2016
EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS TO THE GREEK ISLANDS Kefalonia | Ithaka | Lefkada | Meganisi | Parga | Corfu Paxos | Skiathos | Skopelos | Alonissos | Pelion Peninsula
CONTENTS Our destinations ...........................................2-3 Multi-centre holidays .......................................4 How we get you there .......................................5 The Ionian Islands Kefalonia .................................................... 6-49 Ithaka .......................................................50-67 Lefkada ....................................................68-87 Meganisi ...................................................88-97 Parga ........................................................ 98-99 Paxos .....................................................100-127 Corfu .....................................................128-145 The Aegean Islands Skiathos ................................................146-153 Skopelos ................................................154-173 Alonissos ............................................... 174-177 Pelion Peninsula .................................. 178-189 Motor boat and car hire ....................... 190-191 Flights and transfers.................................... 192 Further information & booking details ..... 193 Prices ................................................... 196-207 Travel information .............................208-210
Milos Beach, Lefkada
Assos, Kefalonia
WELCOME... ...to our 2016 brochure featuring an inspirational collection of exclusive properties in some of Greece’s most idyllic locations. At Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays we are passionate about Greece and this has inspired us to develop our award winning company sending guests to the places we know and love. All our dedicated team share the belief that the quality of our holidays, local knowledge and excellent customer service are of paramount importance. Each of our holidays offers something unique ensuring you have a memorable and enjoyable stay. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, family vacation or a simple yet tranquil retreat to one of the stunningly beautiful destinations we offer, our knowledgeable team can offer advice and guidance to help you plan that perfect holiday. We would like to thank all our loyal and returning guests for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back. If you are new to Ionian & Aegean island Holidays we hope this brochure will inspire you to fall in love with Greece and her islands as much as we have, making this the start of your first Ionian & Aegean Island Holiday experience.
Dimitri Patrikios Managing Director
YOUR SECURITY Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays is protected by the Air Travel Organisers License through the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 5853). We are also a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA W5804) and the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO 5069). This means that Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays provides you with complete financial protection.
OUR DESTINATIONS
GREECE, A TIMELESS CLASSIC... “ S UCH A BEAUTIFUL AND STRANGE COUNTRY AS THE ONE THAT HAS BEFALLEN ME. I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE” ODYSSEUS ELYTIS
When the Gods chose Greece for their home they knew what they were looking for... – A land so beautiful time has almost stood still – A sea so blue it shimmers against cloudless skies – Endless hot summer days drifting into starlit nights – Hundreds of tiny islands each unique with its own proud history and culture – Spectacular secluded beaches stretching as far as the eye can see – Never ending olive groves whistling in the wind – A land with endless possibilities and choices Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays feature some of the most beautiful areas this glorious country has to offer and we are certain that you will become as captivated and passionate about Greece as we are!
KEFALONIA
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ITHAKA
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LEFKADA
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Home of Ionian Island Holidays and the largest, most varied of the seven islands. Dramatic mountains and a coastline made for exploration, green valleys, secluded bays, havens of peace and solitude. The island has some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece.
An island of hidden coves, green mountains and secret valleys where reality is as inspiring as the legend. Our properties are located in the south around the bustling main harbour Vathy and in the timeless small fishing harbour, Kioni, in the north.
Known as the White Island, Lefkada is wild in the west, with perfect beaches, a turquoise sea and rugged mountains above fertile eastern valleys. The rural tradition of centuries lives on in unspoilt villages amongst vineyards and olive groves.
MEGANISI
PARGA
PAXOS
OUR DESTINATIONS
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A unique island of where tradition and relaxation are combined to create a small, peaceful island where time really does stand still.
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Parga is justifiably referred to as the jewel of mainland Greece. It is an incredibly beautiful town, and the most perfect place by the sea. Picturesque and dramatic scenery enriched by a long and interesting history provide compelling reasons to explore the area.
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This island of olives is a holiday paradise welcoming visitors returning year after year. Apart from Gaios, the bustling island port and capital, the rest of Paxos is comprised of small hamlets and isolated houses with no large holiday complexes. Even at the height of the season, this remains a peaceful island where it is possible to wander along old mule tracks and discover shaded paths down to hidden coves.
Corfu
Parga
Paxos
Pelion Peninsula Skiathos
GREECE
IONIAN ISL ANDS
Alonissos Skopelos AEGEAN ISL ANDS
Lefkada
Meganisi
IONIAN SEA
Ithaka
AEGEAN SEA
Kefalonia
•Athens
CRETE
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SKIATHOS
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The most romantic and verdant island of the Ionian. Corfu has inspired writers and poets for over a thousand years. Despite its popularity, the magic remains through its remote, traditional mountain villages, glorious bays and beaches, as well as its rich architectural and archeological heritage. We operate solely to the beautiful bays and harbours of Corfu’s idyllic north eastern coastline.
The smaller of the three inhabited islands and the most popular, due in part to its airport, but mainly because of its string of golden sandy beaches, bustling Skiathos Town and its clear waters. The west coast is spectacular and largely undeveloped, whilst the interior is still rural with olive groves, pine woods and aromatic hillsides that few explore.
SKOPELOS
ALONISSOS
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The island of reefs, a magnificent craggy coastline hiding secluded bays and narrow inlets, each with a sheltered beach fringed by pine forests and olive groves. Skopelos is remarkably undeveloped. The island’s eponymous capital is a bustling harbour with a maze of narrow paved streets, old churches and a Venetian fortress.
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The remotest of the three inhabited islands, this is the haven we all dream about when life becomes too stressful. This narrow wooded island, once called Ikos (after the sun and there’s a clue) is about relaxation and tranquillity. There are many old trails, criss-crossing the island leading down to the uncrowded beaches.
PELION
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The Pelion Peninsula is truly unique. The Aegean on one side, the sheltered inland sea of the Pagasitic Gulf on the other and the mountains of the Pelion in the north. The protected forests of oak, chestnut and beech are the crowning glory of the Pelion. Unaltered over the centuries, they cover every hillside, valley and ravine. The Pelion is unsurpassed for exploration on foot.
OUR DESTINATIONS
CORFU
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MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAYS Every Greek Island is unique, even though they may only be separated by the narrowest of channels. Take Lefkada and Paxos for example. They might share the same wonderful climate, a common language, crystal clear blue water, you could even argue that a Corfiot olive tastes exactly the same as a Paxiot one, but to discover what it is that makes these and any other Greek Islands so distinctive takes time. Time to relax of course but also time to experience their individuality, culture, history and landscape. And that’s where we come in. No longer need you wonder what life is like on that island framing the view, nor confine yourself to a flying visit by tour boat, pleasant as it might be, we can make it simple for you to experience a stay on both.
We organise everything from flights to local transfers and accommodation. You will need to contact us for an exact costing. Due to different airport departure dates we are restricted to what combinations we can offer but we have listed some of the popular options below. • Kefalonia & Ithaka • North & South Kefalonia • Lefkada & Meganissi • East & West Coast Lefkada • Lefkada & Parga • Paxos & Lefkada • Paxos & Meganisi • Paxos & Parga • Skopelos & Alonissos • Skopelos & Pelion • Pelion & Alonissos • Pelion & Skiathos • Skiathos & Alonissos • Skiathos & Skopelos
MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAYS
Twin centre supplement £30 – £55 per person
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HOW WE GET YOU THERE
KEFALONIA & ITHAKA Saturday morning flights from Gatwick, Birmingham & Manchester to Kefalonia airport. Kefalonia South Coast: Hire car will be waiting for you at the airport (approximate transfer time 10 mins). Fiskardo & Assos: A coach transfer is provided and where applicable, hire cars will be waiting close to the accommodation (approximate transfer time 1 hour 15 mins – 1 hour 45 mins). Ithaka: Coach transfer to Fiskardo then an onward sea crossing to Polis Bay on our specially chartered boat. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at Polis Bay otherwise you will be transferred by taxi or minibus to your accommodation (approximate transfer time 2 hours 30 mins). LEFKADA, MEGANISI, PAXOS & PARGA Sunday morning flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham & Manchester to Preveza airport. Lefkada: Hire cars will be waiting at the airport (approximate transfer time 30 mins – 1 hour). Meganisi: Transfer by coach to Nidri, Lefkada then onward sea crossing on our charter boat to Vathi, Meganisi. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at Vathi port, otherwise taxi or mini bus transfer to your accommodation (approximate transfer time 1 hour). Parga: Where a car is not included in the package transfer to Parga by coach. Where car hire is included this will be waiting at Preveza airport (approximate transfer time 1 hour). Paxos: Coach transfer to Parga then onward sea crossing to Gaios, Paxos on our charter boat. In some instances another port further along the western coast line may be substituted instead of Parga. Crossings may also be made by local sea taxi’s instead of our regular charter boat. If a car is included in your package this will be waiting for you at Gaios port (approximate transfer time 2 hours – 2 hours 30 mins).
CORFU Monday morning flight from Gatwick & Manchester to Corfu airport. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at the airport. If a hire car is not included in your package, your onward road transfer will be by taxi or mini bus (approximate transfer time 30 mins – 1 hour). SKIATHOS, SKOPELOS & ALONISSOS Friday morning flight from Gatwick, Stansted & Manchester to Skiathos airport. Skiathos: Hire cars will be waiting at the airport (approximate transfer time 10 mins – 30 mins). Skopelos: Onward sea crossing from Skiathos to Skopelos by Sea Cat or ferry. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting at the port (approximate transfer time 45 mins – 1 hour 15 mins). Alonissos: Onward sea transfer from Skiathos to Patitiri, Alonissos by Sea Cat or ferry. Hire cars will be waiting at the port on arrival. As the return sea transfer is in the early morning from Alonissos to Skiathos. On arrival in Skiathos we provide a complimentary breakfast at the Fresh Bar (approximate transfer time 1 hour 30 mins – 2 hours 30 mins). PELION Friday morning flight from Gatwick to Volos airport. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting for you at the airport. If a hire car is not included we will transfer you to your accommodation either by minibus or taxi (approximate transfer time 40 mins – 2 hours 30mins). Friday morning flights from Stansted or Manchester to Skiathos airport. Transfers will be from Koukounaries in Skiathos to Platanias in the Pelion by boat or sea taxi. Where applicable, hire cars will be waiting for you at the port. If a hire car is not included we will transfer you to your accommodation either by minibus or taxi (approximate transfer time 1 – 2 hours). Transfer times are approximate and do not take into account waiting time for local ferries and/or sea transfers. Where we operate our own chartered boats, these are subject to change at short notice and can be withdrawn due to weather conditions and port authorities’ regulations. In this case, scheduled ferry crossings will be used.
HOW WE GET YOU THERE
Our representatives will welcome you at the airport to ensure your efficient and smooth transfer to your accommodation. Where car hire is included in your package our local representatives will give you easy to follow driving instructions to your accommodation.
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KEFALONIA
“IF I AM A POET, I OWE IT TO THE AIR OF GREECE” TRANSLATION OF THE PLAQUE AT BYRON’S ROCK, LAKITHRA, KEFALONIA
Fiskardo
Assos
To Ithaka & Lefkada
•Fiskardo Foki Beach ••• •Katsarata •• ••Matsukata Evreti •
Antipata Markandonata Manganos Tzamarelata Touliata Vigli
•Assos
Myrtos Beach
Petani Beach
Agia Efimia
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To Patras (mainland)
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Melissani Cave
Lixouri
To Ithaka & Lefkada
Antisamos Beach
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Drogarati Cave
•Sami
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•Argostoli
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Mt. Ainos Kourkomelata Makris Gialos Svoronata AIRPORT Pessada
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Ai Heli Beach Avithos Beach
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Lourdas Beach To Zakynthos
Ragia Beach
Poros
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Skala
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Kefalonia has some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, such as the Ionian’s highest peak, Mt Ainos with its famous fir forests, standing guard over the sandy beaches of the south, spectacular caves in the east, magnificent seacliffs in the west and the gentler beauty of the Lixouri and Erisos Peninsulas in the north. Combine all this with the Kefalonian people themselves, individual, genuinely friendly and possessing a marvelous sense of humour and it is easy to understand why so many visitors return year after year. There is something for everyone on this island. For the archaeological amateur detective there is recent evidence (though whisper this softly if you visit its smaller neighbour) that the island of Homer’s epic called Ithaka is in fact Kefalonia! There’s even an acropolis that predates its more famous counterpart in Athens. Venetian fortresses, British designed roads and bridges, certainly the island has a cosmopolitan history, much of which can still be seen today.
History aside, perhaps Kefalonia’s greatest asset lies in its diversity. For a family day out on a blue flag beach with all the conventional amenities, Lassi near the island capital Argostoli would be hard to beat. Perhaps the choice might be a secluded beach where ancient olive trees provide shade for a quiet read (or siesta!) with the blue waters of the Ithaka Channel at ones feet, then Foki Bay near Fiskardo will appeal. You can also explore by car the unspoilt mountain villages of the interior, the fertile valley vineyards such as Robola or the high forests of Mt Ainos, then walk the incredible mule track from Assos that climbs the mountain behind. Maybe just stay at home, on balcony or terrace, contemplating the view, thinking about a swim in the pool or whether to eat in at your barbecue or out at a waterside tavern. Kefalonia is the home of Ionian Island Holidays, so we might be just a little biased, but we would love to share it with you!
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Dafnoudi Beach Emblisi Beach
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Fiskardo harbour
FISKARDO, ASSOS & THE SOUTH COAST Foki Bay
FISKARDO KEFALONIA’S JEWEL IN THE CROWN WHERE HISTORY AND SETTING COMBINE TO MAKE THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION. This sheltered harbour, tucked into the northern tip of
Kefalonia, lined with elegant Venetian houses has been a haven for seafarers for over ten centuries. Spared by a quirk of geology from the devastation of the Great Earthquake in 1953, Fiskardo and its surrounding hamlets have become increasingly popular for those seeking quiet holidays in unspoilt surroundings.
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Natural beauty, an intriguing history, attractive waterfront shops and tavernas, and the comings and goings of fishing boats, ferries and yachts, Fiskardo has it all but on an intimate scale with none of the brashness of the larger resorts. Add in the friendliness of the local people, the unspoilt beauty of its coastline and interior and our selection of traditionally built, comfortable villas in delightful settings provides all the ingredients for the perfect holiday. Be warned staying in Fiskardo can easily become a way of life!
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Assos peninsula
Avithos beach
ASSOS A VENETIAN CLIFFTOP FORTRESS, SHELTERED COVE IN SPECTACULAR SURROUNDINGS.
THE SOUTH COAST SUPERB BEACHES, HIGH MOUNTAINS, BLUE SEAS AND WIDE OPEN SKIES, SOUTH KEFALONIA HAS IT ALL.
This small cluster of whitewashed houses on a narrow isthmus protected by the mountains and cliffs of the Erisos Peninsula seems well off the beaten track. And speaking of tracks, the more energetic might discover the ancient mule track, largely constructed by unfortunate prisoners incarcerated in the fortress that zig-zags up the mountain slopes above the village passing old vine terraces carved out of the cliffs. On the other hand a main square shaded by plane trees, a handful of tavernas and a safe beach next to the quay might prove equally attractive, or possibly a visit to the world famous Myrtos Beach, a crescent of white shingle and sand enclosed by towering cliffs is a few minutes’ drive away.
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Kefalonia is an island of contrasts: the high mountains of the interior separate landscapes and ways of life that are uniquely different, South to North, East to West each region has its own distinctive atmosphere. Argostoli, the island’s thriving capital, rebuilt since the earthquake in 1953, is the gateway to the southwest coast, with its superb blue flag beaches. Lassi, Platis Gialos and Skala are the most popular but there are many other smaller and quieter stretches of sand tucked in secluded coves. Just a few miles inland is a different world altogether; fertile valleys fed by springs from the Ionian Islands highest peak, Mt Ainos are still cultivated for vines, wheat and vegetables. Traditional villages, historic castles and monasteries connected by traffic free lanes through fields and woodland lend themselves to gentle exploration. Mt Ainos itself is a rewarding expedition on foot leading to a summit view of virtually the whole of the Ionian, surely worth celebrating with a glass or two of Robola, but should the call of the sea be too loud, our villas here are perfectly located to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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The main coast road from Argostoli, Kefalonia’s capital to Fiskardo rivals any of the more renowned corniches of the French Riviera. Constructed over two centuries ago by the islanders it is a marvel of civil engineering and hard manual labour allowing the modern traveller access to one of the island’s most historic settlements, the tiny harbour and village of Assos.
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FISKARDO
TALENTI’S HOUSE
PROBABLY THE FINEST WATERSIDE LOCATION IN FISKARDO 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa on the water’s edge
A five minute easy walk along a narrow lane leading south from the village brings you to a house built on the water’s edge boasting one of the most enviable locations in Fiskardo. Crystal clear turquoise water laps against the lower walls. The bedrooms and living area look out to a magnificent vista of headlands, distant hills and the Ithaka Channel, where Odysseus’ fabled kingdom fills the eastern horizon. To make the most of this fantastic outlook, Talenti’s House has been designed ‘upside down’ so that the living space is upstairs to lend height to the view, whilst the bedrooms are below. Even falling asleep at Talenti’s is a magical experience with the sound of the waves gently brushing against the shoreline.
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The L-shaped living room opens onto a terrace, which is partly shaded and continues round to a spacious area for sunbathing or that all important al fresco dining experience. The bedrooms are accessible by an internal staircase leading down to two of the three bedrooms, a shared balcony and the main bathroom. The third bedroom with its own WC and hand basin is accessible from the outside balcony. There is an old boathouse at sea level, hung with nets and a huge oak wine-barrel a perfect place to enjoy a quiet moment by the water’s edge. Naturally, there is swimming on the doorstep off the rocks. For added enjoyment to enhance your stay why not hire your own motor boat which can be moored on the little jetty during the day. Talenti’s House is a popular choice for those who like quirky, rustic unusual houses with plenty of character in a spectacular location.
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NB: Talenti’s House is not air conditioned but portable fans are available. Due to its location we do not think this property is suitable for young children.
Lower floor • 1 twin bedroom with WC, the room is accessed externally from the balcony • 2 double bedrooms with internal access Upper floor • Living and dining room (no TV), CD player • Kitchen with fridge & full size cooker • Bathroom, washing machine • Balcony around the villa • Large, partly shaded sun terrace with sun loungers • Portable stand up fans • Maid service six times a week and linen changes twice weekly Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 5 mins walk (Foki Bay – shingle) Mini market: 5 mins walk Water sports: 5 mins walk (scuba diving)
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Waterfront apartments balcony
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KARTERI & WATERFRONT APARTMENTS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 5 • SHARED PLUNGE POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN LIVING AREAS
One of the many advantages of a holiday in Fiskardo is that everything is on your doorstep, such as the array of excellent tavernas and small shops, the comings and goings of the yachts and fishing boats, the narrow alleys and paved waterfront all free from traffic. The nearest beaches are just a short stroll away. The Karteri and Waterfront Apartments are situated adjacent to each other in the heart of the village, just a few steps away from all its amenities. Both have strong links to Fiskardo’s colourful history. Karteri means “to wait or ambush”, and the apartments have been built into the hillside which owing to its sweeping views of the Ithaka Channel was used by lookouts to warn of the approach of pirates, yet still be within easy reach of the galleys moored in the harbour. Karteri Apartments have been designed to maximize the views over the harbor and coastline. Each apartment or studio has its own terrace or balcony perfect for watching the daily activity in the harbour or later those ships that pass in the night along the Ithaka Channel. All are comfortable and fully equipped. A pathway and steps lead down past the terraced gardens and plunge pool shared with the Waterfront to a flag-stoned alley and the harbour. The Waterfront as its name implies overlooks the quayside. The house was built by Makis, the present owner’s grandfather, who owned a trading schooner. His grandmother used to stand on the balcony watching and waiting for the first sight of her husband’s ship returning to port. Today there are two comfortable apartments each with its own balcony, perfect for watching today’s world go by below on land and sea. A good night’s sleep is assured as the bedrooms are at the rear of the apartments. Given their location right in the centre of Fiskardo it is not surprising that many of our guests return to these apartments year after year. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack Accommodation 7 Karteri apartments No. 1: Penthouse studio with double bed, sofa bed and large open terrace No. 2: Penthouse studio with twin beds, sofa bed and two balconies No. 3: 2 bed apartment with 1 twin, 1 double, sofa bed and large open terrace No. 4: 1 bed apartment with twin beds, sofa bed and 2 balconies No. 5: 2 bed apartment with 1 double, 1 twin, 2 shower rooms, sofa bed and terrace. No. 6: 1 bed apartment with twin beds, sofa bed and small terrace next to the entrance No. 7: 1 bed apartment with twin beds, sofa bed and terrace with garden views 2 Waterfont apartments Eleni & Takis: 1 bed apartment with twin beds, sofa bed and balcony with views of the quayside and harbour All apartments • Shared plunge pool 3m x 2m (depth 1.3m) • Open plan living and dining room with one sofa bed only suitable for children • Kitchenette with fridge, mini cooker & microwave • Shower room/WC • Air conditioning in living area only • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access (charged locally) Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 2 mins walk Beach: 2 mins walk (Zavalata/Town Beach) Mini market: 2 mins walk Prices: please refer to p196
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DELIGHTFUL APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF FISKARDO
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FISKARDO
KALOKERI APARTMENTS
ONE OF THE FINEST PANORAMAS IN KEFALONIA WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS TOWARDS ITHAKA AND LEFKADA APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 5 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • PART CAR HIRE
The harbour of Fiskardo in north Kefalonia has earned itself a huge reputation despite being a small fishing harbour. It encapsulates everything that makes the Ionian Islands so special; history, architecture and above all an outstandingly beautiful location. The view of the waterfront with its colourful mix of fishing boats, yachts and the old Venetian lighthouse across the bay is justifiably famous. To appreciate the full grandeur of the setting, one should really walk up the hill and find a glade in the fir forest above the village as suddenly all is revealed in a wide sweep that encompasses the gleaming white peaks of Lefkada, the green hills of Epiros, mysterious Ithaka and the sparkling waters of the Ionian. It is quite simply breathtaking and inspirational.
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The Kalokeri Apartments have turned dream into reality being a mere ten minute stroll from Fiskardo, the panorama from any of the balconies has to be seen to be believed, a view for all hours of the day and all seasons. In the morning, light and shadow highlight the mountains, by night the sea becomes a dark mirror, dotted with fishing boats as they make their way back to harbour with the night’s catch. At midday with the breeze the yachts spread out past the millionaire’s island of Arkoudi, bound for Meganisi or Kalamos.
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With half closed eyes, one can imagine the Corinthian fleet sailing north up the channel past the cliffs of Ithaka towards Corfu during the great Battle of Sivota in 420 BC. The breeze settles during the evening and the sun sets beyond Sappho’s Point on Lefkada to the west. Looking down across the tree tops, the pantiled roofs of the village fade and the lights emerge, reflected in the darkening water. The apartments are comfortable and designed to maximise the amazing views, a good size pool with ample shade on those very warm days and a snack bar for drinks and light lunches. www.ionianislandholidays.com
The two bedroom apartments have a twin bedroom at the rear and a double bedroom at the front which leads onto a private balcony. There are also two shower rooms and a balcony leading out from the living room. The one bedroom apartments have double or twin beds with a shower room, living room with a sofa bed leading onto the balcony (air conditioning is in the living area). Studios are extremely spacious and have double or twin beds, shower room and their own sizeable private balconies with those amazing views. Ground floor apartments each have their own terrace. Exploring the fascinating Erissos coast couldn’t be easier; the picturesque Emblisi Beach is less than ten minute walk. Motor boats are available for hire to discover the uninhabited east coast with its bays only accessible by sea, or across to the fascinating island of Ithaka. Kalokeri or ‘Summer’ is one of the more evocative Greek words. It translates literally as ‘fine weather’ and as northern Kefalonia experiences over 300 days of sunshine a year, the spirit of summer lasts a long time here. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack, car hire (3 days commencing Sun or Wed when booking 7 nts; 7 days commencing 1st or 2nd Sat when booking 14 nts) Accommodation 19 apartments: 4 two bed; 10 one bed; 5 studios 2 bedroom apartment: Sleeps 2 – 5 • Swimming pool: 12m x 4m • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Living room with 1 sofa bed • Kitchen with microwave, full cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher • 2 balconies, 2 shower rooms 1 bedroom apartment: Sleeps 2 – 3 • 1 double or twin bedroom (air conditioning in living area) • Living room, sofa bed, open plan kitchen (mini cooker, fridge freezer), balcony (ground floor has a terrace), shower room Studio: sleeps 2 • Double or twin beds • Open plan studio, shower room, kitchenette (mini cooker, fridge freezer) leading to balcony (ground floor has a terrace) All apartments • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek & bins emptied daily • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk downhill Mini market: 10 mins walk down hill (Fiskardo) Beach: 10 mins walk (Emblisi) Fiskardo: 10 mins walk Prices: please refer to p196
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FISKARDO
EMELISSE ART HOTEL
STYLISH WATERSIDE HOTEL POSITIONED ON THE PENINSULA CLOSE TO THE COSMOPOLITAN FISKARDO ROOMS SLEEP FROM 2 – 5 • SWIMMING POOL • BREAKFAST • AIR CONDITIONING
The Emelisse Art Hotel stands out as a blend of simplicity and sophistication, comfort and true Greek hospitality. It’s the third of the Tsimaras chain of Art Hotels boasting some of the finest quality accommodation in the Ionian Islands.Arguably the best located of the relaxing and stylish hotels, with its position on the peninsula north of Fiskardo. Accommodation ranges from the stunning executive rooms for two, to the more spacious junior suites. The hotel also offers two bedroom family suites or maisonettes perfect for larger parties. They are ideal for those wishing to use the facilities of a hotel whilst still enjoying the independence offered by self catered accommodation. Some of the suites and rooms include the exclusive use of a smaller pool shared between three suites or five rooms.
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The hotel has two restaurants, both offering a good selection of varied cuisine. Riza Mezedopoleio is based on very traditional Greek delicacies and a selection of meze dishes. The Votsalo restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Kefalonia. It offers high quality cuisine, imaginative dishes and an innovative, unique style. The fabulous Emblisi beach is just a short walk from here but for those who really don’t want to venture far, the hotels’ large swimming pool is perfect for hours of lounging in the sunshine, it is so easy to slip into long days of peaceful relaxation at Emelisse.
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For those wishing to enjoy the sights of the island we recommend hiring a car to explore. The hotel can also arrange mountain bike hire for the more active visitors with a desire to get out and about. With the bustling waterfront shops and tavernas of Fiskardo close by, this is a truly fabulous setting for a relaxing holiday in a perfect location. To add to the whole experience of the beautiful Emelisse Art Hotel there is a well equipped gym and Elemis Spa offering the finest treatments to stimulate all your senses. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, breakfast Accommodation Executive rooms •Double bed, bathroom, balcony •Side Sea View (SSV) •Sea View (SV) •Pool Sea View (PSV) exclusive use of small swimming pool with 5 other rooms Junior suites • A larger room with sitting area in the bedroom (has single sofa bed) •Open plan room with double bed, bathroom, balcony or terrace • Side Sea View (JSSV) •Sea View (JSV) •Pool Sea View (JPSV) exclusive use of small swimming pool with 3 other suites 2 bedroom suites • Maisonettes – over 2 floors with terraces and balconies •Family suites – over 1 level, split by a sitting/dining area • Double and twin bedroom • Shared swimming pool •2 en suite bathrooms • Self catering facilities, living room, terrace with sea and mountain view All hotel rooms • Satellite TV, CD and DVD player, direct phone, internet access •Telephone, safety deposit box, minibar •Bathrobes upon arrival Hotel facilities • Main swimming pool: 25m x 12m (depth 0.6m – 1.5m) •Tennis court •Gym •Elemis Spa •Laundry and dry cleaning service •Housekeeping twice a day •Mountain bike hire •Children’s play area • Free shuttle bus to Fiskardo •Porter service and room service Closest amenities Restaurants: 2 on-site Beaches: 3 mins walk (Emblisi Beach) Fiskardo: 12 mins walk down hill Water sports: 12 mins walk (Scuba diving) Prices: please refer to p196
MATSOUKATA NEAR FISKARDO
ALEXANNA APARTMENTS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 5 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
A five minute drive from Fiskardo along the eastern coastline brings you to Matsoukata, the charming family village of Tassos and his wife Rowena. It is hard to believe you are so close to bustling Fiskardo, such is the wonderful atmosphere and peace of your surroundings. The Alexanna Apartments consist of two sand coloured houses with traditional shuttered windows, both carefully and lovingly constructed around the family’s precious olive grove. Some of these trees are many hundreds of years old. There are a total of six apartments in the first house: two studios, three one bedroom and one two bedroom apartments, with three studios in the second. All apartments enjoy wonderful view across the green forest carpet towards Doliha Bay and to Ithaka beyond. Two of the ground floor balconies are sheltered from the sun by a canopy of vines and a third by bougainvillea. A pleasant twenty minute walk brings you to the traditional village of Manganos, where you will find a well-stocked store, a greengrocer, kafenion and family run taverna with sublime sunsets. Whether it is the play of light upon the glistening sea, the sun and shadows on the green hills of Ithaka or the contrasting shapes of the slender cypress’s and the broader olives swaying gently in the breeze, no two apartments have exactly the same view from their balconies or terraces but all are equally memorable. Alexanna is surrounded by an abundance of vibrant and fragrant flowers and shrubs. Carefully planted and regularly tended by Rowena, the gardens behind are beautifully landscaped, with a large swimming pool set in a glade of hollyoaks and olive trees. Pool side is a perfect place to relax, as there is little to disturb you apart from the occasional sound of the goat bells from the neighbouring hillsides. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 9 apartments: 5 studios, 3 one bed, 1 two bed (all individually furnished) • Shared swimming pool: 8m x 5m (depth: 2.2m) Main building, Ground floor Kalliope and Erato: Sleeps 2 – 4 One bed apartments with double bed, 2 sofa beds in living room leading onto a large terrace. Clio: Sleeps 2 Studio with twin beds and terrace. First floor Efterpi: Sleeps 2 – 5 Two bed apartment with 1 double and 1 twin bedroom. Living room with sofa bed, balcony and kitchen/dining room. Thalia: Sleeps 2 – Studio with double bed, separate kitchen and balcony Top Floor Ourania: Sleeps 2 – 4 – Penthouse 1 bed apartment with twin beds. 2 sofa beds in the lounge/kitchen leading to balcony Second building Evlimeni: Sleeps 2 – 1st floor studio with twin beds and balcony. Poli: Sleeps 2 – 1st floor studio with double bed with 2 balconies. Terpis: Sleeps 2 Ground floor studio with twin beds and large terrace All apartments • Air conditioning, kitchenette (fridge, cooker/mini cooker) & shower • Balcony/terrace with valley and/or sea views • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek & bins emptied daily Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 mins walk (Manganos); Beach: 5 mins drive (Foki Bay): Mini market: 2 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p196
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COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS WITH MAGNIFICENT SEA VIEWS AND WONDERFUL SUNRISES
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MATSOUKATA NEAR FISKARDO
ROWENA’S VILLA
STYLISH VILLA WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS ACROSS DOLIHA BAY AND THE ITHAKA CHANNEL 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
A lovely villa set in the village of Matsoukata with exquisite views. Along with the neighbouring Alexanna Apartments, it enjoys far reaching panoramic views towards the island of Ithaka across the channel and down to the tree lined Doliha Bay and the little offshore islet of Daskalio. Legend has it that Penelope used to bathe in the bay, and suitors gathered on the island in order to ambush Odysseus on his return. The interior is tastefully furnished and with four bedrooms it easily accommodates a large family or group of friends. Three of the bedrooms are on the first floor, including the master bedroom with en suite shower room. There is an additional bathroom upstairs. All of the bedrooms have balconies. There is a fourth bedroom downstairs with en suite shower opening onto the same large terrace as the spacious living area. A fitted kitchen completes this excellent accommodation.
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The villa is surrounded by a lovingly tended garden of geraniums and herbs which scent the air. On one side is an ancient gnarled olive tree, hollowed over the centuries and the lemon tree next to the house is equally impressive, possibly the biggest in the area, it hangs heavy with fruit every summer.
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Matsoukata is a quiet backwater surrounded by aged walls, olive groves and the ruins of ancient houses. Old pathways linking all the scattered settlements of the area provide opportunities for wonderful evening strolls. Fiskardo itself is only five minute drive down the hill, passing the enticing crystal waters of Foki Bay en route! In the other direction, the village of Manganos with taverna, greengrocer and mini-market is again only two minutes drive on the main road to historicAssos, and the world famous Myrtos Beach.
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Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3m (depth: 1m – 1.7m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 days a week, full clean and linen change on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access • Barbecue Ground floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room leading onto a large terrace • Spacious open plan living/dining room • Kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine & fridge freezer • Living room with TV, DVD and CD player, leads onto a large terrace First floor • Master double bedroom with en suite shower room with sea facing balcony • 2 twin bedrooms and sea facing balconies • Bathroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 mins walk (Manganos) Beach: 5 mins drive (Foki Bay) Mini market: 2 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p196
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MATSOUKATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA AROZZA
5 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 11 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The lane leading South out of Fiskardo hugs the idyllic tree-lined Foki Bay before winding up through a cypress forest to the historic settlement of Matsoukata. Villa Arozza stands behind a gateway leading into a paved courtyard with colourful flower beds shaded by an ancient olive tree. The terraces allow an almost eagle eye view across the tree tops to the Ithaka Channel and Mount Neritos beyond, itself a nesting site for the rare golden eagle. Kites, eagles and buzzards are a common sight, gliding over the unspoilt and protected forest. The villa is worthy of its setting, affording comfortable, spacious accommodation for the larger family or a group of friends. There is even an entirely self contained studio apartment as well as a double bedroom with en suite facilities and external door for those wishing a certain degree of privacy. Built over three storeys, the lower ground floor self contained apartment, with its own side entrance, has an open plan living room, a kitchenette, twin bedroom and a shower room. Patio doors lead directly onto the pool terrace. The ground floor features a double bedroom with shower room, its own external access as well as the main living room opening out on to the front terrace. There is a well equipped kitchen with stairs leading to the first floor master double bedroom with en suite bathroom and two twin bedrooms that share a shower room. The balconies on the first floor share the same wonderful view down and across the valley and sea beyond. Villa Arozza provides facilities and convenience ideal for spacious living or that special get together.
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Accommodation 5 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 3 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1.1 – 2.2m) • Maid service • WiFi internet access • Barbecue Lower floor • 1 bed apartment: twin beds, sofa bed, shower room, kitchenette, half cooker, fridge, living room opening to terrace and pool Ground floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room with external access • Living/dining room with TV, DVD & CD player • Large open terrace • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher First floor • Master double bedroom with en suite bathroom • 2 twin bedrooms and separate shower room Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 mins walk (Manganos) Beach: 5 mins drive (Foki Bay) Mini market: 2 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p196
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KEFALONIA
A TRULY MAJESTIC KEFALONIAN VILLA, PERFECT FOR FAMILIES OR LARGE GROUPS
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MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA GERASSIMOS
SPLENDID VILLA BOASTING STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE ERISSOS PENINSULA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Villa Gerassimos is set in the sleepy village of Markandonata, built by Dimitri’s first cousin Dionysis. Like Dimitri, this villa is named after his father who was born in the family house adjacent to the villa. Dionysis has created a house that blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. Standing in a prominent position next door to Villa Spiros, Gerassimos commands some of the finest vistas to be found along the western coastline of northern Kefalonia. From its perch amongst a profusion of silvery green olive trees and cypress forests, the villa benefits from the splendid views of the blue-green Ionian. It is only a short leisurely stroll from here to the village of Antipata, which has a couple of excellent tavernas and a well stocked mini market.
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The traditionally built limestone wall terraces ensure privacy, while the surrounding patios enjoy the sunshine. Villa Gerassimos has its own unique and distinctive character. The air-conditioned rooms are all on ground level apart from the master bedroom, which is elevated above the rest of the house. This room, with en suite facilities, leads out onto its own large balcony. There is a shower room on the ground floor and two twin bedrooms provide access to a shaded terrace. The fully equipped kitchen opens out to dining and living area, which is equipped with everything you need.
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Surrounding the villa is a large terrace and the swimming pool. Poolside privacy is maintained by a high natural stone wall dividing the villa from Villa Spiros. The villa has an olive tree providing shade, surrounded by a colourful mixture of plants and flowers. Villa Gerassimos faces the western side of the Erissos peninsula and looks out across a wooded landscape to the sea and to Dafnoudi. A perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the stunning Kefalonian sunsets. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3.5m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • WiFi internet access (charged locally) • Barbecue Ground floor • 2 x twin bedrooms • Separate shower room • Open plan living and dining room, TV, CD stereo • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher & washing machine • Terrace with sea views Upper floor • Double bedroom with en suite bathroom and balcony with sea views Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Mini market: 2 mins drive or 5 mins walk Fiskardo: 6 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p196
MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
PERISTERA’S HOUSE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Peristera’s House is a delightful property complementing our diverse collection of properties in the hamlet of Markandonata. From it’s elevated position on the hillside, Peristera’s House benefits to maximise the unique panorama and amazing sunstes. The villa is superbly appointed and split over two floors with all rooms looking out to the wonderful view across the western Erissos peninsula. The first floor consists of two large bedrooms, one a twin bedroom with en suite shower room and the other the master double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Both bedrooms lead out to a large balcony that overlooks the pool, terrace and that stunning view. The ground floor is spacious with the main living areas open plan from the living and dining room to a well equipped kitchen, all lead out to the sun terrace and generously sized swimming pool. There is also a further twin bedroom on this floor with adjoining shower room. Great care has been taken with this house to preserve all of the surrounding vegetation and olive trees to provide as much natural shade as possible. Conveniently located, Villa Peristera is only a five minute walk via a small pathway that runs to the side of the villa to the village of Antipata with its tavernas and mini market. In fact there are many pathways and walks to take from this area around the old villages, to beaches like Dafnoudi beach and in the evenings for the more adventurous a walk of twenty minutes (a little longer on the return) will take you via another pathway to Fiskardo, but remember to take your torch! Kefalonia is readily available to explore using your hire car with the village of Assos only a twenty five minute drive and only a little further to Agia Efimia, Sami, the Lixouri peninsula and the sandy beaches of the south. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1m x 1.7m) • Maid service 6 times a week and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • WiFi internet access (charged locally) Ground floor • Open plan Living/dining room with TV, DVD and CD player, also opens to the kitchen • Kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, full cooker and fridge freezer • Large sun terrace around the pool • Twin bedroom that opens onto the terrace • Shower room and WC First floor • Double bedroom with en suite bathroom • Twin bedroom with adjoining shower room • Both bedrooms lead out to a large balcony Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and market: 5 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 5 mins drive (Emblisi Beach) Fiskardo: 6 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p196
KEFALONIA
FABULOUS VILLA WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND SUNSETS OVER THE WESTERN EDGE OF KEFALONIA
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MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA SPIROS
A DELIGHTFUL VILLA ENJOYING SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS OVER THE UNDISCOVERED WEST COAST 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
In the endearingly traditional village of Antipata, the scene most likely to present itself is that of the orthodox priest going about his daily business around the main square or the villagers swapping news at the local mini market. Only a five minute stroll from this tiny centre of activity is the setting of Villa Spiros. This three bedroom house, set in the hamlet of Markandonata, is thoughtfully designed. Great care has been taken to ensure that this building blends into the landscape; even the swimming pool has been designed so that the poolside does not detract from the horizon. Villa Spiros has its own distinctive character. The air-conditioned rooms are all on ground level, apart from the master bedroom, which is elevated above the rest of the house. This room, with en suite bathroom, leads out onto its own sun terrace. On the ground floor are two twin bedrooms which share a shower room. French doors from the bedrooms lead onto a shaded terrace. The open-plan kitchen and living area is spacious and equipped with everything you need for preparing meals. Special consideration has been given to the interior furnishing, making this a comfortable house.
