clean. Our room wasn't huge with the third bed set up but that wasn't a problem - we were hardly in it anyway. It's true that the train track runs right past the back of the hotel, but with the windows shut, shutters down and air con on at night we didn't notice a thing. The pool area is lovely and super clean - there's a big pool, a toddler pool and a jacuzzi. Only niggle is that there wasn't a loo in the pool area - would have been handy for kids. Almost every family appeared to have some children under the age of 12 but the place never felt too crazy or over run with unruly small people - it was pretty peaceful. The beach is right over the road and is one of those beaches where you can walk out some way and still only be up to your knees - perfect for little ones. The food was big! Lovely food, charming restaurant staff - but so much food! Meals are at fixed times so our 4 year old ate much later than usual but you have to go with the Italian flow and it kind of all works out. We'd definitely recommend this place for families.