Casa Paraiso Mar has been newly renovated and is a wonderful spot for a holiday with family or friends. It enjoys an elevated hillside position, and stunning panoramic views over the bay of Sant Tomas and the azure waters below. The villa is laid out with the bedrooms on the ground floor, and living accommodation on the first floor, which along with large windows throughout, makes the most of the heavenly views.

The living room has a flat screen TV, DVD player, L-shaped leather sofa and access straight out to the terrace. It’s open plan to the dining room, where there is a table and chairs as well as access to the terrace – so perfect for long lunches out of the sun, with the doors left open to catch the sea breeze.

The kitchen is fully fitted with modern units, and all the appliances you might need – there’s also a serving hatch through to the dining room which makes a lovely feature, and means the cook in your group won’t feel  tucked away.

The bedrooms are all of a good size and are on the ground floor – they all have large glass doors that lead straight out to the pool terrace, so grab a coffee first thing in the morning and wander straight outside to enjoy it in the sunshine. There’s a master bedroom with a four poster bed and en-suite family bathroom; and two further twin bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. There’s also a further guest bathroom with shower.

Outside you’ll find a 9 x 5m infinity swimming pool with massage jets, there’s an outdoor shower here too, so no need for sandy feet from the nearby beaches to make their way indoors. There are two terraces, both with lounge and dining furniture, as well as a BBQ. It’s only a short walk to the nearest supermarket, so head out in the morning for fresh ingredients, and enjoy cooking them back here at the villa – nothing quite says you’re on holiday like a long lazy lunch, followed by a refreshing dip in the pool.