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The barbecue and seating area divides Spiros from its neighbour, Villa Gerassimos, ensuring that the swimming pool and terrace are private. The garden has its own olive tree to provide additional shade, surrounded by a colourful mixture of native plants and flowers. Spiros faces west and looks out across a wooded landscape to the sea, making it a perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the magnificent Kefalonian sunsets.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3.5m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean andlinen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access • Barbecue Ground floor • 2 x Twin bedrooms • Separate shower room • Open plan living and dining room, TV, DVD & CD player with iPod dock • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher & washing machine • Terrace with sea views Upper floor • Double bedroom with en suite bathroom and balcony with sea views Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Mini market: 5 mins walk (Antipata) Fiskardo: 6 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA AQUARIUS
4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Villa Aquarius was built to be a lovely family home. Situated on a quiet hillside in Markandonata, much care and attention has been placed in its design. The high wooden beamed ceilings in the main living room and dining area create a cool and spacious environment. A huge sliding patio door means the interior is always light and airy, but shaded from the glare of the sun during the day by the vast covered verandah. An archway leads from the dining room into a large fully equipped kitchen with a family eating area, leading out to a pergola covered patio. There is also an outdoor kitchen and barbecue with dining area, perfect for al fresco living and enjoying the fabulous sunsets and glorious village atmosphere. The villa consists of four generously sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. The double master bedroom, with patio doors leading onto a small balcony and stunning sea views to the front. There are three further bedrooms, two twins and another double room that has patio doors leading out onto a ground level terrace. The front of the house boasts a large covered verandah, perfect for relaxing and watching the magnificent sunsets. Below is the private swimming pool and a stone seating area surrounding a large outdoor fireplace.
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Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1.7m) • Large bathroom, separate shower room, WC • Open plan living and dining room: Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD player & CD stereo • Separate kitchen leading to rear terrace: Full size cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer • Laundry room with washing machine • Terrace and balcony with sea views • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • Barbecue & outdoor kitchen with shaded terrace • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Mini market: 5 mins walk (Antipata) Fiskardo: 6 mins drive
Seductive sunsets can be seen from the house, as the sun dips gently into the glistening sea behind the cypress and olive trees. Aquarius is the perfect home away from home.
Prices: please refer to p197
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A WONDERFUL FAMILY VILLA WITH A SEDUCTIVE SUNSET FROM ITS BEAUTIFUL TERRACE
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MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA CHRISTINA
A DELIGHTFUL VILLA ENJOYING SPECTACULAR SUNSETS ACROSS THE WESTERN COASTLINE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Markandonata is one of the last villages before you reach Fiskardo. Despite the devastation of the great earthquake of 1953 the area has become a thriving community, opening its doors to visitors looking for a peaceful holiday in lovely surroundings. Villa Christina, is a comfortable house blessed with glorious panoramic views. It is reached by a quiet lane from the main village, passing the lonely tower of a ruined windmill that is a reminder of the wheat fields that once gave this area its prosperity. Looking out to the immense blues of the Ionian Sea the spectacular white cliffs of the Lixouri peninsula to the very tip of Lefkada and its solitary lighthouse you have a complete sense of freedom here.
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The spacious and airy villa is spread over two floors with all rooms taking full advantage of the fantastic panorama. Upstairs is the master double bedroom with en suite bathroom and large terrace. The ground floor consists of two twin bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, separate shower room, open plan kitchen and living room leading out to the large terrace. There is a barbecue area and an infinity pool that seems to vanish into the forest with the sea beyond. This three bedroom villa is ideal for all the family. There is plenty of space both inside and out to relax and unwind in the stunning surroundings and the comfortable modern interior.
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You can explore the old paths that lead into the forest down to Dafnoudi beach and on to the World War Two gun emplacements. Antipata has excellent tavernas only a few minutes’ walk away, whilst Fiskardo is only a five minute drive. This is the place to relax, unwind enjoying the spectacular golden red show of the setting sun. NB: Suitable for guests with mobility difficulties. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3.5m (depth: 1.7m) • WiFI internet access • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • Suitable for guests with mobility difficulties Ground floor • Open plan living and dining room leading to the terrace with satellite TV (limited channels), DVD player • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Twin bedroom • 1 additional shower room/WC • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine • Large terrace with barbecue Upper floor • Double bedroom with en suite bathroom and private terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market : 5 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 20 mins walk (Dafnoudi) or 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p197
MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA ELLIE
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4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
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This stunning four bedroom villa overlooks an oak and cypress woodland and beyond to the blue waters of the Adriatic, the villa has been designed and built to a high specification, continuing the local tradition of craftsmanship and elegance ensuring comfort and ease of living, while maximising the outstanding views and beautiful natural surroundings.
Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8.5m x 3.8m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • WiFi internet access
The pool area and terraces are secluded, shared only by the far horizon, incorporating the two essential ingredients of a Mediterranean holiday, sun and shade. All the terraces enjoy an uninterrupted panorama that extends from the wild Lixouri peninsula across a broad sweep of the Ionian Sea and the oak and cypress forest surrounding the old village of Antipata, to the lonely lighthouse at Sappho’s Leap on Lefkada’s southern point and a grandstand view of Antipata’s spectacular sunset! The main entrance leads into the open plan living area, a very well equipped kitchen and a dining room which extends through wide doors to a covered terrace overlooking the pool. A double bedroom with its own private terrace and en suite shower is accessed from the living room. Upstairs the double master bedroom with en suite bathroom has its own balcony with spectacular views across to Lefkada. There is a further twin bedroom with en suite shower room and a twin bedroom which uses the additional shower room. The furnishings have been carefully chosen to complement the layout of the house, completing the perfect holiday home for the larger group or sharing families. The outdoor barbecue area for al fresco dining evenings on the terrace and the main terrace is gated at the steps to the pool. Villa Ellie quite simply has a sublime location with captivating views; perfect to relax and unwind.
Lower ground floor • Large sun terrace and swimming pool Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room leading to a large terrace •Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player •Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine • Double bedroom: en suite shower, own terrace • Well equipped barbecue with shaded terrace First floor • Master double bedroom with bathroom and own terrace • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Twin bedroom • Additional shower room Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 5 mins walk Beach: 20 mins walk (Dafnoudi) or 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p197
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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STYLISH FAMILY VILLA IN A SUBLIME LOCATION WITH CAPTIVATING VIEWS
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MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA NIKELI
A CHIC VILLA IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION ENJOYING SENSATIONAL SUNSETS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Villa Nikeli enjoys superb views which stretch from the Lixouri Peninsula in the south, across unbroken natural forest, framed by the blue Ionian Sea to the old village and Dafnoudi Bay in the north. Villa Nikeli has been designed and built to a high specification taking full advantage of the outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. Positioned near Villa Ellie and in front of Anna’s House, Nikeli is only five minutes walk to the village of Antipata with its tavernas and mini market. The villa stands in a prominent position commanding some of the finest vistas to be found along the western coastline of northern Kefalonia. From its perch amongst a profusion of silvery green olive trees and cypress forests the villa benefits from the splendid views of the blue-green Ionian and is the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the magnificent Kefalonian sunsets.
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Villa Nikeli is a lovely two bedroom villa with terraces and gardens that fantastically blend in with the lush vibrant landscape. The villa is built on one level and consists of an open plan living room leading to the kitchen, double bedroom and a twin bedroom with use of an additional shower room. All have patio doors leading out to the pool terrace that takes in the fabulous view and sunset. There is also a fantastic and useful outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and generous seating area to make the most of al fresco living and dining.
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Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3.5m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • 1 double bedroom leading out to terrace • 1 twin bedroom leading out to terrace • Bathroom and additional shower room/WC • Open plan living and dining room with satellite TV, (limited channels) DVD player & CD stereo • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine • Large terrace with barbecue/outdoor kitchen • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 20 mins walk (Dafnoudi) or 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Mini market: 5 mins walk Fiskardo: 5 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
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MARKANDONATA NEAR FISKARDO
ANNA’S HOUSE
3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Overlooking the oak and cypress woodland beyond to the blue waters of the Adriatic, Anna’s House has been designed and built to the highest specification taking full advantage of the outstanding views and the natural beauty surrounding it. Anna’s House is truly exceptional with extraordinary design and wonderful views. Set in an old vineyard, overlooking the lush green of a protected forest and framed by the glorious blue of the Ionian Sea. The unique central feature of this stylish three bedroom villa is its full height picture windows that bring the natural light and surroundings right into the main living areas. Immediately on opening the door one steps onto a galleried salon, with comfortable seating and a beautifully crafted wooden beamed ceiling. Beyond the finely worked balustrade, the view through the upper half of large front windows is simply breathtaking. Off each side of the salon are two bedrooms, one with twin beds and an en suite shower, the other with double bed and en suite bathroom. Downstairs is the superbly furnished living and dining room. Here the picture windows on either side of the central fireplace bring the extraordinary view right into the heart of the house and when the spectacular Ionian sunset has faded, the clarity of the night skies fills the room. There is a fully fitted kitchen thoughtfully designed for ease of living. A further twin bedroom with en suite shower room is adjacent to the living room opening onto the front terrace with an infinity pool and a spacious sun terrace, fully equipped with al fresco kitchen and barbecue.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 3.5m (depth: 1.7m) • WiFi internet access • Maid service: light cleaning 6 times a week, full clean and linen changes on arrival day and midweek Ground floor • Large sun terrace: barbecue & outdoor kitchen • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room • WC and utility room with washing machine • Open plan living and dining room with satellite TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher First floor • Double bedroom en suite bathroom and private balcony with sea views • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room with small patio Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 5 mins walk Beach: 20 mins walk (Dafnoudi) or 5 mins drive (Emblisi) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive
Anna’s House brings a new level of exceptional quality to northern Kefalonia. Prices: please refer to p197
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KEFALONIA
MAJESTIC ELEGANT VILLA, EXQUISITELY DESIGNED TO ENJOY THE FABULOUS SUNSETS
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NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA ASTERIA A SUPERB LOCATION AND SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION MAKES THE VILLA ASTERIA AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WITH STUNNING VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS• AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The west side of the high plateau of the Erissos Peninsula consists of a long line of great cliffs and headlands, whilst the more sheltered eastern side is clothed in oak and cypress forest overlooking the legendary island of Ithaka. It is here that one finds a series of small villages and hamlets, originally built many hundreds of years ago. Evreti is one of the oldest hamlets on Kefalonia, and although its builders were probably not too concerned by the view, they chose one of the most outstanding locations on the island! Villa Asteria, built more recently and offers exquisite views across the channel to Ithaka, with the tiny island of Asteris, or Star, and its lonely chapel. The elegant two-storey Villa Asteria, built in the traditional Kefalonian style has been furnished to a good standard, and designed with families or larger groups in mind. If there are youngsters in the party they will enjoy the children’s pool which adjoins the main swimming pool. Both are situated on a spacious terrace, with shaded areas, comfortable armchairs from which to appreciate the uninterrupted view out over the forested hillside to the mountains of Ithaka.
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Built over two levels, the ground floor has a large twin bedroom with a full bath and walk in closet. A fully fitted kitchen leads into the living room opening onto the pool terrace. The master bedroom on the first floor with en-suite bathroom and a large walk in closet with doors leading to the covered balcony. The twin bedroom has an en suite small shower room and again opens onto the covered balcony with the same glorious views.
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Picturesque Foki Bay with its small taverna, and olive tree-lined beach is a short drive away, and a further 5 minutes’ drive leads you into Fiskardo, with its bustling, traditional Venetian waterfront lined with tavernas and shops. The Erissos Peninsula itself is one of the least developed regions on the island, with unspoilt hill villages, dramatic cliffs on the west coast, and a series of quiet beaches, connected by shaded paths through the woods. www.ionianislandholidays.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation bedroom villa with private swimming pool and children’s pool • Two swimming pools 8m x 4m (depth: 1m – 1.7m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms with en suites • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s):12 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 12 mins drive Fiskardo: 12 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
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NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA LUNA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE OUTDOOR JACUZZI • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The charming Villa Luna sits nestled between villas Helios and Asteria and is a perfect addition to this lovely collection of villas in Evreti. Villa Luna is tastefully furnished to the same high standard as Asteria and Helios and shares the same spectacular views. Villa Luna is perfect as a villa on its own or as additional accommodation for the extended family or a group of friends staying at one of the larger villas. The villa has two air-conditioned bedrooms, one a double with en suite bath and a twin with en suite shower room, both opening out onto the sea-facing balcony. There is a living/dining room with open fire place, fully fitted kitchen and WC. Evreti is one of the oldest hamlets on Kefalonia and Villa Luna is a perfect base for those who want to explore the island or for those who enjoy doing nothing more than relaxing and taking in the breathtaking scenery. With the beautiful Foki Bay a mere seven minute drive and the stunning harbour front of Fiskardo a further five minute drive everything is within easy reach. A stay at Villa Luna gives you the opportunity to take advantage of all the island has to offer.
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Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private outdoor Jacuzzi • Private outdoor Jacuzzi • 2 twin bedrooms with en suites • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweeks Closest amenities Restaurant(s):12 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 12 mins drive Fiskardo: 12 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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A SUPERB LOCATION AND SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION MAKES THE VILLA LUNA AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WITH STUNNING VIEWS
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NEAR FISKARDO
MARIANTHI’S HOUSE CHARMING 2 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH CAPTIVATING SUNSET VIEWS ACROSS THE IONIAN SEA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
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We realize that not everyone who comes to Kefalonia requires a large property, but finding a smaller property with its own private pool to suit couples or smaller families often means that the swimming pools are shared – until now. We are very fortunate to have found the truly charming Marianthi’s House.
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 5m x 3m (depth: 1.25m) • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Maid service 6 times a week and linen changes an arrivals days and mid-week
Recently built in the local traditional style, the house has all the modern amenities to complement its beautiful surroundings. Set in the little village of Tzamarelata is in a glorious rural location between the foothills of the mountains and the Ionian Sea. Overlooking the oak and cypress woodland beyond Marianthi’s House has been designed and built to take full advantage of the outstanding views , beautiful sunsets and the natural beauty surrounding it .
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The house consists of an open plan living room and fully equipped kitchen and a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom (bath & shower). The living room and ground floor bedroom lead out onto out to lovely pool area. The upper floor comprises of a double bedroom with adjoining shower room and terrace with magnificent views of the western coast line and open sea towards Italy.
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On Kefalonia you are never more than a few minutes’ drive from the coast and a wide range of beaches. The nearby beaches of St Jerusalem and Alaties are usually peaceful uncrowded and excellent for swimming and snorkelling in the crystal clear Ionian azure water. Tsamarelata is also a relatively short distance to the quaint village of Maganos where you will find a greengrocers, mini market and a couple of tavernas, perfect for that early morning stroll to collect some fresh bread for breakfast by the pool or on the upper terrace. Marianthi’s House quite simply has a sublime location with captivating views, perfect to relax and unwind. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Ground floor • Open plan kitchen, living and dining room with satellite TV (Limited channels), DVD player, full cooker, microwave & fridge freezer. Washing machine in the outhouse. • Twin bedroom with adjoining bathroom (bath and shower) Upper floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room • Doors leading onto a patio area Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive/15mins walk Beach: 5 mins drive (Alaties Beach) Mini market: 3 mins drive/15mins walk Fiskardo: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
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ANTIPATA NEAR FISKARDO
ALONI COTTAGES 2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS AND 1 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • SLEEPS 2 – 5 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Aloni is the Greek word for ‘threshing floor’, a circle of carefully laid flagstones with a post in the middle usually built on a rise to catch the wind, around which a donkey was led to separate the wheat from the chaff. Spiros and Georgia were careful to preserve this important piece of island history when they built houses amongst the olive trees. Near the small village of Antipata on the hill above Fiskardo, it has become a focal point of the properties, minus the donkey of course! There is a delightful rural appeal, with trees surrounding the houses through which the island of Lefkada can be seen. The houses are secluded and set off the coastal road, but are only a short walk from the village of Antipata where there are two tavernas and a mini market. Dafnoudi Beach can also be reached by a pleasant walk of about twenty five minutes, through the delightful cypress forest. Spiros and Georgia live in the upstairs apartment of one house whilst the lower apartment, “Georgia”, is completely separate. Georgia is a very spacious and comfortable two bedroom apartment. There is a partly shaded terrace to the front and the one twin bedroom has French windows with its own patio and sea views. The couple respect the privacy of their guests and are lovely, warm people. Spiros and Georgia have named two delightful detached cottages on the land adjoining their home after their children, Apostoli and Eleni. Each has two bedrooms with French windows leading onto a shaded patio. The rooms are spacious and airy and have authentic touches, such as traditional wrought iron beds. The dining/ living room area is comfortable and beautifully laid out, with carvings made from local olive wood and a fully fitted kitchen area with washing machine. Being west facing, all the houses enjoy beautiful evening skies. The shared swimming pool completes the appeal of this wonderful location. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 two bedroom cottages and 1 two bedroom apartment with shared swimming pool • Shared swimming pool: 3.5m x 7.5m with communal terrace Georgia: Sleeps 2 – 4 • Ground floor apartment with terrace • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom leading to patio • Shower room • Living room with TV Apostoli and Eleni: Sleeps 2 – 5 • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room (Eleni has adjoining shower room) and one twin bedroom (Eleni – twin room is en suite) • Living room with TV and sofa bed • Laundry room with washing machine • Separate shower room and WC All accommodation • Open plan kitchen with washing machine, fridge freezer, full cooker, dishwasher • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 5 mins walk Beach: 5 mins drive (Dafnoudi Bay) Fiskardo: 6 mins drive Prices: please refer to p197
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CHARMING COTTAGES IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION, COMBINING TRADITIONAL WITH MODERN COMFORTS
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KATSARATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA ASTRA
STUNNING VILLA WITH A PANORAMA OF THE MAGICAL SOUTHERN IONIAN ISLANDS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
On a fine summer’s morning as the first yachts ease their way off their moorings in the tiny port of Fiskardo the early risers are ordering their first coffee in one the waterfront cafes. It’s hard to believe that life was completely different 70 years ago. The occupying Italian army, without logistical support, decimated the islanders’ food supplies. Farming communities such as Katsarata, on the hillside above Fiskardo, would have faced starvation had they not managed to hide their wheat harvest in caves and old cisterns in the surrounding woods. Now, in more peaceful times, traditional farming is no longer viable and these same fields provide the perfect setting for houses such as Villa Astra. Built into the hillside on one level and set in its own walled and landscaped gardens, Villa Astra has been designed so that every room not only enjoys a daytime view stretching from the lighthouse to the south west of Lefkada, to the northern half of Ithaka, but also opens directly onto the front terrace and swimming pool. At nightfall, the house is transformed; the cooler evening air clears away the haze of the daytime heat.
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The villa is designed to give the feeling of space with a large open plan living area with a wellequipped kitchen. A modern version of a traditional Kefalonian open hearth is the centre piece of the spacious sitting room. All three bedrooms lead out onto a terrace. The master bedroom has an adjoining shower room and two twin bedrooms share the main bathroom.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1.2m – 1.5m) • Master double bedroom with adjoining shower room leading to large terrace • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom • Additional large bathroom • Open plan living room with TV, DVD and CD player, leads onto a large terrace • Kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher • Laundry room with washing machine • Air conditioning –(in bedrooms only) • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek • Barbecue and shaded eating area •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive (Manganos) Beach: 7 mins drive (Foki Beach) Mini market: 5 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 10 mins drive
The village of Manganos, with it’s colourful greengrocer’s shop and taverna, is a five minute drive. Fiskardo and local beaches are only five minutes further. In our opinion, Villa Astra is blessed with one of the best panoramas in northern Kefalonia. Prices: please refer to p197
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KATSARATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA CHLOE
3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Fiskardo comes alive at night, not to the beat of disco bars, but in a friendly, relaxed cosmopolitan way. The heat of the day subsides to a pleasant warmth and the yachts flying flags of many nations are all safely moored, whilst locals and visitors mingle on the quayside. For a quiet evening in, watching the shadows lengthen and the colour fade from the hills of Ithaka or listening out for the haunting cry of the tiny Scops owl, the poolside terrace is perfect. The days aren’t so bad either in this modern, comfortable villa with lovely views over the trees and water to Odysseus’s fabled kingdom of Ithaka with Lefkada’s dramatic mountains rising to the north. Once you’ve climbed the stone steps from the driveway to the raised semi-circular terrace and swimming pool there are no more stairs, so this is easy and spacious holiday living on one floor with no arguments about whose room is closest to the pool. This three bedroom villa has an additional separate shower and toilet, and the master double with its own en suite. The kitchen, living and dining room are open plan, with comfortable furniture and modern fittings complemented by a traditional wooden beamed and lined ceiling. The view from inside the house can only be improved by stepping outside. For shade-lovers there is a delightful pergola, whilst the sun worshippers of the family can relax on comfortable sun loungers by the pool. Chloe, whose name means “green shoot” is famous as the heroine of one of the few ancient Greek myths with a happy ending. Brought up by shepherds along with her lifelong sweetheart Daphnis, who is kidnapped by pirates but finally returns to his beloved and they live happily ever after. It’s a charming story and very appropriate for this lovely villa. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 4m (depth: 1.20m – 2m) • Master double bedroom with en suite bathroom • 1 Double and 1 Twin bedroom • Shower room and WC • Open plan living/dining room with TV, DVD and CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer,dishwasher • Washing machine • Large patio with barbecue • Maid Service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive (Manganos) Beach: 7 mins drive (Foki Beach) Mini market: 5 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p197
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A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VILLA IN A HILLTOP HAMLET WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS
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EVRETI NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA ELENI
A BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED VILLA WITH STUNNING VIEWS TOWARDS ITHAKA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Evreti is a small traditional village just south of Fiskardo and one of the oldest in the Erissos Peninsula of Kefalonia. Positioned just up the hill from the shoreline of Doliha Bay it has a rich and colourful history, having been one of the most affluent villages of the area with an industry of not only fishing but also farming. The village was home to many fishermen who used the bay to moor their fishing boats. The other benefit of the location of Evreti was its vicinity to the local fields and thus also developed into a thriving farming community. Eleni is a three bedroom villa which has been sympathetically designed to blend in with the surrounding scenery and taking full advantage of the beautiful views across the Ionian Sea to Ithaka. Standing on the terrace at Villa Eleni you certainly get a feeling that the villa has been there since the time of farming, fishing and pirates.
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The ground floor has a spacious open plan living area and dining room with a well equipped kitchen all tastefully designed to be light and airy even on the hottest summer days. From this space one can drift easily outdoors onto the shaded verandah which in turn leads down onto the pool terrace. The double bedroom with a private terrace is also on this floor, together with a shower room.
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On the first floor are two twin bedrooms one with en suite bathroom and one with an en suite shower room. Both bedrooms open out onto a large shared terrace perfect for enjoying the fabulous views over the Ithaka channel.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1m – 1.9m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV and DVD player • Open plan kitchen: dishwasher, microwave, full cooker and fridge freezer • Shower room with WC • Double bedroom with own private terrace • Large sun/pool terrace • Lower ground floor – laundry room with washing machine First floor • 2 twin bedrooms: 1 with en suite shower 1 with bath (both twins can be made into doubles) • Both bedrooms open to large shared terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 12 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive (Foki Bay); 10 mins walk (Doliha) Fiskardo: 12 mins drive
The local beach and taverna at Foki Bay (a seven minute drive) are on the way down to the beautiful Venetian waterfront village of Fiskardo within a twelve minute drive. Prices: please refer to p197
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EVRETI NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA HELIOS
STYLISH VILLA WITH EXCEPTIONAL SEA VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Heading a short distance west from Fiskardo brings you into one of the oldest villages on the Errisos Peninsula – Evreti. This is where the beautiful Villa Helios stands. The fantastic elevated position takes full advantage of the stunning uninterrupted panoramic views over the treetops out to Doliha bay and beyond to Ithaca. Villa Helios gains its name from the sun which bathes this fabulous three bedroom house throughout the long summer months. You enter the villa into a well equipped kitchen and dining area, steps take you down to the bright and airy living area. Double doors lead out onto the pool terrace and patio area with plenty of space to lounge in the sun or enjoy the al fresco aspect of Greek holiday living, with the large barbecue and outside covered dining terrace. On this level there is a separate shower room with WC, and twin bedroom that opens out onto the patio. The upper level is where you will find two further bedrooms a double with en suite shower room and twin with en suite bathroom. Both bedrooms are light and spacious with superb views and both air-conditioned.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1m – 1.7m) • Air conditioning • 2 en-suite shower rooms & 1 separate shower room • Living room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen/dining room with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher • Washing machine • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 12 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive (Foki Bay); 10 mins walk (Doliha) Fiskardo: 12 mins drive
Villa Helios is ideal for families or a group of friends. Whether you want to simply relax by the pool and enjoy breathtaking scenery or explore the island further. This hillside villa offers you a relaxing base and is perfectly located to take full advantage of everything the island has to offer. Tel. 020 8459 0777
Prices: please refer to p197
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A short drive towards Fiskardo, will bring you to the beautiful Foki Bay, with its crystal clear water, a large tree shaded beach and taverna. Five minutes further and you arrive in the picturesque cosmopolitan harbour of Fiskardo with numerous restaurants, tavernas and shops. Closer to Evreti, in the opposite direction takes you to the village of Manganos, where you will find a fully stocked mini market, greengrocer and tavernas.
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TOULIATA NEAR FISKARDO
VILLA LOUISA
SECLUSION AND COMFORT IN A TRADITIONAL KEFALONIAN RESTORED COUNTRY STONE HOUSE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Kefalonians throughout history have been renowned for their independence of spirit and passionate sense of family loyalty. This has ensured that they always maintain strong links with their landscape, culture and past, despite the changes required by a modern world. Built by Tassos’ great grandfather in 1840 on land that has been in the family for generations, this delightful stone villa has been lovingly restored to retain all of its original charm and comfort.
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Villa Louisa is a unique house, approached by its own drive and surrounded by the family olive groves. Built as a simple but aesthetic single storey dwelling, it has been completely and tastefully restored to provide comfortable holiday accommodation that’s secluded and private. This is definitely a house to unwind in. Even at the height of summer, this woodland glade seems cool and pleasant, though for sun lovers the swimming pool and its paved surroundings are perfect for relaxation. The building itself, constructed out of honey coloured limestone, has been carefully renovated to incorporate its historic characteristics with modern comforts. A spacious living room leads out onto a shaded terrace by the pool, the perfect place to enjoy truly sensational sunsets. The master double bedroom has its own en suite facilities. Two further twin bedrooms share a shower room and whilst traditional the kitchen has every modern convenience.
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Amazingly, all this comes with the added advantage of nearby beaches and shopping. The unspoilt bays of Agia Jerusalem and Alaties Bay on the spectacular west coast are five minutes drive away. Manganos village, with a mini market, greengrocers and taverna, is also five minutes, with the picturesque port of Fiskardo a short drive further on.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1.1m – 1.9m) • Master double bedroom with en suite shower room • 2 twin bedrooms • Living room with TV (limited channels), CD and DVD player • Shower room with WC • Kitchen: full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Sun terrace with shaded area • Barbecue • Maid Service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive (Manganos) Beach: 5 mins drive (Alaties) Mini market: 5 mins drive (Manganos) Fiskardo: 10 mins drive
Villa Louisa is definitely an oasis of calm and one of Kefalonia’s hidden gems. Prices: please refer to p198
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ANTIPATA NEAR FISKARDO
GEORGE’S HOUSE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Located close to the small village of Antipata and surrounded by a lush forest and olive groves, George’s House is a wonderful sheltered hideaway, amongst the trees making this an idyllic retreat. Despite its location, it is a very short walk to the nearest tavernas and mini market in the village of Antipata. The closest beach, Dafnoudi Bay, is about a fifteen minute walk through the woodland paths. It’s only a five minute drive into the centre of the picturesque harbour, Fiskardo, with its waterside tavernas, cafe bars and a plethora of sailing yachts and fishing boats. There is an abundance of outside space around the villa, with its own private woods below, part of the land is protected against development on Kefalonia, here one can truly relax in the shade amongst the trees. Designed for outside living the villa has a delightful outdoor kitchen and barbecue with terracing and seating around the pool, as well as covered dining area and shade to retreat into during the heat of the midday sun. The interior of the villa has a spacious modern feel being completely open plan. With a large fully equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable living space, patio doors lead out to the spacious terrace. There are three large bedrooms upstairs in George’s House. The impressive master double bedroom has an en suite bathroom and patio doors lead out onto a shared shaded verandah. The spectacular view of the Ionian Sea and amazing sunsets are delightful from this first floor verandah. There are also two twin bedrooms which share the shower room. Whether relaxing in the pool or exploring the countryside and coast of this fascinating corner of Kefalonia you cannot help but marvel at the beauty of your surroundings.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 9m x 3.5m (depth 1 – 1.8m) • Maid service: light cleaning 6 days a week, full clean and linen change on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV and DVD player • Open plan kitchen: dishwasher, microwave, full cooker and fridge freezer • Washing machine under stairs • Shaded terrace off living room • Separate WC • Large sun/pool terrace with built in barbecue First floor • Double bedroom with en suite bathroom • 2 twin bedrooms • 1 shower room and WC Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 3 mins walk (Antipata) Beach: 15 mins walk (Dafnoudi Bay) Fiskardo: 5 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p198
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ATTRACTIVE, STYLISH VILLA IN A WOODLAND SETTING
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VIGLI NEAR MANGANOS
VILLA KAMINI
A BEAUTIFUL VILLA IN A WONDERFUL SETTING OVERLOOKING THE DRAMATIC WEST COAST 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Until the British occupiers in the 19th Century built the extraordinary road between the mountains and the spectacular sea cliffs of the northwest coast of Kefalonia, the Erissos peninsula was only accessible from Argostoli by sea or by an arduous journey on horseback. The scattered, isolated settlements and villages such as Manganos, Vigli, even Fiskardo itself maintained a way of life that had changed little since the arrival of the Venetians many centuries earlier. The inhabitants always built in the elegant Venetian style, and even today echoes of that graceful architectural heritage can often be found in newly built houses, such as the Villa Kamini. The setting, amongst olives and almond trees, and a vineyard in front is secluded, but the piece de resistance is the view across a natural oak forest to the wide bay beyond, containing the awesome headland of Assos and Cape Atheras, where recent archaeological discoveries have uncovered strong historical evidence of links to the famous Odysseus.
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Naturally the villa has been designed to maximize both the extraordinary setting and its stylish Venetian heritage. Built on one level, the two bedroom villa has a master double with en suite bathroom, and the twin bedroom with separate shower and toilet. The open plan dining/living room is beautifully furnished and encorporates a fully fitted modern kitchen opening onto the terrace overlooking the pool, colourful gardens and that stunning view. For those evenings at home watching the sun set over the sea, there is an excellent barbecue and seating area perfect for alfresco living. A real sense of seclusion and privacy surrounds the villa, but the remoteness is just an atmosphere these days as the cosmopolitan and welcoming harbour village of Fiskardo is only a ten minute drive away, whilst the recently improved main highway based on the original road, though well out of sight and sound provides quick and easy access to the island capital of Argostoli and the rest of this uniquely varied island.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom • Double with en suite bathroom • Twin room with adjacent shower room • Private swimming pool 4m x 8m (depth 1.2 – 1.7m) • Air conditioning in all rooms • Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine,full cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer • Living/dining area with Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive/25 mins walk (Manganos) Beach: 10 mins drive (Alaties), 10 mins drive (Emblisi) Mini market and bakery: 3 mins drive/25 mins walk (Manganos) Fiskardo: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p198
NEAR MANGANOS
ALEXANDER’S HOUSE 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The road from Fiskardo rises steadily until it flattens out at the hilltop village of Manganos. Once through the village it is lined with cypress and oak trees, concealing one of the finest viewpoints in northern Kefalonia. Beyond the trees the land drops steeply into a wooded valley broken only by the red rooftops of the small hamlet of Matsoukata with its old terraced fields. Where the trees end the Ithaka Channel begins, framed by the island and the mountains of Lefkada. Alexander’s House has been built on this very spot. Such a setting deserves a house to match, and much care has been lavished on the design both inside and out. Approached by a private drive with automatic gates, it is set on a broad raised terrace surrounded by gardens, with every main window opening to the front and the view. Even the infinity swimming pool enjoys the same view. The main entrance is at the rear of the house leading into a large open plan living room with separate dining area to the side. Large double French windows open onto the front terrace, and the décor, fittings and furnishings have been carefully chosen to match the colours and texture of the setting. There is a fully fitted kitchen and cloakroom at the rear. A hallway leads to bedrooms on the ground floor, each with en suite bathroom and French windows opening onto the terrace. The first floor master bedroom has double French windows at the front opening onto a balcony overlooking the pool, with its own en suite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The view from the side window over unbroken woodland to the Adriatic beyond is equally attractive. Between the pool and barbecue area lies a separate one bedroomed guest house, with living/ dining area, kitchenette, bathroom and first floor double bedroom. Built with both care and flair for the extended family or a group of friends, words and pictures cannot do justice to Alexander’s House. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 9m x 4m (depth 1.2m – 1.7m) • Air conditioning • Barbecue • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with fridge/ freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, washing machine • Separate WC • 1 double bedroom en-suite bathroom • 1 twin bedroom en-suite shower room First floor • 1 master double bedroom en-suite bathroom Separate guest house • 1 double bedroom • Separate shower room • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with kitchenette Closest amenities Restaurant(s):15 mins walk (Manganos) Beach: 5 mins drive Mini market: 15 mins walk (Manganos) Fiskardo: 10 mins drive Prices: please refer to p198
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A MAGNIFICENT NEW LARGE VILLA IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS IN NORTHERN KEFALONIA
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View from Villa Panorama
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VILLA PLORI
A ROMANTIC VILLA FOR TWO IN ONE OF KEFALONIA’S MOST PICTURESQUE VILLAGES 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Assos is the miniature jewel in the crown of Kefalonia’s stunning west coast. A cluster of houses around a sheltered harbour, overlooked by a Venetian fortress on a high headland and surrounded by magnificent cliffs, the village is a true haven, and the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. The newly built Villa Plori, located at the edge of the village with old vine terraces lining the hillside above enjoys wonderful views out across the Adriatic. Comfortably furnished inside with everything designed for carefree holiday living, it also boasts a private infinity pool on the terrace outside, perfectly situated for combining a swim with that most relaxing of pastimes, watching the ocean! The village centre with its shady plateia, tavernas and mini-market, all next to the harbour and its crescent of beach are a mere five minutes’ stroll away. For a more adventurous expedition in superb surroundings can be made by following the original Venetian mule track that contours up the mountain starting just above the villa.
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Kefalonia is rapidly gaining a reputation as a honeymoon island. Whether for a first, second or even third honeymoon, or just a peaceful break in lovely surroundings the Villa Plori should fit the bill…perfectly!
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double with en-suite • 1 twin with additional bathroom opposite the bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service twice a week and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • Open plan living and dining room with satellite TV, (limited channels) DVD player & CD stereo • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine • Terrace • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk Mini market: 3 mins walk Fiskardo: 25 mins drive Myrtos Beach: 20 minutes drive * Due to the location parking will be in the car park on the narrow road leading up to the villas. Access to the villas is via steps and may not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Prices: please refer to p198
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View from Villa Panorama
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VILLA PANORAMA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Assos is a haven of tranquility in one of the most spectacular settings in the Ionian, and this recently built villa, on the hillside above the harbour has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of that setting. The master double bedroom with en-suite and the comfortable living room are situated at the front and open onto the paved terrace with its infinity pool. Inside or out the view across the sheltered harbour to the wooded slopes of the peninsula fortress beyond is exceptional. This villa certainly merits its name! A twin bedroom, also with en-suite bathroom and a wellequipped kitchen area complete the accommodation. Behind the house a quiet lane leads in a few minutes down to the centre of the village with its beachside plateia shaded by ancient plane trees, and waterfront tavernas. Nothing in Assos is overstated; this is a traditional Ionian fishing village that has retained its charm. The village lies at the heart of the spectacular cliffs of the west coast of Kefalonia, and in Venetian times would have been a remote outpost accessible only by a steep mule trail winding up the hillside. The trail itself starts just behind the village and a few minutes’ walk reveals one of the most spectacular views in western Greece, and incredible sunsets! Assos, despite its enviable end-of-the-world location is far from remote. The famous Myrtos beach is only a twenty minute drive away and the picturesque port of Fiskardo and the mountain villages of the Erissos peninsula are all easily explored by car. A new, well-equipped and comfortable villa in the heart of an historic village in a magnificent setting: ancient and modern at its very best! Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double with en-suite • 1 twin with additional bathroom opposite the bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3m (depth: 1.7m) • Maid service twice a week and linen changes on arrival day and midweek • Open plan living and dining room with satellite TV, (limited channels) DVD player & CD stereo • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine • Terrace • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk Mini market: 3 mins walk Fiskardo: 25 mins drive Myrtos Beach: 20 minutes drive * Due to the location parking will be in the car park on the narrow road leading up to the villas. Access to the villas is via steps and may not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Prices: please refer to p198
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MAGNIFICIENT VILLA ENJOYING A TRULY MAGICAL PANORAMA
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VILLA PELAGOS
CLIFF TOP WATERSIDE HOUSE ENJOYING A SPLENDID VISTA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
Private houses in Assos are extremely rare to come by, we are fortunate to be able to offer this lovely house with one of the most breathtaking views you can find anywhere in Greece. Villa Pelagos stands on the south facing side of the narrow isthmus that links the village and the Venetian fortress. From the outside a bougainvillea covered archway leads into a welcoming living/dining room and fitted kitchen. The charming double bedroom has an en suite shower, whilst the two twin rooms share an additional shower room. The master bedroom, one of the twins and the living room, all open onto a superb shaded terrace bordering a well-kept lawn, a most unusual feature of this area and perfect for sunbathing.
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The view is unbelievable, mountains, high cliffs, inaccessible bays running in a great sweep to the south, all above a brilliant turquoise sea fringed with surf. It’s a view that is always changing, as spectacular in the early morning, when the sun rises above the mountains, through to the evening, when all the colours soften and at night when the sea glistens in the moonlight. The village centre, with a number of restaurants, tavernas and a general store, is just a few minutes walk down the road or a stepped lane. The walks up to Assos fortress and around the peninsula are wonderful.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa • 2 twin bedrooms and 1 double bedroom • Open plan living-dining / kitchen area with full cooker, large fridge-freezer & washing machine • Shaded terrace, garden with sun lounges, full sea views • Double bedroom with en suite shower room opening out to the terrace • 2 twin bedrooms, one of the twins opens onto the terrace • Additional shower room/WC • Private parking • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk Mini market: 3 mins walk Fiskardo: 25 mins drive Myrtos Beach: (20 minutes drive)
For a more energetic day out, the old Venetian road can be followed up the mountainside, giving glorious views towards the north. Especially early and late in the season when flowers are in bloom. Chances are though, that most exploration will be done from that shady back terrace of Villa Pelagos with a pair of binoculars! Prices: please refer to p198
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ASSOS
SEA PATH APARTMENTS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The Sea Path Apartments enjoy one of the most spectacular locations on Kefalonia. At its narrowest point the Assos isthmus is just wide enough for a building and a narrow lane. On one side a coastline of cliffs, caves and waves breaking in white foam on hidden reefs. On the other side, pine woods and a hillside covered in flowers in spring and autumn, and provides the perfect backdrop to the red rooftops of the tiny harbour. The building itself, although modern, complements the older architecture. Located on the ground floor are three two bedroom apartments each with its own terrace to enjoy the amazing sea views. On the upper level there is a studio with a shaded terrace, looking out over the sea and on this same level is the three bedroom apartment with no less than five balconies facing in three directions and a fantastic top floor bedroom with a sun terrace. The interiors are comfortable with a good standard of fittings and furniture. Kostas and Akrivi scoured the antique markets of Athens for suitable ornaments. Akrivi is a talented artist and at least one of her works hangs in each apartment. They are also a very musical family, their son Miltiadies is a classical jazz musician of international repute. Perhaps one of the main reasons that guests return here time after time is the family’s genuine and spontaneous hospitality, which makes new and repeat guests feel immediately at home. One could easily spend a whole fortnight on one of the balconies, just taking in the everchanging view, as many of our returning guests to the Sea Path can testify.
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Accommodation 5 waterside apartments • 3 two bedroom, 1 three bedroom & 1 studio • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek 2 Bedroom apartments: Sleeps 2 – 5 No. 1, 2 & 3: 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Living room, sofa bed, kitchen with mini cooker, shower room & open terrace 3 Bedroom apartment: Sleeps 2 – 6 No. 4: 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Living and dining room, 5 balconies/terraces • Kitchen with full cooker and fridge freezer • 2 x shower/bathroom • This apartment is on 2 levels Studio: Sleeps 2 No. 5: Upper floor, twin beds • Open plan kitchenette with mini cooker • Shower room • Shaded terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 2 mins walk Beach: 2 mins walk Myrtos beach: 20 mins drive Fiskardo: 25 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p198
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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WATERSIDE ACCOMMODATION IN THE HEART OF STUNNING ASSOS
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CAVOS INN TRADITIONAL FAMILY RUN PENSION, WITH INSPIRING VIEWS TOWARDS THE LIXOURI PENINSULA FAMILY RUN PENSION • SLEEPS 2 • AIR CONDITIONING • BREAKFAST • CAR HIRE
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire continental breakfast Accommodation 9 room family run pension
Situated on a narrow promontory beneath the Venetian fortress enjoying magnificent views, is the small and extremely well-run Cavos Inn. Vasso, the owner, originally from Crete and Vassilis, her Kefalonian husband have between them created something very special here. With their perceptive eye for design, each room is tastefully furnished in different styles of light fabrics. All the rooms have a cosy feel with en suite facilities and private balcony or patio area. Those on the south side seem to hang right over the waves, with a glorious sweep of cliff, sea and mountains dominating the view, whilst the west facing rooms look directly across to the old vine terraces and pine woods on the headland, crowned by the honeyed walls of the great castle. To the left one looks out across the white cliffs and rolling hills of the Lixouri peninsula, whilst to the right the eye is drawn down and across pantiled roofs to the harbour.
