Tranquil Villa Overlooking Mediterranean SeaN°001
Ibiza, Spain
Private PoolSea ViewWaterfront
From $64,099 per night
Sun-soaked coasts, island escapes and the art of Spanish living
Spain remains Europe's great villa country: thousands of kilometres of Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands and a hinterland of orchards, vineyards and white villages. Our collection spans the Costa Blanca around Alicante and mountain-backed Mallorca hamlets such as Biniaraix, all built around private pools, outdoor living and long, sunlit seasons.
- The Costa Blanca's beaches and coves around Alicante, backed by orchard plains
- Mallorca's Tramuntana mountains and honey-stone villages such as Biniaraix near Soller
- Spain's festival calendar, from Las Fallas in Valencia to Seville's Feria de Abril
- Tapas, paella and some of Europe's most celebrated food markets and restaurants
- Private-pool villas with year-round appeal and short flights from across Europe
Known forMediterranean beaches, the Costa Blanca and Balearics, historic cities, tapas culture and 300 days of sunshine on the southern coasts
Best time to visitMay to June and September to October for warm seas without peak crowds; July and August for full beach season
Nearest airportAlicante (ALC) for the Costa Blanca, Palma de Mallorca (PMI) for the Balearics, plus Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Malaga (AGP)
Ideal forFamilies, sun-seekers, golfers and food lovers wanting easy flights and reliable warmth
Luxurious Island Villa With Stunning ViewsN°002
Ibiza, Spain
Private PoolSea ViewSpa
From $55,373 per night
Whitewashed Luxury With Mediterranean ViewsN°003
Ibiza, Spain
Private PoolSea View
From $36,192 per night
Royal Goddess Villa in Costa Del SolN°004
Marbella, Spain
Private PoolSea ViewWaterfront
From $31,122 per night
High-end Elegant Villa with Stylish Private PoolN°005
Andalucia, Spain
Private PoolSea ViewWaterfront
From $25,582 per night
Charming Luxury Villa With Breathtaking Views of the Mediterranean SeaN°006
Andalucia, Spain
Private PoolSea ViewWaterfront
From $25,582 per night
843homes available
1–20bedrooms
up to 32guests
554with a pool
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Where to stay in Spain
Events not to miss in Spain
- Mid-March
Las Fallas
Valencia's extraordinary fire festival fills the city with towering satirical sculptures, daily firecracker barrages and a final night when the fallas burn. One of Europe's great spectacles, an easy trip from the Costa Blanca.
- April, two weeks after Easter
Feria de Abril
Seville's spring fair transforms the city with flamenco dresses, horse carriages and all-night casetas. The definitive expression of Andalusian festivity.
- Late June
Hogueras de San Juan
Alicante's own great fiesta crowns midsummer with monumental bonfire sculptures, parades and beach celebrations on the night of San Juan. The Costa Blanca's answer to Las Fallas, on your doorstep.
- Last Wednesday of August
La Tomatina
The world-famous tomato battle in Buñol, near Valencia, packs one gleefully chaotic hour into a summer morning. Tickets are limited and it books out early.
Spain through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Blossom, fiestas and perfect walking
Almond and orange blossom, Las Fallas and the Feria de Abril, and ideal temperatures for hiking Mallorca's Tramuntana or cycling the Costa Blanca.
- Summer (June – August)
Full Mediterranean beach season
Hot, dry and festive, with warm seas, beach clubs and late dinners outdoors. Alicante's bonfires open the season in June.
- Autumn (September – October)
Warm seas and harvest tables
The sea holds its summer warmth, crowds fade and vineyards and rice paddies come to harvest. Arguably the finest villa weather of the year.
- Winter (November – February)
Mild days and empty coasts
Bright winter sunshine on the Costa Blanca suits golf and long lunches, while Mallorca's almond blossom arrives as early as late January.
The Area and Where to Stay
Spain's villa map is wonderfully varied. On the Costa Blanca, Alicante anchors a coast of long beaches and rocky coves, with our villas spread through the sunny Vega Baja towns inland, places such as Almoradi, Catral and Callosa de Segura, where palm groves and orchards meet quiet residential enclaves within easy reach of the sea. The Balearics offer a different register: in Mallorca, the stone hamlet of Biniaraix sits above Soller in the Tramuntana mountains, all citrus terraces and hiking trails, among the island's most coveted addresses. Beyond these, Spain's classic villa regions include Ibiza, the Costa del Sol and Andalusia's white villages. Whichever coast you choose, the formula holds: a private pool, generous terraces and towns where life is lived outdoors.
Things to Do
Days in Spain organise themselves around the sea, the table and the town. On the Costa Blanca, swim from Alicante's beaches, explore the castle of Santa Barbara above the marina, or head inland to the palm forest of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mallorca offers the vintage wooden train from Palma to Soller, hiking the Tramuntana's dry-stone trails from Biniaraix, and swimming coves along the west coast. Golf courses line both coasts, and sailing, diving and cycling are everywhere. City days beckon too: Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences, Palma's cathedral, or a fast train to Madrid. Your concierge can arrange boats, tee times, guides and tastings, turning ideas into effortless days.
Food and Local Flavour
Spanish eating is a holiday in itself. The Alicante coast is rice country, home of arroz a banda and proper paella, with just-landed fish, turrón from Jijona and salty local anchovies. Mallorca answers with ensaimadas, sobrasada, Soller oranges and seafront grills, plus a wine scene led by Binissalem's reds. Everywhere, the rituals hold: tapas before lunch, long afternoon meals, markets piled with produce, and dinner late under warm skies. Spain's restaurant culture spans humble beach chiringuitos to some of the world's most decorated kitchens. At your villa, a private chef can lay on a paella by the pool, and the concierge will secure tables worth travelling for.
When to Visit
Spain's Mediterranean coasts enjoy one of Europe's longest seasons. May, June, September and October are the connoisseur's months: seas warm enough to swim, terraces in full use and beaches uncrowded. July and August bring peak heat and the liveliest resort atmosphere, ideal for committed sun-seekers, though villas book far ahead. Winter is remarkably gentle on the Costa Blanca, with bright days in the high teens that suit golf, cycling and long lunches, while Mallorca's almond blossom lights up February. Festival timing matters too: Las Fallas fills Valencia in March, and Alicante's bonfires crown midsummer in June. There is, in truth, no bad month.
Getting There
Spain is one of Europe's easiest destinations to reach. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) serves the Costa Blanca with dense year-round connections across Europe, and Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is among the continent's busiest holiday gateways. Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Malaga (AGP) open up the rest of the country, linked by Spain's excellent high-speed rail network. Transfer times are short: most Costa Blanca villas are within forty five minutes of Alicante, and Mallorca's south and west coasts are similar from Palma. A hire car gives the most freedom, and the concierge can arrange private transfers and drivers.