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Villa with pool close to small town/village?

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 15/02/2024 08:06

Looking for a late September holiday for dp and I. We like small towns, nice beaches and not too touristy.

would love a villa with private pool to chill but still walking distance to a few nice bars/restaurants… and ideally a beach although will happily hire car.

we’ve been to and loved Alvor, Tavira, Lindos, Rhodes Town,Lake Como Split, Trogir, Palermo, Tuscany and are going to Crete in May… so similar vibe only smaller? Had thought about another Greek island or Turkey? Menorca or Ibiza although prices in Ibiza are wild

any suggestions would be appreciated! Oh and must be warm!

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chickenpieandchips · 15/02/2024 08:53

Port de pollensa in Majorca. Just check villa is walking distance. Some are nearer pollensa and require a drive to the port.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 15/02/2024 13:11

Thanks will check out. We’ve been to Palma a few times but not Pollensa. Also like look of Port de Soiler

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chickenpieandchips · 15/02/2024 13:29

Never stayed but have visited and that was nice too. On a hill if I remember correctly.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 15/02/2024 18:07

Would really like to find somewhere “hidden gem” but it feels like trying to find a unicorn

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idontlikealdi · 15/02/2024 18:30

Port des Torrents or Es Cana Ibiza,can't recommend a specific villa but both fabulous with loads of villas. Es Cana may be more reasonable as PDT is walking distance
To San Antonio for those that want it

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 16/02/2024 15:27

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Blottum · 28/07/2025 06:55

Sorry to resurrect @Chocbuttonsandredwine but did you find one? If so, please share!

keepingsanity · 28/07/2025 08:18

Kassiopi in Corfu has a lovely harbour and lots beaches.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 11/08/2025 09:25

Blottum · 28/07/2025 06:55

Sorry to resurrect @Chocbuttonsandredwine but did you find one? If so, please share!

Yes and no.

we went to Xabia in July was was perfect, ended up with half the kids joining us, so a slightly different holiday but would really recommend as a resort - very Spanish, lovely harbour and great restaurants

have booked Ibiza and Formentera for Sept. Few nights in Ibiza pretending we are cool teenagers again then a beautiful hotel in formentera (Mar suites)

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LadyDanburysHat · 11/08/2025 09:35

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 15/02/2024 13:11

Thanks will check out. We’ve been to Palma a few times but not Pollensa. Also like look of Port de Soiler

I haven't stayed in Port de Soller but it is lovely, we went on a day trip on a trip earlier this year.

We have stayed in Pollensa too, but that is not near the sea, although not far to drive to Port de Pollensa,

We are going to Cala Santandria (although our villa is advertised as Cala Blanca, but it on the very edge of i) in Menorca this year, it fits your criteria. Platges de Fornells at the other end of Menorca would also suit your requirements.

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