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Five minutes down a stepped alley leads to the tree-lined plateia of Assos, surrounded by a cluster of traditional fishing cottages, tavernas, village shops and the harbour nestling beneath the caves, cliffs and old vine terraces of the headland. There is a town beach here, and even on those afternoons when the Meltemi wind sets the surf pounding against the rocks just a few yards away on the other side of the isthmus, barely a wave disturbs the fish queuing for crumbs from the taverna tables.
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The Cavos Inn reflects the unique aspect of Assos. The tranquillity of an unspoilt fishing village,guarded by an historic castle, all set on a majestic wild coastline. Dolphins and on rare occasions even turtles, can sometimes be seen in the surrounding sea, so a pair of binoculars are recommended. The breakfast terrace has spectacular views that takes in the whole sweep of this truly wild coast. For civilised living in an exquisite setting, the Cavos Inn is unbeatable. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Lower floor No. 1 & 2: Double room with full sea view No. 3: Double room with balcony side sea view No. 4: Twin room without view, small patio beside the steps with use of the main terrace Upper floor: No. 5: Twin room with full sea view No. 6: Double room with full sea view No. 7&9: Twin rooms with balcony side sea view No. 8: Double room with balcony side sea view All rooms • Balcony apart from No. 4 (see above) • En suite shower room, air conditioning, small fridge, tea and coffee making facilities • Maid service six times a week, linen changes twice weekly • TV in all rooms (limited channels) • Safety deposit boxes Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk Mini market: 3 mins walk Fiskardo: 25 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p198
ASSOS
COSI’S INN
COSI’S INN IS SITUATED JUST ABOVE THE HARBOUR OF ASSOS WITH SUPERB VIEWS 9 STUDIOS • SLEEPS 2 • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE • BREAKFAST OR SELF CATERING OPTIONS
Two or three centuries ago most visitors to Assos might not have relished the prospect of their stay in these magnificent surroundings as they would have arrived in chains and been incarcerated in the remote Venetian fortress and prison! Today’s visitors now have the opportunity of a holiday in one of the most spectacular and peaceful situations in the Ionian Islands. The small fishing village clustered round a sheltered harbour is a haven that brings people back time and time again. Cosi’s Inn, situated just above the harbour with superb views on both sides is an excellent example of the small but very welcoming apartments that is certainly one of the hallmarks of Kefalonia. It’s only a couple of minutes’ stroll from the Inn down to the harbour with its fishing boats, handy tavernas and mini-market. There’s even a lovely beach within the harbour a step or two away from the shady village square with its magnificent plane trees.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack or breakfast Accommodation 9 studios overlooking Assos • Double room • Separate shower room • Kitchenette with fridge and 2 ring hob • Air conditioning • Private balcony with sea/village view • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Rooms including Breakfast do NOT receive a welcome pack Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 5 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins walk Fiskardo: 25 mins drive
Each studio has a double bed, living area, shower room and kitchenette, with television should the views ever fail to please (somehow we doubt that) and air conditioning, although an evening breeze often arrives from sea and mountain, making the evening stroll down to the village for an alfresco supper on the quayside a pleasant prospect. Assos has to be Kefalonia’s hidden gem, combine that with the friendly welcome at Cosi’s Inn and you have all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday. Prices: please refer to p198
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Comfortably furnished with modern fittings all the rooms have balconies; rear balconies look out over the village and harbour, whilst ones at the front enjoy a breathtaking view across the wide bay framed by mountains and high cliffs.
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SOFIA’S COTTAGE
A TRADITIONAL SMALL COTTAGE LOCATED NEXT TO THE BEACH, HARBOUR AND PLATEIA IN ONE OF KEFALONIA’S MOST UNSPOILT AND PICTURESQUE VILLAGES 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • CAR HIRE
Even in the 21st Century life in a small, unspoilt Kefalonian village revolves around the Plateia, and the village square in Assos also happens to enjoy one of the most spectacular situations in the Ionian, facing a Venetian fortress, beside a sheltered harbour enclosed by ancient terraced hillsides and rocky headlands. Sofia’s cottage located beside the Plateia opens out directly onto the waterfront, with a beach no more than a few steps away. Sofia is a typical small, traditional fisherman’s cottage, simply furnished but comfortable and has the benefit of a large covered verandah looking directly across the harbour to the fortress on the headland beyond. The beach might be only five metres away, but you will have to walk at least ten to reach the Plateia with its magnificent plane trees and perhaps double that for a choice of tavernas and the min-market.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom waterside cottages • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • Living/dining room • Kitchenette with fridge & mini cooker • Shower room • Spacious waterfront verandah • Stand up fans only • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweeks Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 1 min walk Beach: 1 mins drive (Myrtos Beach 20 mins drive) Mini market: 1 min walk
The verandah is also the perfect spot to watch the fishing boats returning with the evening menu on board. Inside there is a dining room with kitchenette in one corner, with two bedrooms, a twin and a double with a bathroom with shower.
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Assos itself feels very secluded but is by no means remote. It is only a 20 minute drive to the world famous Myrtos Beach. Good roads now criss-cross the island making exploration by car very straightforward, but there are also some fascinating and spectacular walks nearby on mule trails built many hundreds of years ago. However, it would be completely understandable if you made Sofia’s verandah your permanent base!
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AI HELI
VILLA MARINA 5 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 10 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Too often the choice of where to go for a family holiday can mean a lengthy “either/or “ discussion and eventually a compromise: the kids want a beach nearby, preferably with watersports available, perhaps even live music and dancing, whilst mum and dad are looking for some peace and quiet, a nice view and enough space so that no-one’s falling over each other in cramped accommodation. The Villa Marina could well provide the perfect solution! This large five bedroomed villa with four shower/bathrooms has room to spare for everyone. Even better, especially if there are teenagers in the family (or grandparents!), two of the bedrooms and a bathroom have their own separate staircase. There are at least five beaches within easy reach, either on foot or by a few minutes’ in the car, the nearest being just 100 metres away! And if that’s too far the house has its own private pool surrounded by lawns. A large family needs good shopping nearby and Argostoli, the island capital ten minutes’ drive away has shops for every taste, from a colourful array of fruit and vegetable stalls on the waterfront, to well stocked supermarkets. Add traffic free streets with designer boutiques, smart cafés, gift shops, cinemas showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters and an excellent museum and there’s something for everyone. Nearby Lassi and Makros Giali are bustling resorts next to excellent beaches, whilst the village of Svoronata is just 2kms away, or even closer, a min-market and tavern within 250 metres. If a more adventurous day out is required, the ascent of Mt Ainos, the Ionian’s highest peak is a superb expedition by car and then on foot. Staying at home with a good book in the cool, spacious open plan living and dining room with fully fitted kitchen is an attractive alternative, or later, out on the terrace in the cool of the evening watching the sun set over the Adriatic whilst fresh souvlakia (kebabs) grill on the barbecue and a bottle of the famous Robola wine chills in the fridge. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 5 bedroom villa • Private swimming pool 10m x 5 m (depth: 1m - 1.8m) • 2 double and 3 twin bedrooms • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • Twin bedroom • Separate shower room First floor • Double bedroom en-suite bathroom • Twin bedroom en-suite shower room Separate first floor above kitchen • Double bedroom • Twin bedroom • Separate bathroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 250 metres Beach: 100 metres Mini market: 250 metres Svoronata: 2km Prices: please refer to p198
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A SPACIOUS FAMILY VILLA OVERLOOKING AI HELI BEACH WITH SEA VIEWS TO ZAKYNTHOS
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VILLAS WINTER AND SPRING TWO DETACHED VILLAS IN LAWNED GARDENS WITH SUPERB SEA AND ISLAND VIEWS OVERLOOKING AI HELI BEACH
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2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Accommodation 2 two bedroom villas with shared swimming pool • Shared swimming pool 11m x 7 m (depth: 1m - 1.75m)
The southeast coast of Kefalonia from Argostoli to Skala has beaches to suit everyone, there’s even a choice of colours in the sands red, black, white or yellow! Many also have the coveted Blue Flag – hardly surprising as the Ionian Islands have some of the clearest seas in the Mediterranean. Lassi, near Argostoli is a perennial favourite with every amenity both on and off the water of a popular resort, but others such as Avithos a few minutes’ drive from the villas are much quieter and more intimate.
All villas • 1 double bedroom en-suite • 1 twin bedroom en-suite • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
These two comfortable detached villas couldn’t be much closer to Ai Heli beach – 84 steps down from a gateway at the end of the lawn beside the infinity pool! The views from the raised terrace in front of each villa are outstanding across to Zakynthos beyond the offshore rock of Dias and its tiny chapel. Argostoli, the thriving capital of Kefalonia is within easy driving distance. Pedestrianized central shopping areas offer a wide selection of shops, pavement cafés and supermarkets whilst the bustling waterfront lined with colourful stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 2 mins walk Beach: 1 min walk Mini market: 3 mins walk Svoronata: 2km
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Svoronata village is only 2 kms away, but there is a minimarket and taverna a mere 200 metres away. As a change from sea and sand, the nearby valleys and hills below the impressive Mt Ainos contain not only the finest vineyards in Kefalonia, but the Venetian fortress of St George.
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Comfortable with stunning views and personally supervised by Zoe whose hospitality is legendary, Winter and Spring are perfect villas for any season. N.B: These two villas are part of a complex of four, all sharing the swimming pool. Prices: please refer to p198
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KOURKOMELATA
VILLA FEINIKAS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The small hillside village of Kourkomelata has seen little development for over 50 years. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the village is characterized by its elegant villas surrounded by large gardens. The Villa Feinikas is a classic example of the kind. Approached via a private driveway off the street, the house, surrounded by landscaped gardens (with lawns of what must be the softest grass on the island!) and a line of impressive palm trees that give it its name, enjoys one of the best views in southern Kefalonia. To the south beyond the belltower of the village church the green hills of Zakynthos rise out of the Adriatic and behind the western slopes of Mt Ainos. The interior of the villa is equally elegant with period furniture, cool spacious living and main bedrooms all laid out on one level. Behind the fully fitted kitchen is a separate bedroom and shower. French doors open onto a covered terrace running round two sides of the house, overlooking a vine covered pergola, the wide sweep of the lawns to the coast. A feature of this terrace is the large period wooden table, perfect for al fresco dining. The elegant design of both house and garden even extends to the swimming pool, built in the shape of a cloverleaf.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 13.5m x13.5m • Separate bathroom • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & CD player • Separate kitchen with fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • Portable barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive (Avithos) Mini market: 5 mins drive Argostoli: 10 mins drive
Argostoli with its car-free shopping precincts and colourful waterfront market is only a ten minute drive away. The coast is equally close, with a choice of excellent blue flag beaches such as the popular resort of Lassi, the quieter Ai Heli near the village of Svoronata or the family friendly Avithos. Inland the imposing fortress of St George dominates the wide valley below Mt Ainos containing the monastery and church dedicated to Aghios Gerasimos, patron saint of Kefalonia. Recently refurbished, Villa Feinikas, combines elegance and comfort with superb views in a village setting, close to coast and mountain. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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AN ELEGANT VILLA IN PRIVATE SPACIOUS GROUNDS WITH WONDERFUL SEA AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
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KALIGATA
VILLA DINA AN ATTRACTIVE VILLA IN AN IDYLLIC SETTING 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL• AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Kaligata is a small hamlet close to Metaxata the village where the poet and hero of Greece’s struggle for independence Byron lived and stayed for six months before his last, fateful journey to the mainland. He chose well, because the views across cypress and olive groves to the wide Adriatic beyond would have given him the inspiration for his poetry and the tranquility before the hard road ahead.
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Two centuries on and of course there have been changes, this delightful, modern villa being one of them. Surrounded by the colourful gardens for which the hamlet is famous Villa Dina is a perfect holiday retreat. Naturally there is one important addition that Byron would not have experienced, a private pool on the front terrace of the house! Magnificent sunsets are a speciality of Kefalonia’s west coast and there is a separate BBQ area from which to appreciate them.
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The villa is a short drive from some of the finest beaches on the island, Skala to the south or the smaller and quieter beaches such as Avithos. A trip to the island’s highest mountain Mt Ainos, home not only to the monastery of Kefalonia’s patron saint, Agios Gerasimos but also the vineyards where the famous Robola wine is made should not be missed. There’s history with a British connection nearby in the well preserved ruins of St George’s castle. For everyday supplies there are mini-markets a few minutes’ drive away. Also easily reached is Argostoli with its pleasant pedestrianized streets, excellent and varied shops, cafes and restaurants, a long harbour frontage lined with fresh fruit and vegetable stalls where fresh fish can be bought straight off the boat.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 9m x 5m (depth: 1m x 1.8m) • 1 double bedroom • 2 twin bedrooms • 2 separate shower rooms • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Open plan kitchen with fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • WiFi internet access • Air conditioning • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweeks Closest amenities Restaurant(s):5 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive (Avithos) Mini market: 5 mins drive Argostoli: 15 mins drive
The bedrooms, two with twin beds and a double open onto the sea-facing terrace, along with two bathrooms and there is a spacious open plan living room, dining and well appointed kitchen area. We cannot guarantee that the Villa Dina will bring out the poet in you, but you never know it just might! www.ionianislandholidays.com
Prices: please refer to p198
Assos, Kefalonia
ITHAKA
“ AS YOU SET OUT FOR ITHAKA HOPE THE VOYAGE IS A LONG ONE, FULL OF ADVENTURE, FULL OF DISCOVERY.” CP CAVAFY, POET
Kioni
Filiatro Beach
•Exoghi
Frikes
Ionian transfer from Fiskardo, Kefalonia
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•Kioni
•Stavros
Polis Bay
Lefki
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To Fiskardo & Lefkada
•Anoghi
ITHAK A
Agios Ioannis
Gidaki
•Vathy
Dexia Bay
To Lefkada & Fiskardo
Piso Aetos
To Sami & Patras
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Filiatro
• Sarakinikos Perahori • Homer accurately described Ithaka as
“rocky and unfit for horses but good for goats”! A single road connects the island capital Vathy, with its sheltered fjord-like deep- water harbour giving the town its name, to a scattering of villages in the north such as Stavros and Kioni passing beneath the ancient monastery of Kathara, its bell tower a landmark from many miles away Vathy is a thriving port where the visitor is made to feel very much part of the community. Small hotels and
apartments share the narrow streets with homes, shops and tavernas that have been in the same family for generations. Kioni, set on an idyllic bay, and like its slightly larger counterpart on Kefalonia, Fiskardo, was spared the destruction of the great 1953 earthquake, so that the elegant Venetian houses remain largely intact. Scholars continue to argue over whether the Ithaka of The Odyssey existed here, but undoubtedly the island has a unique atmosphere and lends itself to quiet discovery, whether along ancient paths to its pebbled coves, the Mycenian ruins or merely to absorb that other Ithaka, an island of the imagination and the poet. Whether you stay for one week or the rest of your life you may absorb these lines by the famous poet C P Kavafy: “Ithaka gave you a marvellous journey, without her you would never have set out. Wise you have become and full of experience. Now you will understand what these Ithakas mean.”
ITHAKA
Marmakas
Afales Bay
There are two Ithakas; a small Ionian Island, two mountains joined by a craggy ridge, rugged in the west, gentle and more fertile in the east where the shoreline is indented by numerous coves and sheltered bays where it’s said a million olive trees of a type unique to the island grow. Only 3,000 Ithakians live here but many more can be found living as far away as New York, Cape Town and Melbourne. Like their famous ancestor Odysseus they are a seafaring people and even today many a merchant ship or ferry is crewed by seamen from the island.
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Agrapidia
NEAR VATHY
VILLAS AGRAPIDIA, KOUMARIA, AGRAMBELI
SECLUDED GARDEN VILLAS, SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES WITH GLORIOUS SEA AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS 1 THREE BEDROOM VILLA AND 2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2-6 • EACH WITH PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
It’s said that there are one hundred wells in the broad valley known locally as Campos that rises gently behind Vathy until it meets the steeper wooded slopes of the surrounding Marathias plateau. Certainly this is the most fertile area on the island, producing some of the finest wines and olive oils.
Agrambeli
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Set in lovely gardens, amongst olive trees and vineyards, these three villas, although recently built out of local stone, with bougainvillea, clematis and vines covering the walls, blend so well into the surrounding landscape that they seem much older. That same theme is maintained inside each house. Contemporary fittings and furnishings have been chosen to complement older pieces of craftsman made family furniture. The living/dining rooms are open plan, each with a well-equipped modern kitchen. The bedrooms all have air conditioning with windows either looking out over the gardens to the sea or across the vineyards towards the hills. The gardens provide each house with complete privacy but all enjoy one of the finest views on the island, out across the Inner Ionian Sea to the mountains of the mainland. Built on raised terraces fringed by trees, each with its own swimming pool and barbecue, there is always a choice between sunshine and shade.
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This is one of the most peaceful areas of Ithaka, yet the main square on the waterfront in Vathy is only five minutes’ away by car along a quiet country road. This same road winds up the hillside to the plateau above, and one of the most far-reaching views of the island together with many of the sites mentioned in The Odyssey can be explored, Afroditi’s Spring, the Cave of Eumaios, and the spectacular crag of Korak (the Crow). Another lane nearby, driveable part way, leads to the picturesque and very quiet Caminia beach. Away from it all yet close to all amenities is a winning combination. Perfection! www.ionianislandholidays.com
Agrambeli
Agrambeli
Agrapidia
Agrambeli
Koumaria
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 1 x 3 bedroom villa and 2 x 2 bedroom villas All villas have: • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, washing machine • Private pool: 7m x 4m (depth: 0.90 – 1.8m) • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet connection Villa Agrapida (3 bedroom villa) Ground floor: • 1 double bedroom • Separate bathroom First floor: • 1 double bedroom en-suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom en-suite shower room
Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive (Kaminia) Mini market: 10 mins drive Vathy: 2.5km Koumaria
Tel. 020 8459 0777
Prices: please refer to p199
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Villa Agrambeli and Villa Koumaria (2 bedroom villas) • Double bedroom* • 1 twin bedroom • Separate bathroom * Agrambeli has ensuite shower room in double bedroom, Koumaria has ensuite shower room in twin bedroom
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VATHY, ITHAKA
VILLA PORTO BELLO
A STRIKING WATERSIDE PROPERTY A STONE’S THROW FROM VATHY 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Villa Porto Bello is a contemporary property built in a traditional island style on the edge of Vathy’s coastal road with spectacular views of the harbour and the town. The villa is perfectly located on a narrow, traditional alley which runs parallel to the waterfront. It’s just a 10 minute leisurely stroll along the harbour to the plateia, the hub of this charming port where visitors and locals gather to enjoy a meal or a drink in the long summer evenings. This delightful new two bedroom villa with a private pool has both a double and a twin bedroom both are en-suite. The living area and fully fitted kitchen are open plan all tastefully decorated and fitted with all the modern facilities one would expect from a new villa. Patio doors from all the rooms lead out to a large terrace with dining table, the barbecue and the pool with delightful views towards the port. Almost all the terrace is shaded and around the pool sun loungers are available facing the port and the town. Villa Porto Bello is perfectly placed for discovering the south of the island. The small beach at Loutsa, still guarded by the Venetian cannons on the headland above, is a flat stroll of less than 10 minutes. For the more energetic the old hill village of Paleochori with its frescoed churches and chapels and the Homeric sites of Arethusa’s Spring are all accessible by well marked trails.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation Two bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Separate WC • Private swimming pool 6.50m x 3m (depth: 1.5m) • Air conditioning • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave & washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 100m to 10 mins walk Beach: 10 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk Vathy: 10 mins walk on costal road
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Villa Porto Bello is a villa designed especially for your relaxation, combining the latest design offering a relaxed atmosphere and style with fabulous views of Vathy Port.
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Prices: please refer to p199
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PERAHORI NEAR VATHY
VILLA KOUNOUVATO
BEAUTIFUL STONE VILLA IN GLORIOUS SURROUNDINGS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Set on a mountainside of verdant greenery is the small village of Perahori. This charming rural hamlet is one of only a small number of working agricultural villages on the island, producing some of the finest olive oil, feta cheese and wines, which you are able to buy in the local shop. It is at the edge of this village where Villa Kounouvato has been built in a superb location on the side of Mount Nerovoulo, taking full advantage of the breathtaking scenery. Villa Kounouvato is a charming villa set high on a hillside with a fantastic vantage point these have to be some of the most stunning views over southern Ithaka and across the Ionian to Lefkada. The villa is perfectly located, close to essential amenities and beaches. A mini market and taverna is only fifteen minutes walk away with the bustling harbour of Vathy only a ten minutes drive. Outdoor living is certainly a priority at Kounouvato, with relaxation being the key. You enter the tastefully furnished house into a large open plan living/dining area with kitchen. Also on this floor are two double bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms. The third bedroom with twin beds and en suite shower room is upstairs from the living room on a mezzanine floor set amongst the fabulous wooden ceiling beams.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 4.5m (depth: 1.5m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • 2 double bedrooms with en suite showers • Twin bedroom on mezzanine floor (open plan bedroom overlooking the living room) with en suite shower • Open plan living room, dining room • Kitchen: with full cooker and fridge freezer & washing machine • Large terrace with barbecue Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk Beach: 15 mins drive Mini market: 15 mins walk Vathy: 10 mins drive
Villa Kounouvato is a charmingly designed villa with views that are second to none on Ithaka. Prices: please refer to p199
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Patio doors from the living room lead out to a large open terrace and the best of the views taking in a true panorama of southern Ithaka. The pool, terrace and barbecue area were meticulously planned to embrace the olive trees and the natural rock face which draw you into the wonderful natural environment. All outside terraces look out towards the view and fantastic sunrises.
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DEXIA BAY NEAR VATHY
VILLA AMALTHIA
CHARMING VILLA SET AMONGST A LUSH BACKDROP OF RURAL ITHAKA 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack
Did Odysseus land in secret at this stunningly beautiful bay and then conceal his plundered treasure in the Nymph’s Cave on the hillside above? Perhaps, but lets leave it to the scholars to argue about the myth, the fact remains that Dexia Bay is the ideal place for any wanderer to make their landfall.
Accommodation 1 bedroom villas with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom • Private swimming pool 6m x 3.2 (depth 0.80m-1.60m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
Surrounded by hills and guarded by a rocky islet it’s hard to believe that this unspoilt crescent of pebbles and sand is only a few minutes’ drive from the bustling centre of island life Vathy’s main waterfront plateia. Occupying an elevated position above the bay, and set in lovely gardens amongst the olive trees, these recently built small villas are perfect for couples who want to enjoy an ‘away from it all’ retreat whilst being close to all the amenities of the town and a 15 minute walk down to Ithaka’s only Blue Flag beach Dexia Bay itself. Built especially with couples in mind each house has a comfortable open plan lounge, dining and kitchenette area complete with feature fireplace. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. A spiral staircase accesses the main feature of each house a galleried double bedroom.
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The villa has its own private patio area with shade, seating and loungers, a barbecue for that all important al fresco dining, and a swimming pool for cooling off on those long sunny afternoons. Paved pathways wind through the lovely gardens which is the perfect spot for quiet relaxation and reflection.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV, DVD and CD player • Kitchenette fully equipped with fridge freezer, full size cooker and dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Fully fitted shower room/WC • Patio with barbecue First floor • Double gallery bedroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Beach: 15 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p199
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DEXIA BAY NEAR VATHY
VILLA ARETUSA PROPERTY INFORMATION
1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack
Did Odysseus land in secret at this stunningly beautiful bay and then conceal his plundered treasure in the Nymph’s Cave on the hillside above? Perhaps, but lets leave it to the scholars to argue about the myth, the fact remains that Dexia Bay is the ideal place for any wanderer to make their landfall.
Accommodation 1 bedroom villas with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom • Private swimming pool 6m x 3.2 (depth 0.80m-1.60m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
Surrounded by hills and guarded by a rocky islet it’s hard to believe that this unspoilt crescent of pebbles and sand is only a few minutes’ drive from the bustling centre of island life Vathy’s main waterfront plateia. Occupying an elevated position above the bay, and set in lovely gardens amongst the olive trees, these recently built small villas are perfect for couples who want to enjoy an ‘away from it all’ retreat whilst being close to all the amenities of the town and a 15 minute walk down to Ithaka’s only Blue Flag beach Dexia Bay itself. Built especially with couples in mind each house has a comfortable open plan lounge, dining and kitchenette area complete with feature fireplace. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation. A spiral staircase accesses the main feature of each house a galleried double bedroom. Each villa has its own private patio area with shade, seating and loungers, a barbecue for that all important al fresco dining, and a swimming pool for cooling off on those long sunny afternoons. Paved pathways wind through the lovely gardens which is the perfect spot for quiet relaxation and reflection.
Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV, DVD and CD player • Kitchenette fully equipped with fridge freezer, full size cooker and dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Fully fitted shower room/WC • Patio with barbecue First floor • Double gallery bedroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Beach: 15 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p199
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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CHARMING VILLA SET AMONGST A LUSH BACKDROP OF RURAL ITHAKA
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Agios Ioannis Beach
NEAR STAVROS
VILLA LEFKI
A CHARMING VILLA WITH DELIGHTFUL VIEWS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The present occupier of that other ‘White House’ may never get an opportunity to stay in this superbly appointed villa, which is a shame because the views of the Kefalonia coastline which can be seen through the beautiful cypress trees with the forests and mountains of Kefalonia as well as the sunsets would undoubtedly lift the spirits and allow the cares of the world to drift away. By carefully combining the use of traditional stone and wood with the latest in contemporary fixtures and fittings, the Villa Lefki is the perfect holiday home from home. Lefki village, a straggle of houses perched between mountain and sea has a distinguished history out of all proportion to its diminutive size. During the last war it was used as a staging post for escaping allied prisoners. The inhabitants took huge risks to hide the escapees until such time as their onward journeys to safety could be arranged. In recognition of their sacrifice the British Government funded the rebuilding of the village after the great Earthquake of 1953.
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The echoes of war are thankfully very faint now. What remains is an ideal base for a good all round holiday. One of Ithaka’s finest beaches at Agios Ioannis is a mere 10 minute drive away. Old mule tracks criss-cross fertile olive and citrus groves, passing ancient cisterns and wells. Stavros the main centre of northern Ithaka with its shops, tavernas and bakery is ten minutes away by car whilst Vathy is only a little further away in the other direction along a good road that follows the spectacular spine of the island.
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The interior of the house, with its spacious master bedroom, double bed and en suite shower room, is complemented by an open plan lounge/dining room and a fully fitted kitchen. The accommodation also includes a twin-bedded room with separate shower and toilet. Outside you will find a spacious terrace with a good sized pool for those lazy summer days. www.ionianislandholidays.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 x double with en suite shower room • 1 x twin bedroom with separate shower room • Private swimming pool approximately 4m x 8m (depth 0.8m – 1.7m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning in all rooms • Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, full cooker and fridge/freezer • Living/dining area with Satellite TV (limited channels) • Barbecue Closest amenities Restaurant(s): Stavros Beach, 10 mins drive Beach: Agios Ioannis, 10 mins drive Mini market and bakery: Stavros, 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p199
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Terrace, 1 bedroom villa
Lemonia verandah
Living room, 2 bedroom villa
Bedroom, 1 bedroom villa
POLIS BAY
VILLAS RHODIA, ELIA & LEMONIA 2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS AND 1 ONE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • OUTDOOR JACUZZI AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
As you head gently up the hillside and turn into the sweeping driveway you arrive at these three charming villas one can’t help but be delighted by the landscape that surrounds you, nestling in the hillside these delightful villas overlook the picturesque and sheltered Polis Bay. They offer extensive sea views towards the stunning island of Kefalonia. From this slightly elevated position the panorama is exceptional and is shared equally by all three houses. The first, Rhodia – Pomegranate, is a one bedroom house and Elia – Olive and Lemonia – Lemon, both two bedroom. Each villa is fully air-conditioned and finished to a high standard, tastefully furnished and well equipped throughout. All three are similar open plan design with the fully fitted kitchen/diner opening into a comfortable and stylish living area. Double doors from the living area take you out onto the terrace making the most of the exceptional sea views, bringing in sunshine, light and taking full advantage of the gentle scented sea breezes in the afternoon. Outdoor Jacuzzis on each house’s terrace complete the wonderfully relaxing atmosphere of these fabulous villas adding superbly to your very own Greek Odyssey. The bedrooms are light and airy with French windows making the most of the wonderful views each with en-suite shower rooms. A private footpath takes you directly from the villas to the beach which is separated into two parts by a small jetty and the local fishermans’ harbour. There is a “cantina” serving light snacks and drinks throughout the day (in high season only). Sunbeds and umbrellas are available to rent on the beach. A little further uphill, within walking distance of the villas is the traditional village of Stavros with popular tavernas, cashpoint, pharmacy as well as shops, bars and cafes.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 1 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom houses each with outdoor Jacuzzi (not heated) • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet connection Villa Rhodia • One bedroom house with private outdoor Jaccuzi (not heated) • 1 double bedroom • Open plan kitchen/living room/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD and DVD player, full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Villas Elia & Lemonia • Two two bedroom houses with private outdoor Jacuzzi (not heated) • One double and one twin both with en suite shower rooms • Open plan kitchen/living room/dining room with TV (limited channels), full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 5 mins drive/ 25 mins steep uphill walk Beach: 2 mins walk Stavros: 5 mins drive/25 min steep uphill walk
These charming villas have proved a popular addition to our collection. Prices: please refer to p199
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
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DELIGHTFUL HOUSES PERFECTLY POSITIONED ABOVE POLIS BAY
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Kioni
NEAR KIONI
VILLA MARINA A QUIET VILLAGE SETTING WITH GLORIOUS VIEWS ACROSS THE IONIAN SEA CLOSE TO THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KIONI THREE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
On Ithaka everything has its place. Even mighty Odysseus has to take his turn in everyday life! Kioni is a perfect example. Elegant houses and tavernas line a beautiful small harbour, a favourite port of call for any cruising yachtsman, whilst every morning the fishing boats thread their way past the mooring lines and anchor chains. Climb the hill above the village to the hamlet of Raki and farming takes pride of place. All this gives the island its unique atmosphere. This villa, built into the steep hillside at the top of the village, has been sensitively designed to blend in with the older houses around. The view from the verandah’ and pool terraces is suitably spectacular, out across the sea to Arkoudi Island and the White Mountains of Lefkada. The villa is certainly an excellent match for the view. By carefully combining the use of traditional stone and wood with the latest in contemporary fixtures and fittings, Villa Marina is the perfect holiday home from home.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation Three bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedrooms • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3.5m (depth 0.80 – 1.75m) • 2 double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms • Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom • Fully fitted kitchen with full oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD and DVD player Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 mins downhill walk (Kioni) Beaches: 20 mins downhill walk Mini market: 20 mins downhill walk
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Villa Marina has been designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You enter the spacious living area with kitchen. French windows open onto a verandah facing out to sea, with steps leading down to the pool area. The main double bedroom with its en suite shower room bathroom also has French windows leading out onto the verandah. On this floor a further double bedroom with en suite shower room. Stairs lead up to the third bedroom which is a twin with en suite bathroom with bath, timber beams and panelled wooden ceiling and skylight.
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This wonderfully situated villa is ideally located for a relaxing holiday close to amenities. NB: Due to the design of the villa we do not think they are suitable for children under 10yrs or people with limited mobility. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Prices: please refer to p199
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Cemetery Beach
KIONI
RIGONI APARTMENTS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
For centuries Kioni was a thriving fishing village and port that served the then large mountain village of Anoghi, built high on a plateau beneath Ithaka’s highest mountain Neritos, by a packhorse trail that led up through the forested hillside behind. Fishing boats and caiques waiting to load grain, olive oil and wine from the interior, would have filled this exquisite small harbour. Nowadays fishing boats are still present but they share their moorings with visiting yachts and the caiques carrying people not goods. The Rigoni are five apartments in total but we have opted to use the three one bedroom apartments located on the first and second floors. The stunning views take in three old windmills on the far side of Kioni bay and beyond to the island of Atakos. A central open staircase leads up to two double bedded apartments on the first floor each with a large terrace to the side, a further twin bedded apartment on the second floor. The living rooms are comfortably furnished with balconies to the front. The kitchen areas are well equipped and brightly painted. The bedrooms, either with twin or double beds, have their own balconies with sea views.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 one bedroom apartments • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek First floor No. 1: 1 double bedroom apartment No. 3: 1 double bedroom apartment Second floor No. 2: 1 twin bedroom apartment All 1 bedroom apartments: sleeps 2 – 3 • Kitchenette – full oven, fridge freezer • Living/dining room with 1 sofa bed and TV • Balcony and terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 10 mins walk Beach: 2 mins walk
From the apartments you can continue along the lane past a whitewashed chapel and through mixed woodland to the pretty little beach where an unassuming Kantina sits amongst the trees, serving delicious lunchtime snacks, often with fresh fish. Kioni waterfront, with its tavernas and mini market is no more than ten minutes walk away, but why worry about time when you can stop off at one or all of the three tiny, almost hidden beaches (hint: look for steps!) for a quick dip in crystal clear waters on the way there or back again! Prices: please refer to p199
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack
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PERFECTLY POSITIONED APARTMENTS TO ENJOY BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES WITH EASY ACCESS TO KIONI
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KIONI
LIKOUDIS APARTMENTS
CHARMING APARTMENTS LOCATED IN ONE OF ITHAKA’S MOST POPULAR WATERSIDE HAMLETS, KIONI APARTMENTS •SLEEPS 2 – 3 •AIR CONDITIONING • SHARED SWIMMING POOL •CAR HIRE
The spectacular north east coast of Ithaka is dotted with captivating small bays and inlets. Amongst these is the picturesque and unspoilt village of Kioni. It encapsulates everything that makes the Ionian Islands so special; history architecture and above all an outstandingly beautiful location. Striking old elegant houses are characteristic here, connected by a myriad of narrow alleyways and paths all leading to the enchanting waterfront with its colourful mix of fishing boats, yachts, local shops and tavernas. Likoudis Apartments are situated in Kioni and in our opinion it’s probably one of the most stunning locations this beautiful island has to offer. Nestled on a verdant hill that overlooks the delightful bay, the apartments although modern, have been designed in stone and wood as the prevailing features which complement the older more traditional surrounding architecture. The interiors have been tastefully decorated with elegant wood furniture, iron made beds and fine marble tables, built-in sofas covered by subtle pastel fabrics creating both an inviting and relaxing environment.
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Unusual for Kioni properties, there is a good-sized swimming pool set on a raised terrace overlooking the bay. Sun loungers and plenty of dappled shade make it the perfect spot for that relaxing siesta. A 10 minute stroll down the lane leads to the waterfront with its tavernas, cafes and well stocked mini market. We have also included a car which will allow you to explore this beautiful island at your leisure.
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Ithaka provides the authentic experience of Greece. Likoudis Apartments offers you a perfect opportunity to completely unwind in fantastic surroundings.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 6 apartments (4 one bedroom and 2 studios) • Swimming pool 8 x 5m (shared by Eleni Apts guests) • Air conditioning • Barbecue area • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek All one bedroom apartments • Open plan kitchen/living room with mini cooker/ oven and fridge • Sofa bed in living room • Shower rooms • TV (limited channels) • Balcony/Terrace Odysseus (Penthouse): Double room, 2nd floor No.2: Double room, 1st floor No.3: Double room, 1st floor No.6: Double room, Ground floor/pool level All studio apartments • Kitchenette with mini cooker and fridge • TV (limited channels) • Shower rooms • Terrace No.4: Double room, Ground floor/pool level No.5: Double room, Ground floor/pool level Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins downhill walk Mini market(s): 10 mins downhill walk Beaches: 10 mins downhill walk Prices: please refer to p199
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
KIONI
ELENI APARTMENTS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • AIR CONDITIONING • SHARED POOL WITH LIKOUDIS APTS • CAR HIRE
Kioni has one of the most picturesque settings in the Ionian, and these apartments have been designed to make the most of the view, not only of the village itself but also out and across the inner Ionian Sea dotted with wooded islands and the mainland mountains beyond. Each apartment or studio has its own terrace facing the sea, perfect for watching the gentle activity below as the yachts and fishing boats come and go. The ground floor studio is comfortable with a kitchenette, shower room and twin beds with French windows that open onto a terrace. There are also four comfortable one bedroom apartments, each with a living room and kitchen area, shower room and toilet. Each bedroom has either windows or French doors opening towards the sea. The bedrooms and living areas are all air conditioned, but open the windows on a summer evening when a cool breeze wafts up from the harbour and fills the rooms with the scent of jasmine and lemon blossom. Twin apartments are on first floor whereas the double apartments are on second floor. A stroll down the lane shaded by olive trees and bougainvillea leads to the waterfront with its tavernas, cafes and well stocked mini-market. Further narrow lanes, originally built for mules wind their way through the cluster of traditional houses, some leading to tiny beaches hidden from above. For the more energetic Kioni is the perfect start and finish point for a network of ancient paths built in Venetian times that connected this historic village port with the settlements in Ithaka’s mountainous interior. Many are well marked, but getting lost amongst the cool olive groves and oak woodland can be a real pleasure especially as every gap in the trees will reveal the harbour and bays below!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 5 apartments (4 one bedroom and 1 studio) • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor No. 1: Studio (twin) with terrace First floor No. 2: 1 Twin bedroom apartment No. 4: 1 Twin bedroom apartment Second floor No. 3: Double bedroom apartment No. 5: Double bedroom apartment All apartments • Open plan kitchen/living room with mini cooker, fridge, TV (limited channels) • Balcony or terrace • Sofa bed in living room (1 bedroom apartments) Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins downhill walk Mini market(s): 10 mins downhill walk Beaches: 15 mins downhill walk
Eleni Apartments, simple, carefree holiday living at its very best. Prices: please refer to p199
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack
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IDYLLICALLY LOCATED APARTMENTS WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS
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Kioni
KIONI
MELISSA’S HOUSE
SIMPLE WATERSIDE ACCOMMODATION WITH A CAPTIVATING SUNRISE AND SUBLIME PANORAMIC VIEWS 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • AIR CONDITIONING
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack Accommodation 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments
One of the joys of Kioni is its beautiful position. Set on the side of a steep valley with the quaint harbour, waterfront tavernas and shops close at hand. Yet just a short walk from all this, one finds attractive properties enjoying a spectacular position, perfect for evenings on the balcony, with sweeping views of the bay and the islands beyond. Melissa’s House is just such a place. Just minutes’ from Kioni harbour, the apartments have a choice of either a one bedroom apartment on the upper floor, with lovely balcony views leading off the living room, or a two bedroom apartment on the ground floor again with spectacular views taking advantage of the location. Each apartment offers a simple, comfortable living/ dining room with a separate kitchen and access to terraces with the same stunning views. A couple of tiny pebbled coves are within a minutes’ stroll, perfect for an early morning dip. There are further beaches within easy access down a charming lane, shaded by olive, plum and citrus trees. Naturally boat hire is available in the harbour for leisurely exploration of the fascinating coastline and for those who prefer walking there are well-marked trails through woods and vineyards for the more energetic.
Lower floor: sleeps 2 – 4 • 2 bedroom apartment • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Balcony with views to Kioni and over the sea Upper floor: sleeps 2 – 3 • 1 bedroom apartment • Double bed and sofa bed • Balcony with views to Kioni and over the sea Both apartments • Living/dining room with a sofa bed • Kitchen (full cooker), shower room • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk (shingle) Mini market: 5 mins walk
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The number of repeat guests returning year after year confirms that Melissa’s House quite simply has a sublime location with panoramic views making it the perfect place for relaxation.
