The concept began with an idea and an ambition to create a paradise and a "mini-city style" community. This was achieved by using a collection of differing architectural projects all interconnected by pathways surrounded by lush landscaping and a wide choice of facilities for sport and leisure. Fundamentally the region needed to be both by the sea, with its own beach and harbour, and up in the mountains. The strict request given to the architect at the design stage was that all apartments and villas must have sea views that can never be blocked. The concept became a reality and Sun Valley was born. Sun Valley is divided into two parts with Sun Valley Mountainside, consisting of six completed villages, and Sun Valley Seaside with two upcoming villages (both under construction).