What is a villa?

In this article we explain in detail what what is a villa to help understand the differences between different types of real estate.

Villa it is a term with various uses in different types of populations and to certain particular styles of housing. In its classical sense, a town is a population that has some privileges that differentiate it from villages or towns, but which is not considered a city.

Villa is a type of population center that emerged in the Middle Ages, since craftsmen and merchants used to live in medieval towns, differentiating themselves from rural residents.

Most of these villages managed to evolve both in infrastructure and in number of inhabitants until they became cities. A villa, on the other hand, is a recreational house that is located in an isolated place, usually in the countryside.

Word origin Villa

The word Villa has its origin in the customs of the upper classes of ancient Rome, specifically since the original configuration of Roman villas, its concept and function have evolved considerably over time.

Advantages of having a Villa in a coastal area

Having a private villa in the coastal area translates into superior privacy, since this type of private residence includes its own pool and plenty of space where the members of your group will reside, being an incomparable and spacious place.

In addition, if it is located near the coastal zone, it has the following benefits for its inhabitants:

• Improves respiratory problems: The main reason is that iodine from the sea is breathed continuously, relieving these patients who suffer from pain derived from their ailments.
• Stabilizes blood pressure: People who live in populations at sea level have better control of the hormonal axis, as well as a balanced heart rate.
• Fights infections: Iodine helps to eradicate infections, especially by interacting with the respiratory and ocular systems. Iodine levels in the body are directly related to the greater or lesser power of the immune system.
• Bathing in the sea in winter: activities such as swimming or diving are recommended for patients with fluid retention problems and heaviness in the legs, because the water exerts a slight pressure on body tissues and organs.

In this way, it mobilizes and eradicates the liquids that are concentrated in the subcutaneous cellular tissue. Underwater sport is also good for reducing and eradicating varicose veins, since it exerts pressure on the veins and favors their drainage.

• Promotes metabolism: in an atmosphere where iodine is present, people will experience a normalization in the generation of thyroid hormones, as well as a better absorption of principles such as phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.
• Reduces stress: the negative ionization in the sea breeze increases serotonin levels and thus reduces anxiety. Serotonin is the regulating element of stress and anxiety in the body
• Helps to heal the skin: The salts in seawater, such as iodine, are substances that improve the healing of superficial wounds. It is also very good for eradicating acne and other skin problems.

celebrity villas

Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese footballer in Portugal bought the most expensive apartment in the capital for 7 million euros

Ben Affleck
American actor Ben Affleck has sold the property he used to enjoy as a summer retreat. He acquired her still dating Jennifer Lopez. The actor's summer mansion is in Savannah, Georgia (USA). In December 2019 he manages to sell it for 7,6 million dollars (approximately 6,9 million euros at the current exchange rate)

David and Victoria Beckham
The 2013 building by renowned Anglo-Iraqi deconstructivist architect Zaha Hadid. Her creativity and good work led her to be the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004. The Mies van der Rohe arrived in 2010 and won the Stirling Prize for two years, 2010 and 2011. The queen of England honored her career and named her Commander of the Order of the British Empire, but her achievements do not end there: in 2015 she became the first woman to receive the RIBA Gold Medal.

David Villa
David Villa, "El guaje", retired from football on November 14 and a few days later he sells his house in the Pitiusas, a super luxury apartment in one of the most exclusive urbanizations on the island.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston
The home where they gave free rein to their love has been unoccupied until now, putting it up for sale so that new tenants can enjoy this mansion with all kinds of luxury.

Contact for help buying a Villa in Costa Brava

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