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Prices: please refer to p199
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NEAR KIONI
VILLA JOANNA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
On Ithaka everything has its place. Even mighty Odysseus has to take his turn in everyday life! Kioni is a perfect example. Elegant houses and tavernas line a beautiful small harbour, a favourite port of call for any cruising yachtsman but every morning the fishing boats thread their way past the mooring lines and anchor chains because Kioni fishes. Climb the hill above the village to the hamlet of Raki and farming takes pride of place. The land is rich up here, good for olives, vines and sheep for the feta cheese. All this gives the island its unique atmosphere, and these two new villas built into the steep hillside at the top of the village have been sensitively designed to blend in with the older houses around. Approached by a narrow track where the speed limit is dictated by the hens pecking on the verge, steps lead down from the parking place to the villas. The view from the verandahs and pool terraces is suitably spectacular, out across the sea to Arkoudi Island and the White Mountains of Lefkada. The interior of this lovely villa, built into the steep hill on two levels matches the views across the Akrotiri peninsula with its sentinel ruined windmill to the mountains of Lefkas and the smaller islands of the Ionian Sea. The living room and kitchen has double French windows leading to a large balcony. Also on this floor there is a double bedroom with a French window to the side. Stairs lead down to the lower ground floor and two more bedrooms. Local stone has been used imaginatively in the luxurious main double bedroom with its integral bathroom, a separate toilet and a dressing room. French windows open out onto a spacious terrace. The second twin bedroom has an en suite bathroom, again with French windows opening out to the shaded verandah overlooking the private swimming pool. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 6m x 1.9m (depth 0.8-1.75m) • Master double bedroom with en suite bathroom • 1 double & 1 twin with en suite shower rooms • Air conditioning in all rooms • Kitchen with cooker & fridge/freezer & washing machine • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 mins walk (Kioni) Beach: 20 mins walk Mini market: 20 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p199
ITHAKA
CLOSE TO THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KIONI, WITH GLORIOUS VIEWS ACROSS THE IONIAN SEA
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FRIKES
NITSA’S HOUSE
TRADITIONAL ITHACAN HOUSE WITH STUNNING SEA VIEWS 2 BEDROOM HOUSE • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • CAR HIRE
This delightfully situated house overlooking the sea has been designed in a traditional Ithakan style. Built on one level the two bedroom house takes full advantage of the captivating sea views. The sound of gentle waves and sea breeze instantly relax you and very quickly you will be ready to join in the slow pace of life on the stunning island of Ithaka. The light airy interior is completely open plan with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and a comfortable living room. There are two spacious bedrooms, one double and one twin. Both bedrooms with en suite shower rooms with doors which lead out onto patio/terrace. The bedrooms both with ceiling fans are situated on either side of the living area. It is undoubtedly the outside space that is the main attraction of this lovely house. Being so close to the sea every aspect of the accommodation is based around the magnificent views. To the side and in front of the house there are both shaded and open patio areas where you can sit and relax with a good book a cold drink or simply gaze out at the yachts as they gently come and go. Below the house within a few minutes walk down some steps, is a small secluded pebble perfect for taking a dip in crystal clear waters perhaps just before breakfast or to cool off at the end of the day.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom house • 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom with en-suite shower room • Ceiling fans in bedrooms • Open plan Kitchen/Living/dining room with TV (limited channels) • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer & microwave • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk Beach: 3 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins walk Frikes: 10 mins walk
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The house is within walking distance from three of Ithaca’s finest beaches with crystal clear waters. Frikes, being a pleasant ten minute walk along the coastal road which passes below the house offers a variety of waterside tavernas, a well stocked mini market and gift shops. A four kilometre drive from the house takes you to the very pretty fishing village of Kioni. A perfectly positioned house for those who long for magnificent sea views.
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Prices: please refer to p199
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VATHY
PERANTZADA 1811 ART HOTEL 20 ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL • ROOMS SLEEP 2 – 4 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING
The early years of the 19th century were turbulent times throughout Europe, particularly for a Greek nation struggling for independence. Yet during this period Ithaka enjoyed an unparalleled prosperity, due in part to the initiative and imagination of its largely seafaring population. Ithakian vessels with Ithakan crews were sailing throughout the Adriatic and into the Black Sea, developing trade even as far as the upper reaches of the Danube. This new found wealth was used to build elegant neo classical houses around the wonderful natural harbour of Vathy, the island’s capital. Nearly two hundred years later many of the elegant town houses have survived, albeit damaged in the great earthquake of 1953. The Perantzada Hotel was one of these and has recently been completely renovated and modernised to provide a stylish and supremely comfortable small hotel. The exterior, whilst maintaining the classical tradition has been painted blue to reflect the colour of both the Ionian sea and sky, a theme repeated inside with the addition of a brilliant white to set off the modern sculpture and murals that are a fascinating feature of the hotel. The accommodation is spread over two buildings with swimming pool, all sharing the same superb view, designed for ultimate relaxation. All the rooms are extremely comfortable and the upper ones enjoy a view from their private balconies across the tiled roofs to the harbour which seems delightfully exclusive. As for the breakfasts, with their choice of traditional home made cakes and pastries, no more need be said other than that the locals can often be found here! The hotel is located on a narrow, traditional alley which runs parallel to the waterfront and although quiet, it is just five minutes’ leisurely stroll along the harbour to the plateia, the hub of this charming port where visitors and locals gather to enjoy a meal or a drink in the long summer evenings. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, breakfast Accommodation 20 individually designed rooms sleeping 2 persons • Double with no view • Double with sea view • Double with private balcony and sea view Suites • Junior suite with pool and sea view – sleeps 2 – 3 • Family apartment no sea view – sleeps 2 – 4 All rooms and suites • Private or shared balcony / terrace • Satellite TV (limited channels) and DVD player • Telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, safety deposit box, slippers and bathrobes • Daily linen change Hotel facilities • Breakfast on main hotel terrace/bar • Heated swimming pool • Room service • Internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 15 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk Vathy harbour front: 10 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p199
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EXQUISITE AND STYLISH HOTEL WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS ACROSS VATHY HARBOUR
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LEFKADA
RUGGED MOUNTAINS, GREEN VALLEYS, GLORIOUS BEACHES, TRANQUIL BAYS. LEFKADA, SO MANY WORLDS IN ONE ISLAND
Milos Beach
Nidri Bay
AIRPORT
Agios Ioannis
Tsoukalades Agios Nikitas Milos Beach Kathisma Beach
Kalimitsi
•Lefkada Town •Ligia
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Vassiliki
Porto Katsiki Beach
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Geni
Mikros Gialos Sivota
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To Kefalonia & Ithaka
Exploring the island by car not only makes discovery of its secret corners easy, it also opens up the equally beautiful mainland coastal mountains and the “inland sea” of the Ambracian Gulf. If the sea beckons, boats can be hired to discover the many sheltered coves on the south coast or board a Caique for a trip along the wild west coast with its
towering cliffs, beaches of dazzling white sand, accessible only from the sea, some with names such as Sappho’s Leap straight out of ancient mythology. To sit on an empty beach on this fascinating island as the sun sinks gently towards the western horizon, towering white cliffs glowing pink and the sea turning from turquoise to deep blue, must surely be one of life’s most memorable experiences.
Fishing off Lefkada Town
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An island only since the 6th Century BC when a canal was dug across the low isthmus connecting it to the mainland, Lefkada has its own unique atmosphere, due to its landscape, inhabitants and the influence of the many different cultures that have established themselves over the centuries. The result is an island that offers the visitor so many opportunities for a memorable holiday. Whether it’s a walk through the lentil fields of a hidden mountain valley in the interior, still cultivated and harvested by hand, enjoying some of the world’s best windsurfing in Vasiliki or simply relaxing on a pool side terrace taking in one of a hundred stunning views, there is something for everyone on Lefkada.
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Rouda Village
MIKROS GIALOS
ROUDA VILLAGE APARTMENTS
SUPERBLY LOCATED, COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS WITH FANTASTIC BAY VIEWS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Lefkada’s south coast, sheltered by high mountains is broken up by a string of bays and inlets that are almost Scottish in appearance, except the sun actually shines here and there are no midges! Mikros Gialos is perhaps one of the most picturesque and unspoilt of these “strings of pearls”, a traditional Lefkadan seaside village at the head of the bay complete with a gem of a beach. Striking old houses are characteristic here, connected by a myriad of narrow alleyways and paths leading to the local shops and tavernas serving appetizing traditional Greek cuisine. The apartments themselves combine this spectacular setting with simple comfortable accommodation. Newly built, there is a selection of studios or one-bedroom apartments. The latter have double or twin beds with a shower room, living room with a sofa bed leading onto the balcony. The studios are spacious and have double or twin beds, shower room and their own balcony. The design of these apartments ensures that each apartment is bright and airy, creating a cool comfortable living space with panoramic views across the Inner Ionian Sea to Kefalonia, Ithaka and a host of smaller islands.
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There is a good-sized swimming pool set on a raised terrace overlooking the bay. Sun loungers and plenty of dappled shade make it the perfect spot for that essential relaxing siesta. A stroll down the lane shaded by olive trees and bougainvillea leads to the waterfront with its tavernas, and well stocked mini-market.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 11 apartments with shared swimming pool • Swimming pool 65m2 (depth 1.6m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Studio with double or twin bed & sofa bed 1 bed apt with double bed & living area with sofa bed All apartments • Kitchenette with mini fridge, 2 ring hob • Bathroom with shower • T V with limited channels • Balconies with sea view • Air conditioning • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 200 metres Beach: 200 metres Mini market: 200 metres Mikros Gialos: 200 metres
Perfect for a relaxing holiday, this is a great location in the bay of Mikros Gialos and an ideal place to enjoy all Lefkada has to offer.
Prices: please refer to p200
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Mikros Gialos beach
MIKROS GIALOS
ROUDA BEACH VILLAS 3 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
Sharing the same peaceful olive grove and lovely setting as the adjoining Rouda Apartments these detached two bedroomed villas each with their own pool and shaded terrace are perfect for families or two couples. The beach is just 100 metres away and it’s a short stroll from the beach to the traditional seaside village of Mikros Gialos. The bay itself, is just one of many along Lefkada’s south coast, each one different but all sharing crystal clear waters, the backed by the contrasting green of oak forest and olive grove, surrounded by steep hills, leading up to the high White Mountains. With good paved roads along the coast and up into the mountains, exploration by car of the interior this fascinating island is straightforward. The bustling port and resort of Nidri where boats of all shapes and sizes almost outnumber the houses, picturesque Sivota, popular with yachtsman, or Vasiliki where a steady afternoon breeze has made the bay one of the world’s finest windsurfing venues are all within easy reach. Staying at home beside the pool or on the beach is an equally attractive proposition, before wandering down to the village in the cool of the evening for an al fresco meal watching the lights come on in the mountain villages or even the moon rising over the Ionian Sea.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 two bedroom beach villas each with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 6.3m x 3.3m (depth: 1.4m) All villas Upper floor • 1 double bedroom ensuite Ground floor • 1 twin bedroom • Separate bathroom • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), fridge/freezer, full cooker, washing machine • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 2 mins walk Beach: 100 metres Mini market: 3 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p200
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
LEFKADA
SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE VILLAS CLOSE TO THE BEACH
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MIKROS GIALOS
SAN NICOLAS HOTEL
STYLISH AND CONTEMPORARY BOUTIQUE HOTEL LOCATED ON THE WATERSIDE 17 ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Completed in 2010 to an extremely high standard the San Nicolas Hotel is situated in a most enviable position overlooking the fabulous Mikros Gialos Bay. Amazing panoramic vistas of the verdant rural mountains balance perfectly with the endless blues of the Ionian sea out to the Islands of Kefalonia, Arkoudi and Ithaka. Mikros Gialos itself is a typical old Greek village in the southern part of the island. Striking traditional houses are characteristic here, connected by a myriad of narrow alleyways and paths leading to the local shops and tavernas serving appetizing local Greek cuisine. This part of Lefkada is described time and again as the “gem” of the island. It is without doubt that you will be in complete agreement after your stay in this idyllic place.
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From the moment you step into this stylish hotel you find yourself in a modern environment, dominated by clean lines and muted colours in contrast to the traditional history of the area. This has been achieved successfully without losing any of the regions charm and personality. A well sized furnished veranda provides you with a most perfect spot to enjoy quiet tranquillity without having to leave your room, taking in the beauty of the view, while the sea breezes gently cool the air around you. Each of the 17 rooms is very different from the next, styled individually yet all benefit from the same high standards of finish as well as the fabulous panoramic sea views over the Bay of Mikros Gialos, with its village just a short stroll away.
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Although small this hotel provides some fantastic features for their guests. The superb restaurant Mare e Monti has an extensive menu serving delicious foods from all parts of the Mediterranean. If you are after a snack, the beautiful swimming pool also with a breathtaking sea view, has a bar/coffee shop perfect for a quick lunch. The private beach also has its own bar exclusively for use by guests of the hotel. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 17 suites & rooms Deluxe rooms: Sleeps 2-3 Family loft suite with private outdoor jacuzzi: Sleeps 2-4 Deluxe two room suites with private pool sleeps 4-6 • Swimming pool: 18m x 6m (depth: 0.8m x 2.4m) • Restaurant • Bar • Internet services, WI-FI (lobby areas only) • Air conditioning • Rooms/facilities for disabled guests (on request) • Private beach All rooms • T V (limited channels) • Mini bar, safety deposit box • Private balcony • Refrigerator • Telephone, radio • Bathrooms with shower or bath Closest amenities Restaurant(s): on site or 10 mins walk Beach: On site, private beach or 10 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p200
GENI
VILLA MAHERA
AN EXCLUSIVE WATERFRONT VILLA THREE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
Set in landscaped gardens, with its own jetty and an elegant private swimming pool, shaded terrace and balcony this comfortable three bedroomed villa has to be the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of everyday working life. Five minutes’ away by car is the beautiful Desimi Beach, with its crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling. By contrast, lively Nidri with its wide selection of shops and tavernas and a distinctly nautical atmosphere is only fifteen minutes away.
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms • 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 6m x 6.5m (depth: 0.6-1.6m) • Separate shower room • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/ freezer, full cooker, dishwasher, washing machine • Private mooring at bottom of garden • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Barbecue •WiFi internet access
The town is also on the main road that runs parallel to the coast from Lefkas Town to Vasiliki Bay and beyond to the west, which not only provides easy access to the many picturesque inlets and bays of this sheltered southern coast, but also makes exploration of the high valleys of the White Mountains and the spectacular Adriatic coast beyond very straightforward.
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk (Geni) Beach: 5 minute drive (Dessimi) Mini market: 10 mins walk Nidri: 15 mins drive
Vlichos or Tranquillity Bay is well named, a true haven as any yachtsman will confirm. Nidri on the opposite shore of the bay, is a bustling harbour and small resort, but here, sheltered by a wooded hillside, the small peninsula of Geni is another world altogether; a world of lemon, orange and olive orchards, a few waterside tavernas, tranquility and the delightful Villa Mahera.
Prices: please refer to p200
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Waterfront houses are very few and far between, but when combined with an amazing and convenient setting, Villa Mahera is very special indeed.
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Villa Akrogiali
DESIMI BAY
VILLAS VOTSALO, AKROGIALI, THALASSA & FLISVOS
DELIGHTFUL VILLAS IN DESIMI BAY WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS 4 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The island of Lefkada has so much to offer and is an ideal holiday destination for everyone. Crystal clear turquoise waters, magnificent mountains and verdant countryside combined with a variety of activities as well as a vast array of restaurants both modern and traditional guarantee there is something for everyone, young and old for those seeking a relaxing summer break or a more active getaway, Lefkada is the island that has it all.
Villa Thalassa
Villas Votsalo and Akrogiali stand next door to each other as do Villas Thalassa and Flisvos, all are located on a steep hillside overlooking the sea. Bright flowers and shrubs soften the natural rocky terracing and slopes, which, combined with the surrounding olive groves create colourful scene descending into the deep blue sea. Quite breathtaking!
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The swimming pools are in a sunny position beside the villas, with sun loungers on the patio and a gentle natural shade provided by the adjacent olive and lemon trees and is such a pleasant place to relax and enjoy a good book or simply watching the yachts and boats on the bay. Al fresco living is a priority on the islands so the large barbecue area is going to be a favourite dining place.
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The sea views from here are quite outstanding. Overlooking the picturesque bay of Desimi on the eastern coast of Lefkada reaching out as far as the islands of Meganisi, Thilia and to the mountains of mainland Greece beyond. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the patterns made on the water as boats and yachts pass through the bay. It is certainly worth waking early and taking breakfast al fresco to catch the sun as she rises magnificently over the mountains, spreading its light and warmth out to the mirror like sea below you. NB: Access to villas is via an unmade road. Villas Votsalo and Akrogiali are located further up the hill and due to the numerous steps may not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Villa Thalassa
Villa Akrogiali
Villa Akrogiali
Villa Thalassa
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 4 x 2 bedroom villas each with private swimming pool All villas have a similar layout and design • 1 double and1 twin bedroom both with en-suite • Separate WC • Private pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1.5m) • Open plan living/kitchen/dining room with Satellite TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
Villa Votsalo
Tel. 020 8459 0777
Prices: please refer to p200
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Closest amenities Restaurant(s): Desimi Beach (10 mins walk) Mini market: 3 mins drive Beaches: Desimi Beach 10 mins walk Watersports: Desimi Beach (10 mins walk)
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PERIGIALI
VILLA ANAMNISIS
SPECTACULAR FAMILY VILLA WITH BREATHTAKING SEA VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
We are delighted to be able to offer you one of the finest villas in Lefkada. Villa Anamnisis (Greek for memories), has been built to the high specifications with the most impeccable attention paid to even the finest details. Located a short distance behind the village of Perigiali and facing, what was, the famous Onassis family island of Skorpios, you will find a true haven. The panoramic view from this beautifully designed house is incredible, taking in the whole of the inner Ionian Sea. As you go through the entrance you can’t help being overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the location and views. At this point, you have to resist the temptation to jump into the fabulous swimming pool with jacuzzi.
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The villa is set in the most beautifully landscaped gardens with a barbecue area and stone pathways. The sheer quality of this villa hits you as you enter the large front terrace, where you can enjoy the perfect al fresco lifestyle. On one side is the dining area and a fully equipped kitchen that leads to a breakfast balcony, ideal for catching the early morning sun. Further along is the lounge with impressive stone fireplace.
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The white marble staircase takes you to the first floor where all bedrooms are located in addition to a laundry room. All bedrooms have balconies to enjoy the views of the islands and the Ionian Sea, and benefit from en suite bathrooms, TV and DVD players. Upstairs, the villa has a spectacular roof terrace with the most captivating views of Skorpios, Madouri, Helloni, Meganisi and other smaller islands. Here you truly have the Ionian at your feet! We are certain that once you discover Villa Anamnisis, it will live up to its name and be a lasting memory for many years to come. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Swimming pool 10m x 5m (depth 0.5m – 2m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Ground floor • Open plan living and dining room with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Study • Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer & full cooker • Shower room • Large terrace and barbecue Upper floor • 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom and Jacuzzi • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Laundry room with washing machine • Large terrace • Roof terrace on top floor Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk Beach: 10 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk Lefkada Town: 20 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p200
PERIGIALI
VILLA VRAHOS 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Vlichos or Tranquillity Bay in English, is renowned, not just as a safe haven for yachts, but also for its fjord-like beauty, but the best location for appreciating its setting is to climb the lower slopes of the mountain behind the village of Peragiali from where the bay forms the picturesque foreground to a stunning panorama of the islands of the inner Ionian Sea. This is a view for all hours of the day and night. The obvious solution is a stay at the beautifully situated Villa of The Rock, Villa Vrahos. This side of Lefkada is blessed with plentiful water from the many springs and streams that flow from the mountains, and the presence of this water, such a precious commodity on the islands to the south, has been used to create an outstanding garden surrounding the villa. Natural rocks, lawns and flowerbeds full of native aromatic shrubs combined with the traditional stone construction of the house, make this a villa equal to its stunning location. Stone steps curve up to a large covered verandah, where comfortable sofa and chairs are perfectly positioned for appreciating the view with access to the roomy open plan living/ dining room with its timbered ceiling and wooden floors, full height windows and double doors overlooking the swimming pool, pan tiled roofs of the village and the wooded hills beyond. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen and four bedrooms, a master double bedroom with en suite bath, another double, two twin-bedded rooms and a family bathroom.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 master double bedroom with en suite • 1 double bedroom • 2 twin bedrooms • Swimming pool 11m x 5.5m (depth 1m – 1.3m) • Separate bathroom • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave & washing machine • Air conditioning • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurants: 3 mins drive Beach: 3 mins drive Mini market: 3 mins drive Perigiali: 3 mins drive
Nidri, a bustling resort, yacht haven and ferry port is a few minutes’ drive away with its wide choice of tavernas and restaurants. It lies on the main road connecting the capital Lefkas Town with the many small settlements and fine beaches of this southern side of the island. Villa Vrahos is undoubtedly a haven of serenity in its own right, but all the wide choice of activities both on and off the water close at hand. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Prices: please refer to p200
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A MAGNIFICENT VILLA IN UNIQUE LOCATION WITH CAPTIVATING SEA VIEWS
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VILLA LEVANDA
PERFECTLY POSITIONED VILLA IN A DELIGHTFUL SETTING WITH EXQUISITE VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The little village of Perigiali is in a glorious rural location between the foothills of the mountains and the Ionian Sea. Perigiali is a relatively short distance to some of the larger villages and towns and has access to some of the most beautiful beaches and idyllic coves making it an enchanting base for a relaxing holiday. The three storey Villa Levanda is set in this beautiful countryside and has the most stunning views across the Ionian Sea out to the islands and the mainland beyond.
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Entrance to the villa brings you into the bright and spacious open-plan ground floor with an amazing panorama from every aspect. The fully equipped kitchen/diner leads out to a shaded verandah. The living area is comfortably furnished, relaxing yet sophisticated. The verandah is a place to sit and unwind as an alternative to the lounge area. Steps from the verandah lead down to the lawn and sea facing infinity swimming pool. Two of the bedrooms are on the lower ground floor; the first is a double with en suite shower room, sunny patio and lovely sea views. The second bedroom is a twin room with en suite shower room. There is also a separate bathroom on this floor with a bath and shower. Stairs from the ground floor up to the first level bring you into the master double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Patio doors lead out onto a private balcony enclosed by glass panels to make the most of the outstanding panorama.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, welcome pack, car hire Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedroom all with en-suite shower rooms • Private swimming pool: 10m x 5m (depth: 0.90m x 2.00m) • Separate bathroom • Living room with Satellite TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Games room with pool table • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive/20 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive/20 mins walk Beach: 5 mins drive/20 mins walk Nidri: 3km
A trip to the busier village of Nidri is a must if you fancy more exhilarating activities. You can also take an excursion on one of the numerous tourist boats and spend a day visiting other islands in the Ionian. It is delightful exploring the little island of Meganisi or swimming off Skorpios Island, once owned by the Onassis family. With everything this island has to offer visitors combined with the relaxing location of villa Levanda we are sure that it will leave a lasting impression. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Prices: please refer to p200
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PERIGIALI
VILLA ALMYRA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
Situated on the lower slopes of the protective mountains that rise steeply above the sheltered inlet of Vlichos Bay, this well-appointed villa enjoys one of the most spectacular views in Lefkada. It looks out over the rooftops of Nidri and the village of Perigiali and the bay past, what was, Onassis’s sanctuary island of Skorpios, to Meganisi and Kalamos and the smaller islands dotted across the Inner Ionian Sea. With such a view, no expense has been spared in the design and layout of the villa. Set in a landscaped garden, with mature trees, lawns and flower beds, virtually every room shares the same spectacular outlook. The private swimming pool is situated next to one side of the house, whilst open steps lead up in front to the main entrance on the first floor. The spacious living/ dining area furnished in a contemporary style has picture windows looking out over the bay opening into an equally well laid out and fully equipped kitchen. A striking atrium-like staircase leads up to the first floor with its three stylish bedrooms, two with their own balconies to the front. The master double bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi, the second double bedroom and a twin-bedded room both have en suite showers. Perigiali translates as “Above the Beach”, and this villa is situated even higher, with the advantage of an idyllic location but close to all the amenities of nearby Nidri, a bustling resort, yacht haven and ferry port. For the energetic members of the party, a wide selection of watersports is available in the vicinity, and numerous trails lead up ravines into the mountains. However if you should feel a slight twinge of guilt by relaxing by the pool or in the gardens, fear not, the solution is close at hand with a fitness room situated on the ground floor of the villa, including a pool table! Quite simply, Villa Almyra has everything the discerning visitor might require, comfortable, contemporary interior, landscaped gardens and one of the finest situations in The Ionian. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double bedrooms with en suite • 1 twin bedroom with en suite • Private swimming pool: 4m x 9m (depth: 0.9m – 1.6m) • Separate bathroom • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, dishwasher & washing machine • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Fitness room with pool table • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins walk Beach: 10 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk Nidri: 10 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p200
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A STRIKING CONTEMPORARY VILLA IN A SPECTACULAR HILLSIDE LOCATION WITH PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS
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PERIGIALI
VILLA OLIVIA
PERFECTLY POSITIONED VILLA IN A PEACEFUL SETTING WITH EXQUISITE VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The little village of Perigiali is in a glorious rural location between the foothills of the mountains and the Ionian Sea. Perigiali offers complete peace and tranquility due to its quiet position, yet it is a relatively short distance to some of the larger villages and towns and has access to some of the most beautiful beaches and idyllic coves making it an enchanting base for a relaxing holiday. Villa Olivia is set in this beautiful countryside and has the most stunning views across the Ionian Sea out to the islands and the mainland beyond.
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Entrance to the villa brings you into the bright and spacious open-plan ground floor with an amazing panorama from every aspect. The fully equipped kitchen/diner leads out to a shaded veranda. The living area is comfortably furnished, relaxing yet sophisticated. The veranda is a place to sit and unwind as an alternative to the lounge area. Steps from the veranda lead down to the lawn and sea facing infinity swimming pool. Two of the bedrooms are on the lower ground floor; the first is a double with en suite shower room, sunny patio and lovely sea views. The second bedroom is a twin room with en suite shower room. There is also a separate bathroom on this floor with a bath and shower. Stairs from the ground floor up to the first level bring you into the master double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Patio doors lead out onto a private balcony enclosed by glass panels to make the most of the outstanding panorama.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedroom all with en-suite shower rooms • Separate bathroom • Private pool: 10m x 5m (depth: 0.90m x 2.00m) • Living room with satellite TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine • Games room with pool table • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 2 mins drive/20 mins walk Beach: 3 mins drive/20 mins walk Mini market: 2 mins drive/20 mins walk Nidri: 3km
A trip to the busier village of Nidri is a must if you fancy more exhilarating activities. You can also take an excursion on one of the numerous tourist boats and spend a day visiting other islands in the Ionian. It is delightful exploring the little island of Meganisi or swimming off Skorpios Island, once owned by the Onassis family. With everything this island has to offer visitors combined with the relaxing location of villa Olivia we are sure that it will leave a lasting impression. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Prices: please refer to p200
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KALAMITSI
VILLA APOMERA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 5 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Apomera is the Greek for solitude, an appropriate name for this villa situated between sea and mountain on Lefkada’s magnificent West coast. Set in olive groves and cypress woods, but by no means remote and is located near the unspoilt hill village of Kalamitsi, it is also close to the picturesque resort of Agios Nikitas and the magnificent beach of Kathisma. Greece is famous for the clarity and colours of its sea and landscapes, from the villa’s balconies and terraces you must be able to see more shades of blue than anywhere on the rest of the planet. Out to sea there is nothing except a thin line in the far distance where sky and ocean meet, whilst towards the North beyond the ridge, green Paxos, fringed by white cliffs and the mountains of the Pindos range, break the horizon bringing together the sensational sunsets. Planted terraces and traditional walls line the approach and a small terrace area surrounds the back. Immediately in front is a broad stone-flagged terrace, raised above the hillside and swimming pool. A modern version of the traditional “fournos” or oven with barbecue is located to one side. A shaded verandah runs along the whole of the front of the house giving access to a large living room with fireplace, comfortable furniture, satellite television and a single sofa bed. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a downstairs shower room. Upstairs is a double and a twin bedroom, each with French doors leading onto a shaded balcony with those glorious views. A spacious bathroom with jacuzzi completes the accommodation.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 4m (depth 0.9m – 1.7m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Living/dining room with satellite TV (limited channels), CD and DVD player sofa bed and WC/shower room • Open plan kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, full cooker and microwave • Large terrace with barbecue First floor • 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom • Bathroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 7 mins drive – Agios Nikitas Beach: 5 mins drive: Kathisma Mini market: 7 mins drive: Agios Nikitas Lefkada Town: 24 kilometres
The West coast beaches are all within driving distance. Traditional island food, in unspoilt surroundings, can be found in a choice of tavernas in Kathisma, Kalamitsi and the surrounding areas. Your stay at Villa Apomera has all the ingredients for a memorable holiday. Prices: please refer to p200
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
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IDYLLICALLY POSITIONED VILLA WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS AND WONDERFUL SUNSETS
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AGIOS NIKITAS
VILLA ATHINA
A DELIGHTFUL INDEPENDENT VILLA IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING NEAR AGIOS NIKITAS 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 •PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL •CAR HIRE •AIR CONDITIONING
The western slopes of the White Mountains of Lefkada drop steeply down to the Adriatic making this coast one of the most spectacular in the Ionian Islands. Here and there sheltered valleys clothed with oak, Italian cypress and pine trees break up the line of rugged cliffs. Agios Nikita, a small village resort behind a beach of pure white sand and shingle, guarded by twin towering headlands. This delightful and well-appointed villa is situated on the hillside overlooking the village. Facing west, the sunsets on this coast are extraordinary, it appears as if the entire Adriatic turns from gold to rose before finally changing to Homer’s “wine dark sea.” Villa Athina has a private west facing swimming pool, patio and balcony with a sheltered garden and a barbecue. There is plenty of space to lounge and soak up the sun.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, welcome pack, car hire Accommodation 1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom • Private pool: 4m x 5m (depth: 1.6m) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine • Bathroom • WiFi internet access • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants:1km/2 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive (Kathisma) Mini market: 1km/2 mins drive Agios Nikitas: 1km/2 mins drive
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The interiors of the villa, offers well designed living accommodation with a spacious living, dining area and well-equipped kitchen.
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Agios Nikitas village is a short drive down the mountain on a well-surfaced road, and the island’s historic capital Lefkada Town with its bustling marina, and interesting old buildings as well as modern shops and supermarkets is a twenty five minute drive. Good paved roads also lead up to villages in the central mountains that have changed little in over a century, whilst the main road south leads to the much more gentle land and seascapes of Lefkada’s Ionian Sea coast. The sunsets alone would make this attractive villa an excellent choice, but add on the glorious views, with mountains and valleys made for discovery and you have a perfect holiday destination. www.ionianislandholidays.com
Prices: please refer to p200
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AGIOS NIKITAS
VILLAS ERATO, ANNA & GALINI 3 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The western slopes of the White Mountains of Lefkada drop steeply down to the Adriatic making this coast one of the most spectacular in the Ionian Islands. Here and there sheltered valleys clothed with oak, Italian cypress and pine trees break up the line of rugged cliffs. Agios Nikita, a small village resort behind a beach of pure white sand and shingle, guarded by twin towering headlands. These delightful and well-appointed villas are situated on the hillside overlooking the village. Facing west, the sunsets on this coast are extraordinary, it appears as if the entire Adriatic turns from gold to rose before finally changing to Homer’s “wine dark sea.” Each villa has a private west facing swimming pool, patio and balcony with a sheltered garden behind with summer house and a barbecue. There is plenty of space to lounge and soak up the sun. The interiors of these villas, offer well designed living accommodation with a spacious living and dining area, well-equipped kitchen and two bedrooms, one double and one twin with two separate bathrooms.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 x 2 bedroom villas each with private swimming pool All villas have a similar layout and design • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • Private pool: 7m x 4m (depth: 0.7 – 1.7m) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher • 2 separate bathrooms • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurants: 1km/2 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive (Kathisma) Mini market: 1km/2 mins drive Agios Nikitas: 1km/2 mins drive
Agios Nikitas village is a short drive down the mountain on a well-surfaced road, and the island’s historic capital Lefkada Town with its bustling marina, and interesting old buildings as well as modern shops and supermarkets is a twenty five minute drive. Good paved roads also lead up to villages in the central mountains that have changed little in over a century, whilst the main road south leads to the much more gentle land and seascapes of Lefkada’s Ionian Sea coast. The sunsets alone would make these attractive villas an excellent choice, but add on the glorious views, with mountains and valleys made for discovery and you have a perfect holiday destination. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
Prices: please refer to p200
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THREE DELIGHTFUL VILLAS IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING NEAR AGIOS NIKITAS
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KANTOUNA, NEAR LIGIA
VILLA VALMIRA & MOSTRA
CONVENIENTLY SITUATED NEAR LEFKADA TOWN AND THE MORE GENTLE WATERS AND SHELTERED BEACHES OF THE EAST COAST 2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Lefkada is an island of contrasts. Rugged mountains, tranquil bays, rich farmland, spectacular seacliffs, sheltered lagoons and salt marshes all contained in an area less than the size of the Isle of Wight! Choosing a base from which to discover this fascinating island might seem a little tricky, but one answer could be the Villa Valmira and Mostra. Situated on a wooded hillside above the small fishing village of Ligia near Lefkada Town, these two bedroomed villas look out over olive trees to the Inner Ionian Sea and the old fortress of St George on the mainland. Apart from their beautiful location, they are perfectly placed for exploring the whole island with the added advantage of close proximity to the island capital with its unique old houses, built out of timber and corrugated iron to withstand earthquakes. From here it is only a short drive across the famous canal to the mainland and the hills of the Epiros Coast. This part of Lefkada also has a network of old so leaving the car at home for pleasant strolls through olive groves and fields is yet another option.
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So many choices, but relaxing at home with beside the private pools is also an attractive proposition and the ever changing view of white sails on blue water with the hills beyond shimmering in the haze can be all absorbing!
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 two bedroom villas each with private swimming pool • Swimming pool, 6m x 4m (depth 1.6m) • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • Separate shower room • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), fridge/freezer, full cooker & washing machine • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 15 mins walk Beach: 20 mins walk Mini market: 15 mins walk Ligia: 15 mins walk Lefkada Town: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p200
www.ionianislandholidays.com
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NEAR LIGIA
VILLA SUNRISE
A COMFORTABLE FAMILY VILLA IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING OVERLOOKING THE FISHING VILLAGE OF LIGIA 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 7 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
A comfortable family villa in a beautiful setting close to Lefkas Town and overlooking the fishing village of Ligia. Ligia, a small fishing village near the island’s capital Lefkas Town is an excellent base for a family holiday. The island is renowned for its safe, sheltered bays and beaches along the island’s east coast, unspoilt hills and valleys of the Epiros coast, traditional villages and monastaries in the White Mountains and narrow streets boasting the unique architecture of Lefkas Town itself – all these can be found on Lefkada and all within easy driving distance from Villa Sunrise. Recently built to a very high standard the Sunrise Villa overlooking Ligia and the Inner Ionian Sea is well-named although the choice of rising early from ones comfortable bed to experience the spectacular dawns may be a little difficult but well worth it! Staying at home is equally attractive. The interior of the villa is cool and spacious with the main bedrooms on the upper floor, each with a spacious terrace overlooking the gardens and the private swimming pool and barbecue area.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool • 2 double bedrooms one with en suite • 1 twin bedroom • 1 single bedroom • 2 separate bathrooms • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker & dishwasher • WiFi internet connection • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Mini market: 8 mins walk Beaches: 8 mins walk
Keeping everyone happy and entertained can be a challenge, but one that the delightful Villa Sunrise can take in its stride! Prices: please refer to p200
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Ligia village itself is a few minutes’ stroll downhill where you will find a choice of quayside tavernas, specialising in fresh locally caught fish, and for the young at heart the cosmopolitan town of Nidri is well worth a visit as are the shores of the very sheltered Vlichos Bay, all can be found within easy driving distance of Villa Sunrise.
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SIVOTA
VILLA TOULIPA
PERFECTLY POSITIONED VILLA, WITH EXQUISITE VIEWS TWO BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
An outstanding choice of retreat, Villa Toulipa offers a high level of comfort with the advantage of being far enough away from the bustle of the town yet within easy walking or driving distance of shops and beaches. The fabulous location provides a breathtaking panorama of the picturesque fishing harbour of Sivota bay. A 30 minute stroll takes you to the harbour where you can enjoy a splendid meal or snack on the waterfront, do some shopping or just while away sunny afternoons as the harbour comes alive with the approaching yachts. With its many terraces and protected hideaways, the villa offers ample choices for those wishing to escape from or enjoy the sea breeze as well as plenty of room to get away from it all. Terraces take full advantage of the fabulous views and the traditional barbecue area is perfect for al fresco living, family meals or simply relaxing under an ancient olive tree with a good book and cold drink.
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The interiors have been carefully planned to again take full advantage of the spectacular views. Spacious, light and airy, this comfortably furnished living/dining area and fully equipped kitchen reflect an understated contrast to the verdant and natural beauty of natures design outside. The lovely covered verandah leading from the living area is perfect for relaxing in the shade.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (upstairs) both leading on to the verandah • Private pool: 7.5m x 4m (depth 0.9m – 2.2m) • 1 main shower room & WC (upstairs) • Separate WC (downstairs) • Living room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Open plan kitchen/dining room with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine • Air conditioning • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive/30 mins walk (Sivota) Mini market: 5 mins drive/30 mins walk (Sivota) Beaches: 15 minutes drive
Relaxing in the infinity pool you get the impression you could swim straight into the crystal sea below. With the stunning views the villa enjoys a most enviable elevated hillside setting looking out over the Ionian toward the small island of Arkoudi, with Meganissi and Ithaka in the distance completed by a stunning backdrop of the mountains of Epiros on the mainland. Whether you are looking for the ultimate romantic retreat or a small family getaway Villa Toulipa is in a fabulous location with views that certainly won’t disappoint. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
Prices: please refer to p200
Porto Katsiki beach
MEGANISI
LET THE QUIET BEAUTY OF MEGANISI GENTLY WASH AWAY THE CARES OF THE WORLD
Spartohori
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Meganisi, “The great island” in Greek is actually one of the smallest, unless greatness here refers to its beauty and tranquility. This is the true Greece, found a few nautical miles away from the bustle of Lefkada’s main resort Nidri. Those who are lucky enough to stay on the island even have two churches at each entrance to the harbor of Vathi to bless their coming and going.
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Naturally an island of such rare beauty has figured in mythology when Tafios a son of Poseidon made the wise decision to build a city and palace here, and later Odysseus generously gave his fleet to Mentor a later king. There has been little change since then, a few new villas sensitively built in traditional style, a comfortable and welcoming hotel and excellent tavernas and minimarkets near the harbour; apart from these Meganisi is a haven for walking along virtually traffic-free lanes, coming upon hidden coves and quiet beaches or finding a shady glade amongst the olives to while away a hot afternoon, the silence broken only by the sound of goat bells across the valley and a
view of a white sail on an azure sea. An equally enjoyable way of exploring the island is to take the ferry back to Nidri and then choose one of the many excursion boats that circumnavigate both Meganisi and the island of Skorpios. The rugged coast is home to numerous large caves some big enough to sail into, and lonely beaches accessible only from the sea. It is an extraordinary thought that this tiny oasis of peace and solitude can be reached from the rush and noise of our English metropolis in just a few hours, and because the available accommodation is so limited it will never become overrun by mass tourism. If your idea of the perfect holiday is freedom from stress, beautiful surroundings, a friendly truly Ionian welcome and sheer relaxation then the “little big island” has to be the number one choice.
Ambelaki Bay
Vathi Bay
Atherinos Bay
Spilia Bay
•Spartohori
TH I LIA
•Vathi Limonari Bay
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Tsoukalades
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Eli Bay
•Katomeri
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Svourna Bay
Giovanis Cave
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Papanikolis Cave
Nikiana• •Karia •Katomeri
Cape Kefali
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SGOURI VILLAS PROPERTY INFORMATION
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2 THREE BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
Meganisi is not only one of the smallest, least developed and most beautiful islands in the Ionian, but is rapidly gaining a reputation as the friendliest. Nowhere is this better illustrated than at the delightful Sgouri Villas. The beautiful setting amongst the olives on a hillside overlooking Vathi harbour allows for magnificent views across to the island of Skorpios, the mountains of Lefkada and the tiny sheltered port of Vathi.
