Katikies Villas, Mykonos, Greece, Mediterranean

Sitting just above golden Elia Beach, the longest stretch of sand in Mykonos, Katikies Villas is a luxury collection of one, two and three-bedroom retreats found along a quieter corner of the island's southern coastline.

Here, it's just you, your loved ones and the spectacular views of the Aegean Sea – with each villa boasting a huge outside terrace so you can concentrate on Mykonos' heavenly scenery and escape the outside world. Not only is the surrounding landscape stupendous but the villas themselves are also beautifully crafted, blending the whitewashed colour scheme Greece's Cyclades archipelago is famous for with locally sourced stone.

All of the villas come with their own fully fitted kitchenettes but the real luxury of these villas is you can use all of the facilities, restaurants and bars at Katikies Mykonos, located about a 25-minute drive away. For breakfast, or if you want your evening meal in the comfort of your villa, all Katikies Villas guests are given their own wish phone, which is like having a concierge team on speed dial. Give them a call and they'll expertly prepare your meal with the minimum of fuss, often without you realising they're even there, so you can focus on Mykonos' dreamy coastline.