Work on your glow from this sunny spot on Gran Canaria's south coast. The modern villa comes with shared access to a heated pool and a roof terrace with views across your neighbour's terracotta rooftops. The best bit? Sandy shores and crystalline waters are just a ten-minute walk away. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, your hosts have ensured you'll have everything you need for a stress-free stay. The living and sleeping spaces are spread across one level and furnished with a contemporary flair. After you've swiped the best bedroom for yourself, turn your attention to the sun-baked terrace, where you can put your feet up on a lounger and feel the revitalising Spanish heat on your skin. The cascading sand dunes of Maspalomas are a thirty-minute stroll away – this one thousand acre natural reserve overlooks the ocean and promises a memorable experience. If you're up to a drive, try to fit in a trip to the island's capital, Las Palmas, where you can sample local cuisine and peruse the city's finest shopping haunts.

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