These drool-worthy European villas with amazing pools might be out of our price range, but we can dream.
With summer upon us and Instagram full of fire bikini pics, bright blue skies and Not a bad view from the office captions (those are never funny, stop it, Sarah), its tempting to sit at your desk scrolling through holiday villas instead of actually working.
Unsurprisingly, one of the most popular searches is for holiday destinations with infinity pools, because they look utterly sensational on the Gram.
According to CV Villas, there are over 12,000 Google searches for hotels and villas with infinity pools every year.
Weve compiled a list of some of the dreamiest infinity pools in Europe so you can imagine taking a dip in all of them.
Kingfisher Point, Corfu
Can sleep 16, from £41,667 for 7 nights.
This isnt just a villa – its a freaking estate with two separate properties on it. The infinity pool looks out to sea and is 40 metres long, meaning you can swim lengths if youre a nerd, or just chill with a cocktail and soak in the views.
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Quinta Matilde, Douro Valley, Portugal
Can sleep 8, from £2,400 for 7 nights.
The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the breathtaking mountain views from this property are really something. Its surrounded by 8,000 square feet of land and boasts a jacuzzi, amazing infinity pool and full team of staff.
Villa Elies, Greece
Sleeps 12, price available on request.
Water, as far as the eye can see from this Greek infinity pool. Villa Elies has multiple dining areas and a built-in grand barbecue so you can wow your guests with your seared langoustines or whatever it is that rich people put on the BBQ.
Presidential Spa Villa (Elounda), Greece
Sleeps 6, from £10,604 for 7 nights.
This luxe three bed villa on the north coast of Crete has incredible sea and mountain views from the infinity pool. Its a steal if you have a cool ten grand to blow on a weeks vacay.
Good thing theres free wifi to save you a few quid.
Villa Valentina, Mykonos
Sleeps up to 10, from £5,396 for 7 nights.
With views over one of the most beautiful bays in Mykonos, this is one sweet infinity pool. You also have the option of lying above it in a goddamn hammock if youre tired of treading water or youre too cool to use a sun lounger.
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La Vista, Costa Brava, Spain
Sleeps up to 16, from £13,959 for 7 nights.
This hillside retreat offers sea views over Port Lligat from the infinity pool, and looks perfect for a big group of family and friends. You can spend all day exploring towns along the Catalan coast and then come back to the villa to watch the sunset.
La Villa, Portugal
Can sleep 8, from £4,000 for 7 nights.
A super-modern villa with, you guessed it, a stunning infinity pool. All the bedrooms have river views and are hung with designer art pieces.
St Paul de Vence, France
Sleeps 7, price available on request.
In easy distance of top restaurants in the Cote dAzur and the Colombe dOr, this showstopping holiday home has extensive grounds and a private tennis court.
The main house is accompanied by a separate studio for a guest you dont like as much as the others.
Villa Aura, Corfu
Sleeps up to 12, price available on request.
With broad terraces framing a free-form infinity pool with two sections, this Corfu pad looks fit for royalty. It perches on rocky hillside and offers superb sea views.
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Villa Kyma, Crete
Sleeps 10, from £3,064 for 7 nights.
This modern, well-equipped villa has a lush infinity pool overlooking the bay of Chania, an outdoor breakfast and dining area, and two covered terraces.
Feeling envious? Trying to work out how long youd have to save to afford to stay in these villas? Same.
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