Secret Steps

Secret Steps: Balearic Islands

This striking, luxury villa already had us at ‘panoramic sea view’. But let’s delve into the detail. To begin, the location here is spot on. For beach lovers, direct access to a small cove and crystal clear sea is a short meander down some rocky steps. And just a few minutes away you’ll find San Jose, with its boutiques and highly rated restaurants and bars. Perfection. At the villa there’s as much character as there is glorious extravagance. Inside, trendy furniture and bold original artworks complement a grand backdrop of tall ceilings and pillared doorways. The hi-spec kitchen is well stocked with the essentials and then some, and every huge bedroom comes with a lavish en-suite bathroom. Pad through a floor-to-ceiling doorway that leads out to the terrace. It’s here that really steals the show. Pick a spot – a poolside lounger, a secluded roof terrace or a comfy outdoor sofa – and watch spectacular sunsets with a glass of Champagne. The columns of the curved pergola add just as much grandeur outside as in. Then grill something delicious on the gas barbecue to the sound of your favourite summer tunes on the sound system. This is how to do Ibiza.

Home truths:
*You'll need a car to explore - there's space for four cars
*There are raised areas and steps throughout the grounds and in the home, so it may not be suited to those with limited mobility