Properties of the week: European coastal escapes

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Spain: Benissa, Alicante

A rustic finca dating back 300 years, which has been completely renovated. The property enjoys views across the valley of Benissa to the beach of Calpe. 8 beds, 8 baths, kitchen, dining room, pool, garden, parking. €1.25m; Berkshire Hathaway (+34 965 64 11 25)

Italy: Casa Furgiara, Stromboli

Typical Aeolian property, overlooking the islands of Lipari, Salina and Panarea, and consisting of two adjoined houses, with high ceilings and exposed beams. 2 beds, family bath, kitchen, patio/terrace, garden. €720,000; La Tua Casa al Mare (+39 0525 195 1013)

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Greece: Volimes, Zakynthos

Three self-contained stone villas overlooking the port. 8 beds, 7 baths, 3 kitchens, 3 receps, pool, mature garden, outbuilding, parking. €950,000; Ionian Edition (020-3957 7326)

Greece: Elia, Mykonos

An elegant villa within a residential complex close to Elia Beach and with panoramic sea views. 3 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, kitchenette, communal swimming pool, parking. €700,000; Savills (+30 210 699 6311)

Italy: Villa Trinità D’Agultu e Vignola, Costa Paradiso, Sardinia

Secluded villa with sea views, and close to some of the best beaches on Sardinia’s north coast. Main suite, 2 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, recep, pool, garden, parking. €520,000; Sardinia Unlimited (+39 353 395 8330)

Italy: La Casa Delle Conchiglie, Alicudi, Sicily

A fully renovated but classic “Arcudara” rural house, dating back to the 1800s and boasting spectacular sea views. Close to the port and its bars and restaurants. 3 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, recep, terrace, garden. €680,000; Case al Sole (+39 329 884 3045)

Greece: Lefkes, Paros

A beautifully appointed villa with views across the Aegean to Mykonos and Naxos. Design features include Parian marble floors and an old monastery table. Main suite, 4 further suites, family bath, kitchen, recep, pool, parking. €1.05m; Engel & Völkers (+30 21 1105 5000)

Malta: Gharb, Gozo

A stone farmhouse in the picturesque village of Gharb. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, kitchen, open-plan living/dining room, pool, parking. €650,000; Move2Gozo (+356 2155 0692)

Greece: Heraklion, Crete

This historic property was built in 1890 and is comprised of a courtyard, a bakery and a fully refurbished café below. 8 rooms including a kitchen/dining room, living room, terrace, garden. €950,000; Barnes International (+30 211 19 91 688)