# Mountainside Luxury Villas The Villa Escarpa in Portugal Has a Breathtaking View By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-10-03 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-escarpa References: [homedsgn](http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/10/01/villa-escarpa-by-mario-martins/) & [mariomartins](http://www.mariomartins.com/) The [Villa Escarpa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95), located in Luz, Portugal, has a view so breathtaking you'll be living in paradise. Designed by Mario Martins, the home is in the middle of [incredible green rolling hills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-sidonius). At night, the skyline is so undisturbed, you can see all the stars and the distant lights from the quiet surrounding communities. The porch offers an almost [cliffhanger view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri). It is posed high above the ground, so when you stand at the edge, all you see is landscape. The villa itself is also magnificent; the all white structure has glass walls to allow natural light in and bridge the indoors with the outdoors. It has a lengthy pool so you can do laps while gazing at the open sky above you. This place is a true paradise blending exceptional home decor with the picturesque view of the surrounding mountains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Mountain Villas:** Opportunity to create and market luxury villas in mountainous regions with breathtaking views and high-end amenities. - **Integrating Indoor and Outdoor Spaces:** Potential for designing homes with glass walls to seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a closer connection with nature. - **Nature-inspired Home Decor:** Market opportunity for home decor solutions that incorporate natural elements and complement the stunning natural surroundings of mountain villas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Potential for developers and investors to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury mountain villas with extraordinary views. - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and sustainable homes that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Market potential for home decor brands to offer nature-inspired products that enhance the aesthetic appeal of luxury mountain villas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Lookout Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tejo.md) - [Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot-villas.md) - [Panoramic Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Beach-Overlooking Picturesque Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a.md) - [Zig-Zagged Vacation Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-comporta.md) - [Coastal Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md)