These larger homes, in private secure gated complexes, are built in courtyards, around their own private community swimming pools, splash pools, gardens and more formal plazas, with fountains and sitting areas. They are mostly linked together by pedestrian priority streets, winding up through the village from the seafront and harbour. They are havens of privacy, sunlight and tranquillity within and on the periphery of the village.

They have a wealth of architectural detail and are anything but the normal disheartening egg box apartment complexes of the Spanish costas. Almanzora Bay has dug deep into the wonderful tradition of Spanish architecture to come up with a design style for Villaricos, which will stand the test of time by retaining and increasing in value as the village grows. Some have an individual roof top solarium, with views to the sea and all have underground parking. They make lovely holiday homes, so comfortable that many choose to make them their permanent homes.

Location: Cuevas de Almenzora, Almeria - Andalucia, Spain