Sa Vista, Mallorca
Best for secluded getaways and privacy
It’s only once you turn into the long private driveway and wind through the shady aromatic woodland of Sa Vista’s 25-acre estate that you begin to comprehend just how well hidden this exceptional spot is. Located on its own headland above the beach of Cala Deià (a magnet for travel insiders), this is one of the most sought-after villas on Mallorca.
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Only as you turn into the long private driveway and pass through the shady aromatic woodland of Sa Vista’s 25-acre estate will you begin to comprehend just how enchanting and utterly unique this exceptional home is. Warmly welcoming, effortlessly elegant, and imbued with authentic Mallorcan soul, Sa Vista is a rare find indeed.
Sa Vista, Mallorca
Best for secluded getaways and privacy
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Next to the sun-trap deck with daybeds and squishy beanbags is the most sensational three-level pool, the final glass-edged stretch cantilevering out towards the sunset. The secluded sandy bay is just a few hundred metres walk away, and there are stand-up paddle-boards, kayaks and snorkelling gear on hand at the house to make the most of those perfect waters.
Cala d’Istria, Corsica
Best for water babies
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In a relatively secret pocket of Sicily’s south-east coast, the Vendicari Nature Reserve is home to lagoons, dunes and rosemary- and thyme-backed coves, visited by flocks of migrating flamingos and sea turtles who lay their eggs on the deserted beaches. But the real secret is a 20-minute drive away: the villa’s own private beach retreat.
Sighilli, Sicily
BEST FOR NATURE LOVERS
3/10
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Trulli Andrea is made up of not one but two immaculately reimagined sets of these cute-hatted houses, each with soothing, modern white-washed interiors. Outside, two pools make this spot ideal for big broods, dedicate one for shrieking and splashing and the other for lazy laps, and there’s a wood-burning pizza oven for alfresco suppers to please all ages.
Trulli, Andrea
Best for multi-generational families
4/10
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Masseria Palaci includes daily cook service to cook traditional Puglian delicacies for both lunch and dinner, as well as breakfast preparation. There’s also a wood-burning pizza oven and pizza chef available for group pizza evenings. The villa also has an organic vegetable garden and its own chickens, that produce fresh eggs for clients.
Masseria Palaci, Puglia
Best for foodies
5/10
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Nestling into a rocky headland above the sea on the west coast of Tinos, Enyalos is very much at one with its habitat. Walls in local stone emerge discreetly, as if an ancient extension of the terrain, but step over the threshold and one enters a world of refined contemporary luxury.
Enyalos, Tinos
Best for design fiends
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In a relatively secret pocket of Sicily’s south-east coast, the Vendicari Nature Reserve is home to lagoons, dunes and rosemary- and thyme-backed coves, visited by flocks of migrating flamingos and sea turtles who lay their eggs on the deserted beaches. But the real secret is a 20-minute drive away: the villa’s own private beach retreat.
Sighilli, Sicily
BEST FOR NATURE LOVERS
3/10
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On the island's north-west coast, this newly built villa combines traditional touches with ultra-contemporary design. But the real showstopper here is the outside. Surrounded by pine forests, the house’s wrap-around terraces are dotted with shady spots, hammocks and hanging rattan chairs, as well as a huge dining area and full outdoor kitchen.
Madreterra, Lefkada
Best for OUTDOOR LIVING
8/10
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After docking at the private jetty, it's just a few steps along the empty sandy beach to the sea gate. The villa features include private jetty/pontoon and boat mooring, water toys such as stand-up paddle boards and access to kayaks, tennis court and a 18m infinity pool.
Serayna, Porto Heli
Best for KEEPING ACTIVE
9/10
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It’s only once you turn into the long private driveway and wind through the shady aromatic woodland of Sa Vista’s 25-acre estate that you begin to comprehend just how well hidden this exceptional spot is. Located on its own headland above the beach of Cala Deià (a magnet for travel insiders), this is one of the most sought-after villas on Mallorca.
Sa Vista, Mallorca
Best for secluded getaways and privacy
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This sprawling 60-acre estate runs for 1.2 miles along the west coast of Syros, and makes every use of its privileged seaside location. In addition to its splendid 20-metre heatable infinity pool, there are paths that lead down through the grounds to the property’s two beaches, both of which are lapped by translucent waters and equipped with water-sports gear.
Thani, Syros
Best for water babies
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Overlooking the startlingly blue Ionian Sea in the shadow of Mount Etna, this estate is a study in effortless good taste, with relaxed yet refined interiors that mix heirloom antiques and finds from the owners’ travels. The two-acre gardens, meanwhile, are the dream setting for a party – whether a wedding, birthday or anniversary.
Don Arcangelo all’Olmo, Sicily
Best for A BIG CELEBRATION
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To stay at Mirkella is to follow in the footsteps of no end of illustrious guests. Otherworldly seclusion and privacy are par for the course, and with views this captivating, guests rarely step outside the confines of their new home. That said, nature lovers will be tempted by the mule tracks that lead out from the property into the evocative, virtually uninhabited hinterland of this enchanting car-free island.
Mirkella, Hydra
BEST FOR NATURE LOVERS
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In Italy’s far south, Trulli Andrea is made up of not one but two immaculately reimagined sets of cute-hatted houses, each with soothing, modern whitewashed interiors. Outside, two pools make this spot ideal for big broods; dedicate one for shrieking and splashing and the other for lazy laps, and there’s a wood-burning pizza oven for al-fresco suppers to please all ages.
Trulli, Andrea
Best for multi-generational families
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A painstakingly restored 19th-century aristocratic estate, Rocca delle Tre Contrade is a place in which interior elegance and a focus on food unite to heavenly effect. Organic orchards and gardens mean the kitchen is always well stocked, while a wine cellar allows guests to try Sicily’s finest vintages. A dedicated in-house chef conjures up unforgettable feasts, so it’s no wonder guests tend to cancel their restaurant bookings.
Rocca delle Tre Contrade, Sicily
Best for FOODIES
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On Lefkada’s north-west coast, this newly built villa combines traditional touches with ultra-contemporary design. But the real showstopper here is the outside space; surrounded by pine forests, the house’s wrap-around terraces are dotted with shady spots, hammocks and hanging rattan chairs, as well as a huge dining area and full outdoor kitchen.
Madreterra, Lefkada
Best for OUTDOOR LIVING
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You might miss I Bruzzi, camouflaged as it is by gardens of fragrant, low-lying maquis. But while its façade of naturally silvered wooden cladding might whisper discretion, the interior of this villa is a scene of bold, contemporary design. Staying fit is effortless, with sandy beaches a stroll away, and the scenic coastal hiking trails of Bruzzi Nature Reserve on the doorstep.
I Bruzzi, Corsica
Best for KEEPING ACTIVE
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Ravishing and refined, every inch of this beachfront villa on the island of Paros seems set up for a grown-up escape. The pure white exterior sets the tone for the Mediterranean fantasy that can be lived out here, with generous outdoor space that’s occupied by a sprawling sweep of terrace, cleverly divided into shady and sun-kissed spots.
Santhia, Paros
Best for GROWN-UP GATHERINGS
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The soul-stirring location on a dramatic headland between the beaches of Agios Petros and Kalivia is striking, but the design of this contemporary Cycladic villa will linger just as vividly in memories after a stay here. Everything revolves around the glistening Aegean, with an emerald-toned infinity pool that stretches towards waves framed by languid shaded terraces.
Enyalos, Tinos
Best for design fiends