Villa holidays guarantee freedom, flexibility and incredible value for money, and booking early means you can secure your ideal villa chosen from a wider range of properties. Not sure where to start? Villa specialists CV Villas feature a hand-picked portfolio of sensational villas across the world – you may choose to scour the website and choose one you love, or alternatively the team are on hand to help you find the perfect stay, taking in the wishlists of everyone you’re travelling with and giving a personalised recommendation for your trip.
If you’re keen to get even more for your money – plus fewer crowds – then consider holidaying in ‘secret season’, the months just before and after the main holiday periods. You’ll revel in the same warm weather, but have more of your chosen holiday spot to yourself. Here are the top picks for Secret Season 2025…
Algarve, Portugal
If the 300 days of guaranteed sunshine a year aren’t enough to tempt you to the Algarve in the south of Portugal, then the staggering coastline may well be. We’re talking turquoise tumbling waves, long swathes of golden sand and cliffs the colour of butterscotch. It’s a spot for surfers, sunbathers, cyclists and golfers, thanks to the smooth roads and lush fairways. Choose from villas set beside golf courses and tennis courts to properties with direct beach access, and more.
Mallorca, Spain
It’s one of the most beautiful islands in the Balearics and really does have it all, from the cosmopolitan city of Palma, with its cathedral and cafes, to secret coves, long swathes of powder-soft sand sand and hilltop towns. Visit before or after the weather really heats up for balmy meals out and long lazy days by the pool. You may choose a villa that’s a short stroll from local towns and villages, or this villa for six, with its pool set amongst olive groves and orange trees, with postcard-worthy beaches nearby.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
It’s one of the most popular spots in Italy, and rightly so – the combination of glittering sea and colourful clifftop homes makes Amalfi one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Head out of season to beat the crowds, and secure your perfect villa – before anyone else. In pretty Positano, every single CV Villa comes with unforgettable sea views (some have roof terraces and jacuzzis too), while in glamorous Sorrento you may choose to spend the…
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