The Gran Salamander

The Gran Salamander: Canary Islands

The golf enthusiast's dream, this vibrant, salamander orange villa is located within a luxurious golf resort, making your journey from door to the tee a pretty instantaneous thing. Not only do you have proximity to the courses on your side – it’ll take you less than three minutes to get there by car – but a big estate, in this case, equals a pretty picturesque view.

When it comes to admiring the scenery, well, you have a few options at your disposal. Take your morning coffee out on the balcony as you overlook rocky terrain, rolling green hills, and a pond or two, or enjoy it from the pool area as you alternate between a dip in the private swimming pool and the shaded terrace. Your final option might just be the grandest – exactly why we love it so much – and that’s from the sunloungers on the roof terrace. Here you’ll not only have the advantage of height on your side to bring the beauty of the vista into perspective, but you’ll also be able to get a good deal of sunbathing in.

For dinner, light the barbecue or head to the sleek kitchen when you’re ready to try your hand at a Spanish tortilla. Inside, you’ll find rooms connecting to balconies, and a gorgeous bathroom complete with a rain shower and bathtub – do we see a luxurious bubble bath on the cards?

From here, drive 10 km to Playa de Maspalomas and explore the coast in either direction or hit the Maspalomas waterpark, only a 12 km drive away.

Home truths:
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – there’s free parking here
*This home is not available to groups aged under 25, without prior approval from your host
*This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift
*You'll have your own private entrance here
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*There's an outdoor shower here