When it comes to making the most of your villa holiday, choosing one of the villas which boast the best sunset views can also mean precious more holiday time to enjoy outdoors. Whilst you may never have the time or opportunity for sunsets at home, come vacation time, watching the sun sink slowly over the horizon, the lights change from azure to an array of pink, orange and golden hues, is a daily highlight.
Thankfully, some of the best sunsets in the world can be found in the Mediterranean islands, Crete, Mallorca, Sicily and Kefalonia in particular, where spectacular scenery and panoramic sea views come as standard and leave other destinations (literally) in the shade.
Here’s our selection of seven sunset-view luxury villas in Crete, Kefalonia, Mallorca and Sicily. Enjoy!
Where? Spartia, Kefalonia
Peerless sea views and the variety of garden, poolside or terrace sitting areas make this luxury villa a top contender when it comes to the best sunset views. Arguably the best bit, though, for top notch sunset spotting is the private beach to watch the sun sink slowly into the sea in front of you.
Where? Between Plaka and Kokkino Chorio, Crete
It’s not just the luxurious 5 – star quality which makes this villa so popular, or it’s size, generously sleeping up to 12 people, but it’s elevated position on a hillside which mean uninterrupted sea views by day – and sunsets at dusk. Watching the lights come on across Souda Bay of an evening, bathing the distant shoreline in pink and gold light, is a joy!
Where? Cala San Vincente, Mallorca
Whilst nearly all of our Mallorca villas are located in the north east of the island, a place which coincidentally offers the best sunset views, it’s this spacious villa with a backdrop of the Tramuntana Mountains which is our top sunset view choice for Mallorca. Why? Well, as well as being a great place to view the evening’s natural light show, it’s also close to the Cap de Formentor, a rocky outcrop which ends with a lighthouse and is said to have the best sunset views in the whole of Mallorca. We’re inclined to agree!
Where? Gavalohori, near Chania, Crete
Sitting on a quiet hillside at the end of a lane ensures your sunset views can be enjoyed without noise from neighbouring properties. Instead, this wonderful villa which is also one of our most popular with larger groups and families, offer magnificent sunset views over the valley towards Souda Bay, best viewed from the upstairs terraces.
Where? Spartia, Kefalonia
One of a clutch of our Freelance Exclusive villas located on a promontory which offers uninterrupted views over the Liakas Peninsular to the island of Zante and beyond ensures unrivalled sunset views from the villa’s specious grounds. We also recommend heading to the Waterways Taverna and small beach nearby for a different vantage point and alternative sunset view.
Where? Ispica, Ragusa, Sicily
It’s this boho-chic villa’s beachfront location which means you get a ring-side private viewing of evening sunsets. Panoramic terraces, natural gardens and an exclusive hot tub just add to the exclusive vibe. Nearby are a range of characteristic fishing villages and baroque towns from which to also enjoy the scenery as the sun dips.
Where? Spartia, Kefalonia
If you’re looking for a private villa where the kids can run around in spacious and safe surroundings whilst you enjoy the sunset, the search is over. This lovely, three-bedroom family villas is surrounded by private gardens and mature shrubs and located in a prime position to watch the sun set over the beautiful countryside and sea beyond.
Want to know more? We have lots of other sunset villas to choose from in Mallorca, Croatia
and Menorca, too. Or, for our full villa portfolio, click here!
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