If there is one thing that we can certainly say about our villas is that they have a kind of personality, they are not just a place to rest or cook or stay, they fill you up with history with a cozyness difficult to explain. That is why we have selected a few of them and show in pictures. Can you choose just one of them?
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Maybe this year is your wedding anniversari or maybe you just want to surprise him with an unforgettable holidays. If you are thinking of going to a beautiful place and breathe love for a few days you might like our idea! Spain is plenty of wonderful landscapes but this time we would like you to meet Andalusia, where the sun is still warm, the towns are ancient and people so nice. A cheerful place where no one can be unhappy, the perfect scenario to give an special present that you won’t forget.
Views from Frigiliana
Pic: Malacitanus
The historic quarter of Frigiliana, of all those in the entire province, is considered to be one that has best preserved its original Moorish form. Its anarchic street plan-anarchic from the twenty-first century perspective-leads the visitor from one surprise to another: unexpectedly massive architecture, streets, alleys, covered passageways, stairways, plants and flowers in the most unlikely places, a mixture of fragrances from hidden sources, ancient history in new whitewash… And once you leave the intimacy and constriction of its streets, the breadth of a superb landscape above the Eastern Costa del Sol.
Villa Fresh crowns a plot of grand dimensions, with a heliport and courts for both tennis and “padel”. In its manicured, grassy garden guests have complete privacy to bask beneath the celestial king that gives this coastal region its name. Designed to marry comfort and luxury, the magnificent master suite of 200 square meters, which also boasts a king sized bed along with two dressing rooms with jacuzzi, massage and saunas, and two separate en-suite bathrooms. The careful, classical decoration of the internal rooms showcases materials of the highest quality, such as the marbles and hardwoods of the floors. The double TV and piano lounge has its own bar area for social gatherings. Guests can attend to unforeseen issues in complete comfort from the villa’s office with its cozy fireplace, or relax with a good book in the hands of its library.
Imagine arriving to the villa of your dreams and find in the garage a wonderful vintage car just waiting for you. The first Ford Thunderbird imported in Spain, a time trip to 1955. Picture yourself driving the old beauty through such emblematic and historical places as Frigiliana. Imagine now that you can have this car back home a rolling memory from the trip of your live.
Ford Thunderbird from the year 1955. The first new model of this car imported to Spain.
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Completely transparent water, incredibly white sand and the sunsets in Formentera are some of the exciting features that give fame to these beaches of Formentera that have nothing to envy to the Caribbean. Formentera has 69 miles of coastline beaches alternating with rocky sand. But is not only about lying in the sand, Formentera landscapes are so special whether you are a nature fan or not you’ll be impressed by the island. Specially september en october are great months to visit the island and its beaches, it’s less tourism but still weather is warm.
Here you have some pictures that will convince you to come as soon as possible!
Located next to the beach is stalled. It is a zone of beaches of fine white sand combined with low rock ledges from which to appreciate the cliffs of La Mola.
Es cavall d’en BorrasLocated in a protected area of golden sand and crystal clear waters is the closest beach to the port of la Savina.
This beach is ideal for families to enjoy thanks to the wide range of services offered. At dusk, the pedestrian, the hippies set up their stalls.
A small beach but still is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of the island with wonderful views of the neighboring island of Ibiza.
The beaches of Illetas, set in a privileged environment are the most visited by tourists. There are areas where vehicles are not accessible.
Located on the northern tip of the island in the Levant, is a long beach of fine white sand and crystalline waters.
Where to Stay
If you are coming to Formentera you deserve to stay in a villa. But a villa as beautiful and quiet as the island. That is why we recommend Son l’Otis.
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Marbella is a shopper´s paradise with its manyhypermarkets, supermarkets, designer boutiques and back street tourist shops. As long as you remember that the smaller stores will close at lunchtime (14:oo – 17:00), you can pretty much shop away, all day until 10pm.
For serious shoppers, head for Avenida Ricardo Soriano in Marbella and the centre and frontline of Puerto Banus where you will find the most designer clothes and jewellery stores you can imagine as well as some smaller boutique stores such as Nina B in Nueva Andalucia. If you fancy being under one roof, try El Corte Ingles or La Canada where will find everything you could ask for. You can also find all you need for your home and garden and some of the best Interior Designers in the country here in Marbella.
Laguna Village, an up-market and stylish shopping arcade, has brought an unprecedented concept of luxury and indulgence to the New Golden Mile. This chic establishment, influenced throughout by Asian culture and design, isn’t an ordinary shopping centre. Laguna Village allows visitors to experience a rich and sumptuous lifestyle.
Located between Marbella and Estepona next to the 5 star Kempinski Resort Hotel, one of “The Leading Hotels of the World”, Laguna Village is a first of its kind for this area of the Costa del Sol. Offering ample parking, including valet parking and the pick up of clients arriving by boat, Laguna Village is home to 28 exclusive shops, four diverse restaurants, a café, a spa and yoga centre and the fashionable Puro Beach Restaurant.
Twist Boutique in San Pedro de Alcantara is a exclusive ladies fashion store with a beautiful selection of clothing, shoes and jewellery from unique brands and labels. One of the best boutiques for the fashion conscious woman here in Marbella!
If you are looking for a new wardrobe with items that you don’t see everyone else in then Twist should definitely be on your shopping agenda!
Stephen Webster has one of the prime locations in El Corte Ingles, the only one in Spain. It is a heaven for followers of fashion or those that truly appreciate fine jewellery. The manager Maria Rogers and her staff are knowledgable, approachable and welcoming.
Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewellery and silver design industries – with a huge A-list celebrity following – his pieces are a 21st century must have in anyone’s jewellery collection.
