Beautiful boltholes for couples, families, and large groups
Best for the ‘wow’ factor
As a villa rentals agency specialising in island properties since 1984, it’s not surprising that we have so many beautiful beach properties to choose from.
Whether you’re looking for an apartment, bolthole for two or a larger luxury villa to accommodate your family or large group, you’ll be spoilt for choice with our hand-picked selection of properties close to the sea. For many people, it’s simply not a holiday without sun, sea and sand.
Here, we’ve chosen just a few to give you a flavour of feeling the sea-breeze from your balcony or the sound of the waves to lull you to a restful sleep.
Europe’s best beach villas begin here!
Where? Crete
Best beach villa for couples
Villa Anemi
Sleek and contemporary, this three-storey townhouse has been designed for easy holiday living and offers wonderful sea views from the garden, terrace, first and top floor balcony. Once dusk falls, the views are transformed by a myriad of twinkling lights from the village and from Chania, across Souda Bay. If you can bear to leave the grounds and private pool, the village of Sternes is on your doorstop whilst the golden sands and shallow waters of Marathi or Loutraki beaches are a five-minute drive away.
How to book: Villa Anemi
Best beach villa for families and large groups
Villa Kallisto
Clean lines and an uncluttered dove-grey façade make this villa both modern and visually appealing, with clean lines adding to the feeling of space. Panoramic sea and mountain views, too, thanks to the villas elevated location, standing as it does on a terraced hillside amongst 5,000 square kilometres of olive groves. Despite the privacy of the location, the sandy beaches, shops and tavernas in Almyrida are within easy walking distance. You’ll find it hard to get the kids to leave the pool, though!
How to book: Villa Kallisto
Where? Croatia
Best beach villa for couples
Villa Dubrava
If you’re wanting to get away from it all on the Croatian island of Brac then Villa Dubrava has peace, tranquility and seclusion in spadefuls. Newly built and surrounded by olive groves with incredible far-reaching views, here you’ll get a feel for the ‘real’ Croatia, far from the madding crowds. Inside, the living space is open plan and simply decorated, with a ground floor shower room. Outside, you’ll enjoy sitting under the shade of the trees, or under the covered sun terrace enjoying drinks al fresco. There’s also a large, stone-built BBQ for simply cooked evening meals, or try one of the local restaurants in Pucisca.
How to book: Villa Dubrava
Best beach villa for families or large groups
Villa Bol
Is this the best located villa in Brac? Secluded yet just a few steps through a vineyard to the pebble beach, you’ll be forgiven in thinking this swim spot is your own private piece of ocean. There’s plenty of space both inside and in the villa grounds if you need time to yourself, with a roof terrace, shaded dining area, pool and terrace whilst being totally surrounded by nothing but trees, vines and the sea beyond. The fishing village of Bol is an easy 15-minute walk away, whilst the most Instagram-able beach of Zlatni Rat is less than a kilometre away. A slice of paradise!
How to book Villa Bol
Where? Kefalonia
Best beach villa for couples
Villa Ermis
One of an exclusive group of villas each set privately in its own gardens on the Liakias peninsular, Villa Ermis and its gardens are all about relaxed living, whether that’s chilling by the pool, eating long, lazy lunches on the dining terrace or soaking up the rays on the sun terrace. Just a short walk down the hill from the villa is a stone terrace lapped by the sea for a private swimming spot, whilst a sandy beach is just a 5-minute drive away. You’ll find two mini-markets and a couple of tavernas in the charming village of Spartia, with more choice in Argostoli nearby.
How to book Villa Ermis
Best beach villa for families or large groups
Vila Atlantis
Is Villa Atlantis the property which has it all? We think so and, judging by the popularity of this Kefalonian villa, so do our guests. Private with a pool? Tick! Within easy walking distance of an unspoilt sea-side village with fishing harbour? Tick! A choice of tavernas, shops and a baker? You bet! Just a 5 minute walk to the coastal village of Katelios, spacious and bright inside, and a total delight outside with a private pool and smaller jacuzzi pool. The wide terraces are bordered by swathes of greenery and flowering sweet, scented shrubs, palms and banana trees through which you’ll catch glimpses of the sparkling sea beyond.