Accommodation 2 three bedroom semi-detached villas each with private pool • Swimming pools: No.1 9m x 3.6m (depth: 1m – 1.7m) No.2 10m x 5m (depth: 1m – 1.9m • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Large terraces with barbecue
Identical inside, each villa has three bedrooms on the upper floor, one double with en suite shower room and another double and twin sharing a further shower room. The front bedrooms share a large terrace and are perfectly situated to enjoy the fantastic views. Downstairs is an open plan living and dining room with a corner fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. Each villa has two terraces, one at the front and one at the rear to make the most of al fresco living and soaking up the island atmosphere. Each swimming pool and sun terrace are located on either side of the buildings complete with a barbecue area. The splendid gardens surrounding the villas blend into the natural environment, yet what makes them so outstanding is the genuine friendliness of the owners, Panos and Eleni. Here you can spend your days lazing by the pool on the sunny south-facing terrace while watching the fishing boats come and go into Vathi harbour and contemplating lunch at one of the traditional waterfront tavernas. Meganisi provides the authentic experience of Greece, Villa Sgouri offers you a perfect opportunity to completely unwind in fantastic surroundings!
Each villa Lower floor • Open plan living room, dining room • TV (limited channels) CD and DVD player • Kitchen: fully equipped with full oven, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine • Large front terrace overlooking the Vathi harbour Upper floor • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Additional shower room • All bedrooms have balconies Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins down hill walk Beach: 10 mins down hill walk Mini market: 15 mins down hill walk Vathi: 15 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p201
Tel. 020 8459 0777
MEGANISI
WONDERFUL FAMILY VILLAS WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER VATHI HARBOUR
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Ambelaki Bay
Standard room
Superior room
KATOMERI NEAR VATHI
HOTEL MEGANISI
COMFORTABLE AND HOSPITABLE FAMILY RUN HOTEL IN BLISSFUL SURROUNDINGS ROOMS SLEEPS 1 – 3 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • BREAKFAST • AIR CONDITIONING
Katomeri, where the hotel is situated, has a few tavernas where the chances are that a visitor will be offered a glass of ouzo and perhaps a game of cards. The only other village on the main road (a misnomer if ever there was one!) is Spartohori, an immaculate small settlement of whitewashed houses half buried in a riot of bougainvillea and jasmine, with outstanding views across to Lefkada and Skorpios. The Hotel Meganisi is run by the charming Dimitris and Christina Politis with the help of their sons and daughters-in-law, complementing the spirit of the island perfectly. Attractively designed in a traditional style, the guest bedrooms are simple but comfortable. All have air conditioning, en suite shower rooms and balconies/terraces with lovely views over the surrounding countryside, the superior rooms benefit from terraces. A meal in the hotel dining room is always a memorable occasion, with delicious local dishes lovingly prepared by Christina.
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Other tavernas can be found near the quay in Vathi, just one kilometre away and the nearest beach is about thirty minutes walk from the hotel. For those seeking to work up an appetite there are wonderful walking opportunities throughout the island. For the truly energetic footpaths, rough in places, extends down the middle of the narrow spine of land to the southeast. Any aches and pains from the walk can be soothed away in the hotel’s swimming pool.
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The hardest decision of a holiday at the Hotel Meganisi might well be to tear yourself away from this haven in time for your return flight home!
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, continental breakfast Accommodation 35 room hotel (23 standard, 12 superior) with swimming pool • Swimming pool: 18m x 7m (depth: 0.5m – 3m) • Maid service six times a week and linen changes twice weekly • Restaurant • WiFi internet access • Pool snack bar Standard rooms • Double, twin or triple rooms on request • Balcony • Small fridge • Tea/coffee/kettle (on request) • En suite shower room •Telephone •TV Superior rooms • 12 superior rooms next to and below pool • Larger rooms with en suite shower room • Terrace/balcony •Tea/coffee/kettle (on request) •Day bed •Small fridge •Telephone •TV Closest amenities Restaurant(s): On site or 5 min walk Beach: 30 min walk Mini market: Vathi 1 km, 15 min walk downhill Vathi Harbour: 1 km, 15 min walk downhill Prices: please refer to p201
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Villa Daphne
Villa Myrto
Villa Daphne
Villa Myrto
KATOMERI NEAR VATHI
VILLA DAPHNE & VILLA MYRTO PROPERTY INFORMATION
2 THREE BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
Meganisi is truly one of the most beautiful, undeveloped and traditional islands in the Ionian. With crystal clear azure waters, peaceful, often deserted beaches and taverna owners whose attitude to ‘philoxenia’ (friendliness to strangers) surpasses any on other islands.
Accommodation 2 three bedroom villas each with a private swimming pool. Both villas have a similar layout • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1.4m – 1.9m) • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek
Villa Daphne and Villa Myrto are hilltop villas built in one of the most beautiful locations on the island of Meganisi. Close to the hillside village of Katomeri (fifteen minutes walk) with its numerous tavernas, the villas are not far from one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Limonari. These two villas were built next to a small chapel, Ai Lias, by Tassos and Anthi whose grandfather Epaminondas the local priest, doctor and teacher, on the same land had a threshing floor which was in use for wheat and barley until 1970. Tassos named the villas after his children, Daphne and Myrto. With a similar layout and separated, the villas are exquisitely furnished and almost unique on the island for their quality. Built over two floors, each villa has a twin bedroom upstairs with en suite shower room opening to a large roof terrace. The spacious ground floor consists of an open plan living area with dining and a well equipped kitchen and also two bedrooms a double and a twin and a separate bathroom. The outside space is spectacular with shaded terraces, a barbecue, spacious pool terraces and an extraordinary never ending view, that comes to life at nightfall. The calmness and relaxation one can experience from these villas and their surroundings are second to none.
Ground floor • Open plan living-dining room with satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Open plan fully equipped kitchen with full cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine • Shaded terrace and sun terrace around pool with built in barbecue • 1 twin bedroom and 1 double bedroom • Bathroom and WC Upper floor • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room opening out to large terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk Mini market: 2 mins drive Beach: Limonari Beach – 3 mins drive Vathi: 10 mins drive
Due to their popularity we recommend early booking.
Prices: please refer to p201
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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MEGANISI
STYLISH VILLAS, BEAUTIFULLY POSITIONED TO ENJOY THE MOST MAGNIFICENT PANORAMA MEGANISI HAS TO OFFER
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VATHI
VILLA ALEXANDRA
A THREE BEDROOMED FAMILY VILLA ON A HILLSIDE WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The small island of Meganisi has all the best attributes of the Ionian Islands but in microcosm: blue sea, green hills, deserted beaches, unspoilt villages and a unique peaceful character that once experienced is never forgotten. The Villa Alexandra, overlooking the picturesque harbour of Vathi although only recently built combines all these qualities. Situated on the side of a hill within its own private grounds of limestone terraces planted with native shrubs, the villa’s interior accommodation complements its wonderful location. This is open plan holiday living Meganisi style. There are three bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom, two doubles and a twin bedded room. The master bedroom is on the same floor as the spacious living room together with a fully equipped kitchen. Steps lead off the living room to the other two bedrooms. Each has its own terrace/balcony facing the harbour and the mountains beyond. Outside there is a large terrace with infinity pool, barbecue and shaded seating area with plenty of room for relaxing pool-side on comfortable sun loungers. Should gentle exercise be the order of the day, the traditional harbour and village of Vathi with its shops and tavernas is a mere 350 metres stroll down the hill. Quiet roads lanes, and footpaths crisscross the island, making exploration either on foot or by car to secluded coves, rugged cliffs and cool olive groves extremely easy.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool. • Private swimming pool: 10m x 5m (depth 1.4m – 1.9m) • 2 double bedrooms with en suites • 1 twin bedroom with en suite • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, washing machine, full cooker, dishwasher and microwave • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 350 metres Beach: 150 metres Mini market: 350 metres Vathi: 350 metres
MEGANISI
Meganisi is made for wandering, getting lost here is a real pleasure, particularly as your path or country lane will invariably take you back to Vathi, the quiet hub of this fascinating island, and the delightful Villa Alexandra
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
VATHI
VILLAS CONSTANTINA AND ANGELIKI
TWO HILLSIDE FAMILY VILLAS, A STONE’S THROW FROM VATHI WITH FABULOUS VIEWS 2 THREE BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Meganisi, literally means “the Big or Great Island”, a strange name for one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Ionian but as any regular visitor will tell you, in many other ways it fully merits its name. Big for the natural friendliness of its inhabitants, great for its setting, amongst a string of smaller islands on the lake-like Inner Ionian Sea, there’s certainly nothing small about the view from these two lovely villas set on a hillside overlooking the sea and the entrance to Vathi’s sheltered harbour framed by the hills of Lefkada and the mainland mountains. Situated in their own terraced grounds the villas are approached via a shared drive but it’s only a short stroll of 200 metres down to the shops and waterfront tavernas of Vathi. Although they both have the same overall design, due to the natural contours of the hillside, there is a slight difference in their individual layouts. In both villas the master double bedroom with its own dressing room and bathroom is on the ground floor. Steps lead from here to the first floor living/dining room and fully equipped kitchen area. Also on the first floor is a twin bedroom with bathroom and a staircase leading up to a spacious twin bedroom and bathroom. The pool is situated on the first floor with access from both the living room and twin bedroom. Every level has its own terrace or balcony, pool side sun loungers, shaded areas and barbecue.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 x 3 bedroom villas each with a private swimming pool. Both villas have a similar layout • Private swimming pool: 9.5m x 4.5m (depth 1.4m – 1.9m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms • 2 separate bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, washing machine, fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave & dishwasher • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 200 metres Beach: 100 metres Mini market: 200 metres Vathi: 200 metres
Prices: please refer to p201
Tel. 020 8459 0777
MEGANISI
Either of these two beautifully situated and comfortable villas would make the perfect base for exploring this unspoilt jewel of the Ionian Islands.
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VATHI
VILLA ATHANASIA
HILLSIDE FAMILY VILLA, A STONE’S THROW FROM VATHI WITH FABULOUS VIEWS THREE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Meganisi, literally means “the Big or Great Island”, a strange name for one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Ionian but as any regular visitor will tell you, in many other ways it fully merits its name. Big for the natural friendliness of its inhabitants, great for its setting, amongst a string of smaller islands on the lake-like Inner Ionian Sea, there’s certainly nothing small about the view from this lovely villa set on a hillside overlooking the sea and the entrance to Vathi’s sheltered harbour framed by the hills of Lefkada and the mainland mountains. Situated in it’s own terraced grounds the villa is approached via a shared drive but it’s only a short stroll of 200 metres down to the shops and waterfront tavernas of Vathi. The master double bedroom with its own dressing room and bathroom is on the ground floor on the same level as the swimming pool. Steps lead from here to the first floor living/dining room and fully equipped kitchen area. Also on the first floor is a twin bedroom with bathroom and a staircase leading up to a spacious twin bedroom and bathroom on the second floor. Every level has its own terrace or balcony, pool side sun loungers, shaded areas and barbecue.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villas with a private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4.5m (depth 0.9m – 2m) • 1 double bedroom • twin bedrooms • 3 separate bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD player, fridge freezer, full cooker, washing machine & Dishwasher • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 200 metres Beach: 100 metres Mini market: 200 metres Vathi: 200 metres
MEGANISI
This beautifully situated and comfortable villa would make the perfect base for exploring this unspoilt jewel of the Ionian Islands.
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VATHI
VILLA ELEFTERIA
A HILLSIDE FAMILY VILLA, A STONE’S THROW FROM VATHI WITH FABULOUS VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The small island of Meganisi has all the best attributes of the Ionian Islands but in microcosm: blue sea, green hills, deserted beaches, unspoilt villages and a unique peaceful character that once experienced is never forgotten. The Villa Elefteria, overlooking the picturesque harbour of Vathi although only recently built combines all these qualities. Situated on the side of a hill within its own private grounds of limestone terraces planted with native shrubs, the villa’s interior accommodation complements its wonderful location. This is open plan holiday living Meganisi style. There are three bedrooms, one double and two twin bedded rooms. Each has its own terrace/balcony facing the harbour and the mountains beyond. Outside there is a large terrace with infinity pool, barbecue and shaded seating area with plenty of room for relaxing pool-side on comfortable sun loungers. Should gentle exercise be the order of the day, the traditional harbour and village of Vathi with its shops and tavernas is a mere 350 metres stroll down the hill. Quiet roads lanes, and footpaths crisscross the island, making exploration either on foot or by car to secluded coves, rugged cliffs and cool olive groves extremely easy.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with a private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4.5m (depth 0.9m – 2m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms • 2 separate bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD player, fridge freezer, full cooker, washing machine & Dishwasher • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 200 metres Mini market: 200 metres Beach: 100 metres Vathi: 200 metres
Prices: please refer to p201
Tel. 020 8459 0777
MEGANISI
Meganisi is made for wandering, getting lost here is a real pleasure, particularly as your path or country lane will invariably take you back to Vathi, the quiet hub of this fascinating island, and the delightful Villa Elefteria.
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SPARTOCHORI
VILLA ELIZABETH
PERFECTLY LOCATED STYLISH VILLA ENJOYING A SPECTACULAR SEA VIEW 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL •CAR HIRE •AIR CONDITIONING
Spartohori, perched high above Spilia Bay has the most spectacular views across the sea to the mountains of Lefkada. The village was deliberately located here as the perfect shelter from pirates who once terrorized the local population. Completely land locked, the narrow entrance, with its high promontory is almost invisible from the sea and easily defended. Yet from this perfect vantage point, the locals could see approaching pirate ships for miles and warn the local population. A few hundred years on a more peaceful type of marine visitor is attracted to this enchanting inlet of Spilia Bay. The picturesque settlement of a few tavernas and beautiful crystal clear beach is a popular anchorage for yacht men. What hasn’t changed over the centuries is this idyllic location.
MEGANISI
Villa Elizabeth is set within its own grounds taking full advantage of the spectacular sea view. Through the clever use of design and concern to protect the foliage, maximum privacy has been maintained. The villa is built on two levels and has 3 bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. The ground floor has a generous open plan living-dining room with a fully equipped kitchen and a double bedroom with en suite. Large French windows and patio doors lead out onto the front of the house to take full advantage of the stunning panoramic vista. In front of the villa is a spacious sun terrace and a built in BBQ to the side. The terrace and the pool blending cleverly into the natural environment. Two twin rooms, both with en suite, are on the upper level.
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The location of Villa Elizabeth could hardly be improved. A short windy road leads onto the main road that climbs up from both Vathi and Spilia Bay to the spectacularly sited old town of Spartohori with its cobbled alleyways, good choice of tavernas. Both the village of Katomeri and Vathi the capital are only a short distance away. For the energetic there is a labyrinth of traditional kaldermia, or mule tracks, where you can reach several beaches and hill top settlements on this beautiful island. www.ionianislandholidays.com
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool. • Swimming pool: 11.5m x 5m (depth 1.7m) • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • 1 double bedroom with en suite (no air conditioning in this room) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine & dishwasher Upper level • 2 twin bedrooms with en suite Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 minute walk Beach: 20 mins walk Mini market: 15 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p201
SPARTOCHORI
VILLA NATALIA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Spartohori, located high above Spilia Bay, with spectacular views across to the mountains of Lefkada was once a sanctuary from the pirates who plagued the Ionian Sea. Nowadays only yachts and fishing boats pass peacefully through the narrow entrance to the Bay with its pretty waterfront tavernas and delightful beach. Like the village, the Villa Natalia has outstanding views, framed by trees ensuring privacy. The house has been designed so that the view can be equally appreciated inside or out. The pool on its spacious terrace surrounded by greenery is truly an extra outside room, completed by the barbecue to the side. Meganisi is the perfect island for getting lost, in the sense of losing all those trappings of a busy world. Old mule trails wind through olive groves, some leading down to quiet beaches, others suddenly opening out onto a hilltop where the trees give way to fields enclosed by drystone walls with the islands of the Inner Ionian Sea at ones feet. The main road from Vathi and Spilia to Spartohori is not exactly a major highway, with all the associated traffic and petrol fumes, but can be subject to delays depending on how much time the goats spend browsing on the verges! The village of Spartohori with its cobbled lanes and tavernas tucked away in secluded alleys is a short distance away from the villa, whilst Vathi and Katomeri the other main settlements on the island are within a few minutes’ drive. Whilst walking is a delight on Meganisi, its spectacular west coast cliffs, pierced by natural arches and massive sea caves are best explored by taking a tour boat from Nidri on Lefkada, easily reached by ferry, and these boats usually circle round Skorpios Island, now owned by a Russian oligarch. Who cares when Villa Natalia is itself a private island free from the cares of a hectic world? Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool. • Swimming pool: 12m x 5m (depth 1.7m) • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • 1 double bedroom with en suite (no air conditioning in this room) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine & dishwasher Upper level • 2 twin bedrooms with en suite Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 minute walk Beach: 20 mins walk Mini market: 15 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p201
MEGANISI
ELEGANT VILLA IN A SPECTACULAR LOCATION
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PARGA
AN IONIAN ISLAND ON THE MAINLAND
PARGA
Parga
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Imagine the Cote d’Azur without high rise hotels, tightly packed rows of millionaires’ yachts squeezed into glitzy marinas like so many floating caravans, traffic jams, crowds of people and you have a secret Greek Riviera that runs for 60 miles from the village of Sivota down to the mouth of the River Acheron, the legendary Styx, entrance to Hades. In fact, Epiros, although administratively and geographically part of the mainland has much more in common with the islands. The hills and mountains rising behind and the panorama of the Ionian Sea and islands in front, create an impression of being cut off from the mainland world.
The main village sits in a wide valley with tree clad hills on either side. A road twists upwards from the roundabout, climbing a steep spur and just beyond, overlooking the lower reaches of the creek. A perfect base for a leisurely exploration of this fascinating region, either by sea or land. Seasonal ferries and caiques run to Corfu, Paxos and Anti Paxos or a motor boat can be hired to discover the innumerable little bays and islets in the vicinity. By car, the town of Ioannina, gateway to the Zagori and Pindos mountains, is less than an hour drive east through fascinating countryside on relatively traffic free and well surfaced roads.
Parga is justifiably referred to as the jewel of Mainland Greece. It is an incredibly beautiful town, and the most perfect place by the sea. Picturesque and dramatic scenery enriched by a long and interesting history provide compelling reasons to thoroughly explore the area. There are very few destinations in Greece to compete with the diversity on offer in this region.
Side roads lead through fertile valleys to traditional villages, far removed from tourist development, where rush hour might consist more of donkeys than cars! One can even visit Hades from here! The Nekromantion of Ephyra, standing above the modern village of Mesopotamo southeast of Parga is the legendary site from where Charon rowed departed souls across the marshy lake of Acherousa to the Styx and Acheron rivers.
To Corfu
•Igoumenitsa •Plateria
•Sivota
Paraskevi Arilias
EPIROS COAST Loggos
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PA XOS
ANTI PA XOS
•Parga Acheron River •Nekromantion
Valtos Agios Ioannis
Loutsa Vrachos
I O N IAN S E A
Preveza
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AIRPORT
Lefkada
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LE FK ADA
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Two bedroom villa
PARGA
SALVATOR HOTEL, VILLAS & SPA BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND VILLAS • ROOMS SLEEP 2 – 5 • SWIMMING POOL • BREAKFAST • AIR CONDITIONING
With captivating views out over the village of Parga and Lichnos Bay, the fabulous 4 Salvator Hotel Villas & Spa takes full advantage of it’s superb elevated position in the hillsides of Kyperi. The breathtaking panorama extends around this area of dramatic natural beauty, the turquoise azure coastline contrasts with verdant olive clad hillsides and dark mysterious mountains creating a perfect backdrop to this outstanding and unique boutique hotel. Completed in 2010 to a high specification, this is a new venture for the Zigouris family who have been running hotels as a family business since 1884 when their first hotel, the renowned Acropol Hotel, was opened. The Salvator Hotel is made up of modern and stylish suites within the main building and four superb two bedroomed villas each with their own pool located above the main part of the hotel set within their own landscaped gardens. The hotel was named after Archduke Ludwig Salvator, the famous explorer, who was also a keen lover of nature and preservation. The location is convenient for exploring the historic city of Ioannina, gateway to the magnificent Pindos and Zagori Ranges – this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of Greece. The Pindos Mountains, which appear to cut off this coast from the rest of the mainland, are well worth spending some time visiting – virtually untouched by the speed of modern living, these scattered agricultural communities in the green valleys offer a fascinating glimpse into a way of life that remains unchanged to this day. Parga is justifiably referred to as the jewel of Mainland Greece. It is an incredibly beautiful town, and the most perfect place by the sea. Picturesque and dramatic scenery enriched by a long and interesting history provide compelling reasons to thoroughly explore the area. There are very few destinations in Greece to compete with the diversity on offer in this region.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 23 room hotel with swimming pool • Deluxe Rooms: Sleeps 2 • Junior Suites: Sleep 2 – 3 (living area with sofa bed) • Belle Etage Suites: Sleeps 2 – 4 (separate living area with sofa bed) • 2 Bedroom Villas: Sleeps 2 – 5 (2 bedrooms, with full modern kitchen, living area & private pool) All rooms and villas • TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Mini bar & safe deposit box • Kettle & coffee machine • Private balcony (sea or mountain views) • Bathrobe & slippers (suites & villas) • Telephone & radio • Bathrooms with shower or bath Hotel facilities • Swimming pool: 18m x 8m • Restaurant & Bar • Library • Serenity Spa & Gym • Tennis court • Playground • Games/Play room • WiFi internet access • Air conditioning • Complimentary courtesy bus to/from Parga Closest amenities Restaurant(s): On site or 5 mins walk Beaches: 5 mins drive / 25 mins walk Parga: 5 mins drive / 25 mins walk Prices: please refer to p201
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PARGA
ELEGANT AND STYLISH HOTEL WITH MAJESTIC VIEWS OVER THE VILLAGE OF PARGA AND LICHNOS BAY
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PAXOS
“ ...THE IONIAN LAPS GENTLY ON THE STONY SHORE. NO WONDER WE LEAVE WITH EXTREME RELUCTANCE AND A PROMISE TO RETURN.” MARIELLA FROSTRUP IN THE DAILY MAIL
Loggos
Gaios Harbour
Lourdes Beach
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Glyfada Levrechio Loggos Marmari Kipos
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Magazia Fontana
To Corfu
Kipiada Kaki Ligada
Gaios
To Parga & Igoumenitsa
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PA XOS
To Preveza Giana
ongonisi • MIsland
Viglia
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Voutoumi
ANTI-PA XOS
If there is a paradise for olive trees then it must be Paxos, but one that is also shared with those seeking quiet relaxed holidays in beautiful surroundings free from mass tourism development. Small it may be but Paxos has all the variety of much larger islands, such as the rugged grandeur of its Adriatic coast, the dappled shade and cool glades of its interior and the beaches and picturesque inlets along its east coast. It is a microcosm of all that is best in a Greek island, but on a scale that means it can be easily explored by car or on foot. Its reputation as a romantic destination stretches as far back as Roman times: Anthony and Cleopatra apparently chose Paxos for a candlelit dinner a deux before the fateful Battle of Actium in 31BC, setting a precedent that discerning British visitors to the island have been happy to follow in more recent times.
There are only two main villages on the island, Gaios the capital, with its network of narrow streets and harbour sheltered by the picturesque islet of Agios Nikolaos, and quiet Loggos to the north, a fishing village where island life moves at a slower more relaxed pace. Apart from the olives, the beaches of Paxos have rightly earned the accolades of those who have been fortunate enough to visit them. The choice is wide, from popular stretches of sand where the active can enjoy various watersports and beachside kantinas to hidden small beaches tucked away at the back of tree-lined coves. But Paxos is far more than just an idyllic holiday destination. Most of its inhabitants have lived and worked on the island for many generations, and tending their olives or vines, fishing along its shores still play a central role in the daily life of the island and the visitor is very much a part of that life. Perhaps therein lies the reason why so many return to this “paradise” year after year.
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Gaios
NEAR GAIOS
DANIELLA’S HOUSE
HILLSIDE VILLA SITUATED AMONGST OLIVE TREES AND OAK WOODLAND WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF GAIOS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
In the past, life on a small Greek island revolved around the land, sea, and the seasons: on Paxos it still does with many families involved in fishing, farming and olive growing. In high summer the benefits of living up on the more shaded hillsides catching the breeze are considerable. Nowadays visitors can also enjoy the cooler surroundings of the island’s wooded interior, and Daniella’s House is a fine example of a traditionally built, modern house with excellent amenities, in one of the most attractive hilltop settings on Paxos. The villa, surrounded by limestone walls and terraces, planted with lavender and other typically Mediterranean shrubs, has an outstanding view over the rooftops of the island’s picturesque capital and port, Gaios to the mountains beyond. The villa stands on a broad terrace containing the swimming pool which extends right around the house, with a pool-side, shaded pergola and dining area whilst the interior layout has been designed so that the glorious view can be enjoyed as much from the inside as out. The bedrooms are two doubles and one twin bedded rooms all en suite and are located on the same floor as the cool and very comfortable living and dining area with its fully fitted modern kitchen, many opening out onto the terrace.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double bedrooms with en suite • 1 twin bedroom with en suite • Private swimming pool: 9.5m x 6m (depth: 1m –1.4m) • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave and dishwasher • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive (10 mins walk high season only) Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 4 mins walk (400m) Gaios: 5 mins drive
PAXOS
Beautifully situated, the villa is by no means remote. Gaios is only 7kms away, whilst the many beaches and sheltered bays on the east coast are all within easy driving distance. The village of Magazia, with its traditional taverna, bakery and shop is even closer, and provides a good starting point for walks along the rugged west coast with its rock arches and wild cliffs, and some of the most spectacular sunsets in the Ionian. Deciding whether to spend lazy days by the pool soaking up the sunshine and that view or exploring further afield might be the most pressing demand of your holiday in the delightful Daniella!
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GAIOS
PAVLO’S HOUSE THREE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Life moves at a leisurely pace on Paxos and why hurry when there’s a view to be enjoyed like the one from Pavlo’s House? At your feet the picturesque harbour of the island’s capital, Gaios, with the comings and goings of the yachts and caiques, the green of Agios Nikolaos Island and where the blue of sky and sea meet on the eastern horizon, the darker hills and mountains of Epiros shimmering on the heat haze. But Pavlo’s House is much more than a room, or rather rooms, with a view. Like all Ionian Island properties it is the attention to detail that makes this house an excellent choice for a family holiday. Starting from the outside, which given the Paxos weather is where you may well spend much of your day, you can alternate between swimming in the delightful infinity pool, where the panorama is equally stunning at water level to relaxing on the private sun terrace. Built in the age-old island tradition out of the local limestone, the interior of the villa has been laid out in such a way that the view follows you inside. Each of the three bedrooms, the double master suite and two twin bedded rooms (naturally with their own en suite showers), opens out onto terraces, whilst the airy living/dining room with its well-equipped kitchen leads to a shaded terrace and once more on to that wonderful pool.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation Three bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Swimming pool 10m x 5m (depth 0.8m – 1.40m) • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • All rooms have en suite shower rooms • Fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, dishwasher, washing machine & microwave • Living and dining room: TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Barbecue • Maid service on arrival day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins walk downhill (Gaios) Beach: 2 mins drive/17 mins walk downhill Mini market & bakery: 10 mins walk downhill (Gaios)
You may even want to explore the island. Downtown Gaios, with its maze of narrow streets that lead to the harbour, is a short stroll away. Excellent bars and tavernas jostle for position with a surprisingly wide variety of shops. A few minutes’ drive along the coast will reveal a series of pristine pebble beaches, or you can head towards the sunset through the famous olive groves and discover the wild and spectacular cliffs of the West coast. Or why not take one of the many frequent caiques that will ferry you across to Paxo’s tiny neighbour Antipaxos and luxuriate on the soft white sand? There’s something for everyone on this exquisite island. NB: This Villa is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Prices: please refer to p202
PAXOS
A SUPERB FAMILY VILLA WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE PORT OF GAIOS AND AGIOS NIKOLAOS ISLAND
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GAIOS
VILLAS ASTERI, HELIOS AND FEGARI
THREE ONE BEDROOM VILLAS EACH WITH THEIR OWN POOL OVERLOOKING GAIOS HARBOUR 3 ONE BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
We realize that not everyone who comes to Paxos requires a large property, but finding smaller villas to suit couples or small families often means that the swimming pools are shared – until now. These three relatively new one bedroom villas, enjoy an outstanding position overlooking the harbour village of Gaios and the picturesque wooded island of Agios Nikolaos, are not only perfectly proportioned for that intimate holiday for two but also have their own pools. Each villa has a shaded verandah and patios on three sides for contemplating that view on a hot and lazy afternoon. The open plan living room and double bedroom lead out onto the spacious verandah and that magnificent view. Villas Asteri and Helios have a comfortable single sofa bed in the living room, Villa Fegari has an additional single bedroom. A short stroll leads you into Gaios which is the island’s capital and main port has an understated cosmopolitan atmosphere that sits comfortably with its traditional shops and tavernas lining the waterfront. As a base for further exploration of this fascinating island or for beach hopping, these villas couldn’t be better situated.
PAXOS
Many return to Paxos year after year as much for the island’s friendly and intimate atmosphere as for its undeniably beautiful interior and coastline and these three small villas reflect those unique characteristics. The villas are already a welcome addition to our collection of Paxos properties so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. NB: These villas are on a staggered incline with Villa Fegari at the top, Helios in the middle and Asteri below. The villas are reached by a steep driveway with a number of steps up to Helios and Fegari and may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 one bedroom villas each with a private swimming pool Villa Asteri and Villa Helios • 1 double bedroom Villa Fegari • 1 double bedroom • 1 additional small single bedroom (no air-conditioning) All villas include • Private pool: 4m x 8m (depth: 0.8m – 1.4m) • Separate shower room & WC • Living/dining room with access to front verandah with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins downhill walk, Mini market: 10 mins downhill walk Beaches: 2 minutes drive/17 minutes walk
Prices: please refer to p202
GAIOS
VILLA GALLINI 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
It’s difficult to believe, when looking down on the jumbled red roofs of the village and harbour of Gaios, that this is an island capital and ferry port, just like Manhattan. Luckily the only resemblance to the latter may be in a cocktail offered at one of the waterfront bars! Villa Gallini, despite being so close to the centre of island life has been built so that guests can enjoy the gentle art of pure relaxation in lovely surroundings. Whilst the view of wooded islands, blue sea and sky, and distant mountains may be far-reaching, the swimming pool, with its spacious sun terrace is definitely of the infinity variety! Built using the local limestone the villa continues the long island tradition of building houses that complement their surroundings. The interior, has been thoughtfully laid out to ensure that the magnificent view can be equally appreciated indoors. There are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both opening on to a verandah, a shower room and separate WC. A well-equipped kitchen leads into the living/dining room which again opens onto a shaded verandah and the swimming pool. The whole island is easily accessible from the villa. The roads might be narrow but tailbacks of more than a couple of cars or an ancient tractor or two are unheard of, and unlike the M25 are more than likely to have been caused by a wayward goat! Pristine pebble coves, often fringed by overhanging cypresses can be found around every east coast headland, but an evening stroll along the wild and rocky western coast will usually be rewarded with one of the most spectacular sunsets in the Ionian. Recommended for a family or a small group of friends, Villa Gallini is the ideal base for experiencing the unique Paxiot way of life. NB: The villa is reached by a steep driveway. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom • 1 Shower room • 1 WC • Private swimming pool 4.80m x 9.60m (depth 0.80m – 1.40m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining with dishwasher, full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave & washing machine • Living/dining area with Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Barbecue Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins walk (Gaios) Beach: 2 mins drive/17 mins walk Mini market and bakery: 10 mins walk (Gaios)
Prices: please refer to p202
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SUPERBLY LOCATED TRADITIONAL STONE VILLA
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VILLA KRISTINA
A WELL APPOINTED VILLA SET AMONGST OLIVE TREES IN THE QUIET INTERIOR OF THE ISLAND 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Etymologists have argued over the centuries about the derivation of the island we know today as Paxos. They still do! Perhaps the most accurate theory to date is that it takes its name from “Pax” meaning peace. And of course the universal symbol for peace is the olive branch. When one adds the fact that Paxos is above all the island of olives then logic as well as romance dictates that this is truly an Island of peace. Certainly, the delightful Villa Kristina is worthy of the island’s name. Enjoying an idyllic courtyard setting surrounded by olive groves, this is Paxos at its best. Even the private swimming pool with its flagstone paving has its own venerable but vigorous olive tree shading one corner. The paving itself, known as “plaka” is another natural product of this fascinating small island. Another theory is that Paxos is actually derived from the old Greek word for these flagstones! The interior of this two bedroomed villa with its living area opening out directly onto the terrace and pool is extremely comfortable and well appointed.
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The island capital Gaios, set on a sheltered channel off the Inner Ionian Sea has every facility also only a short drive away are the many coves and picturesque bays waiting to be explored or the spectacular cliffs of the West coast famous for their rock architecture and magnificent sunsets.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 4m x 7m (depth: 0.8m –1.65m) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV • Bathroom and WC • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Fully equipped kitchen/dining with washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and full cooker • Open plan living and dining room with satellite TV (limited channels) and CD player • WiFi internet access • Built in barbecue • Maid service on arrival day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive
The island and the Villa Kristina might well be an etymologist’s dream, but for those seeking a truly relaxing and essentially Ionian retreat “far from the madding crowd” it is the perfect choice.
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Prices: please refer to p202
NEAR GAIOS
VILLA BETTIE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
The interior of Paxos is a maze of quiet lanes winding through abundant Olive groves making the island seem much bigger than it is. Despite its size Paxos is an island full of pleasant surprises. Nestled amongst olive trees, sitting beside its lovely pool and enjoying stunning views of the Ionian, the villas location is simply perfect. In fact you wouldn’t think this idyllic location is so close to the picturesque and bustling port of Gaios. Inside the villa everything has been designed for comfort and relaxation. The open plan living room and well equipped kitchen leads out on to a spacious patio area with that magnificent view. There are 3 bedrooms, the larger master bedroom is to one side of the living room and has an en-suite bathroom, the other two bedrooms, sharing an additional bathroom are on the opposite side of the house making it ideal for two couples or families. The large swimming pool and roomy terrace is located in the front taking full advantage of the view, complemented by a shaded area and built in rock barbeque essential for true Ionian al fresco dining. Evenings are particularly special here! As the view fades in the twilight, a warm breeze often rises from the sea and rustles through the trees; the lights of Gaios come on, soon to be eclipsed by the clear night sky above. A short 20 minute stroll leads you into Gaios, which is the island’s capital and main port, it has an understated cosmopolitan and friendly atmosphere that sits comfortably with its traditional shops and tavernas all lining the waterfront. As a base for further exploration on this fascinating island Villa Bettie is ideal. We are certain that Villa Bettie will leave a lasting impression.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 1 double bedroom & 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1m – 1.5m) • Separate bathroom • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, full cooker and microwave • Washing machine • WiFi internet access • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk (using monopath downhill) Beach: 25 mins walk Mini market: 20 mins walk
NB: Access to villa is via an uneven road. Prices: please refer to p202
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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CHARMING 3 BEDROOM VILLA WITH STUNNING SEA VIEWS TO ST NICHOLAS ISLAND AND ACROSS TO THE MAINLAND
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VILLA KIKI
A LOVELY VILLA SET AMONGST THE OLIVE TREES WITH PLEASANT VIEWS AND WITHIN EASY REACH OF GAIOS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
“The olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.” So said the third president of the United States and architect of its Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson over two hundred years ago. Villa Kiki didn’t exist then, but some of the olive trees surrounding this delightful retreat were already hundreds of years old, as are the lovely views across the picturesque Gaios. If Jefferson was right, (and he was – most of the time!) then this single storey house with its warm pantiled roof certainly makes the most of its ‘gifts from heaven. For every sunny corner on the terraces surrounding the pool there is an olive tree providing welcome shade. There are two air-conditioned bedrooms a double with en suite shower room and a twin bedroom with use of an additional shower and WC. Both bedrooms have patio doors opening onto the sea facing terrace, whilst the open plan living room, fully equipped kitchen and dining room also open onto the terrace. The swimming pool is only a few steps away, and, of course that essential for true Ionian al fresco dining, a built-in barbecue.
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Evenings are particularly special here. As the view fades in the twilight, a warm breeze often rises from the sea and rustles through the trees; the lights of Gaios come on, soon to be eclipsed by the night sky above.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double with en suite shower and WC • 1 twin room • Additional shower and WC • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 5m (depth 1.3 – 1.6m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Fully equipped kitchen/dining with washing machine, fridge/freeze, full cooker and microwave • Open plan living area with satellite TV, DVD and CD player • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Built in barbecue • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk (using monopath downhill) Beach: 25 mins walk Mini market and bakery: 20 mins walk
Gaios itself, with its cosmopolitan yet intimate and friendly atmosphere, waterfront tavernas and shops is but a twenty minute stroll, with excellent pebble and shingle beaches just a little further. Walking on Paxos is a pleasure with so many fascinating old paths and mule tracks criss-crossing the island, but exploration of this fascinating island by car is equally enjoyable. Villa Kiki, along with its olive trees is just... heavenly! NB: Access to villa is via an uneven road.
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NEAR GAIOS
LOGGOS WATERFRONT APARTMENT
A CHARMING WATERSIDE APARTMENT OVERLOOKING THE PRETTY HARBOUR OF LOGGOS
PROPERTY INFORMATION
1 BEDROOM WATERFRONT APARTMENT • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN LIVING AREA
What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack
For centuries Loggos was a thriving fishing village and the port that served the hillside villages of Palos. The exquisite quaint harbour front would be a hive of activity with boats loading up with grain, olives, olive oil and locally produced wine. Nowadays, whilst the fishing boats are still present they share their moorings with visiting yachts and caciques carrying people not goods. In a charming way, Loggos is once again buzzing with activity but a different sort, having said that if you take a short stroll along the bay the pace of life becomes much slower.
Accommodation 1 bedroom waterfont apartment • Open-plan living room with TV (limited channels, DVD & CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with full oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher • Air conditioning in living area • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
There are many advantages of using Loggos as your holiday base such as the array of excellent tavernas, café-bars and shops right on your doorstep. The attractions of the bustling harbour, beautiful countryside and secluded coves are all within walking distance. Loggos has remained unspoilt with most of the original buildings dotted around the harbour dating back to more than 200 years ago when the Venetian’s ruled Palos.
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Closest amenities Restaurants: 1 mins walk Beach: 5 minutes walk (Leverchio) Mini market: 1 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p202
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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This charming waterfront apartment has arguably one of the finest settings in Palos overlooking the timelessly pretty village. The apartment has been recently modernised and whilst simply furnished it offers comfort and relaxation with most amenities right on your doorstep. The bedroom is at the back of the building whilst the airy, cool open plan living dining room and combined kitchenette are located towards the front of the building. The apartment also has a spacious lovely shaded terrace perfect for alfresco dining or relaxing with magnificent views to sit and watch the world go by!
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VILLA FAYE
A SPACIOUS & COMFORTABLE VILLA IN A WOODLAND SETTING WITH SUPERB VIEWS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Whilst the olive has to be the defining tree of Paxos, the cypress, pencil thin or wide and spreading lends texture and variety to the landscape, and there is a magnificent example beside this lovely villa framing the view across to the distant hills of the mainland. The sea-facing terrace with its private swimming pool and shaded barbecue area combined with the setting is simply a magnificent extra outside room to a two-bedroomed villa that is comfortable and well-equipped. Although secluded, the house is by no means isolated with three beautiful beaches just a few minutes’ drive away. Gaios the island capital with its colourful bustling waterfront and narrow alleyways, is only a little further. Supper on a taverna terrace high above the western cliffs watching the sun set into the Adriatic? Fresh fish for the barbecue? A boat trip to Paxos’s tiny neighbour, Antipaxos to snorkel in crystal clear waters? Or perhaps a quiet stroll along old paths to discover deserted villages and ancient hill-top churches? One of the joys of such a small but varied island as Paxos is that exploring is so easy, no long tedious journeys here!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 8m x 4m (depth 0.96m-1.5m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 1 twin bedroom • Separate shower room • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Barbecue with built in sink • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 2km Beach: 800 metres (Kamini) Mini market: 2km Gaios: 2km
Of course the alternative of relaxing at home by the pool on a sun lounger or absorbing the view from the comfort of an armchair on the shady patio is equally enticing.
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For a memorable Paxiot holiday with family or friends, the Villa Faye is an excellent choice.
