Casa Montelongo

Off the coast of Morocco, welcome to Fuerteventura — a land of palm trees, soft sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. In the charming village of La Oliva, you’ll find Casa Montelongo, a villa where architecture, art, and minimalism come together in perfect harmony.

Comprising two independent units, each designed for two guests, this vacation home charms with its refined, minimalist layout and outdoor spaces where you can soak up every ray of sunshine. A pool, a sun deck, a garden, and delicious local breakfasts complete the picture.

Behind this elegant simplicity lies the signature of Néstor Pérez Batista, a Canary Island architect based in Berlin, who designed a home in perfect harmony with its surroundings. The rooms open wide onto the patio, while the materials — stone, wood, lime, clay, glass — tell the story of the earth. And the light? It gently filters in, playing with shadows and enhancing the volumes. "We wanted a space that was both fluid and intimate, one that breathes with the sun," explains Raul.

Here, no frills: simple lines, carefully selected artworks, quality textiles — guests sleep in 300-thread-count percale sheets, the purest form of luxury — and even the bathrooms become "temples of intimacy." Among the treasures of the house, a hypnotic sculpture by Óscar Latuag takes pride of place above the pool. Inspired by the island’s plant forms and natural materials like cochineal and barilla stone, it casts a choreography of shifting shadows on the walls as the hours pass. "It greets the morning and bids farewell to departures," whispers Borja.