How to book Villa Atlantis
Where? Mallorca
Best beach villa for couples
Villa Medina
Forgive us, if you can, for including this Mallorca Villa which although isn’t quite ON the beach front, is in Cala San Vicenc a mere 325 metres from the sandy coves of THREE beaches: Cala Barques, Cala Clara and Cala Molins. Built on two levels, the modern and sleek design is restful and spacious, with beautifully presented accommodation inside and out. Couples will love the pool as well as having a competitive game of table tennis, whilst being able to wander into Cala San Vicente, one of the smallest towns on the island, for dinner or shopping.
How to book: Villa Medina
Best beach villa for families or large groups
Can Abullon
This family villa sits on a rise in the ground above the Bay of Pollensa, with amazing views from the front terrace of the whole of the Bay of Pollenca and absolutely stunning panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Set in beautifully kept private gardens with lawns, palms and flowerbeds, you’re surrounded by open farmland and orchards yet just 3 kilometres from Alcudia, and 8 from both Pollenca and Puerto Pollenca. Active families will enjoy a choice of good golf courses, and the many footpaths and cycle routes on the doorstep.
How to book: Can Abullon
Where? Menorca
Best beach villa for couples
Villa Amoura
Yes, you can fit more than a couple in this lovely Menorca villa, but with a name such as Villa Amoura, where else to spend time with your loved one but here? Just a kilometre to the Son Bou sea front, you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views over the bay from the private pool and sun terrace, elevated as this villa is amongst the San Jaime hills. There’s also stunning sea vistas from the alfresco dining area at one end and lounge in the other, whilst a built in BBQ makes for easy yet tasty meals. The smell of sunshine on the neighbouring pine trees all adds to the romance!
How to book: Villa Amoura
Best beach villa for families or large groups
Villa Bini Sac
Ten metres is all that separates you and your family from the sea and your own private ladder to it, it’s beachfront location easily making this one of the best family villas on the island. With film star good looks, enjoy the breath-taking views from sunrise to sunset on the lawn, from the sofas on the large, shaded terrace or at the outdoor dining table. Inside, the open-plan villa is tasteful and individually styled, with nautical accents giving a nod to its marine location. All of the accommodation in the villa and annexe is on the ground floor. Nearby, it’s just a 5 minute walk to the sandy beach and restaurants at Binisifua, a 5 minute drive form Binibeca with the towns of Sant Lluis and Sant Climent just a couple of minutes further by car. Menorca airport is a very handy 15 minutes away, too.
How to book: Villa Bini Sac
Where? Sicily
Best beach villa for couples
Dimora di Circe, Ragusa
With the beach literally a few steps from the villa, is Dimora di Circe in the island’s south-east the most romantic villa in Sicily? Large panoramic terraces and huge glass windows offer panoramic sea views, all framed by a garden of natural and indigenous plants – where better to enjoy the exclusive outdoor hot-tub? Recently renovated, the villa has a ‘beachcomb’ feel, with local handicraft materials and the creative recycling of antique pieces all curated by a top interior designer. The beachfront villa is located in Ragusa province, just off the coastal road that joins Pozzallo and Pachino. In a word: Extraordinary.
Take a look: Dimora Di Circe, Ragusa
Best beach villa for families or larger groups
Noto Beach Villa
It’s the glorious sea front location, next to a golden crescent of sand which makes Noto Beach Villa, known locally as Brezze Marina such a bit hit with beach lovers. Inside this beautifully presented Villa are three bedrooms, three shower rooms and a spacious open plan living area opening onto the sea view terrace – an extended living area for both day and night whilst a pretty walled garden to one side makes a perfect area for sunbathing. Just a short stroll away is the little resort of Calabernardo with a small choice of restaurants and pizzerias, with others further along at the northern end. Noto Lido is a 3-kilometre drive, whilst the pretty fishing harbour of Aviola close to the Vendicari nature reserve just 6 kilometres away.
How to book: Noto Beach Villa