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Prices: please refer to p202
NEAR GAIOS
VILLA NANCIA VILLA NANCIA IS SITUATED IN A DELIGHTFUL WOODLAND SETTING WITH SUPERB VIEWS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • SLEEPS 2-4 • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Whilst the olive has to be the defining tree of Paxos, the cypress, pencil thin or wide and spreading lends texture and variety to the landscape, and there is a magnificent example beside this lovely villa framing the view across to the distant hills of the mainland. The sea-facing terrace with its private swimming pool and shaded barbecue area combined with the setting is simply a magnificent extra outside room to a two-bedroomed villa that is comfortable and well-equipped. Although secluded, the house is by no means isolated with three beautiful beaches just a few minutes’ drive away. Gaios the island capital with its colourful bustling waterfront and narrow alleyways, is only a little further. Supper on a taverna terrace high above the western cliffs watching the sun set into the Adriatic? Fresh fish for the barbecue? A boat trip to Paxos’s tiny neighbour, Antipaxos to snorkel in crystal clear waters? Or perhaps a quiet stroll along old paths to discover deserted villages and ancient hill-top churches? One of the joys of such a small but varied island as Paxos is that exploring is so easy, no long tedious journeys here! Of course the alternative of relaxing at home by the pool on a sun lounger or absorbing the view from the comfort of an armchair on the shady patio is equally enticing.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double with en suite shower and WC • 1 twin room • Additional shower and WC • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1.12 – 1.66m) • Air conditioning • Open plan kitchen/dining with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freeze, full cooker and microwave • Open plan living area with satellite TV, DVD and CD player • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Built in barbecue Closest amenities Restaurants: 2km Beach: 800 metres (Kamini) Mini market: 2km Gaios: 2km
Prices: please refer to p202
Tel. 020 8459 0777
PAXOS
For a memorable Paxiot holiday with family or friends, the Villa Nancia is an excellent choice.
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VILLA ALEXANDROS
MODERN COMFORTABLE VILLA IN A SECLUDED LOCATION WITH FAR-REACHING SEA VIEWS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
The famous olive trees of Paxos not only provide some of the most highly prized oil in Greece, they also frame the spectacular view from the Villa Alexandros. Recently built in the local style, the villa has all the modern amenities to complement its beautiful treetop setting. The large terrace extends round two sides of the villa, with superb views from the swimming pool area, the barbecue and the spacious, part shaded front terrace across the trees to the Inner Ionian Sea. The interior of the villa with its wood-lined vault ceilings and cool well-furnished living/ dining room with dual aspect fully glazed doors and windows and a fully-fitted kitchen area is designed to complement the views. Both bedrooms, a twin and a double have air-conditioning and there is a separate bathroom with shower. On Paxos you are never more than a few minutes’ drive from the coast and a wide choice of beaches. The wilder west side of the island with its high cliffs and spectacular rock formations is well worth exploring, especially in the cool of the evening to watch the sun set over Homer’s “wine dark sea”. Gaios, with its wide choice of tavernas, shops and waterfront life is a mere five minute drive down through the olives and cypress trees.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 7.4m x 3.4m (depth 0.9m-1.4m) • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • Bathroom with shower • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 5 mins drive (2 mins walk high season only) Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive Gaios: 5 mins drive
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The Villa Alexandros is an excellent base for exploration of a leisurely discovery.
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VILLA TAKITOS
A QUAINT BEAUTIFUL STONE-BUILT VILLA AMONGST THE OLIVE TREES WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE COAST 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
There’s an old Greek saying which sums up how best to pass the time whilst on holiday in Paxos: “hasten….but slowly!” Sound advice when there is so much to see and enjoy. For instance, whilst staying at the Villa Takitos you could run down and dive into the warm sea at Ballos Beach in under a minute, but better to take all of two minutes and stroll, or even go for the marathon and reach the oddly named Donkey’s Ears Beach in an interminable three minutes! Villa Takitos is constructed in the traditional way from the warm Paxiot limestone and is surrounded by the ubiquitous olives that are the signature trees of the island. This gives the perfect setting for relaxation, yet the villa is only a five minute drive from the sheltered and very safe family beach next to Mongonissi Islet. A further two minutes drive along a quiet coastal road will get you to the island’s main port and picturesque harbour Gaios, with its wide choice of tavernas and shops. Time it right and the fishing boats will be in with the day’s catch, cleaned and ready for the evening barbecue back at the house.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 8m x 4m (depth 0.8m-1.5m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 1 twin bedroom • Bathroom • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, microwave, full cooker, washing machine and dishwasher • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 5 mins drive Beach: 2 mins walk (Ballos & Donkeys Ears beach) Mini market: 5 mins drive Gaios: 5 mins drive
A short flight of steps leads to the swimming pool just below the front balcony, with lovely views across the treetops to the sea and mainland beyond. French doors from the master bedroom with en suite bathroom open directly onto the balcony, and the cool but comfortable sitting/ dining room also opens onto the balcony.
Prices: please refer to p202
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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Remember the old proverb and your stay at this beautiful villa will be all the more relaxing and memorable.
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ELAIA SUITES
BEAUTIFUL MODERN APARTMENT SUITES SET IN AN OLIVE GROVE NEAR GAIOS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Sadly many of the traditional island communities around the coasts of Europe were abandoned during the late part of the 19th Century. Idyllic locations and self-sufficient agriculture, combined with isolation were not enough to sustain their inhabitants as the Industrial Revolution swept through the continent. Paxos was no exception, and yet the deserted village of Germanichos near Gaios proves that with imagination and dedication, these old communities can be brought back to life. Built in an established olive grove next to the abandoned village the Elaia Suites are a shining example of how low-key tourism can revitalize an area without losing any of its natural beauty. The spacious well designed and furnished apartments and studios, each with its own shaded balcony or terrace look out onto a large pool area surrounded by mature olive trees. Paxos has always been an island of light and shade, sea and sky, and all these elements are preserved in these recently built apartments. Retaining walls and terraces have been built using the local stone and traditional techniques. Geraniums and other native flowers add colour and texture. And of course the setting enjoys superb views across the water to the green island of Corfu and the mainland.
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Gaios, the thriving little port and capital of the island is only 2 kms away with the nearest beach only half that distance. Paxos, despite or maybe because of its small size, is made for quiet discovery – rugged cliffs, secret coves, ancient churches and old meadows, in season filled with wild flowers and herbs are all close at hand. The olive tree is the living symbol of Paxos. Elaia Suites combine the island’s ancient traditions and wonderful landscape with modern amenities and spacious well-designed accommodation.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, welcome pack, transfers, car hire Accommodation 6 apartment suites with shared swimming pool • 1 two bedroom, 3 one bedrooms & 2 studios • Swimming pool 10m x 5m (depth 1.8m – 1.6m). • Barbecue area •Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek 2 Bedroom apartment: Sleeps 2 – 4 • 1double and 1 twin bedroom • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge, microwave and full cooker, washing machine • Shower room. • Large private terrace with pool and sea views. •Air conditioning 1 Bedroom apartments: Sleeps 2 – 3 • 1 double bedroom. •Open plan kitchen/living/ dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge, microwave and full cooker. • Shower room. •Washing machine (in No.1 only). •Private terrace with pool or sea views. •Air con. Studio: Sleeps 2 • Open plan kitchen/living/dining/ double bedroom with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player , fridge, microwave & full cooker. •Shower room. • Washing machine • Private terrace with pool and garden views. • Air conditioning Closest amenities Restaurants: 2km Beach: 1km Mini market: 2km Prices: please refer to p202
NEAR GAIOS
PAXOS CLUB HOTEL
DELIGHTFUL HOTEL SET AMONGST THE ISLANDS FAMOUSLY LUSH OLIVE GROVES BOUTIQUE HOTEL • SLEEPS 2 PER STUDIO • SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • BREAKFAST
The interior of Paxos is a maze of quiet lanes winding through the trees, making the island seem much bigger than it actually is. The Paxos Club Hotel, set in lovely mature gardens and surrounded by olive groves feels pleasantly remote. In fact it is barely a kilometre from the main port of Gaios, the dramatic cliffs and headlands of the west coast. At the heart of this delightful small hotel is an original Paxiot house built out of the sun-bleached limestone rock of the island. It is now used as a restaurant where breakfast can be enjoyed in the morning. The accommodation blends attractively with the surroundings and the old house. Traditional from the outside, the interiors have been designed for comfort and convenience and include a comfortable lounge with satellite TV and internet facilities. The pool area also has an unusual jacuzzi constructed on a little island, reached by a small bridge. Adjacent and separated from the main pool by this bridge is also a children’s paddling pool. The Paxos Club is perfectly situated for walking. Paths and quiet lanes lead out in all directions and a beach or fabulous picnic spot is never more than a 15 minute stroll away. It is only a 15 minute stroll down into Gaios, with its wide choice of restaurants, shops, tavernas and its bustling harbour.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, breakfast Accommodation Boutique hotel with 32 rooms set over 2 floors Hotel facilities • Swimming pool with children’s pool, restaurant, café bar, Jacuzzi, currency exchange, children’s playground, shuttle bus into Gaios, internet access Studios • Double or twin beds on request All rooms • TV (limited channels), telephone, shower room, kettle, fridge, safe • Terrace or balcony on request Closest amenities Restaurant(s): On site & 15 min walk, 2 min drive (Gaios) Beach: 5 min drive (shingle) Mini market: 15 min walk, 2 min drive (Gaios)
Prices: please refer to p202
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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But for those who come here purely for the relaxation, the hotel thoughtfully lays on a minibus service with a regular timetable to Gaios; For anyone who wants to enjoy all the comfort of a hotel and all the island has to offer, the Paxos Club is the perfect choice.
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FANARIOTATIKA, NEAR GAIOS
GEORGINA’S HOUSE A RENOVATED TRADITIONAL PAXIOT HOUSE IN AN IDYLLIC, PEACEFUL SETTING 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
The landscape of Paxos has hardly changed in centuries. The famous olive groves that cover most of the island are still largely tended by the descendants of the families who first planted them in Venetian times. Hidden amongst the trees is a scattering of small hamlets where many of the houses have been built from the original stones cleared from the land when the trees were first planted. Such a house is the Villa Georgina which has been sensitively restored to provide all the modern comforts without compromising its original features with the added benefit of a secluded and very private setting in the hamlet of Fanariotatika. Conventional measures of time and distance thankfully mean very little on Paxos but the villa is located close to Gaios village and the many east coast beaches; peace and quiet does not mean isolation here. The terraces leading down to the swimming pool then on to further terraced gardens planted with many of the typical Mediterranean fruit trees. In the late spring and early summer any lack of fruit is more than compensated for by the scent of citrus blossom, whilst later in the year fresh oranges picked in the cool of the early morning add a new dimension to breakfast ‘al fresco’, a theme that is maintained by the barbecue and dining area on a side terrace.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Swimming pool 7m x 4m (depth 1.2m – 1.6m) • 1x double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1x twin bedroom • Additional bathroom • Open plan living/dining/kitchen with oven, fridge/ freezer,dishwasher and washing machine • TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Air conditioning in main bedroom & living area • Built in Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrival day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 5 mins drive (Makratika) 6 mins drive (Gaios) Beach:3 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive
Inside the villa has been sensitively designed and furnished to give a fully fitted kitchen with an open plan living and dining room opening on to the terrace and gardens.
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We are always looking for the perfect combination of peaceful surroundings, modern amenities and the essential character of a house which has stood for generations. We think we’ve found that house in Villa Georgina.
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MONGONISSI
VILLA SOPHIA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Enjoying the best of both worlds is very rare, however if having the clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea just a few yards from your doorstep as well as a private swimming pool right by the door then the Villa Sophia might just fit the bill. This delightful villa overlooking the islet of Mongonissi not only has its own large swimming pool but is also just a few minutes away from a perfect small and very secluded beach. And, of course, it is on Paxos, the most beautiful and tranquil small island in the northern Ionian. Gaios, the island’s picturesque main village and port, with its wide choice of shops and tavernas is a mere two kilometers away, whilst nearer at hand Mogganisi Island, joined by a causeway to Paxos has sheltered and safe family swimming in crystal clear waters. The villa itself is laid out over the ground and lower ground floors, with the large open plan living dining and fully fitted kitchen area together with the master bedroom and en suite bathroom on the ground floor just a few steps away from the pool. Warm sunshine on the poolside loungers or cool shade under an attractive covered pergola with table and chairs the choice is yours, and a BBQ area. From the sun terrace, steps lead down to two further twin-bedded bedrooms, each with en suite facilities and shaded balconies. The villa gardens are enclosed by natural limestone walls and terraces planted with colourful Mediterranean shrubs and flowers.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms with en suites • Separate WC • Private swimming pool: 8m x 5m (depth: 0.8 – 1.9m) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, full cooker, washing machine and dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 20 mins walk/5 min drive Beach: 2 mins walk (Kanini) Mini market: 5 min drive Gaios: 25 mins walk/5 min drive
The nearest taverna is a twenty minute stroll along a typically quiet island lane. No rush hour road rage here, and on this island you are always within easy reach of superbly varied walks or short car journeys to explore the rugged west coast, the cool tree-covered interior or the friendly bustle of Gaios or the pretty coastal port of Loggos. NB: Due to its layout the villa may not be suitable for families with young children. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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A CHARMING VILLA IN A DELIGHTFUL GARDEN SETTING JUST A FEW STEPS FROM A SECLUDED SMALL BEACH
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KANTADA VILLAS
FOUR VILLAS ENJOYING SUPERB VIEWS CLOSE TO MONGONISSI ISLET AND JUST A FEW METRES FROM THE BEACH 4 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
It may be a small world on the island of Paxos, but within its few square miles there is more variety in the natural landscape than any of the larger Greek islands. From the rugged west coast cliffs, where the Adriatic has pounded the rocks into fantastic shapes, to the cool wooded interior with its traditional hamlets and ancient footpaths, the fishing and yachting ports of Loggos and Gaios and herb clad hillsides of the southwest corner near the yachtsmn’s haven and safe family beach of Mongonissi Islet, there is something for everyone. And the Kantada Villas, less than 50 metres from a delightful small beach, with views across the Inner Ionian Sea to the Epiros mainland are a perfect base for exploration as well as relaxation. These four identical detached villas, sharing a large swimming pool, have all been given good Greek names from the distant past, Dionysi, Stelios, Eleni and Petros. With cool open plan interiors, each villa opens out onto a shaded verandah with suitably comfortable tables and chairs for contemplating the panoramic sea views. All the villas have a twin bedded and double bedroom with en suites in both, well equipped kitchens and the essential BBQ area for al fresco dining. Gaios, with its excellent choice of shops, mini-markets and tavernas is 5 minutes’ away by car or a leisurely 20 minute stroll leads to the nearest taverna and the sheltered beach at Mongonissi, joined to the “mainland” by a causeway.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 4 x 2 bedroom villas with shared swimming pool • Shared swimming pool: 10m x 5.5m (depth: 1.8m x 1.9m) • 2 shared external washing machines • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek All villas include • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 1 twin bedroom with en suite • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge freezer, dishwasher and full cooker • Own private patio with built in barbecue • WiFi internet access • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurants: 20 mins walk/5 min drive Beach: 2 min walk (Kanini) 2 mins drive (Mongonissi) Mini market: 5 min drive Gaios: 25 mins walk/5 min drive
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Also recommended is a day out by caique to the tiny island of Antipaxos with its shining white sandy beach and crystal clear water. NB: Due to its layout the villas may not be suitable for families with young children.
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VILLA ITA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Paxos is a small island of just ten kilometres long and four kilometres wide, yet it has captivated many people over the years for its peacefulness, genuine friendliness, traditional way of life and sheer serenity. Very much unchanged and still under developed despite the presence of tourism for the last thirty years, it is not until you get into the hills do you discover what Paxos is all about, tradition and beauty. This part of Paxos is a haven of peace with wonderful walks that cross through the olive groves guided by the dry stone walls. Nestled into the hillside close to Magazia and within a short drive to Gaios is Villa Ita. This two bedroom villa is surrounded by olive trees and is the epitome of Paxos, small, understated and traditional. Villa Ita is the perfect size for a small family, a couple or even a small group of friends. Set on one level and built out of local stone, this villa blends superbly into the surrounding olive trees which also give privacy. On entering the villa from the rear, you walk into the open plan living room and dining room. All rooms lead towards the front terrace and the views that take in the south western vista of the green carpet of olive groves on the island towards the sea, the caves that housed smugglers in years gone by and to Anti Paxos.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 6m x 5m (depth: 1m x 1.5m) • Open plan living and dining room leading out to the terrace. TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker and washing machine • Double bedroom with en suite shower room • Twin bedroom • Additional shower room • Terrace with olive grove and sea views • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 3 mins drive Magazia: 3 mins drive Gaios: 7 mins drive
Attached to the open plan living room is the small but well equipped kitchen. The double and twin bedroom are either side of the living room, both with access to their own bathrooms and front terrace. The pool area and sun terrace are to one side and located slightly behind the villa carved out of the hillside. All the terraces are surrounded by olive trees giving a vast amount of natural shade for that traditional Greek island holiday. Prices: please refer to p202
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WONDERFULLY POSITIONED AND TRADITIONAL PAXIOT VILLA WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS AND A SUBLIME SUNSET
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VILLA SUNSET
IDYLLICALLY POSITIONED VILLA WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS AND WONDERFUL SUNSETS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
In an elevated position enjoying stunning views of the western and northern coast of Corfu we are delighted to have Villa Sunset as part of our collection. Set in the olive groves just above Arvanitakeika, it is only a short drive to both Gaios and Loggos, and only a short walk to the tavernas in Fontana and Arvanitakeika. The amazing panoramic views from Villa Sunset are un-obscured and unrivalled on the island. Greece is famous for the clarity and colors of its landscapes, from the villas many terraces and patios you must able to see more shades of blue and green than anywhere on the rest of the planet. Out to sea there is nothing except a thin line in the far distance where sky and ocean meet. Villa Sunset stands proudly and naturally blends into the Paxos landscape. The house has been built to a high standard, with much thought gone into the design. It has a timeless and classical grace externally and inside elegant and modern yet maintaining a traditional theme. The spacious villa is built on two levels. All of the three cool and airy bedrooms are on the ground floor with 2 bathrooms on this level. Two of the bedrooms are sea facing taking full advantage of the spectacular view. On the upper level is the large open plan living and dining area with a wide picture window revealing a panorama that is quite simply breathtaking.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double & 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 5.5m (depth 1m – 1.6m) • 2 separate bathrooms (2nd bathroom with 2 large showers) • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher • Barbecue • Air conditioning (bedrooms only) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 3 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 400 metres (Fontana)
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With nothing to interrupt your complete relaxation, Villa Sunset is the most perfect place to totally relax and unwind. The Villa has everything you could possibly need, the only question remaining is why you would ever want to leave.
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VILLA ATHINA THREE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Magazia is a village right at the heart of the island, an important central location, linking Paxos, with roads leading from here to the ‘larger’ harbours of Loggos, Lakka and the capital Gaios. An ideal base to explore the whole island, and also an ideal place to enjoy traditional Paxos. Magazia is a place where tourism hasn’t taken its grip and the real Greece remains under the villages many olive groves. The village has two mini markets, a taverna, a small bar or kafenion and a bakery. There is little need to leave except for the beaches and the ‘cosmopolitan’ life of the harbours! Athina, the owner of one of the village shops and the local bakery has built her villa on the edge of Magazia to enjoy the peace of village life but also the convenience for a family to enjoy all aspects of the island only a short drive away. The stunning sunsets over the spectacular western cliffs are just a short walk away. Villa Athina’s grounds are considerable, the spacious sun terrace and pool are ideal for sun bathing, the shaded dining and barbecue area so conducive to al fresco living. There is a seductive hammock placed between two of the many surrounding olive trees that give the grounds so much natural shade. This outside space is lovingly landscaped and encircled by traditional stone walls ensuring absolute privacy. Internally, the villa matches the exterior for extravagant space underneath its high oak beamed ceilings it creates a cool and airy space. The spacious living and dining area is comfortable, homely and full of light, with access to all the terraces. The well equipped kitchen is adjacent to the living room again with terrace access and to the BBQ area. The master double bedroom on the opposite side of the building not only has an en suite bathroom but also benefits from a walk in wardrobe and direct access to the terrace. The villa is completed by a bathroom and two twin bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: Kidney shaped approx (40m sq, 9m x 5m (depth 0.5m x 2.2m) • Open plan split level villa with mezzanine floor extra living room • Large open plan dining room and living room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, dishwasher & washing machine • Double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with shower • Twin bedroom • Separate bathroom • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room • WiFi internet access • Spacious open and covered terraces around pool with barbecue area • Maid service 6 times a week and linen changes twice weekly Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins walk (Magazia) Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins walk (Magazia)
Prices: please refer to p203
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SPECTACULARLY SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE VILLA PERFECTLY POSITIONED TO EXPLORE THE ISLAND
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VILLA YIYI A PAXIOT VILLA WITH MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS AND A WONDERFUL VISTA ACROSS THE WESTERN SEABOARD ONE BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN MAIN BEDROOM
Magazia is the former capital of Paxos, there are now a few traditional houses, half buried in the trees, a bakery, mini market and taverna, hardly a buzzing metropolis! Situated in the green heart of the island, the hamlet makes an excellent base for exploration by car of the fascinating and varied coastline with its many delightful bays and beaches. Gaios, the present day capital and the centre of island life, with a wide choice of shops and tavernas, a short drive away, whilst the most beautiful bay on the island at Loggos is only a little further. On foot, there are well marked trails to the spectacular west coast. Especially the famous Erimitis Cliffs, which change colour dramatically at twilight and the tiny cliff-top church of Agios Apostoli. It also makes a perfect base camp for the ascent of the island’s highest summit, all of two hundred and fifty metres above sea level!
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Nearby, in a lovely wooded setting, with fields and olive groves enclosed by drystone walls, is Villa Yiyi. Built in the traditional Paxiot style with flagstone floors and wooden framed furniture, this cottage is ideal for a couple or a small family. The main open plan living/dining area has spectacular west facing views of the surrounding countryside and out to sea. There is a well-equipped kitchen and also a small shower room. A step leads up to the double bedroom at the back of the cottage and an interesting additional feature is the open gallery in the eaves, with limited headroom and twin mattresses on the floor, which will appeal to any child in the party.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation One bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Swimming pool: 7.3m x 3.4m (depth: 1.5m) • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Fully equipped kitchen with full cooker fridge freezer and washing machine • Double bedroom leads on to a terrace • Twin mattresses on a mezzanine floor, height restriction under 5ft, only suitable for children (Not air conditioned) • Shower room and WC • Sun terrace • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants: 3 mins drive Beach: 7 mins drive Mini market: 3 mins drive Magazia: 3 mins drive Gaios: 7 mins drive
Outside is a small terrace off the main living area with a swimming pool. Perfect as a romantic retreat for a couple or an out of the ordinary base for a small family. The Villa Yiyi with its central location is highly recommended.
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OLIVE GROVE HOUSE 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 7 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN THREE BEDROOMS
Amongst the most delightful sights on Paxos are the beautifully proportioned traditional stone dwellings which are dotted in amongst the olive trees. Encircled by stately olive trees, the house is in an idyllic position being only five minutes’ drive or twenty-five minutes’ walk from the lovely harbour front of Loggos. Olive Grove is a four bedroom house, consisting of a double and a twin bedroom leading off the living room and a breakfast area just off to the side. Steps lead down into the stone flagged floor of the kitchen and down again to the main bathroom, a double bedroom with an en suite shower room and a single bedroom.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 10.3m x 5.2m (depth: 1.2m x 2.8m) • 2 double, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom • Air conditioning in three bedrooms • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek • Barbecue Lower floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower • Single bedroom • Main bathroom
The villa has traditionally thick walls built out of local stone ensuring the house is cool inside even during the height of summer. It is surrounded by olive trees which provide an abundance of natural shade around the large stoned terrace. The golden stonework outside contrasts perfectly with the deep green shutters and inside the stonework has been charmingly exposed on the walls of the living room, the kitchen and even the bathroom. The wooden floors of the light and spacious living room glow with a glossy sheen. This room is positioned facing directly out to sea, which is partially visible through the silvery green leaves of the olive trees.
Upper floor • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Large terrace all around the building • Full kitchen with full oven, fridge freezer and microwave • Double bedroom and twin bedroom • Washing machine
Loggos is a typically sleepy Greek fishing village, but with a fantastic choice of facilities covering everything you may need from mini markets, tavernas, a bakery and coffee bar. There are also many white pebble beaches leading to the typically clear Ionian Sea.
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk (Zernatika) Beach: 5 mins drive / 25 mins walk (Levrechio, Marmari, Kipos and Kipiadi) Mini market: 20 mins walk (Fontana) Loggos: 3 mins drive / 20 min walk downhill Prices: please refer to p203
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A TRADITIONAL VILLA SET AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES
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LOGGOS
VILLA ONIERO
A DELIGHTFUL FAMILY VILLA AMONGST THE OLIVES WITH SEA VIEWS TO THE GREEK MAINLAND. 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
One dictionary definition for the word dream reads, ‘something that somebody hopes or longs for, usually something difficult to attain or far removed from present.’ If that dream is a house set on a Greek island hillside surrounded by olives and overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Inner Ionian Sea then far from being difficult to attain it can easily become a reality at the delightful Villa Oneiro on Paxos which translates as The House of Dreams! Naturally this lovely holiday home comes with a broad paved terrace complete with swimming pool, a shady gazebo for al fresco dining and a BBQ close by, all designed to make the most of the view out across the water to the misty hills of the mainland.
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The house itself is built using the two timeless elements of Paxos, wood and stone, has a spacious and comfortable interior. The open plan living and dining area combines the best of modern design and fittings with traditional features such as the dressed limestone fireplace and the wood lined ceiling. The theme is repeated in the three bedrooms, a double master suite with its own shower room and two twin bedded rooms with a separate family shower room.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 8m x 4m (depth 1.0m – 1.75m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 2 twin bedrooms • Separate shower room • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, dishwasher, microwave & washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive (Loggos) Beach: 5-10 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive
Situated at the centre of the island, close to the old hamlet of Kagkatika, the villa is equidistant between the wild and unspoilt west coast famous for its dramatic cliffs and spectacular sunsets and the sheltered wooded bays and beaches of the east coast. Loggos, the smallest and possibly prettiest of the three main villages on the island with its quay-side tavernas and mini-markets is a short drive away. The village is also close to many quiet shingle beaches, where kayaks and boats can be hired to explore further afield. Ancient mule tracks and paths lead in all directions. Getting lost in the cool of the early evening can be a delight, especially in the knowledge that nowhere on this small island is more than a few minutes from everywhere!
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NEAR LOGGOS
VILLA AGATHI 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
When past generations of Paxiots first cleared their land and planted the famous olive groves that clothe this small island did they instinctively know that one day the same houses they built out ofthe warm grey limestone rocks would become havens of peace and tranquility for visitors? Villa Agathi in the tiny hamlet of Kangatika is one such house. Blending perfectly into its surroundings, obviously built to last for centuries, step inside and you find yourself in a beautifully renovated interior, with all the comfortable furnishings and modern fittings essential for truly relaxed holiday living. The open plan sitting room, dining area and well equipped kitchen is light and airy, creating a wonderful cool retreat on those Ionian summer afternoons, when only the cicadas seem busy. The master bedroom has its own en suite shower and there is an additional twin bedded room and separate family bathroom with shower. Step outside onto the spacious terrace, walled on two sides, and enjoy a stunning view over olives and cypresses to the hills and mountains of the mainland shimmering in the sunshine. Exploring the surroundings on foot in the cool shade of the olive trees is a wonderful experience, even in high summer, with countless goat tracks to follow, usually echoing to the sounds of the bells from the flocks higher up the hillsides. Walking down to the little fishing port of Loggos and Levrecchio Beach only takes approx twenty five minutes, and with some careful negotiation you might even persuade one of your party to drive down and meet you in a taverna on the seafront, offering a cool beer or frappe in return for a lift back home!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom • Double with en suite shower room • Shower room with WC • Private swimming pool 8m x 5m (depth 1.6m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Kitchen with oven and two ring hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher • Open plan living/dining area with TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Built in barbecue Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive (Loggos) Beach: 5 – 10 mins drive Mini markets and bakery: 5 mins drive
The Paxiots have always known their island is special, Villa Agathi is the perfect base to discover how right they are. Prices: please refer to p203
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CHARMING STONE VILLA WITH STUNNING VIEWS ACROSS TO THE MAINLAND
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PANGOLAS LOGGOS APARTMENTS
BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED ONE-BEDROOMED APARTMENTS ON A WOODED HILLSIDE ABOVE THE CHARMING FISHING VILLAGE OF LOGGOS APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Poseidon, tired from creating storm and strife at sea, needed a romantic retreat for himself and his beloved Amphriditi. With one blow from his trident Paxos was created and its reputation for both romance and tranquility has lasted long after the age of myth gave way to the age of man. In fact some believe that the island’s name derives from the Roman word for peace, Pax. Whatever the origins of the island or its name, the charming tiny fishing village of Loggos on the sheltered northeast coast epitomizes the quiet beauty of this small island, and for that romantic getaway or a restful holiday in delightful surroundings the Pangolas Apartments are hard to beat. Surrounded by the famous olive groves and woods of oak and cypress trees, on a quiet hillside overlooking the harbour with views across the inner Ionian Sea to the hills of the mainland, the apartments are only a five minute stroll from the waterfront tavernas and mini markets of Loggos, with three or four lovely beaches within easy walking distance. Comfortably furnished each one bedroomed apartment has its own terrace or balcony. For those lazy, relaxing days there is a good size shared pool and sun terrace, but for those wishing to explore on foot a network of paths and trails, some centuries’ old criss cross the island, whilst the rest of this fascinating island, including the main port of Gaios is only a short drive away on quiet country roads.
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Poseidon chose well and for a relaxed romantic break for couples the Pangolas Apartments are highly recommended.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 8 one bedroom apartments with two shared swimming pool • Two shared swimming pool: 7m x 3.5m (depth 1m – 1.8m) • Double bedroom • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), fridge and full cooker • Shower room • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Building One Apt No 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sea views over Loggos bay Building Two Apt No 5, 6, 7 & 8 Side sea views Closest amenities Restaurants: 5 mins walk Beach: 15 mins walk (Levrechio) Mini market: 5 mins walk Loggos Village: 5 mins walk
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SOUSTA APARTMENTS TWO 1 BEDROOM MAISONETTES • SLEEPS 2 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Loggos, tucked into a sheltered bay on the east coast of Paxos epitomizes all that makes this small island so attractive to the discerning visitor. Olive groves and cypress woods cover the hillsides above the village with its harbour and cluster of tavernas and houses. The Sousta maisonettes are a fine example of the way even recently built buildings have maintained this attractive traditional theme by the careful use of the warm textured local limestone rock, courtyards and gardens filled with bougainvillea, oleander and, of course, shaded by venerable olive trees. The interiors, whilst still remaining within the local tradition are comfortably furnished and well-equipped, with balconies overlooking the paved courtyard and shared swimming pool enjoying views across the Inner Ionian Sea to the mainland mountains. It’s a mere three minute stroll to Loggos and its mini-markets and quayside tavernas, whilst the nearest beach is just 150 metres away, with many others easily accessible. Whilst the coast with its sheltered bays, beaches and dramatic western seaboard scenery is justifiably famous, the wooded interior is equally delightful. Few would argue that a holiday on Paxos can be the perfect way to recharge the batteries or to escape from the demands of a busy world, but if a further boost is required then perhaps a visit to the Zoodochos Pigi church in Loggos with its frescoes from another age and its fountain might be in order. The name means Fountain of Life and will undoubtedly put a spring in your step for the short journey back to the delightful Sousta Maisonettes!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation Two 1 bedroom maisonettes with shared swimming pool • Swimming pool 9m x 7m (depth 0.8m – 1.6m) • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Upper floor • Double bedroom • Bathroom • Private balcony Ground floor • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge, mini oven with 2 ring hob & microwave Closest amenities Restaurants: 30 metres Beach: 150 metres Mini market: 30 metres Loggos Village: 30 metres
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TWO COMFORTABLE MAISONETTES CLOSE TO THE DELIGHTFUL TRADITIONAL PAXIOT VILLAGE AND HARBOUR OF LOGGOS
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CORFU
“ G RADUALLY THE MAGIC OF THE ISLAND SETTLED OVER US AS GENTLY AND CLINGINGLY AS POLLEN.” GERALD DURRELL, MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS
Pontikonisi
Corfu Town
Sidari
Arillas
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Avlaki Beach • Coyevinas •Agios Stefanos Kokini• Mt Pantokrator• •Kouloura Kalami• •Agni Nissaki• •
Kassiopi
Kaminaki
Paleokasritsa
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To Igoumenitsa (Greek mainland)
• • Corfu Town AIRPORT ✈ Glyfada •Pelekas Yialliskari
Ropa Valley
To Paxos (9 miles)
Lefkimmi
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Corfu or Kerkyra, Zeus’s scythe, or more romantically the beautiful daughter of a river god, owes its undoubted beauty to nature not to legend. This is the garden isle of the Ionian. Unlike many Greek islands, Corfu owes its lush and varied landscape to the presence of fresh water and its mild winters. Popular with artists and writers for over five hundred years, Shakespeare himself is said to have stayed on the island and it inspired The Tempest, nowadays it fully deserves its growing reputation as one of the Mediterranean’s finest holiday destinations. Certainly there is romantic quality in its many secret corners and hidden bays, particularly on its unspoilt northeast coast. There are busy resorts, mainly in the south of the island, along with the usual tourist attractions, but these can make a fun-filled day’s diversion for any children. Our properties are situated along the northeast coast, where the pace of Corfiot life is much slower in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Tree-clad mountain slopes, wooded bays with delightful
beaches, small traditional fishing villages and above all the warm waters of the Ionian Sea, all make for an outstanding holiday. Corfu Town itself, the centre of the history and culture of the island is an eclectic mix of old and new. Castles, ancient ruins, gracious mansions, narrow streets and wide plateias, even that most British of features, a cricket ground are clustered round a sheltered harbour. Once through the outskirts, the real Corfu begins. Farming and horticulture dominate the landscape, with sleepy villages tucked into the folds of the hills, dominated in the North by the impressive Mt Pantokrator, the island’s highest peak. Many have taken a lifetime to discover the secrets of this beautiful island, but the experience of just a week or a fortnight will easily last a lifetime.
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Kalamaki (sand)
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VILLA RELIS
ROMANTIC RETREAT FOR COUPLES WITH SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 3 •PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN THE BEDROOM
Corfu, perhaps more than any other in the Ionian, is an island of contrasts. It is hard to believe that the unspoilt Agios Stefanos is just a few miles away from the bustling resort of Kassiopi, or that the mysterious brown hills of Albania are only a few miles across the strait from the lovely pine woods and olives that surround this romantic little villa. Situated close to Villa Eleni, Relis is reached by a track that passes the village school, the house is backed by a shady olive grove and set in its own gardens overlooking the wooded slopes leading down to the sea with wonderful views. The location is truly outstanding and the accommodation complements it perfectly. The swimming pool and terrace offer ample space to relax making this unique one bedroom cottage the perfect romantic retreat for a couple. The front door opens onto the open plan lounge/dining room with a balcony and fully fitted kitchen. On the same level there is a separate bathroom and an air-conditioned double bedroom, which opens onto the balcony with those spectacular views.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 8m x 1.75m (depth: 0.6 – 1.8m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Double bedroom with balcony & sea views • Bathroom with shower within bath • Open plan kitchen and living room with TV, DVD player and sofa bed • Kitchen with full cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer & microwave • Air conditioning in bedroom only • Washing machine • Barbecue • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive
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Although just a minute or two off the coastal road, the villa feels wonderfully isolated. A network of old paths and lanes surrounding the house provide an opportunity for leisurely exploration. Slightly further afield the spectacular Mount Pantokrator with its unspoilt mountain villages and wonderful trails is easily reached by car, whilst cosmopolitan Corfu Town with its maze of old streets and ancient castles is certainly worth a visit. Villa Relis is a wonderful example of the traditional Corfu, in a superb setting.
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Avlaki Beach
NEAR AGIOS STEFANOS
VILLA ELENI
SPACIOUS VILLA WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER THE SEA AND OUT TO MAINLAND GREECE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
The tiny harbour of Agios Stefanos is one of Corfu’s hidden gems. Reached by a narrow winding lane this picturesque inlet half hidden by trees has remained totally unspoilt, though it is only a few miles from the popular resort of Kassiopi. The immediate area of the village is a tranquil haven with individual villas dotted amongst pine woods and olive groves, leading down to a series of beaches. Villa Eleni is built on the hillside and set over three levels. You enter the villa on the upper floor to a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and a double bedroom both with en suite shower room and large open terrace. The next floor down takes you to a further twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and private terrace. This floor leads up to a mezzanine with dining room and extra shower room. On this level there is a fully equipped open plan kitchen leading out to a terrace with barbecue. Down from the mezzanine is a large living room opening to the main terrace at the front with breathtaking views over the swimming pool and its surrounding trees and gardens towards the sea. A network of old paths and lanes surrounding the house provide an opportunity for leisurely exploration. Slightly further afield the spectacular Mount Pantokrator with its unspoilt mountain villages and wonderful trails are easily reached by car, whilst the more cosmopolitan experience of Corfu Town with its maze of old streets and ancient castles is certainly worth a visit.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 10m x 5m (depth 0.8m – 1.8m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Barbecue • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Lower floor • Living room with TV & DVD player Mezzanine floor • Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with washing machine • Dining room leading to kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and full cooker Upper floor • Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom • Double bedroom with en suite shower room Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p204
Tel. 020 8459 0777
CORFU
Villa Eleni is a wonderful example of the real Corfu in a superb setting offering spectacular views
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KOKKINI NEAR AGIOS STEFANOS
VILLA KALLIOPI
CENTRALLY LOCATED VILLA WITH FAR-REACHING VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Perhaps the Gods regretted their violent mythical creation of Corfu and made amends by granting it not only that essential Greek element of sunshine, but also an abundant water supply giving the island its lush vegetation and wonderful woodland. A Corfiot tree, whether olive or oak is allowed to grow untouched by the saw, the result is not only natural air conditioning at the height of summer, but a sense of calm and seclusion in many of the small hamlets set back from the main highway. Set in a verdant glade above the main road that runs along Corfu’s magnificent northeast coast, the villa is perched between mountain and sea, with far reaching views across to the Greek and Albanian mainland. Secluded, certainly, but far from isolated, for the charming, unspoilt fishing village of Agios Stefanos is a mere 4kms away, along with a choice of superb coves and beaches.
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The interior complements the setting, carefully designed to incorporate the best of modern and traditional fittings and furniture. The main living area is located on the first floor, maximizing the superb view. The living/dining area is large and comfortable with fireplace, fully fitted kitchen and a cloakroom. Outside steps lead down to the swimming pool and barbecue area. Downstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, a double master suite and a twin bedded room (one with en suite shower) plus a third twin bedded room with adjacent shower. The swimming pool and barbecue area has a shaded seating area, surrounded by flowering shrubs framing that all important view.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool 12m x 6m, (depth 0.75 – 2.20m) • 1 Double with en suite bath with shower • 2 Twin bedroom (1 twin with en suite with shower) • 1 Separate shower room • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning in all bedrooms & lounge • Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, full cooker, fridge/freezer and safety deposit box • Living/dining area with Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Separate equipped laundry room with washing machine • Barbecue •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins drive or 20 mins steep walk Beach: 15 mins drive Mini market: 20 mins walk or 5 min drive
Corfu Town, only 35kms away, has the cultural, entertainment and shopping advantages of a regional capital, all contained within an architecturally fascinating and historic port. For a family holiday that caters for all, this lovely villa is the perfect choice.
