Villa OlivieroItaly, Amalfi Coast, Positano

With restaurants, shops and the local pebble beach just a short walk from your door, Villa Oliviero is the luxury villa that you will want to return to time and again. For pure relaxation in a wonderful environment, you could not ask for more.

There are stunning views of the sea from most rooms, the terraces and the pool, so you might not want to stir far. But if you do, you'll be rewarded by all the charms of this much-photographed place, with its buildings clinging to the side of the cliff in picturesque fashion, its narrow winding lanes, smart boutiques, restaurants and cafes. You can take boat trips across to Capri, Ischia and the Grotta di Smeraldo or, if you like walking, why not head along the old coastal pathways above the village, like the Sentiero degli Dei, which also offers wonderful panoramic views of the coastline and sea. The scent of the lemon trees, the ancient olive groves and the vineyards along this stretch of coast will remind you that you are surrounded by the very rich history of southern Italy.

Returning to the villa towards the end of the day, why not take an evening drink on the terrace or by the illuminated pool, overlooking the lights on the hillside and the boats bobbing on the water below - idyllic. At this Positano luxury villa with pool, you are perfectly positioned to experience the finest that the Amalfi coast has to offer.