A lesson in the art of trompe-l’œil sees this infinity pool
appear to drop straight into sea, with it impossible to distinguish
between water and sky in a mirage of blues. Defined by rugged
mountains, Corfu’s majestic shoreline and aqua surrounds make it
one of the most sought-after Ionian islands.

Set on top of a cliff and surrounded by palm groves and tropical
flowers, Macaroni’s pool is one part green enclave, one part
tropical vista. The sweeping views – which include the satellite
islands of Mayreau and Union will make you feel like you’re playing
the lead role in Castaway – until you remember your fully stocked
fridge.

Admire the Cubist buildings of Little Venice rising from the
cobalt Aegean as you sit poolside on the peripheries of Villa
Reale. Seeing the blue and white tones of the cascading hillside
houses aligning with those of ocean will remind you why a Greek
island getaway is always a good idea.

Marvel at extraordinary panoramic views from this piercing blue
pool – a perfect colour match to the sky above and sea below.
Mustique’s hilly terrain leads down to powder-white beaches on both
the Atlantic and Caribbean Coasts, though you’ll struggle to drag
yourself away from your private pocket of paradise.

With a distinctly Mediterranean feel, the modernist and
luxuritating surroundings of Sumartin Bay House are reason enough
to pass days floating around admiring the quaint fishing villages
in the distance. If Poseidon proves too tempting, simply follow the
docking platform into the sea.

Overlooking the bay of Naples, just 100 metres from the water’s
edge, the glorious infinity pool at Le Balconie teeters above a
cornucopia of pastel-hued houses. Settle yourself poolside at
golden hour and let your gaze drift along the majestic Amalfi Coast
where lemon-grove topped cliffs are lapped by a ring of electric
blue.

An almost- empty stretch of pebbled beach, disturbed only by the
crashing waves of the Ionian is the sight that greets you from your
poolside perch at Villa Bliss. Overlooking the bays of Kouloura,
Kalami and Agni, the clue’s in the name here: simply heavenly.

With an almost theatrical set up, Crystal Springs’ tree-lined
infinity pool is a dramatic aquatic avenue leading down to the
ocean. The almost impossibly blue pool is set above a secluded
sandy cove and the property is regarded as one of Barbados’ most
spectacular beachfront villas.

Hard to believe it hasn’t been photoshopped, luscious landscapes
appear to collide on the horizon to create a dreamscape of emerald
green. This stylish poolside gazebo is sure to instate a deep
desire for al-fresco dining while thrill-seeking water babies will
dream of free-falling into the oceanic scenes below.

The most extraordinary panoramas are yours for the taking thanks
to an L-shaped pool at this Turkish bolthole overlooking the
lesser-visited Kalkan coast. Offset by whitewashed cottages
tumbling down to the seafront, the view is best enjoyed at night
when twinkling lights from neighbouring villas illuminate the
coastline.