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Nissaki
NEAR NISSAKI
VILLA GEORGINA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE
One of the many settlements in the northwest of Corfu that exudes a truly traditional Greek atmosphere is the coastal village of Nissaki. Nissaki means ‘little island’ and many years ago it was exactly that. Here a small horseshoe shaped beach of fine pebbles offers a taste of history, as you can imagine the local settlers working to shape stones and rocks to build the first homes that form the picturesque village. The chippings off these stones fell into the sea and over time, formed the connection between Nissaki and the main island of Corfu to provide the peninsula and beach you find today. Nissaki is home to tavernas and houses that are scattered through the tree lined slopes leading up to Mount Pantokrator. The beach offers excellent swimming and on the occasional evening a boat trip to enjoy dinner at the nearby tavernas of Agni beach. High above Nissaki beach and the many ‘deserted’ little coves that are just waiting to be explored sits Villa Georgina and the neighbouring Villa Katina. These villas, nestled amongst the lush vibrant landscape are ideal for a relaxing holiday with fantastic views.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4.5m (depth: 0.80m – 1.80m) • 1 double and 1 twin room leading to an adjoining balcony • Living and dining room with TV & DVD • Spacious outside terracing • Washing machine • Kitchen – fridge freezer, full cooker, dishwasher • Shower room • Large balcony with sea and coastline views • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive – Nissaki Mini market: 3 mins drive Corfu Town: 25 mins drive
Villa Georgina’s main balcony overlooks the spectacular coastline of Corfu stretching South toward Corfu Town and across to Albania. The two bedrooms, one double and one twin, together with the living room, lead out onto the main terrace with those limitless views and a terrace to spend time enjoying the al fresco lifestyle so familiar to Greeks. A separate kitchen and shower room complete this comfortably furnished villa. The private pool and surrounding sun terrace offer sea views and endless hours of sun. The nearest tavernas and mini markets are just three minutes’ drive downhill, while the beach of Nissaki is only five minutes’ drive. Villa Georgina is ideal for couples and families for its location and spectacular views. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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SUPERBLY LOCATED VILLA WITH SPECTACULAR SEA VIEWS TOWARDS CORFU TOWN
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AGNI
VILLA AGNI-STEFANIA
ELEGANT HILLSIDE VILLA HIDDEN AMONGST THE CYPRESS TREES WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Situated on the most beautiful side of Corfu, the north east coast, Agni, is as famous for its excellent waterside tavernas as its location. Agni literally translates as ‘unspoilt’ in Greek and this describes the bay perfectly. Nearby is the chapel mentioned by Laurence Durrell in ‘Prospero’s Cell’. Below is a small underwater cave for the more adventurous snorklers and swimmers. Overlooking all this beauty, built up a steep incline on the hillside above Agni amongst the cypress and olive trees, one can find the sensational Villa Agni-Stefania. It has a commanding position with breathtaking views across the bay and the northern Ionian Sea to the Albanian mountains in the distance. The villa consists of three bedrooms on two floors. An open staircase leads up to the spacious master bedroom with sofa, double bed, en suite bathroom and two balconies with the most fantastic views of the bay. On the ground floor is an open plan living, dining room with fireplace and fully equipped kitchen accessing the front terrace and the splendid views. Off the living room you will find two twin bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and private terraces. To the side is a spacious sun terrace, swimming pool and barbecue, fantastically blended into the natural environment, with many personal touches and attention to detail.
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Villa Agni-Stefania is positioned in a highly enviable hillside location just minutes from the pebble beach at Agni with its fantastic sea food tavernas. The walk is on a sharp incline – perhaps not suitable for those with walking difficulties although only a three minute drive.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 8m x 5m (depth 1m – 1.8m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Barbecue area on terrace adjoining pool • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Lower floor • 2 twin rooms with en suite bathrooms • Open plan living and dining room with TV, DVD and CD player • Large balcony with sea views • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher • Washing machine Upper floor • 1 large double bedroom with sofa, en suite bathroom including corner bath • 2 balconies with sea views Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk downhill Beach: 15 mins walk downhill Mini market: 10 mins drive Agni: 3 mins drive
NB: The villa is reached by a steep driveway and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
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NEAR KASSIOPI
VILLA AEOLOS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Oleanders are one of the defining shrubs of Greece, their name associated with one of the most romantic yet tragic stories from mythology. Leander fell in love with a beautiful Greek maiden and used to swim the Hellespont every night to see his beloved. One night he was drowned in a storm. His lover found him dead on the sand, the beautiful flower was clutched in his hand. “O Leander “ she cried as she gently removed it and kept it has a symbol of their love. Magically it continued to grow and has become the symbol of everlasting love. No need for such perilous romantic gestures at the delightful Villa Aeolos: an oleander hedge surrounds the garden and the house has its own private swimming pool on the terrace! The three-bedroomed family house, built over two levels is both comfortable and spacious, both the open plan lounge and well-equipped kitchen have large patio doors opening onto a shaded verandah and barbecue area. The villa enjoys superb views across to the mainland and is conveniently situated for exploring the many coves and beaches of northeast Corfu or the unspoilt mountainous interior. Also close by is Kassiopi, one of the oldest and prettiest villages of the island which has developed as a popular resort whilst retaining its traditional atmosphere around the old fishing port. Coyevinas beach just 200metres away is popular with wind surfers when the afternoon breeze from nearby Mount Pantokrator arrives. Watersports, including boat hire are also available at the Blue Flag Avlaki beach and there are many more to discover along Corfu’s glorious north east coast.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private Swimming pool 9.2m x 4.7m (Depth: 0.8m-1.7m) • Air conditioning • Wifi internet access • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground Floor • 1 twin bedroom en suite bathroom • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Open plan Kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine First Floor • 1 double bedroom en suite bathroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive (Avlaki) Mini market: 5 mins drive Beach: 200 metres (Coyevinas) Kassiopi: 5 mins drive
Corfu is a magical island, and the Villa Aeolos is the perfect base for exploring or just relaxing in beautiful surroundings. NB: Suitable for guests with mobility difficulties.
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A COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOUSE, SET IN PRIVATE GARDENS SITUATED ON CORFU’S BEAUTIFUL NORTHEAST COAST
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COYEVINAS, NEAR KASSIOPI
VILLA APLETON
CHARMING VILLA BUILT ON ONE LEVEL IN A DELIGHTFUL OLIVE GROVE SETTING 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Villa Apleton is a three bedroom bungalow set within lush gardens with its own pool located close to all the amenities one could wish for on holiday. The property is close to the beach, tavernas and a supermarket making it the perfect choice for those who are looking for a villa holiday that requires little use of a car. The interior of Villa Apleton is cool and spacious, blending contemporary fittings with traditional style Corfiot design. Large picture windows enhance the delightful gardens which become that extra room, the hallmark of good design. Villa Apleton is set on one level and has three spacious, air conditioned bedrooms, one with a double bed with en suite shower room, two with twin beds which share a shower room. It has an open living area with attached kitchen that leads out on to a shaded terrace that is surrounded by olive trees and shrubs giving the villa an almost English garden feel. The private swimming pool is set to one side.
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The villa is perfectly placed for exploring the fascinating northern coastline of the island, including the port of Sidari from where daily boats visit the offshore Diapondia Islands. Also easily accessible are the larger village resorts of this coast with excellent facilities for dinghy sailing, boat hire and diving, as well as regular seasonal caique trips to the fascinating and hitherto mysterious Albanian mainland and the wild landscapes of Mount Pantokrator, the island’s highest peak.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room • 2 twin bedrooms both with balconies with garden views • Additional shower room • Private swimming pool: 10.5m x 4.5m (depth 1m x 2.45m) • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Kitchen with full cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave & washing machine • Large balcony with garden views • Air conditioning • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 2 mins walk Beach: 5 mins walk Kassiopi: 15-20 mins walk
Villa Apleton’s location allows you to do as much or as little as you like and with its fantastic surrounding gardens is great for families or for those seeking just a relaxing stay on Corfu’s splendid North East coast. (Villas Apleton & Lofos are next door to each other and connected by a garden gate – These villas are perfect for two families or large groups of friends wishing to holiday together)
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COYEVINAS, NEAR KASSIOPI
VILLA LOFOS
NESTLING IN THE MAGICAL OLIVE GROVES OF NORTHERN CORFU CLOSE TO THE BEACH 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Corfu is an island of pleasant surprises and Bolana Bay at its north east corner is one of them. Approaching from the south, a quiet country road winds its way down through olive groves, the sea still out of sight, you can glimpse the brown hills of Albania through the branches, seemingly close enough to touch. Then the trees can give way to more open slopes of old vine terraces now reclaimed by myrtle and broom; one last bend and there is a crescent of bright shingle and blue water, perhaps a sail or two bending to the breeze. Five minutes’ walk from Coyevinas beach and set in its own wonderfully mature gardens on a slight rise is where Villa Lofos can be found. This lovely three bedroom villa offers cool spacious interiors blending contemporary fittings and furniture with the traditional Greek style and elegance. With large picture windows, the beautiful gardens become that extra room, which is the hallmark of good design. The villa is all on one level and is approached from the rear, as you enter the villa you arrive into the spacious living room with dining facilities and an open plan kitchen leading to the terrace. The three bedroom property consists of one double bedroom with en suite shower room and two twin bedrooms with an additional shower room. A few metres from the villa, steps lead down to a good sized pool in a garden setting.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room • 2 twin bedrooms sharing a balcony with sea views • Additional shower room • Private swimming pool: 9m x 5m (depth 1m x 2m) • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Kitchen with full cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave & washing machine • Large balcony with sea views • Air conditioning • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 2 mins walk Beach: 5 mins walk Kassiopi: 15-20 mins walk
(Villas Apleton & Lofos are next door to each other and connected by a garden gate – These villas are perfect for two families or large groups of friends wishing to holiday together) Prices: please refer to p204
Tel. 020 8459 0777
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With an excellent array of tavernas and mini markets close by and in the nearby village of Kassiopi and the delightful Coyevinas beach just five minute walk away, Villa Lofos makes a fantastic retreat for all the family.
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Avlaki Bay
NEAR KASSIOPI
VILLA VOTANA
A LOVELY TRADITIONAL VILLA ON CORFU’S UNSPOILT NORTHEAST COAST 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack
Both bedrooms, a double and a twin bedded room, have their own en suite showers, whilst the kitchen/dining area and sitting room open on to a shaded verandah and lawned garden with the private swimming pool and barbecue area close by.
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 4.5m (depth: 1.0m – 2.5m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Open plan living/dining room with TV, DVD and CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher & microwave • Washing machine • Double bedroom with en suite shower room • Twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Built-in barbecue •WiFi internet access
This is a child’s paradise – of any age! For whenever the pool loses its attraction, a short walk along a pathway leads to Coyevinas Beach, which, along with nearby Avlaki Bay is one of Corfu’s finest wind surfing and dinghy sailing locations. The same breeze that fills the sails wafts up into the villa garden making a lazy afternoon at home an equally pleasant prospect.
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk Mini market: 20 mins walk Beaches: 2 mins walk (Coyevinas) Kassiopi 20/25 minutes walk
Our Greek owners have a special relationship with their properties that goes far deeper than just bricks and mortar. Often the land, whether olive grove vineyard or orchard, on which they build a new villa or renovate an old cottage has been in the same family since Venetian times. Votana, a traditional Corfiot cottage, set amongst oleanders, olives and cypress trees is just such a property. The garden, fenced for privacy, surrounds the swimming pool and is well tended and equally meticulous care is lavished on the interior of the villa. Simplicity, comfort and ease of living are the keynotes here, with furnishings chosen to reflect the modern Corfiot style.
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The villa is not only close to all the amenities of Kassiopi, a popular resort that has not lost it’s traditional Corfiot character, but also provides an excellent base for exploring the mountains and hills that rise up behind the property.
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KASSIOPI
OLIVE TREE HOUSE
A DELIGHTFUL VILLA SET AMONGST THE OLIVE GROVES ON CORFU’S STUNNING NORTH EAST COAST 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
With its beautiful views over the leafy countryside and Bay of Aklavi then out to the Albanian mountains, this traditional Corfiot style house is charming and inviting. Taking its name from the olive groves surrounding it the Olive Tree House is a perfect country retreat. This single level villa is approached from a driveway off the main coastal road. It benefits from an open plan design which gives a spacious comfortable feel with an abundance of natural light, keeping the house lovely and cool during the hot sunny summer days. The well-equipped kitchenette leads into the dining/living room. Light streams in through large French doors that open out onto a covered balcony, an excellent place to sit and enjoy the stunning mountainous and sea views. From the balcony you have access to the large swimming pool, sun terrace and large barbecue with covered dining area as well as a tree shaded seating area. There are three generously proportioned, air-conditioned bedrooms; the double bedroom and one of the two twin bedrooms have large French doors opening out onto the shaded balcony.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 4.5m (depth 0.70m – 1.8m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • 1 Bathroom & 1 shower room • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 8 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Mini market: 8 mins drive
Kassiopi is undoubtedly one of the most popular villages on Corfu and understandably visitors return time and time again. The location of this villa is ideal, being within easy reach of the shops, restaurants and beautiful beaches of Avlaki and Kassiopi and all that this stunning region of Corfu has to offer.
Prices: please refer to p204
Tel. 020 8459 0777
CORFU
The Olive Tree Villa is perfectly located for exploring all that this ever popular island has to offer!
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NEAR NISSAKI
VILLA FANTASIA
CLOSE TO THE COAST AND MOUNTAINS, WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS, THIS VILLA IS THE PERFECT CHOICE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Built into the hillside, with olive orchards on each side, nothing obstructs the glorious view down to the sea framed by Corfu Town on its guardian headland to the south and the dramatic empty hills of Albania across the channel to the east.
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms • Private swimming pool: 11m x 4m (depth 1m x 2.5m) • Separate bathroom • Separate shower room • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, microwave, small dishwasher, washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access
Although exploration on foot or by car of the coast and the wooded mountain slopes of Mt Pantokrator are attractive options, staying at home beside the private swimming pool with its shaded terrace, barbecue and pizza oven is equally inviting with perhaps a stroll down to Kaminaki Beach for a meal and drink at a taverna.
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Beach: 700 metres (Kaminaki) Mini market: 5 mins drive Nissaki: 5 mins drive
To explore every one of Corfu’s innumerable beaches would need a lifetime. They range from wide open stretches of sand with all the latest resort amenities to tiny patch of shingle, hidden at the back of rocky coves, accessible only by boat, but perhaps the island’s best coastal features are to be found in the many smaller bays and inlets of the east coast. Many are quiet and uncrowded backed by a few houses and a couple of tavernas. Kaminaki, a few hundred metres below the Villa Fantasia is just such a beach, but there are many more to be discovered.
The villa is very well appointed with a spacious open plan lounge, fully fitted kitchen. There is air conditioning in all three bedrooms, two twins and a double master bedroom with French windows opening onto the pool terrace. A bathroom and separate shower room complete the accommodation.
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There is so much to discover in Corfu and Villa Fantasia is ideally situated for exploring its delightful northeast coast.
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NEAR NISSAKI
VILLA KATINA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
The north east corner of Corfu is a green blanket of cypress trees and olive groves, with villages, hamlets and other small settlements dotted around. This area is what gives the island its ‘Greekness’ a typically Ionian Island feel, only found on the eastern side of Greece. One of the first villages on this stretch of coastline is Nissaki. Nissaki means ‘little Island’ and hundreds of years ago that is exactly what it was. In years past, the local people worked on this island shaping stones and local rocks to be used for building. After many years, with the chippings falling into the sea which eventually joined the island to Corfu, forming a horseshoe beach. Nissaki is a small quiet coastal village with three tavernas and houses that stretch upwards amongst the tree lined slopes of Mount Pantokrator. This is where we have found four wonderful houses, Villa Katina, Georgina, Helena and Antigone, high above Nissaki and with views to match their grand elevated position. Villa Katina is a fantastic two bedroom villa with splendid terraces and gardens that blend in with the lush vibrant landscape. The villa is approached up the hillside from the main coastal road and as you wind around towards the villa you suddenly become aware of the elevated position as you glimpse the stunning coastline of Corfu stretching south. This comfortable villa consists of two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both with access to a balcony with sea views. A living room leads down to a wonderfully secluded circular terrace giving fantastic panoramic views along the coastline and across to Albania. The private swimming pool sun terrace to the side of the villa has totally unobstructed views that emphasise the beauty of Corfu’s landscape, with further views across the sea to the mainland, Corfu Town is also visible from here. The nearest tavernas and mini markets are just three minutes’ drive downhill, while the tavernas and lovely beach of Nissaki are only five minutes’ drive away. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation Two bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Swimming pool (9m x 5m, depth: 0.90m – 2.56m) • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • 1 double and 1 twin room leading onto adjoining balcony • Living and dining room with TV & DVD player • Spacious outside terraces • Kitchen – fridge freezer, cooker, microwave & small dishwasher • Bathroom with washing machine • Terrace surrounding pool with sea and coastline views • Barbecue • Maid service on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive (Nissaki) Mini market: 3 mins drive Corfu Town: 25 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p204
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COMFORTABLE VILLA SET IN BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS
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Evannna
Anna
Spiros
AGIOS STEFANOS
EVANNA, ANNA & SPIROS
WONDERFULLY POSITIONED WATERSIDE APARTMENTS IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HARBOURS CORFU HAS TO OFFER APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE OR (TRANSFER OPTION)
The north east coast of Corfu is dotted with picturesque small bays and inlets, each one with its own small fishing harbour and cluster of houses and tavernas. Amongst these is the delightful Agios Stefanos, a village that has remained largely unchanged over centuries, surrounded by small beaches of pebbles with some of the clearest waters, backed by cypress and olive trees. An excellent base for exploring the coastline in the immediate area, by sea or land, as well as the fascinating interior of Mount Pantokrator massif. Situated down a winding lane, there is a wonderful sense of seclusion without isolation as the main port of Corfu Town is accessible to the south as is the spectacular western coastline. Located on the waterfront with views that take in the harbour and the mysterious Albanian mountains past the wide sweep of the inner Ionian Sea in the distance. Over three floors, the apartments occupy a prime position in Agios Stefanos with everything you need close by. A better waterside location than the beautiful village of Agios Stefanos would be hard to find. Anna: On the upper floor, a one bedroom penthouse apartment with double bed and large open plan living room, kitchen which opens out onto a majestic private open terrace with views over the harbour and beyond. There is a further terrace at the rear.
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Evanna: Occupying the middle floor, Evanna a three bedroom apartment. Double bedroom at the front has its own private terrace and two further twin bedrooms to the rear. A living room with open plan kitchen opens onto a fantastic shaded terrace. Spiros: On the lower floor but raised above street level is a cozy twin bedroom apartment with open plan simply furnished living room, kitchen and open terrace only seconds from the harbour front. NB: If you prefer not to have a car we can organize transfers to/from property instead.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire (or transfer option), welcome pack Accommodation 1 three bedroom and 2 one bedroom apartments • 1 three bedroom and 2 one bedroom apt. • Shared washing machine • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Evanna 3 bed first floor apartment – Sleeps 2 – 6 • 1 double bedroom with private balcony • 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom, open plan living and dining room leading to shaded balcony • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave & fridge • Additional shower room Anna 1 bed penthouse apartment – Sleeps 2 • 1 double bedroom, open plan living room • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave & fridge • Large open terrace, shower room Spiros 1 bed ground floor apartment – Sleeps 2 • 1 twin bedroom, open plan living room • Kitchen with 2 ring hot plate, microwave & fridge • Open lower floor terrace, bathroom • Shower room Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 1 min walk Beach: 2 mins walk Mini market: 3mins walk Prices: please refer to p204
Upper floor balcony
AGIOS STEFANOS
ELSA’S LIMANI HOUSE APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE (OR TRANSFER OPTION)
Winding down the hillside from the main coastal road you reach the beautiful bay of Agios Stefanos, relatively unchanged for the last 20 years when tourism first hit the island of Corfu. Agios Stefanos is one of the prettiest and most peaceful fishing villages on the island and is considered the gem of north eastern Corfu with a few tavernas, coffee bars, mini markets and yachts stretching across the front of the horseshoe bay looking towards the sea. There are two beaches for swimming at either side of the bay, one just past the motor boat jetty and the other below the eucalyptus and cypress trees on the opposite side, both shingle with superb clear waters, perfect for snorkelling. A thirty minute walk over the headland will take you to the quiet beach of Kerasia and its sole taverna and fantastic swimming. Nestled in the heart of the harbour is Elsa’s Limani House. Literally translated ‘limani’ means harbour which couldn’t be a more appropriate choice considering the house’s proximity to the sea. The house is split over two floors into two well equipped apartments. Both the upper and lower floors are comfortably furnished and identical inside each with two bedrooms, a double bedroom at the front of the apartment and a twin at the rear. There are two bathrooms, one with a half bath and one with a shower. The open plan living room/kitchen are at the centre of the apartment and lead out onto an excellent terrace. The upper front bedroom leads out onto a shaded balcony, which looks towards the harbour entrance and the rising sun in the morning. The building is surrounded by a stone flagged terrace, enhancing the feeling of space but with privacy from the external wall. There is also a barbecue for the use of both apartments.
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Accommodation 2 two bedroom apartments. Similar layout in both apartments only upper floor apartment has balconies and lower floor apartment has a terrace Each apartment • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • 2 bathrooms (1 shower, 1 half bath) • Living room / dining room with TV & DVD • Open plan kitchen with full cooker and fridge freezer, microwave & washing machine • Balcony/terrace and shared barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 20 metres Beach: 1 min walk Mini market: 50 metres
NB: If you prefer not to have a car hire we can organize transfers to/from property instead. Prices: please refer to p204
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CORFU
APARTMENTS ON THE WATERS EDGE IN THE HEART OF IDYLLIC AGIOS STEFANOS
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AGIOS STEFANOS
APARTMENT FOTINI
A COMFORTABLE GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, JUST A STONE’S THROW FROM THE WATERFRONT ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT • SLEEPS 2 • AIR CONDITIONING
The English name Stephen is derived from the Greek for crown and the small fishing settlement of Agios Stephanos, tucked into the head of a sheltered bay under the eastern slopes of Mt Pantokratos is a jewel in Corfu’s crown. Legend has it that the Saint once saved a Corfu fishing village from a particularly violent pirate attack by turning their ship to stone, so it’s no wonder that he is one of the more popular saints of the island with at least two villages named in his honour. The village still retains much of its traditional character, although the pirates are long gone, replaced by visiting yachts, the village retains much of its traditional character with its narrow streets and alleyways. Apartment Fotini is on the edge of the village, close to the harbour and the beach with its shops and tavernas. Approached through a vine-covered archway off a quiet lane this one bedroomed ground-floor apartment combines the atmosphere of the old with simple, but very comfortable accommodation. There is a one bedroom apartment with master double and a small single room, a living/dining area with small kitchen and a shower room. A vine-covered verandah with table and chairs provides welcome shade during the heat of the day or for eating alfresco. The apartment is air-conditioned.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation One bedroom apartment • Double bedroom • 1 Small single bedroom • Shower room • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Fully fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave & washing machine • Safety deposit box • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 1 mins walk Beach: 2 mins walk Mini market: 1 mins walk
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Exploring the old alleyways of Agios Stephanos, to end up on the quayside with its tavernas and shops is an excellent way of passing the time, but the village is also conveniently located for discovering the mountains and beaches of northern Corfu, much the quietest and least developed region on the island. Despite its turbulent past Agios Stephanos today retains all the traditional character of a Corfiot fishing village and this comfortable apartment provides an excellent base for a quiet and relaxing holiday in historic surroundings.
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AGIOS STEFANOS
APARTMENT FAYE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Agios Stefanos is one of Corfu’s unspoilt gems, a cluster of traditional houses set on a picturesque, sheltered bay and harbour, where brightly painted fishing boats and sleek modern yachts are moored alongside each other on the quay. It is a friendly village, where locals and visitors alike mingle in the narrow streets and waterside bars. Apartment Faye is situated right in the heart of the community, a few moments’ stroll from the harbour and the beach with its shops and tavernas. Greeks love their balconies and for good reason as these little outside rooms like this one perched above the narrow street, catch the breeze off sea or mountain and provide that perfect viewpoint from which to watch the comings and goings of daily village life. Occupying the second floor, Faye has balconies on both sides of the apartment, either overlooking the quiet lane below and to the side, across ochre pantiled roofs with the bay beyond, or at the rear of the house lovely mountain views. Approached up a quiet lane through a vine-covered archway the apartment consists of an open plan, fully fitted kitchen. Two balcony doors lead from this area to a quiet, back balcony.There are two bedrooms, a double and twin-bedded room, sharing a balcony with side views to the sea. There is a fully fitted bathroom with overhead shower, wash basin and WC and an additional separate shower room with WC. The beach with sunbeds and umbrellas is literally moments away, but the wonderful quiet beaches at Kerasia and Aviaki are also within easy reach. Agios Stefanos and the Faye Apartment are a winning combination for a family or two couples looking for a quiet holiday in unspoilt surroundings: a perfect place to stop and let the world go by, but with all of Corfu with its variety of landscape, history, holiday activities within easy reach. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire (or transfer option), welcome pack Accommodation Two bedroom apartment • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Open plan kitchen/living room with balcony leading off, TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Well equipped kitchen with full cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and small dishwasher • 1 shower room • 1 bathroom with bath and overhead shower • Double bedroom opening on to balcony with sea views • Twin bedroom opening on to balcony with sea views • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 1 min walk Beach: 2 mins walk Mini Market: 1 min walk
Prices: please refer to p204
CORFU
SIMPLE, COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION WITH VIEWS OVER THE BAY OF AGIOS STEPHANOS
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SKIATHOS
SIXTY-EIGHT BEACHES, AN UNSPOILT INTERIOR AND THE BLUE AEGEAN, AN ISLAND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Skiathos Town
Lalaria
Kalivia
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Aselinos
AIRPORT
Mandraki
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Town •Skiathos Megali Ammos
Banana Beach
Agia Paraskevi
To Volos
To Skopelos & Alonissos
There is much more to Skiathos than its 68 superb beaches, many of them with the coveted blue flags, its watersport facilities and nightlife. The west coast and the interior are remarkably unspoilt and will appeal to those who love the wild and empty spaces. A network of paths and tracks crisscross this landscape, giving access to the rugged coast with dramatic views across to the mountains of the Pelion Peninsula. Farming and horticulture are still the main occupation here, orchards and fields bounded by pine woods with a scattering of small traditional cottages. By contrast, Skiathos Town, has managed to combine its development as a tourist centre and busy port with maintaining its original character of narrow alleyways, old churches and Venetian houses. The town comes alive at night , fortunately with none of the brashness of other Mediterranean resorts. Skiathos is a family friendly island that has succeeded in providing all the amenities of a popular holiday destination as well as unspoilt space for relaxing in quiet unspoilt surroundings.
The island is part of the Sporades and because it is one of the main entry points to the region, exploring neighbouring Skopelos and Alonissos as well as the many, smaller and uninhabited islands by tour boat or inter-island ferry is simple. Much of the coastal waters around these islands have been declared as Marine Reserves, and regular boat expeditions leave Skiathos Town to explore the wild life above and beneath the waves. There’s never a dull moment on Skiathos but plenty of opportunity for that essential component of a Greek island holiday, relaxation in glorious surroundings!
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NEAR SKIATHOS TOWN
VILLA APHRODITI
AN ELEGANT VILLA IN AN AMAZING LOCATION ON THE WATER’S EDGE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE OUTDOOR JACUZZI • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Skiathos is without doubt the beach capital of the Sporades Islands, and you might need more than a week or two to visit all sixty-eight of them. However the Villa Aphroditi would make an excellent base! Beaches are nothing without the sea and you couldn’t get much closer than this lovely villa right on the water’s edge, looking out across to Skiathos Town itself. Steps lead down straight from the house to a jetty and small private beach. Comfortable, spacious and perfect for families, all the attractions of this varied small island are within easy reach. On Skiathos, small is certainly beautiful – and varied. Quite apart from its magnificent beaches, the interior of the island offers a wealth of walks from gentle evening strolls to a quiet taverna to longer expeditions exploring the fascinating and largely undeveloped countryside. Exploration on (and under!) the water is easily accomplished. Regular ferries connect Skiathos with the other main islands of the Sporades, Skopelos and Alonnisos, both different in character. Boat hire, snorkeling, and for those with more energy, waterskiing and windsurfing are also readily available.
SKIATHOS
Finding the right holiday destination to suit all the family can be difficult. Skiathos provides all the answers, and the Villa Aphroditi is the perfect house to experience them!
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private outdoor Jacuzzi • 1 master double bedroom with en suite • 2 double bedrooms • Separate bathroom with shower • Separate WC • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player, fridge/ freezer, full cooker, microwave, dishwasher • Washing machine • Barbecue • Steps down to private beach/jetty (not suitable for walking difficulties) • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins drive Skiathos Town: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p205
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KATSAROU (NEAR VASSILIAS BEACH)
VILLA EKAVI
A LARGE COMFORTABLE FAMILY VILLA OVERLOOKING VASSILIAS BAY AND SKIATHOS TOWN 4 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 8 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Skiathos is deservedly the most popular of the Sporades Islands because, despite its relatively small size, there is something for every one here. Popular beaches, with a wide choice of watersports, a bustling ferryport and main town, and an interior little changed over the centuries. Villa Ekavi, situated in an enviable position on a hillside with Vassilias Bay and the Skiathos Town spread out below makes a comfortable and spacious base for discovering the delights of this jewel of an island. With its four bedrooms the house will happily accommodate the larger family or a group of friends, and of course quiet relaxation beside the private swimming pool whilst the rest of the family troop off on more energetic pursuits is a attractive option! With over sixty beaches to choose from, one is most definitely spoilt for choice on Skiathos, but there is much else to see and do. Regular ferries run between the three main islands, exploring the coast and interior on foot along traffic-free lanes and ancient paths, exploring the narrow alleyways and traditional shops of the old quarter of Skiathos Town, or watching the world go by on the busy waterfront, all these add to the pleasures of a holiday on this fascinating island.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 4 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: approx. 5m x 7m (depth 0.9m – 1.65m) • 3 double bedrooms • 1 twin bedroom (bunk beds) only suitable for children • 2 x bathrooms • Separate WC with washing machine • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, dishwasher & microwave • Barbecue • Air conditioning (not in twin bedroom) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive/20 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive Beaches: 5 mins drive Skiathos Town: 10 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p205
Tel. 020 8459 0777
SKIATHOS
Lazy days on the villa terrace, soaking up the sun and the view or learning to water ski, it’s your choice and the Villa Ekavi the ideal situation for making it!
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KALIVIA NEAR SKIATHOS TOWN
VILLA AMANDA
SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF SKOPELOS AND ALONISSOS FROM THIS SUPERB VILLA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN DOUBLE BEDROOM
Just two kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Skiathos town is the quiet residential area of Kalivia. Its location gives you easy access to the tavernas and atmosphere of the town and to all the popular beaches. Villa Amanda has been built in one of the best locations on the island, with views over Xanemos beach and across the Aegean Sea to Skopelos where the lights of Glossa twinkle at night in the distance, Mount Athos on Halkidiki in the North is visible on a clear day. The villa is set in beautifully unstructured gardens of olive and fig trees, wild rosemary, pomegranates and hibiscus.
SKIATHOS
Villa Amanda is impressively designed, with wonderful wood beam ceilings, local flag stone, marble and wooden floors in the bedrooms and sitting rooms. The house is built over two floors in an unusual U shape. The upper floor has a large double bedroom with en suite bathroom surrounded by a private balcony. The position of the villa benefits from the cooling northwesterly breeze, air conditioning is in the upper double bedroom only. The ground floor has a well equipped kitchen, two twin bedrooms, a further bathroom and a laundry room. The large living room has a beautiful fireplace and access to the spacious covered terrace outside. The villa also impressively caters for dining at home with its barbecue area that overlooks the pool. With a covered dining area in the middle courtyard and also a further dining area on the front terrace. The pool terrace is on a lower level and accessible by a few steps. Villa Amanda is a wonderful holiday home, combining location and views with all the comforts you require.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms •Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 2.2m) •Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Ground floor •2 twin bedrooms open to terrace & garden •Bathroom with shower •Additional WC • Open plan living/dining room opens to covered dining terrace and sea views, WiFi internet access in living area, TV (local channels) DVD, ipod dock and CD player • Kitchen: Fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, full cooker •Laundry room with washing machine •Spacious terraces with built in barbecue First floor •Double bedroom with en suite bathroom •Private balcony and large roof terrace Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins walk Beach: 20 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive Skiathos Town: 5 mins drive Prices: please refer to p205
KOLIOS
VILLA DIMITRIOS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
The island of Skiathos is well known for its amazing beaches which number over sixty, most with crystal blue waters and fine golden sand. These lovely shorelines include the beach at Agia Paraskevi named after the little country church of Agia Paraskevi which is found there. Vromolimnos beach is a simply beautiful 700m long sandy beach with the clearest emerald and turquoise waters plus a fabulous beach restaurant. Kolios Beach is named after the hill village that looks down on this circular shaped sandy beach with crystal clear waters. In touching distance to these beaches just outside the hill village of Kolios you will find Villa Dimitrios. An ideal location to explore many of the island’s famed sandy beaches some just a short drive away and is only seven kilometres from Skiathos Town. Situated on a pine and olive covered hillside, this single storey villa takes full advantage of the most fabulous panoramic views out to sea. The spacious open plan, air conditioned living room and dining area lead into a fully equipped kitchen. Patio doors from the living room open out onto the sea facing terrace with outside dining area and barbecue making it perfect for al fresco living. Beyond the terrace is a lawn which surrounds the pool area. There is a bathroom and two bedrooms, one double and one twin both air-conditioned.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 3.5m (depth 1.5m – 2.1m) • Open plan living/dining room: Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Bathroom with shower and WC • Kitchen with full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher • Terrace and garden with barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk Beach: 5 mins drive to the beaches of Agia Paraskevi, Kolios & Vromolimnos Mini market: 10 mins walk Skiathos Town : 10 mins drive
Villa Dimitrios is an ideal holiday home for both couples and small families alike, with sandy beaches on your doorstep and the cosmopolitan nightlife of Skiathos Town a short drive away. The local tavernas nearby to Villa Dimitrios provide a more low key but equally satisfying and relaxing alternative for excellent mouth watering local dishes. Prices: please refer to p205
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SKIATHOS
WONDERFULLY POSITIONED VILLA IDEAL FOR ISLAND EXPLORATION WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS
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Kolios Beach
KOLIOS
VILLA KYRIAKI
HILLSIDE VILLA ENJOYING FANTASTIC SEA VIEWS
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2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
What’s included Flights, accommodation, welcome pack, car hire
Situated on a hillside, nestled amongst mature olive and pine trees Villa Kyriaki is a perfect location to enjoy the fantastic far-reaching views worthy of its elevated position, that stretch from the villas terraces as far as the eye can see towards the horizon.
Accommodation 2 two bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth 1.6m) • Open plan living room with Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Kitchen/dining room with full cooker, fridge/freezer, mini dishwasher, microwave & washing machine • Air conditioning in bedrooms • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
The kitchen is open plan off the living area opening out through patio doors onto a covered verandah, perfect for dining or relaxing while admiring the stunning scenery. The barbecue and pool area are only a few steps from here; a tiled terrace with amazing, panoramic views across verdant olive and pine clad countryside, out towards the stunning colours of the Aegean Sea. The two bedrooms lead off the lounge; the first has a double bed and en suite bathroom complete with shower over a half bath, the second is a twin with en suite shower room. Both bedrooms are light and airy with large glass doors leading to the covered terrace and both enjoy the same fabulous views out to the glorious Aegean sea. A supermarket is about 400 meters down the hill where you can stock up on all your necessities as well as fresh local produce. A little further about 600 meters from the villa is a restaurant with fabulous views where you can walk down to the beach. A five minute drive will bring you to some lovely beaches including Paraskevi and Vromolimnos beaches where you can enjoy relaxing on the beautiful crescent of sandy beach or a meal at the beachside taverna or bar. If you are feeling a bit more energetic there is also the opportunity to take part in watersports. SKIATHOS
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Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins walk Mini market: 10 mins walk Beaches: 5 minutes drive to the sandy beaches of Agia Paraskevi, Vromolimnos & Kolios Skiathos Town: 10 mins drive
This villa is ideal for families looking for a location that is practical with the added option to enjoy a traditional beach holiday and watersports, yet is equally perfect for couples looking for a calm romantic retreat with gentle rambles and sandy beaches nearby.
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KATSAROU (NEAR VASSILIAS BEACH)
VILLA KALYPSO
2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN LOUNGE
The beautiful island of Skiathos has so much to offer. It is small enough to allow you to explore fully the outstanding beauty of the area steeped in history and seemingly quite unchanged by the passing of time. Here is a place to unwind and relax, yet you have the advantage of some of the most beautiful beaches rivaling any elsewhere in the world. On this island there are in fact over sixty sandy beaches for you to choose from! Situated in the hillsides of Katsarou and overlooking the splendour of the Vassilias Bay, Villa Kalypso is a fabulous choice. From the moment you step into the villa you are transported into a totally relaxing environment, comfortable and welcoming. Being open plan the villa takes full advantage of its magnificent setting and stunning views from all parts of the house. Inside, the fitted kitchen and dining area joins with the living space where French doors lead out onto a large shaded verandah with the most magnificent sea views. This is a perfect place to enjoy an early breakfast watching the sun rise and gently awakens this beautiful part of the Aegean.
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Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 5m (depth 0.9m – 1.65m) • Main bathroom with bath/shower • Open plan living room with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Kitchen/dining room with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher • Washing machine (bathroom) • Air conditioning in lounge only • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek •WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive/20 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins drive Beaches: 5 mins drive Skiathos Town: 10 mins drive
From the living room a passage takes you to the two bedrooms, one twin and one double, the latter having its own private verandah. Both are bright, well furnished and benefit from the same fabulous sea views enjoyed by the rest of the villa. Outside, within the pretty gardens is a pool area, great for relaxing and absorbing the views of this wonderful spot. Many tracks and pathways wind their way around the countryside surrounding the villa, ideal for a leisurely ramble taking in the wonderful joys of nature, or perhaps energetic walks for the more strenuous guest! There is something for everyone here as the villa is ideally located to be a great base for exploring and enjoying the island fully. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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SKIATHOS
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED VILLA CLOSE TO THE BEACH WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS
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SKOPELOS THE ISLAND OF THE REEFS, PINES, PLUMS AND PRISTINE BEACHES
Skopelos Town
Panormos Bay
To Skiathos & Volos Elios Beach
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Milla Beach
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Pefklas
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The island’s eponymous capital is a bustling small port and harbour on a spectacular bay, with a maze of narrow paved streets, the ruins of a Venetian fortress and nearly 125 old churches with over 360 churches in total. Rural Skopelos reveals itself in scattered hamlets of stone built houses with distinctive silvery grey slated roofs surrounded by woods and orchards to rival any in Greece. The unbroken pine forests and olive groves that stretch along a major part of the west coast are one of the island’s crowning glories. The magical drive to the other main village, Glossa on the north west tip of Skopelos, passes through this forest. The island has a Tel. 020 8459 0777
number of beaches, mostly quiet, like the kilometre stretch of tiny white pebbles at Milia, where the pines grow right down to the shore, or the fine sand of Limnonari. Eating out on Skopelos with fresh local produce, imaginative cooking and friendly service is highly recommended. Fish tavernas in spectacular locations and ‘ouzeries’ serving local ‘meze’ are a speciality of the area as is the Skopelos Cheese Pie! Walking on the island is possible much later into the peak summer months than on other islands, due to the shaded nature of many of the paths and plentiful springs and fountains. With no water shortage, a deep cool bath or long refreshing shower after a walk or beach session is not the over indulgence here that it might be on other drier islands! After all that, heaven might just be a slice of Skopelos cheese and vegetable pie straight out of the oven, fresh local plums (or even the delicious prunes!) and a glass of ice cold Retsina beneath an ancient pine with the sparkling Aegean beyond!
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The Island of Reefs, so named because of its many offshore islets and rocks, could equally be called the ‘Green Island’ because of its spectacular craggy coastline fringed by the pine trees that are one of the island’s defining features. Where the pine forests end, the olive groves begin and where they end the orchards begin! Virtually every fruit tree can be found on Skopelos, although plums are an island speciality.
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SKOPELOS VILLAGE
SKOPELOS VILLAGE
DELIGHTFUL APARTMENT HOTEL WITHIN AN EASY WALK OF SKOPELOS TOWN APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • TWO SWIMMING POOLS • AIR CONDITIONING
This modern comfortable apartment hotel is conveniently positioned close to the sea front on the road which eventually winds its way up the mountain. The picturesque centre of old Skopelos Town and its lively harbour front are an approx fifteen minute stroll along the sea front promenade which ensures the hotel is pleasantly removed from the bustle of the town. The apartments are divided between several small two storey buildings that are enclosed in the ‘villages’ lawns and gardens.
