Where do George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio spend their vacations? These are the celebrities' summer homes.

BarcelonaThe concept of a second home is too small for most celebrities and mansions or houses where they usually spend their summers. celebrities Global travelers aren't particularly original when it comes to choosing their vacation destinations, and most opt for exclusive settings that guarantee privacy. The same goes for their homes: they have all kinds of amenities and are impenetrable to prying eyes.

If there's one summer house that has caused a stir, it's S'Estaca, the Mallorcan mansion that Michael Douglas bought in the 1990s with his then-wife, Diandra Luker. Located in Valldemossa, the property was built by Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Habsburg-Lorraine in 1867 and covers 77 hectares. The house has a living area of 1,000 square meters and 10 bedrooms, hosting many of Douglas's famous friends.

The actor and Luker divorced in 2000 in one of Hollywood's most expensive legal proceedings. Diandra received a $45 million settlement, along with a house in Beverly Hills, but the ownership of the Valldemossa mansion became a point of contention between the former couple. Ultimately, they decided to continue sharing the house, an agreement that, as Douglas later acknowledged, wasn't easy to pull off. After a long time sharing the use of the mansion, in 2021 the actor, now married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, decided to buy half of LukerHe paid her $15 million. "Sharing the property with my ex-wife Diandra was very uncomfortable. Six months for each of us wasn't pleasant for anyone. Catherine is very happy here [Mallorca], especially now that we don't have to share it with Diandra. She feels much more comfortable," Douglas said in a statement reported by the newspaper. Breaking news. Curiously, it was Diandra, who had spent her summers in Mallorca since she was a child, who discovered the island in Douglas. Zeta-Jones had also spent a few summers on the island with her parents and claims that it was in Mallorca where she fell in love with her husband.

Although when they are in S'Estaca they lead a discreet life and try to go unnoticed, last summer the protagonist ofBasic Instinct surprised the neighbors by appearing at the popular festival in Valldemossa organized for all those villagers who were turning 80. The actor, who attended the event accompanied by his usual interpreter, had the opportunity to taste a snack consisting of traditional Mallorcan dishes, such as creamy cream, meat bakes, flirtatious and quarter cakes.

The Hamptons, an area located in eastern Long Island, in the state of New York, has traditionally been the preferred summer resort of the wealthy in the United States, the type of people who dress in light colors and Ralph Lauren clothes. Gwyneth Paltrow, the queen of the posh American blondes, evidently has a house where she usually spends her summers and where she also organizes some of the events for her cosmetics and wellness company, Goop. Located in the small town of Amagansett, it is a 650-square-meter house, with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. As the actress herself showed through a video she made for her company, it also has a pool, sauna, and an outdoor shower, where Paltrow applies her numerous beauty products. It was in the garden of this house where the protagonist ofEmma She married her current husband, Brad Falchuck, and is the final resting place of her father, director and producer Bruce Paltrow.

While the Hamptons have been an aspirational summer resort for decades, they have recently lost their appeal to a younger generation, who find the area too expensive, too glamorous, and too ostensibly wealthy.

Italy's romantic aura makes it a highly sought-after destination for Anglo-Saxon celebrities. One of the first to set foot in the transalpine country was singer Sting and his wife Trudie. More than two decades ago, the couple purchased a sprawling 16th-century estate known as Il Palagio, which belonged to Duke Simone Vincenzo Velluti Zati di San Clemente and is located in the Tuscan village of Figline Valdarno. For years, the rock star and his family have spent their summers at this spectacular property, but recently it has also become a growing business. The couple has been responsible for restoring the villa, guesthouses, vineyards, and olive groves, and now the property operates as an organic farm and vineyard, in addition to hosting all kinds of events, including weddings.

Both Sting and Trudie are deeply involved in the development of the estate, which, judging by the photos they share on their Instagram profile, is absolutely spectacular. Among its attractions, in addition to the surrounding vineyards, are a large pool overlooking the Tuscan mountains and a large marble fountain, once owned by Sophia Loren.

Another Italian lover is George Clooney, who has been captivated by the beauty of Lake Como for over two decades. According to urban legend, in 2001, while touring the Alps on his Harley-Davidson, he had a problem with his motorcycle right in front of Villa Oleandra, which was then owned by the Heinz family. A year later, the famous actor decided to buy the house for $10 million. The property, currently valued at over $100 million, has every amenity in the world: a tennis court, an outdoor pool, a gym, a theater, and a garage for his motorcycle collection. vintage of the actor. Aside from its financial value, the house also holds sentimental value for Clooney: it was in this residence where he met his wife, lawyer Alamuddin, who attended a dinner hosted by the actor. Proof of the impact Italy has had on the couple's story is that they chose Venice as the city in which to get married. "I realized that life in Italy is very beautiful and how it helps me calm down and not feel so pressured," the star ofOcean's elevateA couple of years ago, a rumor surfaced that the actor wanted to sell Villa Oleandra, but Clooney categorically denied it.

Leonardo DiCaprio has houses and apartments in Los Angeles and New York, as well as a private island and eco-lodge in Belize. However, the most interesting of his real estate acquisitions is a mansion in the style of mid-century modern in Palm Spring, the mecca of this architecture. Built in 1964 for singer Dinah Shore and designed by architect Donald Wexler, it is located in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, where great stars of classic Hollywood such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Elvis Presley had spent their summers. With an area of 660 square meters and six rooms, the house stands out for its large windows that allow views of the desert and the Sant Jacint Mountains. The property also has a guest house, swimming pool, spa, several tennis courts, professional kitchen, and a large bar. According to American media, the actor Titanic He bought the house in 2014 and paid $5.3 million for it.

Although DiCaprio has lived there several times, the house has also been available for rent for events or vacations in recent years. To enjoy it, you'll need a good cash cushion: the minimum stay is two nights, at $3,750 per night.

A friend of excess and eccentricity, the British Elton John has long since found peace in a sumptuous mansion on the French Riviera. Officially named Castel Mont-Alban and popularly known as yellow palace By the color of the facade, it is a villa from the 1920s style Belle ÉpoqueThe property has all the amenities and details you'd expect from a luxury mansion, such as multiple bedrooms, a pool, and Greek-inspired statues. A great lover of the arts, the singer also has several collections of porcelain tableware, works by Andy Warhol, and a bed designed by painter and film director Julian Schnabel.

The singer of Rocket Man tHe's also known for being a great host, and in 2019 he hosted Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and his son Archie at Castel Mont-Alban.

This isn't the only home Elton John owns. His real estate portfolio includes an estate in Windsor, a mansion in London's exclusive Holland Park neighborhood, and two homes in Los Angeles. However, the mansion in Nice is the only one he considers his summer residence.