5 Best Luxury Villas with Private Pool in Costa Brava — 2026 Guide
The best luxury villas in Costa Brava have one thing in common: they're designed for people who want the Mediterranean experience without sharing it with anyone. Private pool, sea views, a kitchen worth cooking in, and enough outdoor space to make the villa itself the destination — not just a place to sleep between beach trips.
These five have been verified on VRBO for 2026 availability — covering Begur, Tamariu, Calonge and the Gavarres hills. All have private pools. All are rated 9.2/10 or above. Prices are dynamic on VRBO; ranges below are indicative based on comparable listings.
Quick Comparison: Best Luxury Villas in Costa Brava
| Villa | Location | Max Guests | Pool Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Casa Cal Domino | Calonge / Gavarres | 8 | Heated infinity |
| 💰 Villa Grazioza | Calonge | 7 | 8x4m private |
| 🎯 Beautiful Villa Overlooking Sea | Begur | 6 | Private |
| Villa Tamariu | Tamariu | 8 | 12x3m sea-view |
| Luxury Villa Tennis & Sauna | Macanet de la Selva | 8+ | Private |
Full breakdown with pros, cons and real prices in sections below.
Luxury villas in Begur and Tamariu fill earliest — these areas command a premium and availability for July–August goes by March. If you're planning a summer trip for 6–8 people, check availability now before the best dates are gone.
Jump to: Casa Cal Domino · Villa Grazioza · Beautiful Villa Begur · Villa Tamariu · Tennis & Sauna Villa · Tips · FAQ
Quick Takeaways
- ✓Best overall: Casa Cal Domino (Calonge) — heated infinity pool, outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, 24hr concierge, solar eco-design, 10/10 rating.
- ✓Best location: Beautiful Villa Overlooking Sea (Begur) — 10/10, stunning sea views, 20-minute walk to one of Costa Brava's best towns.
- ✓Most unique: Luxury Villa Tennis & Sauna (Macanet de la Selva) — private tennis court, sauna, Louis XIII fireplace, hydraulic tile floors.
- ✓All five villas verified on VRBO for 2026 — every listing has a private pool and a rating of 9.2/10 or above.
- ✓Shoulder season (May–June, September–October) runs 35–45% cheaper than August peak — same sun, fraction of the crowds.
The 5 Best Luxury Villas with Private Pool in Costa Brava
🏆 1. Casa Cal Domino — Calonge / Gavarres
4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Up to 8 guests · From €500/night
Casa Cal Domino is the most complete luxury package on this list. Heated infinity pool (8x4m) so it works year-round rather than just in August, an outdoor jacuzzi, a sauna, a granite kitchen built for serious cooking, 24-hour concierge, and solar-powered eco-design that makes the property genuinely self-sufficient. The panoramic views cover sea and Calonge castle simultaneously — the kind of outlook that makes you rearrange your sunlounger twice before settling.
Set in the coastal Gavarres park, 3.5km from the sea, this is a property for guests who want the Costa Brava natural landscape as much as the beach itself. At 10/10 with a full luxury amenity stack, it leads this list clearly.
Pros
- • Heated infinity pool — works in May, October, not just August
- • Jacuzzi + sauna — unique combination on this list
- • 24hr concierge — luxury-hotel level service in a private villa
- • Solar eco-design — self-sufficient and quiet
- • Panoramic sea and castle views
- • Perfect 10/10 rating
Cons
- • 3.5km from the sea — you'll need a car for beach days
- • Gavarres setting is rural — not for guests wanting a town on the doorstep
💰 2. Villa Grazioza — Calonge
3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Up to 7 guests · From €500/night
Built in 2003 and kept in excellent condition, Villa Grazioza delivers what the Costa Brava actually looks like at its best: a master suite terrace with direct sea views, sea-and-mountain panoramas from the main living spaces, and an 8x4m private pool in a Mediterranean garden with 700m² of land. The kitchen opens onto a BBQ terrace. The living room has a fireplace for shoulder-season evenings. Every practical detail — double glazing, mosquito nets, alarm, enclosed parking — has been considered.
Three bedrooms across two floors, with the master suite on the first floor giving the best of the views. For a group of 6–7, the per-person cost at off-peak rates is genuinely competitive with mid-range hotels in the area — without sharing anything.
Off-peak (April–May or October), Villa Grazioza starts from around €186/night based on recent pricing. For 7 guests that's under €27/person — exceptional value for a private pool villa with sea views on the Costa Brava.