One of the largest and most respected jewellers on the Costa del Sol and in Marbella. Gomez and Molina is a family company founded in 1969, the company sells a large variety of jewels and watches created by various brands such as Rolex, Bvlgari, Chopard, Carrera y Carrera, Stefan Hafner.
If you are looking for personlised service from professionals who will recommend and help you choose your perfect jewel then Gomez and Molina is the perfect place to go. Besides, their range of jewellery is impressive, from original limited designs to intricate patterns and gems.
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Take a tour of the legendary Barcelona Football Club with the Camp Nou Experience. The New Camp stadium can hold over 98,000 spectators.
The Camp Nou Experience takes you around all key areas of the stadium, the president’s box, the changing rooms and gives you the opportunity to take an adrenalin-charged walk through the player’s tunnel and onto the pitch. Your tour also includes a visit to the multimedia centre and museum exhibiting 100 yrs of FC Barcelona club history as well as a whole host of memorabilia and sporting material.
Pic: Xavi llunell
The backdrop to Barcelona’s skyline, the hill of Tibidabo is the location of one of the city’s main attractions, the Tibidabo funfair and amusement park.
The amusement park is designed for older and younger children with attractions that include a pirate area, a castle and a variety of old-fashioned and modern rides and plenty to keep them happy. Tibidabo is also home to the Sacred Heart Church which is you can see perched on the hill-top from all around the city. It is is well worth the uphill journey if you are looking for unbeatable views of the Barcelona.
If you want to make the most of your weekends with your family, the Poble Espanyol is the ideal place. Your day will be full of activities and spectacles for all the family, in a quiet, safe, open-air space.
Every weekend, a show (that changes every month), is waiting for you in Poble Espanyol so you can spend the day with your family.
As an architectural museum, you can travel around the whole of Spain while visiting its buildings, without leaving the premises. Do not forget to visit some of the most emblematic buildings representing very different parts of the peninsula.
Also visit all the shops, craft workshops, delicatessen shops and restaurants that you can find during your stroll around the site.
DOT – Maduixa Teatre (Clip) from Dot – Maduixa Teatre on Vimeo.
Marineland Catalonia is two parks in one, the perfect cocktail between dolphinarium, marine zoo and water park for adults and children. Sea lions, penguins and exotic birds are waiting for you, the whole family will enjoy a fun journey while the kids learn about the habits and behavior of these fantastic animals.
But if you are thinking of something cultural why not go to the theatre or a scientistic exhibition? The Cosmocaixa presents the newest technological investigations in its installations and it’s been specially designed for kids. Also, there is a sweet and beautiful show about technologies, “Dot”, in el Mercat de les flors until 27th of July.
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Sant Joan in Roses. Pic: Jordi Payà
The Feast of Sant Joan celebrates the start of the summer. It is the longest day of the year and what is known as the Summer Solstice in England. It is one of the most important feast days for Catalans and is celebrated throughout the cities. The idea is that on the night of Sant Joan the sun reaches its highest point, before beginning to drop. The sun is seen as a symbol of fertility and wealth and so it must be given strength. The strength is provided by bonfires and fireworks lit throughout the city for Sant Joan.
It is said to be three symbols of Sant Joan – fire, water and herbs. Fire symbolises purity, and for this reason fires are lit. Water symbolises healing. Therefore, on this night, in some areas people bathe in the sea. Herbs symbolise remedy and some claim that for the night of Sant Joan their healing qualities are enhanced one hundred times over. These are often picked on the night of Sant Joan.
Sant Joan is often described by Catalans as the ‘Nit del Foc’ – meaning the ‘Night of Fire’. The main aspect to the celebrations is fireworks. In the days leading up to the celebrations you will see temporary fireworks shops open up throughout the city, with queues down the street. Many groups of families and friends organise their own parties – known as ‘Revetlles’. Barcelona is a city made up of balconies and terraces, therefore those with the largest balcony or the best views of the city invite friends and family to watch fireworks, eat and dance the night away.
During the early part of the evening the local restaurants along the beach front put out extra tables, chairs and decorations. The restaurants are popular with the locals, who start the night with a large dinner – lining their stomachs for the long night of drinking and dancing that lies ahead.If you do not have a friend’s party to go to, the most common place for people to head to for Sant Joan is the beach. Barceloneta beach begins filling up during the early evening on 23 June , with groups who bring picnics and cava to watch the fireworks displays and listen to the music playing in the chiringuitos (beach bars). Groups of musicians and drummers also gather to provide the sound track to the evening’s events.
If you are thinking of celebrating this night in Spain you must choose a villa in the beach. One of our favorites is Villa Rail since have direct access to the beach and is located in the Maresme, an area in catalunya were traditions like Sant Joan are strong.
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If there is something Ibiza is famous by, besides its nightlife of course, is its natural resources and beautiful views. That is why is the dream of sunset seekers, here you have a selection of the best in the island. 
Benirras is one of the few spots in the North coast where someone can observe the sunset from the beach. If you are lucky you’ll meet this group with drums playing in Benirràs.
In Cala Carbo isn’t possible to watch the sunset from the sand so one has to swim until the end of the cove, it is not far away, just enough to be on your own and enjoy an unique and intimate experience for a few seconds. 
Cala Tarida is exactly what you expect from a postcard picture but more enjoyable in winter or autumn when the beach is much less crowded than summer.
In Cala Vedella, sunset is the prize of a little adventure, since you have to park on the road and walk through the trees and bushes for a while. Finally you got the coast from the top and enjoy an unique view of the Mediterranean.
Source: Ibiza 5 sentidos
Ibiza is a quite small so wherever you stay it’s easy to visit the whole island and its highlights. We recommend you to choose the villa you like the most and not to worry about its location. The best of them is Sa Pontesa, with wonderful sea views, extremely private, large plot and even golf course in the property.
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