Set across one floor, this peaceful villa near Spartia has an open flow between the bright living spaces. The inviting bedrooms each have wrought-iron beds and cooling white walls, providing calming respite after long days in the sun. Our favourite part? The abundance of sliding French doors that lead out to the main attraction, the green gardens with views of the Ionian Sea. A dolphin-shaped pool is all yours, with sun loungers to dry off on. The kitchen has a welcoming pine table, but most afternoons will be spent enjoying the vista alfresco, whether you're cooking up a storm on the built-in barbecue or sipping cocktails at the wicker dining set. If you feel the ocean calling, wander down the hill to the rocky outcrop lined with parasols and daybeds and dive straight in.