Pros
- • Sea and mountain views from main living spaces and master suite terrace
- • Mediterranean garden on 700m² — genuine outdoor space
- • Fireplace — viable in shoulder season
- • Enclosed parking — practical for groups arriving by car
- • All practical details covered: A/C, heating, mosquito nets, alarm
Cons
- • 3 bedrooms caps this at 7 guests — not for larger groups
- • Rating not publicly confirmed on VRBO — check listing directly
- • 29 min drive to Tossa de Mar, 42 min to Lloret — more isolated than Begur or Tamariu
🎯 3. Beautiful Villa Overlooking Sea — Begur
3 bedrooms · Up to 6 guests · From €600/night (est.)
Begur is the address on the Costa Brava that people mean when they say "I want the real Costa Brava." Whitewashed village, castle ruins on the hill, coves within 10 minutes — Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Fornells — that look nothing like the resort beaches further south. This villa sits above the town with the sea views that justify the location's reputation, a private pool, and a modern interior that reviews consistently describe as well-equipped and genuinely comfortable.
Twenty minutes on foot to Begur town centre — unusual for a villa at this level, and worth more than it might seem. No car required for evening restaurants and the weekly market.
Pros
- • Perfect 10/10 rating
- • Begur — the best location on the Costa Brava for villa holidays
- • 20-minute walk to town — restaurants and market without the car
- • Stunning sea views from pool area
- • Costa Brava coves within 10 minutes by car
Cons
- • 6-guest maximum — smallest capacity on this list
- • Price not publicly listed — check VRBO directly for current rates
- • Bathroom count not confirmed — verify before booking for 6 guests
4. Villa Tamariu — Tamariu
4 bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms · Up to 8 guests · From €700/night (est.)
Tamariu is one of the smallest and most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava — a single beach, a handful of restaurants, no hotel tower blocks. This villa sits 1.5km from the beach in the Aigua Gelida urbanisation, with a 12x3m pool positioned to face the sea and a contemporary design that uses large windows and clean lines to frame the views rather than compete with them.
The elevator is a genuine practical detail at this level — for a group of 8 with luggage arriving after a long drive, it matters. The oak dining table on the outdoor terrace with BBQ is where the holiday actually happens: long lunches, late evenings, the kind of meals that justify booking a villa over a hotel.
Pros
- • Tamariu — one of the quietest and most beautiful villages on the Costa Brava
- • 12x3m pool with sea views — the best pool positioning on this list
- • Elevator — practical for groups with luggage or mobility considerations
- • Contemporary design — large windows, quality finishes throughout
- • 1.5km to Tamariu Beach
Cons
- • 9.2/10 — lowest rating on this list, though still exceptional
- • Tamariu has limited restaurants — quieter than Begur or Palafrugell
- • 1.5km to the beach — short drive or 20-minute walk
5. Luxury Villa with Tennis Court & Sauna — Macanet de la Selva
7 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · Up to 14 guests · From €800/night (est.)
The most distinctive property on this list and technically the largest — 7 bedrooms makes this a crossover between luxury boutique and large group, but it earns its place here on design alone. Hydraulic tile floors, a Louis XIII stone fireplace, a master bedroom with direct pool views, a private sauna and a private tennis court — this is the kind of property where the interior matches the exterior rather than one being an afterthought.
Macanet de la Selva sits inland from the Costa Brava in the Selva comarca — a different character from the coastal villas above. Quieter, cooler in summer, with the natural park on the doorstep and the coast 30–40 minutes away. For groups who want the villa to be the experience rather than just the base, this delivers.
7 bedrooms for up to 14 guests at an estimated €800/night peak works out at under €60/person — the best per-head rate on this list, with a tennis court and sauna included.
Pros
- • Private tennis court + sauna — unique combination on this list
- • Hydraulic tile floors and Louis XIII fireplace — genuine design character
- • Best per-head value if filling to capacity (14 guests)
- • Natural park setting — cool, quiet and private in summer
Cons
- • Inland location — 30–40 min drive to the coast
- • Rating not publicly confirmed — verify on VRBO before booking
- • 7 bedrooms may be too large for smaller groups of 4–6
Practical Tips for Booking a Luxury Villa in Costa Brava
The prices listed in this article are estimates based on comparable listings and off-peak data. Peak summer rates — especially July and August in Begur and Tamariu — can be significantly higher. Always check the VRBO calendar directly for your dates before planning your budget.
For groups of 10 or more, the options above overlap with our Costa Brava large group villas guide — worth cross-referencing if your group size is borderline. For a full overview of where these areas sit relative to each other, the Costa Brava areas guide covers Begur vs Tamariu vs Calonge in detail.
FAQ
All prices are estimates based on comparable VRBO listings. Verify current availability and exact pricing directly on VRBO — rates are dynamic and vary significantly by date. Links verified March 2026.
For the full picture on where to stay in Costa Brava — from budget hotels to villa estates — start at our Costa Brava hub. Part of the Spain travel guide.
