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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Joey Essex was introduced as the celebrity bombshell on Love IslandCredit: Rex

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.

Villa Perla Amore could not be closer to the real Majorcan villaCredit: supplied

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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Villa Tana is luxurious and has everything from velvet bed throws to marble bathroomsCredit: Handout

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.

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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.

Chris Le Mare villa on Cyprus’ eastern coast has access to Louis St Elias resort and waterparkCredit: Supplied
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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.

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There are plenty of outdoor areas, including a spa, while rooms feature a neutral palette, with white furry rugs and marble-esque flooring.

Villa Shangri-La is possibly even more lavish than the Love Island retreatCredit: Handout

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.

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