When it comes to luxury villas there are certain criteria we expect: design-led furnishings, acres of private space, the latest in luxury facilities, an enormous infinity pool, perhaps… and a view.
Part of the magic of being on holiday for us is having a drink while watching the sunset or waking up and taking your morning coffee against a stunning sea view backdrop.
Here’s our pick of a few of the best villas with views in southern Spain…
1. Villa Chantay, Benahavis
From the pool, from the private balconies, from your bed and even from the bath – you can barely move at Villa Chantay without catching a view of the glittering Mediterranean. On clear days you can even see the mountains of Morocco shimmering in the haze beyond.
Truly spectacular.
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2. Villa Cielo, la herradura, granada
The views from Villa Cielo just don’t get much better! Sitting above the horseshoe bay of little-known La Herradura the views extend from the mountains down to the sea. It’s fair to say the sunsets are spectacular, especially if they’re taken from inside that infinity pool with built in spa!
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3. CASA MIRAVISTA, LA AXARQUIA, MALAGA
The whole villa faces towards this magnificent view of unspoilt countryside. The mountains just unfold indefinitely and change with the light. Sitting high in the Axarquia there’s no light pollution so the starlight at night is just as spectacular as the daytime vistas.
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4. El Mirador Estate, Malaga
Perched high in the mountains east of Malaga is El Mirador. The name is an appropriate one – ‘mirador’ means ‘view point’ in Spanish, and this stylish villa certainly has them in abundance. Views from the pool, sunbathing and barbeque areas over the mountains and the sparkling Mediterranean beyond are incredibly special. Best of the lot, though, is the view from the massage bed while you’re having your stresses and strains worked out. Bliss.
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5. Villa SANTI, MIJAS
6-bedroom Villa Santi in Mijas faces incredible views that unfold seemingly forever over the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. There are plenty of places to sit back and enjoy it too.
Find out more about Villa Santi.
6. VILLA ZENsei, MARBELLA
The incredible cantilever terrace of the principal suite at Villa Zensei offers privacy and panoramic views in Cascada de Camojan, Marbella’s most upscale address. The wonderful thing is you can enjoy this peaceful setting, yet you’re only a short hop to the beach. As the sun sets, the Marbella coastline lights up giving you a completely different vista.
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7. Villas Las Artes, Marbella, Los Monteros
On the beach side of East Marbella, Villa Las Artes is a beautiful luxury villa by the sea. ‘By’, though, is perhaps something of an understatement – it’s practically in it. It could hardly be closer to the water, and the view from terrace to sea has no interruption – which makes it the perfect place to kick back and listen to the sea’s ebbs and flows while the sun drops to the horizon.
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8. VILLA SONATA, casares, Malaga
With a dramatic mountain jutting skywards to the north, lush golf fairways all around and views of the sea to the south it’s easy to see why we chose Villa Sonata as one of our pick of the best villas with views.
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9. Villa Kynthia, Paraiso, Estepona
From bedroom to outdoor chill out area via the swimming pool, and practically every inch of space between, the 280-degree views that surround the graceful Villa Kynthia are seriously to-die-for. A garden with beautifully manicured lawns and mature plants surrounds the villa and frames the sea and mountain views. Absolutely breath-taking.
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10. Villa Kaia, Atlanterra, Cadiz
With a spectacular vantage point above the Atlantic ocean & virgin beaches of Atlanterra, 4-bedroom Villa Kaia is a modern designer villa by renowned architect Carlos Lamas, with infinity pool & state-of-the-art gym.
Exquisite in every detail, the south-facing villa features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in every room which perfectly frame the Atlantic view.
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11. Casa Amaia, Ronda
Its impossible to stay in a more unique and privileged setting than Casa Amaia, a super-stylish modern house in the heart of Ronda. Hidden down secret cobbled streets, the house opens up to reveal the most incredible sight of the famous bridge over the Tajo Gorge, just steps from the centre of town. And just wait until night time, then it really comes alive!
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Like this pick of southern Spain’s best villas with views? For more beautiful getaways to escape to this summer, check out our full collection of luxury villas.
Lindsay Gregory
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