Finca Cadaquès:  artist inspired clifftop design villa estate - 5 minutes from Salvador Dali’s House

Architecturally inspired by some of the most important artists in the world, this stunning property is a new addition to the Casas Latinas portfolio, located on the Costa Brava in Spain.  You can almost feel the essence of Dali and Picasso as you stroll around the grounds.

Finca Cadaquès is a unique exclusive luxury design villa estate on a private clifftop by the magnificent Cap de Creus nature reserve in Northeastern Spain. Villa Cadaquès has unparalled views of the Mediterranean - a paradise for nature and art lovers alike. Available for private hire, the villa is great for a summer or autumn holiday (it’s still warm in October).

Since the 1950s, Cadaquès, a beautiful, isolated fishing village, has been an important cultural meeting point, where artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Picasso, among others, were attracted by the beautiful light and the astonishing landscapes, as well as by the enigmatic figure of Salvador Dalí, with his legendary studio in the nearby Port Lligat.

Built in 1962 by a famous American architect, Villa Cadaquès combines modernity and simplicity with a high-level of luxury and comfort. Uniquely designed - the interiors are super stylish, with 1950s Californian and Catalan influences - think large rooms with sweeping views and contemporary designer furnishings. With its cubist lines, Villa Cadaquès is a source of inspiration for a whole generation of Spanish architects. 

The property has 10 generous bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. A spectacular infinity pool, with its own pool-house and summer kitchen affords wonderful summer living and there is direct access to the sea. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms -with bath or shower rooms.  

The generous sized salon includes a library, a fireplace for cosy winters, a music area with piano, harp and guitar and a separate office - perfect for home working. A fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, fridge, 2 dishwashers, wine cellar and barbecue. There are three dining areas each seating up to 12. 

Additional amenities include heated pool with protective barriers, pool house with shower room, outdoor kitchen, audio system, laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer as well as wifi.  There is plenty to keep even the most active guest happy at Villa Cadaquès - with boating, kayaking, scuba diving, golf and hiking right on the doorstep amongst spectacular scenery. 

For culture lovers, Villa Cadaquès is just a 5-minute walk from the Salvador Dali House Museum and the centre of Cadaquès is a 20 minute walk away. The host can also organise wonderful local experiences such as walking and cooking.

Villa Cadaquè is easily accessible - Girona International airport (1hr 30) Perpignan Airport (1h30), Barcelona International Airport (2h30), Figueres Vilafant train station (55min), Barcelona Sants train station (2h30). Private airport Roses / Emporda Municipal Airfield (30min).  

Amenties:
Fully equipped kitchen with 2 dishwashers and  wine cellar.
Barbecue, plancha
Office – convertable into a double bedroom (bed 140cm) with shower room and toilet
SALON
Library
Fireplace
Piano, harp, guitar
DINING ROOM
2 large tables each seating 12
3 patio tables: 8 to 12 people seated
Heated pool with protective barriers 
Pool house with shower room 
Outdoor kitchen with plancha
Audio system: kitchen, living room, dining room, main terraces
Laundry room: washing machine, tumble dryer
Wifi

Rates: From 35k euros per week depending on season. Price includes house manager and maid. Chef and food and beverage staff provided at additional cost. 

Bookings via Casas Latinas  - nbarbato@casas-latinas.com
www.casas-latinas.com 
 

Fincadelica: Ibiza’s most exclusive villa estate on the heart of the island – with party cave

Fincadelica is undoubtedly the most luxurious and exclusive villa estate to be launched in Ibiza this year.  An incredible historic 300 year old Ibicencan farmstead with an ancient stone tower set amongst a hidden paradise of 20 rambling acres of land in Sant Lorenc de Balafia in the heart of the island, and available for exclusive hire only, Fincadelica is slow living at its very best an an utterly unique villa offering the utmost peace and privacy.
 
Fincadelica takes luxury to the next level. The aesthetic is super glamorous yet understated, full of character with unique design features- a beautiful edit of carefully sourced pieces that have the ultimate wow factor and provide a luxurious experience like no other.

The estate is designed by renowned Ibiza based Dutch Carmen Straatsma from Studio C and Ted Milano. interiors are tactile, luxurious, eclectic, and give a nod to the 1970s by way of natural textures, iconic design pieces and warm, earthy palette. Art and antiques take centre stage, influenced by the finca’s colourful owners: a trio of global nomads who have found home in Ibiza’s countercultural paradise.

The villa estate has 9 luxuriously comfortable bedroom suites, each with their own unique character; an array of spectacular outdoor living and dining spaces amongst the terraces of carob, orange and almond trees; stunning and a capacious indoor dining and relaxing areas; a 13 metre long saltwater swimming pool with panoramic views across the Ibizan countryside; dedicated fitness and wellness areas for yoga and delicious spa treatments; extensive greenhouses dedicated to permaculture, biodynamics and electro culture farming providing  delicious and healthy farm to table biodymanic produce for the estate; a private boat house at nearby Cala Xarraca bay with exclusive use of a self-drive five metre boat; large, serviced bar; traditional stone pizza oven and Josper oven; a Tipi for holistic ceremonies and meditation and even a dedicated party cave complete with high spec DJ equipment and sound system.

