Tucked into a fragrant pine forest on the Spanish coast, this villa is built around its pool – cool water, dappled shade, and the scent of the hillside all around. As the day cools, the terrace comes into its own, warm light spilling out into the garden while the barbecue gets going. Meals feel easy here too, with sea views through open windows and a fireplace waiting for the evenings that run on. Lloret de Mar's sweeping golden bay is a nineteen-minute walk when you want to trade the pool for open water.