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– from superior dorm bunks with lockers to standard ★ Hotel El Sol 8km south of Torio T6616 1632,
doubles and ocean-facing suites (with fridge, kitchenette Wecoelsol.com.pa. This exclusive, design-conscious
and various trimmings). Curl up in a hammock with a book, retreat makes the most of its hillside location, offering
splash in the infinity pool, surf the waves or explore with stunning ocean views. The dazzling yellow exteriors,
the free kayaks, SUPs or bicycles; snorkelling excursions to reflecting the hotel’s name, give way to more
Isla Cébaco are available at extra cost. You can eat nicely sophisticated colour schemes and works of art in the
prepared fresh food at the restaurant – or find cheaper eats seven guestrooms. It’s a place to indulge, relaxing in a
nearby. Midweek reductions. Dorms $16, doubles $35, hammock or in the pool, or being pampered with
suites $95 massage and spa treatments. The gourmet meals,
prepared by the owner-chef, draw on fresh local
TORIO ingredients. Breakfast included. $100
Brisas del Mar Main road at the turn-off to the Punta Duarte Garden Inn Punta Duarte, 6.5km
beach. The wooden tables of this no-frills bar- south of Torio T6152 7817, Wpuntaduarte.com. Cosy,
restaurant are packed with locals, expats and tourists moderately priced B&B, a stone’s throw from a pale grey
during the summer, especially on Fri and Sat nights, soft-sand beach, offering five spacious a/c rooms with
reeled in by inexpensive fresh fish, langoustines and private balcony and sea views; two have self-catering
lobster ($9–12) plus good-value comida corriente ($4) facilities. There is also an ocean-facing pool and jacuzzi,
and cheap beer. Mon–Thurs & Sun 8/9am–7pm, Fri & and they can organize horseriding, plus trips to Isla
Sat 8/9am–late. Cébaco. $85

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