The Times 50 Best Villas in the Mediterranean

Villas in the sun are hot property and finding the right one to suit all your needs can be a daunting prospect. Booking early is vital, especially if you plan to travel in the school summer holidays — top-notch villas regularly get booked up a whole year in advance. But don’t despair.

This week Liz Bird, The Times villas and big houses expert, picks the 50 best properties in the Mediterranean for 2018 including:

Villa Santa Barbara, Sardinia: www.justsardinia.co.uk/accommodation/187/Villa-Santa-Barbara/
Surrounded by an organic olive grove, this two-bedroom villa is in a rural spot near the northwest coast. A large veranda with wooden table and benches and a barbecue overlooks the unfenced pool. The pièce de résistance is a large well-equipped kitchen, with doors leading to the terrace. There are two simply furnished bedrooms, a double and twin and two shower rooms. Don’t miss exploring the northwest coast beaches including La Pelosa beach.
Details A week for four costs from £1,152 (01202 484858, justsardinia.co.uk). Fly to Alghero with easyJet from Luton and with Ryanair from Stansted.

For more personal recommendations call Just Sardinia 01202 484858 or for more information and to book/quote online visit www.justsardinia.co.uk 

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