LIVING LA VILLA LOCA
Four Love-Island-esque villas you can rent with your mates in Europe this summer – from just £37pp a night
Villa Shangri-La is possibly even more lavish than the Love Island retreat
LOVE Island is back on our screens, with the show introducing a celebrity bombshell for the first time – Joey Essex.
Singletons are staying in the same Majorcan villa that has hosted the past few summer series, and if you’re looking for a sizzling-hot villa, Sophie Swietochowski has picked out some where large groups can enjoy a getaway.
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TENERIFE: Villa Perla Amore
THIS holiday home on the volcanic island of Tenerife could not be closer to the real Majorcan villa.
It has a colourful bar, private gym plus games and fancy dress rooms.
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And there’s a huge neon “Casa Amore” sign overlooking the pool in a nod to the telly show’s second villa.
Perla Amore isn’t cheap, but you’ll get breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, including a three-course meal cooked by a Michelin-trained chef on your first night.
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GO: Seven nights’ fully-catered costs from £1,080pp, based on 16 sharing.
See solmarvillas.com.
CROATIA: Villa Tana
EVERYTHING feels luxurious, from velvet bed throws to marble bathrooms.
After a morning dip in the infinity pool, play volleyball or badminton on your private court, or table football in the garden.
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Then cosy up round a sunken fire pit.
A short stroll away you’ll find secluded beaches, or make a date to go horseback riding.
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GO: Seven nights’ self-catering is from £260.45pp, based on 11 sharing.
See oliverstravels.com.
CYPRUS: Chris Le Mare Villa
EVEN with kids in tow, you can enjoy Love Island-style fun at Chris Le Mare villa on Cyprus’ eastern coast — especially with access to Louis St Elias resort and waterpark.
As well as waterslides, a shallow pool for children and a kids’ club, there’s a Jacuzzi and gym.
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The three-bedroom pad has its own swimming pool with loungers and bean bag chairs — to “pull someone for a chat”.
GO: Five nights’ self-catering costs from £333pp, based on six people sharing.
See louishotels.com.
GREECE: Villa Shangri-La
ON the rugged island of Zakynthos in Greece, Villa Shangri-La is possibly even more lavish than the Love Island retreat, with a pool overlooked by swaying palm trees and a roaring fire pit with comfy loungers.
There are plenty of outdoor areas, including a spa, while rooms feature a neutral palette, with white furry rugs and marble-esque flooring.
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Nestled in a lush vineyard, the beach is also just 5km away.
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GO: Seven nights’ self-catering is from £589pp, based on 16 sharing.
See solmarvillas.com.