As we enter spring, you might be looking forward to a summer vacation full of fun and sun after a long and dreary winter. We always think that a villa in Italy is the perfect option for those dreaming of a getaway that delivers incredible food, lovely surroundings, and endless things to see and do – all of the ingredients necessary for a perfect holiday. Of course, better still are our villas with pools in Italy, especially if you are going to be travelling during the hotter summer months, as you’ll always have somewhere to relax and cool down. However, if you’re looking for the most relaxing and atmospheric conditions for a vacation in Italy, then we think you should consider villas with sea views.
All of our vacation rentals in Italy near the sea are a perfect fit for water babies, water sports enthusiasts, and those who really need relief from sizzling summer days but those that directly overlook the sea are just that little bit more evocative and magical. Some are close enough to be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves crashing below, many allow you to breathe in the fresh salty sea air all throughout your vacation, others simply put on a spectacular show through the windows of your villa as the sun rises and sets over the sea and as the water glitters all day in the background. No matter just how close you are, these holiday rentals with sea views make everything more special – from dining al fresco, to chatting over great local wines while watching the sun set, to sipping wonderful Italian coffee outside in the morning, to swimming in the pool or lounging next to it. So, if you care about setting the mood and getting the atmosphere just right and you love to be by the sea, then check out these amazing properties in Italy...
Sleeps up to 12
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
From €735 per night
With just one week still free for summer 2025 (the 19th to the 26th of July), Villa Baia Al Mare is a perfectly positioned and set up villa directly overlooking the Tuscan Coast in Rosignano Marittimo.
There is a large terrace decked in wood and with sleek railings that don’t impede views even a little bit. This terrace also features a circular seawater pool and loungers and parasols to the front of the property, allowing guests to relax by the pool, read, work on a tan, and more, while admiring the coast. To the left of the terrace, just off dining room of the house, there is a dining set for taking meals al fresco while enjoying the views and a little bistro set slightly closer to the water for more casually eating or sipping a drink by the water. A staircase also leads directly down from the property to the sea and the rocky coastline below, allowing private access.
Inside, the view continues to be accentuated and highlighted for those staying in the villa with large glass doors opening out onto the terrace, a massive curved window in the living room, well-placed windows in the bedrooms. Various balconies, terraces, and the rooftop terrace all also boast sweeping panoramas over the surrounding area.
Sleeps up to 12
6 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
From €1910 per night
Free for all but one week of August 2025, this villa on the Amalfi Coast is found in the town of Massa Lubrense, with breath-taking views over the Mediterranean and the nearby Li Galli islands. The two-storey villa is sleek and modern, with terraced gardens that descend towards the sea, a private infinity pool with hydromassage seats that directly overlooks the water, and private access to the secluded pebble beach below.
The more elevated position of this villa allows for sweeping views over the surrounding scenery from the framed little glimpses in the bathrooms that look like postcard pictures to the living room, with its large glass doors that open fully to boast a stunning view of the bobbing boats and glittering waters between billowing white curtains. Many of the bedrooms and other rooms also open directly out onto the terrace where there is a dining table and outdoor sofa and other lounging areas so that you can live out in that magical backdrop for most of your vacation.
In addition to the main terrace with the pool and dining and lounging areas, the descending terraces that bring guests down to the beach are also equipped with sun beds that allow you to enjoy lying out in a more secluded setting in front of those views. For those who want to get directly down to the beach, instead of winding down through the terraces, there is also a private cable car for exclusive use by the guests of the villa.
Sleeps up to 6
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
From €103 per night
Located in the centre of Bisceglie, on the coast of Apulia, this lovely apartment is a more cost-effective option with direct sea views (it is just 50m away) for a couple or a young family. With a terrace featuring a covered lounge area, a dining set for up to four guests, and sun beds, it has views right over the town’s marina just below. So, while you eat dinner or sip a glass of wine in the evening or read in the shade, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the boats bobbing in the background and the sun glinting off the gently crashing waves.
Access to the terrace is through a set of glass doors from the bedroom so you will also be able to make the most of those lovely views from the moment you wake up and open the curtains to when you decide to go to bed. For beaches, just head to the town’s charming seaside promenade, which is dotted with options, or take a day-trip further along the coast to discover some of the most amazing beaches in all of Apulia!
Sleeps up to 12
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
From €468 per night
This incredibly spacious but homey villa in Ancona, on the coast of Le Marche, is surrounded by lush gardens and located on a hillside directly overlooking the sea and the town’s port, to the right of the property.
On the lush rear lawns of the property, there is a large private pool surrounded by sun beds and lounge chairs that directly overlooks the sea from the elevated position of the property. An al fresco dining area is located to the left of this, right behind the house, where you can eat while taking in views of the coast and the town. Another covered dining area under the porch of the villa also allows glimpses of sea views. Down a little path, away from the villa, and between the trees that surround it, you will be taken to a private viewing point with a lovely balustrade surrounding, where guests can get away from everything, enjoy some peace and quiet, and really just take those extraordinary surroundings in.
Framed views of the surrounding scenery and coast are also afforded through windows in some of the rooms throughout the house but, really, that is a separate and cosy world unto itself. With plenty of character and style, some amazing antiques, and some funky touches, the interior of the villa is a perfect space to unwind and seek calm. The lush gardens, meanwhile, are all about the breath-taking surroundings.
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