In the living and dining room space, rustic wooden doors open onto a soaring living space with double height ceilings, metre-thick stone walls and traditional sabina beams, whose evocative pine fragrance permeates the house. This is the hub of the finca, a convivial space and soothing refuge from the heat of the day. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light, highlighting a cluster of rust velvet Arflex Marenco sofas. Mid-century lounge chairs surround a polished stone coffee table. Sweeping across the wall is a vast handwoven art installation, its raw natural textures echoed by esparto grass rugs. A huge pine dining table seats 18 on playful psychedelic chairs, the ideal spot for lazy family breakfasts or glorious dinner parties with friends.  Fincadelica honours Ibiza’s local craftspeople and the dining room features stylish contemporary ceramics by Yvette Spowers and Laura de Grinyo (Ladio), along with traditional Ibicencan antiques.

The 9-bedroom suites are all furnished with beautiful vintage design features such as rattan Gio Ponti chairs, mid-century pieces, unique artwork, Arflex sofas, beautiful sumptuous sunken bathtubs or large walk-in wet rooms, king-size beds dressed in Egyptian cottons, butter soft linens and silks and the highest quality Simms mattresses. Rooms have stunning views over the island.

Suites include the incredible Tower Suite, a unique bolthole set across two floors of Fincadelica’s ancient stone tower and accessed by a historic stone staircase. On the first floor is a light-flooded bedroom with a vast circular bed and above, a private living area with an oversized, lounging sofa. This secluded space opens up onto a sun-soaked roof terrace with cushioned day beds and 360-views of Ibiza’s unspoilt countryside.

Wellness is at the heart of the Fincadelica experience. Located in the magnificent old tower, Ibiza’s finest therapists are on call to provide reiki, massage, acupuncture, reflexology, somatic healing and more. The chillout garden is the ideal place to enjoy beauty treatments, crystal therapy and sounds sessions. In homage to its privileged rural location, Fincadelica puts great emphasis on sustainability and slow living. Guests are encouraged to retreat, replenish, and to honour the estate’s connection to Mother Nature

Fincadelica’s immense, fertile glasshouses are at the heart of the finca’s menu. Following biodynamic permaculture practices, seeking to enliven plants by drawing on the cosmos and avoiding the use of any chemicals ensuring that Fincadelica retains a holistic, organic and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food and nutrition.

Food offerings will be prepared the by one of the island’s best private chef farm-to-table mediterranean style and using local organic produce sourced seasonally from the estate and the island.

Hidden within the grounds of the estate and accessed through a carved stone entrance, is a self-contained underground party cave complete with high-spec DJ equipment and sound system. This soundproofed space is totally unique to Fincadelica and is furnished with a curved DJ booth, handmade wooden bar, vintage Willo Rizzo drink cabinet and tribal statuary. The room works equally well for movie nights, when guests can curl up in in the sheepskin-clad chillout alcoves.

A traditional Ibicencan caseta Varadero or boat house forms part of Fincadelica’s offering. Situated in the northern cove of Cala Xarraca, a ten-minute drive away, a self-drive boat is included and is idea for exploring Ibiza on water.

Amenities:
9 expansive ensuite bedrooms with either a terrace or private garden.
13-metre-long oval saltwater pool with separate children’s pool.
Sun terrace with ample Talenti sun loungers, Tuuci parasols, open air showers and Ofyr bbq.
Open-plan lounge and dining table for up to eighteen guests.
Dining and entertainment pergola with original Ibicencan stone mill (65 sqm)
Large, serviced bar, traditional stone pizza oven and Josper oven
Pergola also serves as an outdoor living space
Garden dining space with original Ibicencan well feature
Lower garden with Ofyr BBQ and fire pit
Extensive greenhouses dedicated to permaculture, biodynamics and electro culture farming
Children’s adventure paradise and Noah’s Arc
Tipi for holistic ceremonies and meditation.
Private boathouse in Cala Xarraca bay with self-drive five-meter boat.
Concierge manager, daily breakfast and lunch on request.
Linens, towels and turndown service on request keeping in line with Fincadelica’s eco-poliy.
All suits have air conditioning, heating, wooden shutters or blackout blinds.
WIFI, neutral hidden speakers and solar panels.
Security video cameras throughout.

Rates: Prices for exclusive hire start at 55,000 euros per week excluding vat. Prices include a house manager, live-in couple and 5 cleaners. Chef and food and beverage staff provided at an extra cost.  For bookings nbarbato@casas-latinas.com www.casas-latinas.com 

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