Can Ola

Close to Cala Conta, this five-bedroom villa revolves around the sea and Ibiza’s spectacular southwest coast sunsets.

There’s no competing with the views here. Low-slung, glass-fronted and fringed by bougainvillea, Can Ola sits just above the coves of Cala Conta, with the sea stretched out ahead. Walls of glass draw the blues inside, while terraces make the most of the golden-hour glow. There’s the added ease of being part of an exclusive gated development with round-the-clock security, too.

Everything pulls you outside. Beneath the shade of a sail canopy, the terrace is made for leisurely lunches and afternoon lounging. Beyond the lawn, a swimming pool points towards the horizon, taking in fields, rocky outcrops and the sea. Younger guests have their own distractions: a trampoline, swing set and two-storey playhouse.

Inside, the mood is deliberately understated, with muted stone, timber and rattan leaving the landscape to step up. The open-plan living space is designed for company, with a breakfast bar for informal gatherings, a dining table seating 10 and a generous L-shaped sofa made for sinking into. Wraparound glass doors slide back, blurring the lines between inside and out.

All five bedrooms have the same quiet palette. In the principal suite, mornings begin with sea views from bed; a private terrace and bathtub continue the slower start to the day. Three further bedrooms – two doubles and a flexible twin that can be configured as a double – each come with en suite bathrooms and terraces. A fifth bedroom, with two sets of bunk beds, is made for younger guests, also with a terrace.

Even after the sun has dipped, there’s still reason to stay up. Downstairs, a playroom and cinema snug offer an alternative to the outdoors, while a separate sitting room, with a fireplace set into a rugged stone wall, brings a more atmospheric note.