With most of Europe currently experiencing record-breaking temperatures, we’re looking at the very best ways to cool down. Whether you’re taking in the Mediterranean coastline or the vineyard terraces in Portugal, we have researched the best luxury hotels and villas in Europe that offer breathtaking views and luxury pools to plunge into when the heat starts sizzling.
Here are six of our favourite options for your travel inspiration this summer.
Savoy Palace Galaxia Skypool, Madeira in Portugal
Savoy Palace provides guests with top-of-the-range facilities, breath-taking views of the surrounding island and outstanding 24-hour personalised customer service. Crafted to host guests for the ultimate indulgent experience, each of the 352 rooms is elegantly designed and furnished to reflect true luxury.
Travellers can unwind and relax with luxurious spa treatments at Savoy Palace, as they offer guests an extensive range of massage therapies, performed in one of their 11 spa rooms surrounded by Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest-inspired décor. Guests can also enjoy any of the four stylish bars and exceptional restaurants that provide an array of options from authentic Madeiran to classic Mediterranean.
The Galaxia Skypool on Savoy Palace’s 17th floor, offers 360° views of the scenic mountains of Madeira and the sparkling blue of the Atlantic ocean. The pool features a giant moon at the bottom, which lights up as the sun goes down. Swimmers can enjoy the sunset with a space themed cocktail from the adjacent Galaxia Skybar.
A double room at Savoy Palace starts from £176 a night.
Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma rooftop pool, Mallorca in Spain
Adult-only five-star Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma is ideally situated to explore the beautiful island of Mallorca. Only a few minutes from the vibrant city of Palma, the hotel, which features spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, offers luxury spa treatments, unique gastronomic experiences and a diverse range of excursions.
Star Prestige guests to Iberostar Llaut Palma can enjoy sweeping views of the turquoise Med and Mallorca’s beautiful mountains from its rooftop pool. Once the sun has set, the festoon lit pool is the perfect place to see the stars, or guests can head to Katagi Blau for the hotel’s exceptional pan-Asian, rooftop restaurant.
A Star Prestige double room at Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma starts from £228 a night.
Villa Quinta Matilde, Douro Valley and the North in Portugal
Villa Quinta Matilde is beautifully surrounded by views over olive trees and vineyard terraces, sloping all the way down to the river Douro. The four-bedroom villa comfortably sleeps eight adults boasting compromising contemporary itineraries. Guests will benefit from daily breakfast prepared by the staff which can be enjoyed al fresco.
The villa boats an exquisite infinity pool and Jacuzzi, perched high above Pinhão with incredible views of the surrounding scenery.
Prices at Villa Quinta Matilde start from £694 per person for a week based on a maximum occupancy of eight adults. Price includes, daily maid service, welcome hamper, daily breakfast, linen change once a week, complimentary “local gastronomy” meal during the stay, a visit to one of the port producing Quintas with wine tasting and weather permitting a vineyard terraces picnic and a two hour Rabelo boat ride on the Duoro.
Villa Jasmine, Kalamaki, Perithia and Agios Ioannis, Corfu in Greece
With stunning sea views and spacious interiors, Villa Jasmine is a stunning villa in the heart of Corfu’s north east coast. Ideal for families, Jasmine is 1km from a sandy beach and close to up-tempo Kassiopi. The three-bedroom sleeps eight adults boasting a cool white breakfast kitchen, and an airy open-plan sitting/dining room with large screen satellite TV and a full window wall opening out to the terrace.
Outside, an infinity pool is sunk into the sea view terrace, adjoined by a dining area and barbecue, and a shaded gazebo, stylishly furnished with cushioned rattan.
Villa Jasmine starts from £191 per person for a week based on a maximum occupancy of six adults. Price includes a welcome pack plus maid service 2 hours per day 3 day(s) per week.
Iberostar Selection Sabila rooftop pool, Tenerife in Spain
Five-star adult-only Iberostar Selection Sabila in Tenerife is a stylish, modern hotel with direct access to the beach, and a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is also a stone’s throw away from some of Tenerife’s most spectacular beaches, including the fine golden sand of Torviscas Beach (4 minute walk) and the pristine warm waters of Fañabé Beach (7 minute walk).
The Star Prestige Sky Lounge infinity pool offers Balinese beds and hammocks for ultimate relaxation, as well as a jacuzzi, against a backdrop of the azure sea and mountains. The rooftop allows guests to witness one of the world’s most beautiful sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.
A Star Prestige double room at Iberostar Selection Sabila starts from £222 a night.
Seaview Hotel rooftop pool, Malta
With panoramic views of St. Paul’s Islands, this modern, adult-only hotel offers two swimming pools, a sun terrace, a gym, a rooftop bar and a restaurant. The property is located within a five-minute walk of Bugibba Perched Beach and offers convenient access to the other rocky and sandy beaches in the area. Diving, fishing and horse riding excursions can be booked at reception and boats to the nearby islands leave from Plajja Tal’Bognor, a few minutes’ walk away.
The Upper Deck infinity pool is a little piece of heaven for hotel guests, with sunbathing and swimming by day and sunset cocktails by night, all with stunning ocean views.
A standard double room at Seaview Hotel starts from £130 per night.
