Perennially popular with British tourists, Spain is attracting even more tourists this year, with summer flight bookings to the country up 32 per cent for 2026. But even if you’ve left your holiday plans until the last minute, finding somewhere to stay in July and August is far from impossible.
Whether you’re after breezy northern shores, sizzling southern ones or balmy coastlines on one of its islands, there are still plenty of places you could call home for a week or more. Here, we’ve selected 15 of the best villas that have space for summer – from Basque country farmhouses to slick pads on the Ibizan coast.
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Villa del Mar, Fuerteventura
You’ll often find better value in the Canary Islands than elsewhere during the summer holidays and, usually, the weather is more bearable than in sizzling mainland Spain. Villa del Mar, a boutique beauty in the family resort of Caleta de Fuste, is a bargain, with views straight out to sea from its location on the rocks. Inside, it’s sleek and mostly white, and there’s a sweet little pool with plenty of sun-loungers for relaxing under the sun.
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Villa Plus offers Villa del Mar, which sleeps six, from £2,734.
Palms, Plants & Pools, Alicante
This laid-back villa on a complex in the popular town of Jávea has everything you need for a no-nonsense escape with the kids, including a lush garden hidden behind hedges, with plenty of shady areas to play away from the sun. As well as a private rooftop terrace, there are lovely shared pools (both indoor and outdoor), while sandy beaches are a 10-minute stroll away.
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Plum Guide offers Palms, Plants & Pools, which sleeps four, from £1,811 for six nights.
Luna Calm, Andalusia
Far from the busy Spanish coastline, the Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park is a place of shady forest, twisting rivers and vast skies populated by eagles and vultures. Lost among its trees, Luna Calm is the place for those who really need to get away from it all. Spend days in the pool and under the vine-twisted pergola.
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Plum Guide offers Luna Calm, which sleeps six, from £1,594 for six nights.
C’an Bennassar, Mallorca
No kids? This blissful hideaway, in the mountains near chic Pollensa, is an appealing prospect. Sequestered among citrus and olive groves, it’s remarkably spacious for a one-bed. Pleasingly patina-ed floors and old beams add plenty of character to its interior, while a palm-fringed pool and ivy-draped terrace complete the pretty picture outside.
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Vintage Travel offers C’an Bennassar, which sleeps two, from £2,048.
Best for families
Cortijo don Cristobal, Andalusia
If your brood is likely to make some noise, this gigantic house in the Andalusian countryside is a safe bet. An hour from Malaga Airport, the cortijo’s neighbours are olive trees and vineyards (which produce their own Amorous Goat wines). It’s ideal for kids, with table tennis and plenty of games as well as a courtyard pool, while teens will appreciate exploring the shops of nearby Malaga.
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Oliver’s Travels offers Cortijo don Cristobal, which sleeps 10, from £5,503.
Beautiful Cottage by the River, Basque Country
This fairytale place lost in a forest near Bilbao resembles a super-sized version of Red Riding Hood’s abode – sure to be a hit with kids. In summer, they can kick a ball around on the football pitch, jump in the pool and play on the swings, and there’s a games room full of toys too. Even outings – to the nearby fairytale castle of Butrón and sandy beach at Plentzia – are kid-approved.
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Vrbo offers Beautiful Cottage by the River (property number p1068262), which sleeps 10, from £3,876.
Villa Vaso, Costa Calida
If restored country piles aren’t your thing, try the slick Villa Vaso at the popular La Manga Club. A concrete cube with floor-to-ceiling views from its sunny terrace, this ultra-modern house is a walk away from the resort’s bars, restaurants and Raquets Club. Kids will love the Xbox, pool table and little pool.
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SPL Villas offers Villa Vaso, which sleeps six, from £3,440.
Villa Bella, Costa del Sol
On a well-loved urbanisation in Mijas, this three-bedroom family house comes with palm-dotted views across tiled rooftops towards the sea and a private pool in its peaceful garden. It’s a 10-minute walk to some of the area’s best beaches and there’s a 24-hour concierge service should you need it.
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Simply Owners offers Villa Bella, which sleeps six, from £4,142.
Best for friends
Irina, Costa Brava
Near the pine-topped coves of the most unspoilt part of the Costa Brava, the tiny village of Regencos makes for a peaceful summer getaway. Here, set in lovingly tended gardens, Irina is old-fashioned in the best way, with painted furniture, tiled floors and outsized pots overflowing with geraniums. As well as a lounger-lined pool, there are beaches within 15 minutes’ drive.
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Vintage Travel offers Irina, which sleeps eight, from £3,198.
El Puente al Amor, Menorca
Finding well-decorated, character properties in Menorca can be tricky. El Puente al Amor, in the hills of Torre Soli Nou, hits the spot with tastefully muted interiors that have a fun, retro touch. The pool terrace, with its straw sun umbrellas and super-comfy loungers is a highlight, and there’s an infrared sauna, gym and roof terrace yoga platform too.
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Ultimate Villas offers El Puente al Amor, which sleeps eight, from £7,210.
Calma Nordica, Galicia
The Scandi name of this barn near Galicia’s Serra Da Capelada mountains hints at what’s inside: plenty of serene plywood and monochrome, heavily influenced by Nordic design. Calma Nordica’s sliding doors open onto peaceful views over the Ortigueira estuary, and the sprawling gardens includes an apple orchard. Galicia’s great, sweeping beaches are a short drive away.
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Cool Stays offers Calma Nordica, which sleeps seven, from £1,820.
C’an Piedra, Mallorca
Head to this chic stone villa for a classic Mallorcan summer holiday. C’an Piedra is a blue-shuttered beauty that has been recently restored (think beige squishy sofas, white drapes and a shady outdoor kitchen and dining area) and is just a short drive from the delightful Pollensa Old Town.
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Vintage Travel offers C’an Piedra, which sleeps six, from £5,781.
Best for a special occasion
Villa Amani, Marbella
Bring your designer beach bag, bikini and plenty of eyeliner for a holiday at the glamorous Villa Amani. In the hills above Marbella, it treads a careful line between Bond Villain lair and contemporary palace, with shag-pile rugs and a private cinema complemented by an incredible infinity pool suspended above the landscape.
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Le Collectionist offers Villa Amani, which sleeps 10, from £32,553.
Can Elvi, Ibiza
The epitome of Ibizan chic, this west coast pad comes with floor-to-ceiling views out to sea from its open-plan living area. Arrive along a dirt track through the pine forest to find hotel-worthy interiors (including gigantic bath tubs and pristine terraces). The pool area is the star of the show, surrounded by squishy sun-loungers and seemingly rising out of the trees. There are beaches, including the sandy sweep at Cala Bassa, five minutes’ drive away too.
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Mi Casa Tu Casa offers Can Elvi, which sleeps six, from £12,900.
Villa del Mar, Sitges
The golden age of travel still exists at this Belle Époque beauty on the buzzy coast south of Barcelona. Hidden behind high walls, Villa del Mar was born when Sitges first became a tourist boom town back in the 1930s. It comes with marble floors, high ceilings and a plethora of period features, as well as contemporary flourishes, a lovely pool and bracing sea views that keep it comfortable rather than stuffy.
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Utopia Villas offers Villa del Mar, which sleeps 12, from £13,910.
*Availability and prices correct at the time of writing. All villas prices are per week, unless otherwise stated.