Imagine waking up to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and to the sea breeze sneaking in your open window. As you look out your bedroom window you’re greeted by the turquoise waters, glistening in the morning sun. That’s what every morning could be like at Marsa Cortina, a home away from home that is located right by the sea.

This 5-bedroom villa can accommodate up to ten guests in the bedrooms spread over two floors. The ground level has two doubles, one of which has sea views and an en-suite bathroom. The other three rooms are on the lower floor, there are three doubles all of which have en-suite bathrooms.

There’s a living space on both floors, with a small living space on the lower floor and the main living spaces on the ground level. The main living space is a large area that opens onto the outdoor terrace with panoramic views - where better to spend your days. This bright and spacious space is the ideal spot for an afternoon with a good book or for a movie night.

The villa boasts a small but well-equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing a meal or two. There’s an indoor dining space where meals can be enjoyed, and there’s also an outdoor spot so meals can be enjoyed under the morning sun or the stars.

The villa has a beautiful outdoor area, with a spacious terraced garden which descends until it reaches the cliff, here you’ll find a gate that opens up to a path that leads down to the sea. There’s plenty of space to enjoy, whether you’re relaxing on the outdoor lounge chairs, topping up your tan poolside or enjoying the private pool. There’s also lots of shade outside, which is ideal given the climes.

This villa is located on the cliffside, overlooking the stunning Castro Bay. The villa is a short 7-minute mostly flat walk to the Castro port and centre (700m). Here there are tasty restaurants and bars and the odd shop. The villa is just a 2-minute walk to the sea and a lovely restaurant. It’s also close to the beautiful city of Lecce, just a 45-minute drive (49km).