Alati Cove
Paxos, Greece
Far from the grabbing hands of mass tourism, this secret slip of a spot perched on the Ionian Sea offers a divine retreat from the world. Imaginatively executed, the Alati Cove villa is a sublime example of understated luxury. Outside, the crescent moon pool invites perfect plunging, and the mature grounds that wrap around the property deliver plenty of space for shady siestas, and lingering lunches of fresh fish and Greek salad. Direct access to the pebbled shore and gin clear waters are sure to step the pleasure measure up a notch. The cool interior of the villa is a welcome retreat on scorching days, with cool polished concrete floors, etched out wooden beams, suspended lights, hints of steel and splashes of uplifting colour. The sea-view dining room is sure to amp up any formal dining plans – and with the option for a private cook included, you can entirely lose yourself in the rejuvenating experience of Alati Cove. thethinkingtraveller.com