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The buildings reflect the traditional architecture of Skopelos and each apartment has either one or two bedrooms (a double bed can be requested but not guaranteed) and its own terrace or balcony, most with at least a side view of the sea. Handsome floor tiles and lovely light curtain fabrics add a homely feel. Breakfast is available in the bar and lounge area with the wonderful restaurant ‘Agioli’ serving excellent evening meals. Keen walkers have plenty of rewarding terrain as the main footpath literally runs from the doorstep all the way up to Mount Palouki and its famous monasteries. Or if you prefer your exercise closer at hand, hotel guests can use the adjacent tennis courts for a small fee. All the local bus routes originate in Skopelos Town, making it possible to explore much of the island without the need to hire a car. However, if a car is desired our agents based in Skopelos Town will be happy to organise one for you as well as boat tours to Alonissos and around the island’s beaches, including the smaller islands of the Marine Park. Skopelos Village is a delightful haven within walking distance to the harbour front. A fantastically located accommodation which had the honour of hosting the cast of the 2008 smash hit film ‘Mamma Mia’, during filming on Skopelos.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, welcome pack Accommodation 36 air conditioned apartments • 2 shared swimming pools: 11m x 7m, (depth 2.4m – 0.9m) & 15m x 5m (depth 0.5m – 2m) Studio: sleeps 2 • Twin bedroom (double beds on request) Sea Breeze Suite: sleeps 2 • Spacious living room with sea views and upgraded facilities • One double/twin bedroom with Cocoa mat bed One bedroom apartment: sleeps 1 – 3 • Twin bedroom (double beds on request) • Living room with 2 divans Two bedroom apartment: sleeps 2 – 4 • Double bedroom and twin bedroom • Living room with divan All apartments: terrace or balcony • Kitchenette – 2 ring hob, fridge & coffee maker, kettle, toaster on request • Satellite TV (limited channels), telephone • Bathroom with shower • Upper or lower floor apartment on request • Maid service daily •Room service Skopelos Village • Restaurant ‘Agioli’ •Tennis Court nearby • Breakfast terrace & pool bar •WiFi (local charge) • Baby-sitting service on request Closest amenities Restaurant(s): on site or 15 mins walk Beach: 5 mins walk or water taxi to Glysteri Mini market: 15 mins walk Prices: please refer to p206
Faros from across the harbour
1 bedroom apartment
3 bedroom maisonette
SKOPELOS TOWN
FAROS TOWN HOUSE APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • AIR CONDITIONING
Skopelos Town is set in a natural bay and surely has to be one of the most beautiful island capitals in the Aegean. With its churches, monasteries’, history and tradition, charming Skopelos Town is a fascinating place for all. In the heart of the town is the Faros Town House which overlooks the bustling harbour front. Not many properties can boast such amazing views from their balconies and what a perfect spot to sit back with a Greek coffee in one hand and a famous Skopelos cheese pie in the other and watch the town gently come to life. Faros Town House is only a few metres away from the harbour front which offers a good selection of shops, kafenions and tavernas serving the catch of the day. There is a spacious yet cosy feel. The one bedroom apartment is on the first floor and the three bedroom apartment occupies the upper floors. Both have a living/dining areas with a fully equipped kitchenette. Faros Town House has been furnished with a modern yet Greek feel. The apartments are ideal for both couples and families alike but being so close to the bustling harbour front of Skopelos Town you may experience some noise due to its close proximity to the tavernas and bars. The one bedroom apartment has a double bed and a sofa bed in the living area which leads out to the balcony with that view of the harbour. The three bedroom maisonette has three double beds. The view from the balconies is fantastic, the unique feature of three bedroom apartment is the wonderful roof terrace which gives a magnificent aspect of the colourful harbour. At night the view from the terrace over Skopelos Town is absolutely stunning.
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Accommodation 1 bedroom apartment and 3 bedroom maisonette in the heart of Skopelos Town • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Both apartments • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels) & DVD player • Balcony with harbour, sea & mountain view • Kitchen with full cooker and fridge freezer 1 bedroom apartment: sleeps 2 – 3 • Double bedroom • Sofa bed in living room • Shower room & WC 3 bedroom maisonette: sleeps 2 – 6 • 3 double bedrooms • Shower room & WC • Large (unshaded) roof terrace with harbour views Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 1 min walk Beach: 15 mins walk (Town Beach) Mini market: 2 mins walk
The Faros Town House is ideal for those looking for amenities on your door step. Prices: please refer to p206
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WATERSIDE ACCOMMODATION WITH A FABULOUS VIEW OF SKOPELOS TOWNS’ BUSTLING HARBOUR
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VILLA THEA
MAGNIFICENT VILLA NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN ENJOYING A MAGICAL PANORAMA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Skopelos is often called the “Green and Blue” island. This cannot be better illustrated than on the ‘holy’ mountain of Palouki standing sentinel over Skopelos Bay. Since Byzantine times it has been the site of many churches and monasteries. Three of the island’s most historic and important abbeys and nunneries can be found high on its wooded slopes. The view from its eastern side is breathtaking with the picturesque harbour of Skopelos Town spread out along a sheltered bay, backed by green hills, pine forests and the azure Aegean Sea beyond. Making the most of its sublime mountainside location is Villa Thea. The swimming pool is surrounded by hardwood decking with a lawn spreading out beyond. Local stone has been used to great effect, both on the terrace walls and slate for the roof. The modern barbecue area is perfect for al fresco living and may well prove to be the most popular area of the house. On the ground floor a fully equipped kitchen, an open plan living and dining room open onto the terracing. Upstairs are three large bedrooms, two doubles and a twin. A large shower room which includes a washing machine, is shared by all three bedrooms.
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Villa Thea is perfectly placed for beaches and the exploration of this fascinating island. Stafylos beach is only a ten minute drive away and for walkers there is an excellent route near the villa that climbs up the mountain to the monasteries near its summit. Skopelos Town has a wide choice of tavernas and shops with interesting architecture of the old town to visit as well as the hundreds of churches and the remains of the Venetian fortress.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: unusual shape; 7m long (30 sq m, depth 1m – 2.8m) • 2 double bedrooms & 1 twin bedroom • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Living/dining room – TV, DVD and CD player • Open plan kitchen – fridge, full size cooker, dishwasher, coffee machine & washing machine • WC with shower • Large sun terrace and barbecue Upper floor • Master double bedroom & shared balcony • Double bedroom with shared balcony • Shower room (concealed washing machine) • Twin bedroom Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive (Skopelos Town) Beach: 10 mins drive (Stafylos Beach) Mini market: 10 mins drive (Skopelos Town)
Villa Thea is undoubtedly one of the finest villas on Skopelos with a view to match.
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NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
METOCHI VILLA
WONDERFULLY POSITIONED VILLA WITH SEA AND TOWN VIEWS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with a private swimming pool
Surrounded by olive groves on the mountainside Metochi Villa enjoys superb uninterrupted views of the Stafylos valley and across to Skopelos Town and harbour. Built over several levels, you enter the villa into the large split level mezzanine with sliding doors concealing a twin bedroom. A few steps down brings you into the bright and airy open plan living/dining area and well equipped kitchen with high beamed ceilings. Further steps take you down to the double bedroom and down again to your private pool. The interior is stylish and contemporary yet maintains a traditional Greek feel through design and finishing touches. The living areas lead out onto a spacious balcony giving way to stunning panoramic views. The hillside position with landscaped gardens and private swimming pool coupled with the fabulous views of Skopelos harbour make it an ideal spot to enjoy the Mediterranean sun and gentle sea breezes, then at the end of a relaxing day watch the dazzling sunsets as you unwind.
• Private swimming pool 7m x 3.5m (depth: 1.1m – 1.6m) • Open plan living/dining room and kitchen • Master double bedroom with en suite • 2 twin bedrooms • Bathroom • Spacious balconies with views to the harbour, Stafylos valley and the mountain • Shaded terraces and large pool/sun terrace • Laundry room with washing machine • Living room with TV and DVD player • Fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker and dishwasher • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and mini market: 10 mins drive Beach: 15 mins drive (6km to Stafylos Beach) Skopelos Town: 10 mins drive, 3km
Despite the lofty location of Metochi Villa you still get a sense of privacy despite the locality of the other houses and being remarkably close to amenities with Skopelos Town being a mere ten minute drive from the villas with its charming restaurants, shops and cafes. There are plenty of opportunities for walkers to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of this area with many unbeaten tracks and paths nearby. NB: villa is reached by an uphill, unmade track. Tel. 020 8459 0777
Prices: please refer to p206
SKOPELOS
Skopelos is the largest and most verdant of the Sporades Islands with a mixture of pine and olive trees in a lush green dense forest. The rich rugged coastline, the intoxicating blues of the sea and the sky, the traditional buildings and churches built in harmony and complementing the surroundings all make Skopelos a wonderful mix of natural beauty and ecological balance.
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VILLA AETOMA
ELEGANT VILLA IN A SPECTACULAR LOCATION
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2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOM
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Set in its own gardens on Mount Palouki and offering superb views overlooking Skopelos, this elegant villa is ideally located for Skopelos Town, the beaches and historic interior of the island. This modern and spacious villa, situated in lawned gardens on the side of the mountain, not only enjoys a superb outlook over the harbour but also is just a few minutes’ drive from the Skopelos Town and is convenient for the beaches and unique pine forests of this fascinating island.
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 37sq.m (depth 0.8 – 1.9m) • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom • 2 separate bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/freezer, full cooker, washing machine • Barbecue • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek
The pool terrace beside the house with surrounding decking leads out onto a spacious lawned area with shrubs bordered by olive trees set against the natural slope of the mountain. There is a well-equipped barbecue and al fresco dining area complete with its own fridge, just the place to chill the famous Skopelos wines. The open-plan sitting room, dining and kitchen area opening on to a covered verandah also has large picture windows looking out to the pool and garden with a bathroom with shower. Two bedrooms, a double and a twin each have balconies, and with their high timbered ceilings are cool and airy. There is also a second bathroom with bath on this floor.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive (Skopelos Town Beach: 15 mins drive to (Stafilos Beach) Mini market: 10 mins drive (Skopelos Town)
Mt Palouki is not only one of the most sacred in the Sporades Islands which is the site of three ancient monasteries, it also protects the natural harbour of Skopelos Town. Palouki, meaning pencil in Greek, perhaps due to its profile, narrowing to a sharp point and a string of outer islands, is criss-crossed by ancient trails connecting the three monasteries higher up the slope and a stroll along any of these in the cool of the evening just as the lights come on far below and the sun has dipped behind the hills of the interior is a memorable experience. Villa Aetoma, is undoubtedly one of the best situated properties on Skopelos.
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NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA ESTIA
A SPACIOUS TWO-BEDROOM VILLA SET IN ITS OWN GARDENS WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OVER SKOPELOS BAY 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
The morning’s commute, standing room only on an overcrowded train or stuck in a tailback that stretches for miles into the foggy distance. It’s a little different on Skopelos especially if you’re starting point is the Villa Estia! You might have already enjoyed a swim in the private pool or opened the curtains to see the morning sun light up the tree clad hillside across the bay, before braving the 10 minute rush hour drive down to Skopelos Town the island capital to pick up freshly baked croissants for breakfast leaving ample time to prepare for the return journey with a leisurely espresso at a quay-side taverna. Antidotes to the daily grind don’t come much better than this. Situated in its own terrace and gardens on a hillside amongst the oak, pine and fruit trees of this the greenest island in the Sporades, with stunning views of Skopelos Town and Bay this newly built two bedroomed villa is a welcome sanctuary from the cares of everyday life. It is no wonder that the monks of old chose these hills as the perfect location for building their monasteries. There are no less than four close by!
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 37 square metres (depth 0.8m – 1.9m) • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom • Separate bathroom • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player, fridge/freezer, cooker & washing machine •Barbecue with outdoor sink • Air conditioning • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 minutes drive (Skopelos Town) Beach: 15 minutes drive (Stafilos Beach) Mini market: 10 minutes drive (Skopelos Town)
Lazy days on the any of the uncrowded island beaches, or exploring the island’s maze of lanes through forest and fruit orchards can lead to quiet evenings sitting out on the terrace watching the sun set towards the distant mountains of the Pelion whilst the lights of Skopelos Town fill the shadows below. Tel. 020 8459 0777
Prices: please refer to p206
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The interior of the villa complements its setting. The spacious living and kitchen area on the ground floor opens directly onto the paved terrace and swimming pool. Steps lead up to the master double bedroom with its own balcony and en suite bathroom. On the first floor is a twin bedroom and separate shower room.
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NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA RANIA
A CHARMING TRADITIONAL VILLA CLOSE TO SKOPELOS TOWN, SET IN AN IDYLLIC OLIVE GROVE 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN UPPER FLOOR BEDROOMS
Villa Rania is situated in the pretty unspoilt countryside not far from the delightful capital town of Skopelos with its appealing maze of cobbled streets and a variety of quintessentially Greek tavernas and bars. From the villa you have splendid views over the rolling hills and down to the town, with the white washed walls and slate tiled roofs which are typical of local Sporadian architecture. Although it’s great location in the hills that makes for a perfect retreat, it is also conveniently situated for all the amenities of Skopelos Town as well as the popular beaches of Stafylos and Veliano.
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The villa is built on two levels and is comfortably furnished. The main entrance on the ground floor leads into an open plan living room and kitchen/dining area. The large doors and windows let in plenty of natural light giving the house a wonderfully cool and airy feel. The patio doors lead onto a terrace with a lovely outdoor dining area perfect for al fresco living. There is also a twin bedroom and shower room on this floor. A wooden stairway leads upstairs to a shower room and two air conditioned bedrooms, both open out onto a spacious and shaded shared verandah with the most fantastic views of the valley down to the azure sea. Relaxing on your terrace or by the swimming pool, the pine scented air and enthralling views toward the sea give you the impression that you are in a wonderfully remote hideaway. This picturesque haven is typical of the Greece you imagine, the leisurely pace of life giving you ample opportunity to savour every single moment on this tranquil and beautiful island. Villa Rania is suitable for couples or families looking for a villa in a convenient location with the amenities of Skopelos Town and beaches close at hand with the town just a short drive away and beaches only a ten minute drive.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with a private swimming pools • 2 twins and 1 double bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3m • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes (arrivals day, midweek) Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV, CD player • Air conditioning in living room • Kitchen with full oven and fridge freezer • Twin bedroom • Shower room and WC • Shaded terrace with sea view • Large sun terrace and swimming pool Upper floor • Shower room/WC • Double and twin bedroom, both leading out to a large terrace with sea views • Both bedrooms air conditioned Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive or 25 mins walk to Skopelos Town Beach: 10 mins drive (Stafylos Beach) Mini market: 3 mins drive (Skopelos Town)
Prices: please refer to p206
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View towards Skopelos Town
NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA RACHES 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
In an elevated position approximately five kilometres from Skopelos town stands Villa Raches; because of its location the villa is blessed with splendid views over the town and bay from its many terraces. As if this privileged position wasn’t tempting enough, the villa is owned by local Spiros and his wife Yianna, who run a wonderful shop in the town selling her own and other local artists work. Their influence is evident throughout this special villa, with carefully chosen art objects adding further charm and personality. Villa Raches is approached by a rough track from the main road, assuring privacy. From the main entrance you come into the spacious open plan living/dining room and fully equipped kitchen, which, in spite of modern creature comforts retains an authentic character. Mellow earth coloured floor tiles, a natural exposed stone wall and high traditional pitched and beamed ceiling create an inviting atmosphere. An attractive flight of dark wooden stairs in the lounge leads up to the two sea facing bedrooms. Both have their own shower rooms, are attractively furnished in dark wood and open out onto their own balcony with spectacular views. Thanks to Villa Raches’ elevated position a pleasant sea breeze keeps the property cool even in the height of summer. There are wonderful country walks close by, but the villa’s setting also makes it perfect for those who wish to spend time relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine by the pool. In fact the only time you might want to tear yourself away from the poolside and its gorgeous views is to prepare a barbecue on the side terrace, perfect for those al fresco meals.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with a private swimming pool • 1 twin and 1 double bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7.5 m x 3m (depth 1.00m – 1.8m) • Maid service and linen changes (arrivals day, midweek) Ground floor • Open plan living/dining room with TV and DVD player, radio and CD player • Kitchen with full oven and fridge freezer • Barbecue • Large sun terrace and swimming pool • WC Upper floor • 2 shower rooms/WC • Double and twin bedroom, both leading out to a balcony and sea views Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 15 mins drive Mini market: 15 mins drive Skopelos Town: 15 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p206
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SKOPELOS
A LOVELY VILLA WITH A WONDERFUL PANORAMA OVER SKOPELOS TOWN
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VILLA ALEGRIA
TRADITIONAL BUILT STONE VILLA WITH MAGNIFICENT SEA AND HARBOUR VIEWS 1 BEDROOM VILLA • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • AIR CONDITIONING IN LIVING AREA • CAR HIRE
Skopelos is the largest and most verdant of the Sporades Islands with a mixture of pine and olive trees in a lush green dense forest. The ragged coastline combined with spectacular blues of the sea and sky, the white washed houses all blend harmoniously making Skopelos one of the prettiest traditional Greek islands you could wish to visit. We have a wonderfully diverse range of accommodation on Skopelos which includes the lovely Villa Alegria, a one bedroom traditional newly built stone villa which sits in an elevated position in the hills above the town with spectacular harbour views and the island of Alonissos. The villa, whilst one bedroom, has an additional single room for third person occupancy. The open plan lounge/kitchen is well equipped with a full size cooker & fridge freezer and the lounge is comfortable and has a TV (limited channels). DVD & CD player. For those who enjoy outdoor living Villa Alegria has a barbecue & outdoor sink for those lazy lunches and evening meals, perfect for alfresco dining by the pool. This lovely one bedroom villa with its own pool is perfectly positioned for those who are looking for a holiday to get away from it all in lovely surroundings but not too far from Skopelos Town to enjoy all the amenities the island has to offer.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 1bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1double and 1 single small room with shared front balcony • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3m (depth: 1m to 1.70m) • Air conditioning in living area • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Open plan living room/kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer, TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Shower room (ground floor) • Washing machine • Barbecue area with outdoor sink Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Mini market: 15 mins drive (Skopelos Town) Skopelos Town: 15 mins drive
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NB: Due to number of steps the villa may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
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SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA ELISSAIOS 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR • AIR CONDITIONING IN 2 BEDROOMS
This stylish and traditional villa sits proudly in the hills above Skopelos town with spectacular views of the harbour and the neighbouring island of Alonissos. The villa is framed by a wonderful old pine tree which offers some shade over the pool terrace. Entering into the living room with its high wooden-beamed ceilings ones first impression is of quality, spaciousness and light. The centre fireplace adds a homely touch and is surrounded by windows and double French doors which lead to a large terrace facing the stunning views over Skopelos town. The modern kitchen with breakfast table enjoys views of the town and harbour below with access to the pool terrace and barbecue area on the same level for ease of serving al fresco meals. On this level there is a modern w/c shower room and a bedroom with two single beds that has access to the pool area. A stairway from the hallway leads to the upstairs master bedroom suite complete with a bathtub in the main bedroom and WC. A most unusual feature of this master suite is a covered side terrace, furnished with an exotic ‘Cleopatra-style’ sofa bed and ceiling fan which is perfect for cool afternoon naps. The villa has a separate downstairs bedroom suite with its own private entrance but is also connected via an interior stairway descending from the kitchen area on the main floor. This bottom bedroom has its own en-suite w/c shower room and is comfortably furnished including a rather large dining table. A double bed takes centre place in the room with a wall of windows opposite. NB: Villa is reached via long unmade rough track.
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Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 10m x 4m (depth 1.1m – 1.8m) • Air conditioning in two bedrooms • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access Ground floor • Twin bedroom with air conditioning • Living/dining room with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher • Shower room & WC Upper floor • Master bedroom with bathtub and air conditioning • WC Lower floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room & WC • Washing machine Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 8 mins drive Beach: 10 mins drive Supermarket: 8 mins drive Skopelos Town: 8 mins drive Prices: please refer to p206
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SKOPELOS
THIS STYLISH VILLA SITS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION IN THE HILLS ABOVE SKOPELOS TOWN
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VILLA NEFELI
THIS STUNNING VILLA, SET IN THE HILLSIDE ENJOYS A ENVIABLE LOCATION ABOVE SKOPELOS TOWN 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
The elevated position of the beautiful Villa Nefeli takes full advantage of the most amazing landscape towards the old and new villages of Skopelos, one can’t help but marvel at the sight before you. As you enter the spacious open plan interior of this imposing villa, it is evident that much thought and care has been taken in its design. The whole house is cool and comfortable; calming colour schemes combined with traditional features are a gentle reminder that you are in a unique part of the Aegean.
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The fully equipped kitchen joins the dining area but it is without doubt that most of your meals will be enjoyed outdoors on the shaded terrace. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor with French doors leading out onto the sunny patio and pool area. This is also where the main bathroom facilities are located. From the ground floor, stairs lead up to a further two bedrooms, one double and one twin. French doors take you out onto a shared verandah with the most spectacular panoramic views of this most beautiful part of the Sporades and out over the stunning Aegean sea. Outside the view is undoubtedly the dominant feature and it is with this in mind that the gardens have been landscaped and terraced to not only blend in with the verdant surroundings but to maximise your enjoyment of the area. The pool enjoys magnificent views out over rural villages with majestic mountains in the distance. The most popular beach is Stafylos, which is approximately 15 minutes away by car. Around the hillsides are many donkey trails, fabulous for exploring the local nature and enjoying a gentle ramble in the most beautiful setting. This Villa is certainly ideal for families and groups but equally suitable for a lovely retreat so much so you may not want to leave! NB: Villa is reached via long unmade rough track. www.ionianislandholidays.com
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private pool: 6m x 3m (depth 0.95m – 1.85m) • Air conditioning in bedrooms • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • 1 double bedroom • Main bathroom with shower • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave & dishwasher • Washing machine Upper floor • 1 double bedroom with en suite shower room • 1 twin bedroom with adjacent shower room Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 15 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins drive Beaches: 15 mins drive Skopelos Town: 15 mins drive
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VILLA AVATON 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Villa Avaton is positioned in a magical hillside location above Skopelos Town in the Raches area which is blanketed by olive groves. The villa is within ten minutes of Skopelos Town, with numerous tavernas, mini markets, and magical strolls through the back streets passing its many churches and souvenir stores. The views from Avaton are sensational, overlooking Skopelos Town and its fabulous bay, across to Mount Palouki and its monastery, then out to sea towards neighbouring Alonissos. Facing south easterly, the villa benefits from the early morning sun and lasting for most of the day. The villa built over two levels with all rooms facing out toward the view. Downstairs is an open plan living and dining area, well furnished and with a TV, CD and DVD player. The living room has a lovely fireplace and patio doors leading out to the terrace. The kitchen is well equipped and opens out to the living area. There is bathroom and double bedroom on this level. Avaton has a lot of outdoor space around it, with both natural shade from the olive trees and spacious sun terracing around the swimming pool. Upstairs is a double bedroom with en suite shower room and a traditional wooden ceiling, this room leads out to a side terrace and those excellent views. There is a further twin bedroom with a front balcony which has an en suite bathroom. Villa Avaton, although built in a traditional style benefits with all the touches of a modern villa. The location not only allows for wonderful views but of easy access to the fantastic beaches and walks that Skopelos has to offer. Villa Avaton is ideal for families and couples alike. NB: Access is via an unmade track. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with a private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3m • Maid service and linen changes (arrivals day, midweek) • 1 twin and 2 double bedrooms • Air conditioning Lower floor • Open plan living/dining room with satellite TV (limited channels) CD and DVD player • Fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker, microwave and dishwasher • Double bedroom leading to front terrace • Bathroom with shower and half bath • Laundry room with washing machine • Shaded and open terraces and large pool/sun terrace Upper floor • Master double bedroom with en suite shower room and side terrace • Twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with corner bath and shower Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 15 mins drive (Glysteri Beach) Mini market: 15 mins drive (Skopelos Town) Skopelos Town: 15 mins drive Prices: please refer to p206
SKOPELOS
HILLSIDE VILLA WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF THE HARBOUR, MOUNT PALOUKI AND ALONISSOS
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STAFILOS, NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA ARGO
ROMANTIC VILLA FOR TWO OR A SMALL FAMILY IN A SUPERB POSITION WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 3 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOM
Skopelos already had a well deserved reputation as the most romantic of the Sporades Islands long before Hollywood invaded as the location for Mama Mia and this delightful small villa would make the perfect holiday! Skopelos is also renowned for the fertility of its interior where fruit orchards thrive and the quality of locally caught fish, so preparing simple delicious fish meals in the well equipped kitchen opening out onto the paved terrace and private swimming pool is a delight rather than a chore. The comfortable master bedroom is air-conditioned with its own en-suite bathroom. Set amongst the famous pine forest overlooking a sea dotted with green islands, Villa Argo is a perfect retreat, with all the amenities and sights of this fascinating island close by. Inside or out the views are spectacular, yet the beach and village are all within easy walking distance. Villa Argo is a small gem set in a jewel of an island.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 7.25m x 3.5m (depth: 1.1m – 1.6m) • Air conditioning in bedroom only • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • WiFi internet access First floor • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with mini oven, 2 ring hob, fridge, TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Sofa bed in living area • Separate shower room Ground floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room • Patio doors leading directly out to the pool
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Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 6 mins drive Mini market: 3 mins drive Beaches: 550m/8 mins downhill walk (Stafilos) Skopelos Town: 6 mins drive
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RACHES NEAR SKOPELOS TOWN
VILLA LEOFOTO
PEACEFUL LOCATION WITH COMMANDING VIEWS TO SKOPELOS TOWN HARBOUR 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
Skopelos is often referred to as the greenest of all the Aegean Islands with its magnificent nature and the pristine beaches that entice people back year after year. The interior of the island is a myriad of unmade tracks and trails passing one of the many beautiful churches on the island. Skopelos with its magnificent craggy coastline hiding hundreds of secluded bays and inlets each with its own sheltered beach fringed by pine forests and olive groves. The bustling harbour town is a maze of narrow streets with an array of shops, café bars and tavernas to frequent during your stay. Villa Leofoto is located in the Raches area on the hillside offering commanding views of Skopelos Town harbour and the sea beyond. Perhaps the best views can be found from the pool where the magnificent sight of Alonissos and Mt Palouki can be found in the distance.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom • Air conditioning • Private pool: 6m x 3m (depth: 0.95m to 1.85m) • Open plan living room/Kitchen with TV (limited channels), CD & DVD player • Shower room • Barbecue area with outdoor sink • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Mini market: 15 mins drive (Skopelos Town) Beach: 10 mins drive Skopelos Town: 15 mins drive
This traditional decorated one bedroom villa is perfectly located for those wanting to get away from it all yet only a 15minute drive to Skopleos Village with all its amenities, the choice is yours!
This lovely one bedroom villa is perfect for couples looking for a romantic peaceful getaway from it all. Prices: please refer to p206
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SKOPELOS
Villa Leofoto has a good size kitchen equipped with a full size cooker and fridge freezer and with all the utensils to cook a basic meal should you wish not to venture further afield. The villa has its own barbeque perfect for alfresco dining under the shade of the olive tree.
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PANORMAS
VILLA SKALOPATI
A MODERN AND COMFORTABLE VILLA IN AN OUTSTANDING LOCATION ABOVE BEAUTIFUL PANORMOS BAY 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Viewed from hills above, Panormos Bay with its crescent of white pebbles separating green forest and the translucent blues of the sea, is one of the most beautiful coves in the Sporades. What better place then to enjoy the superb view than Villa Skalopati set in the hillside above the cluster of houses and shops behind the beach that is Panormos village. The villa enjoys total privacy with no other buildings overlooking it on either side. Trees behind, the Aegean in front, dotted with islands stretching as far as Evia in the distance, and all within a few hundred metres of the village. Seclusion doesn’t often come with this much convenience!
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A lot of thought has gone into the design of the interior. The open plan ground floor has a well equipped kitchen and dining/living room, cool yet welcoming, with polished wooden floors and corner fireplace. The tiled shower and toilet lead off this room. A large picture window beside the glass patio doors ensures that the incredible view can be enjoyed from inside the house. A handcrafted stairway leads to the two bedrooms upstairs. A double and a twin, with exposed beams and wooden ceilings and a separate toilet with wash basin The large landing could accommodate another bed if necessary. The patio doors open out onto a shaded verandah and dining area with the swimming pool just a few steps further on set into the tiled terrace with sun loungers. Panormos Beach becomes more crowded as the day progresses and tour boats and caiques arrive from other islands. The village has a wide choice of bars and tavernas and naturally that ubiquitous Greek institution, the mini-market stocking the required supplies. Quieter beaches can be found a short drive along the coast in either direction. Villa Skalopati is equally well placed for exploring the fertile and unspoilt interior of the island.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom • Shower room with WC (ground floor) • Upstairs WC with washing machine • Private swimming pool 4.5m x 3.5m, (depth 1.00 – 1.75m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning • Kitchen with dishwasher, full cooker and fridge/freezer • Large living/dining area with Satellite TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Barbecue • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins walk Beach: 450 metres / 5 mins walk (Panormos) Mini market: 5 mins walk
Prices: please refer to p206
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VILLA KOUMARIA
SET IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, BUT ONLY A 10 MINUTE DRIVE TO SOME OF THE ISLAND’S BEST BEACHES 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS • CAR HIRE
Koumaria Villa is set in the countryside about 500 meters off the main road that runs the length of the island. A ten minute drive brings you to some of the island’s best beaches in the area around Panormos. Villa Koumaria has two-bedrooms, all wooden floors and traditional wooden ceilings throughout. The dining area is conveniently situated opposite the fully equipped kitchen with full cooker and Skopeliti marble sink, where there are French windows out to the covered terrace if you wish to dine al fresco whilst enjoying the stunning views. Both bedrooms lead off the open plan living area; the double bedroom has French windows onto the terrace and sea views, whilst the twin bedroom has its own shower room (no w/c). A paved path from the parking area leads up to the large sun terrace to the side of Villa Koumaria and then to the good sized swimming pool set amongst the trees where all you are likely to hear is the sound of the birds and cicadas. To the front, the villa has a covered terrace where you can enjoy a drink whilst admiring the wonderful views over the sea to Dassia Island or sit relaxing with a good book.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 4m x 7m • 1 double bedroom • 1 twin bedroom with en suite shower room • Separate bathroom • Fully equipped Kitchen with washing machine • Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with TV (limited channels) DVD & CD player • Built in barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 3 mins drive (Panormos) Mini market: 3 mins drive (Panormos) Beach: 3 mins drive (Panormos) Skopelos Town: 20 mins drive
Prices: please refer to p206
Tel. 020 8459 0777
SKOPELOS
Koumaria Villa is great for couples wanting a holiday in the Greek countryside with the privacy of their own swimming pool. Families too can enjoy the peace and nature with plenty of space to explore, but be close enough to the islands best beaches and restaurants.
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NEAR GLOSSA
VILLA PLAKA
PERFECTLY POSITIONED VILLA, EXQUISITE VIEWS IN A MOST GLORIOUS SETTING 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Created from one of the shards of rock flung into the sea when Zeus’s thunderbolts shattered Mount Olympus during his epic battle against the Titans, Skopelos today seems a far cry from its tempestuous mythological creation, and Palio Klima is one of its most delightful small settlements. Not that the village has since escaped entirely from the wrath of the gods, as it was destroyed in more recent times by an earthquake but has been carefully restored and still retains much of its traditional charm, with the added bonus of enjoying perhaps the best sunsets on the island. To sit on the front terrace of this lovely villa late in the evening and watch as first the islands of Evia, Skiathos and then the distant mountains of the Pelion turn from gold to black, as the sky fills with fire above the “wine dark sea” is one of the great Greek experiences, and even better, one that is replayed virtually every night!
SKOPELOS
However, Villa Plaka is far more than just a viewpoint for a glorious sunset. Backed by the famous pine forests of Skopelos and with a daytime view that is equally magnificent and includes the picturesque harbour of Loutraki and the unspoilt hill village of Glossa, the villa is not at all remote. With a marvelous sense of space created by the surroundings, the spacious terracing and private pool complement this unique house. Villa Plaka is traditionally furnished and has two bedrooms, one double and a twin, with shared family bathroom and an additional WC off the open plan living/kitchen area.
PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, welcome pack Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3.25m (depth 1.1m – 1.7m) • Main bathroom with shower • Additional WC off kitchen/living room • Open plan living/dining room with TV (limited channels), DVD & CD player • Kitchenette with mini cooker, fridge/freezer & microwave, breakfast bar • Kitchenette with mini cooker, fridge/freezer • Washing machine • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 minutes drive Beach: 8 minutes drive Mini market: 10 minutes drive
This is simple, comfortable living in true Skopelos style, with views that are truly legendary! NB: The villa’s layout makes it unsuitable for families with young children.
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Prices: please refer to p206
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DITROPON
VILLA JASMINE 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • AIR CONDITIONING • CAR HIRE
The pine forests of southwest Skopelos, now thankfully preserved, provide an idyllic setting for this lovely, villa. Situated on a hillside overlooking a wooded valley with the Aegean below framed by the islands of Dassia, Skiathos and Evia, the house, stone built in the traditional island style with its spacious terrace and swimming pool is the perfect holiday retreat. On the ground floor the main lounge and living area has a feature fireplace built out of local stone, and wide windows looking out past the pool to the sea and islands beyond. Leading off the lounge is a separate well equipped kitchen and dining area, a twin bedded room with en suite facilities, and a useful small laundry room with washing machine. The stairs lead to a galleried wooden landing and the master double bedroom with en suite facilities. Gained from the lounge through French doors is a delightful shaded patio, roofed with the same authentic ochre pantiles as the main house, with a built-in barbecue close by. The swimming pool is set into a spacious tiled terrace with plenty of room for relaxing on the sun loungers and drinking in that breathtaking view.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double bedroom with en suite • 1 twin bedroom with en suite bath/shower • Air conditioning • Private swimming pool: 10m x 4m (depth: 0.8m – 1.8m) • Kitchen/dining area with full cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher • Living room with TV (limited channels), DVD and CD player • Washing machine • Built in barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 5 mins drive Mini market: 5 mins drive Beaches: 5 mins drive Skopelos Town: 20 mins drive
Ditropon, is a typical Skopelos rural settlement set amongst the fields and orchards that have been farmed by the same families for generations. Its location means that the fabulous beaches at Panormos and Milia are only a short drive away. By contrast the dramatic West coast of the island is also easily reached. Here goats graze on the wild thyme and rosemary, amidst rugged cliff scenery. Skopelos Town and historic Glossa with their wider selection of shops and restaurants are only 20 minutes’ away in the car, but you may find it hard to drag yourself away from this delightful villa and view! Tel. 020 8459 0777
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SKOPELOS
A SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE VILLA IN A SECLUDED SETTING WITH GLORIOUS VIEWS
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ALONISSOS THE UNSPOILT AEGEAN HAVEN WE ALL DREAM OF...
ALONISSOS
The voyage to Alonissos is a minicruise in its own right, passing small islands and spectacular cliffs. It’s the perfect way to prepare for your arrival at the island capital and port of Patitiri, where you will soon discover that your arrival on the ferry may well be the busiest event of the day.
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Life on Alonissos runs at its own pace. Rush hour may well mean half a dozen cars on the road at one time and a wild night out could be sitting on your terrace by the pool, a glass of local wine to hand, star-gazing whilst the kebabs sizzle on the barbecue! This is not to say that there is little to do on the island, far from it. The offshore islands of Peristera and Lechoussa and the seas surrounding them have been designated as a Marine Park and teem with life both on and off the water. The hilltop village and ancient capital of the island, Chora, a jumble of narrow alleys, traditional tavernas, shops and houses is one of the finest viewpoints in the Sporades and naturally has its own ruined fortress.
Although only 12kms long and 4kms wide, with dozens of well-maintained mule paths criss-cross the island linking the scattered hamlets and small fishing villages which are a walker’s or mountain biker’s paradise; equally, jostling for a patch of sand on a crowded beach is unheard of here, but if the sunbathing palls, then kayaking, snorkeling and diving are all available. Alonissos may seem remote, but it is a Greek island after all, and the Spartans have long been confined to ancient history! The tiny but picturesque fishing village of Steni Vala with its lovely harbour and waterfront tavernas serving fresh fish straight off the boat is well worth a visit. Or take an evening stroll up to Chora in time to watch the sun set behind the distant Pelion mountains of the mainland from a restaurant terrace overlooking the darkening waters of the inner Aegean. Life on Alonissos can be so very hard!
Gerakas
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Agios Dimitrios
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Babakies
• Glyfa Steni Vala•
Kalamakia
Makris Kavos
ALONI S SOS Leftos Yialos Kokinokastro Milia Bay
Chora
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Votsi
To Skopelos, Skiathos & Volos
PE R I S TE R A
NEAR STENI VALA
VILLA PERISTERA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
There is only one main road on Alonissos, which twists and turns through woodland and olive groves as it follows the sea on the east coast of the island with tantalising views at every bend. Only at the picturesque Steni Vala opposite the uninhabited island of Peristera, is there anything more than a cluster of houses. There are beaches on both sides of the village, easily reached after a few minutes’ walk around the bay leading through an olive grove. Villa Peristera, set amongst the trees is just a hundred metres from the water’s edge. Traditionally designed and built out of local stone, it blends into its surroundings. A large olive tree, which unlike its neighbours has been left unpruned, shades the barbecue area with its traditional ‘fournos’ grate, chimney and a stone table. From here a terrace leads in front of the house to the swimming pool. The villa opens into the kitchen area and large cool comfortable living/dining room leading out to the front terrace. Opposite the fireplace is an alcove with a useful built in single daybed behind a decorative, painted wood screen and a small washroom. A natural stone staircase leads to the first floor bedrooms. The master double bedroom has an en suite shower room and glorious views from its shaded balcony. The second bedroom has twin beds with a front and side balcony overlooking the pool. Both bedrooms have high wooden ceilings with open main joists and beams built in the classical Sporadic style, allowing air to circulate freely. Throughout the house, antique and modern furniture has been carefully chosen and the walls are tastefully decorated with old family portraits and other pictures. There is also a separate self contained studio with double bed, external access, small kitchenette and living area.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool 5.5m x 4m (depth 1.3 – 1.8m) • WiFi internet access • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Ground floor • Living and dining room with TV and CD player • Kitchen: full cooker and fridge freezer • Studio with double bed, kitchenette, shower room with external access (not air conditioned) • Shaded barbecue area with stone dining table • Spacious sun and shaded terraces Upper floor • Double bedroom with en suite shower room • Twin bedroom • Bedrooms have balconies • Bathroom with shower over bath and WC • Washing machine Closest amenities Restaurant(s) and market: 15 mins walk Beach: 3 mins walk - 100m (Agios Petros) Patitiri: 20 mins drive
A great place to enjoy rural island life! Prices: please refer to p207
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ALONISSOS
A BEAUTIFUL STONE VILLA, SUBLIME VIEWS LOCATED IN LUSH SURROUNDINGS CLOSE TO THE BEACH
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KALAMAKIA NEAR STENI VALA
KARNAGIO BEACH VILLA
ATTRACTIVE VILLA WITH UNINTERRUPTED SEA VIEWS 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
The Karnagio Beach Villa is perfectly placed to view the wonderful surroundings and perhaps the sight of occasional passing fisherman. Babakies Bay, where they take the boats out of the water in the winter, is a stone’s throw away and close by are many secluded little coves waiting to be rediscovered. By car, the beautiful beach at Agios Dimitrios is only a five minute drive away, the picturesque fishing harbour of Steni Vala is a mere 10 minute drive whilst Patitiri with its shops and tavernas is also within easy driving distance. A special feature of the house, apart from its swimming pool, is the full length shaded veranda along the front from where the beautiful sea and island views can be enjoyed in cool shade even on the hottest afternoon. Sun seekers are equally well catered for on the terrace paved with local stone around the pool. The veranda also serves as an extension of the living area, especially if the patio doors are kept open to catch the breeze.
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The interiors traditional styled furniture combines comfort and ease of living with a small but well equipped kitchen on one side and an open fireplace in the other corner. A curved staircase leads to the upper floor and its two bedrooms, one twin and one double which enjoy the same superb views and a large partly shaded balcony. The beds face double patio windows. Both bedrooms share a shower room and there is also another downstairs off the living room which should help avoid those family disagreements in the morning!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 3.5m (depth 1.8m) Ground floor • Open plan living and dining room: TV, DVD and CD player • Kitchen: full cooker, fridge freezer & coffee maker • Shower room/WC • Shaded terrace & sun terrace around pool • Barbecue • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Upper floor • 1 double bedroom with balcony • 1 twin bedroom with balcony • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Shower room/WC Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins drive Steni Vala: 10 mins drive
Karnagio Beach Villa, with its olive grove surroundings and close positioning to the sea, is a great choice for both families and couples alike.
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KALAMAKIA NEAR STENI VALA
VOTSALO BEACH VILLA 3 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 6 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
This comfortable and adaptable accommodation of two apartments makes them ideal for the larger family, a group of friends or even two small families. Set amongst the olive trees and only one hundred metres from the beach (Votsalo means sea pebbles), it is a great location for a relaxing holiday. Apart from Babakies Beach, where the fishing boats are hauled out of the water in the winter, there are many other beautiful and secluded inlets and bays nearby. The view from Votsalo is a spectacular combination of the azure waters of the Aegean Sea and the green hills of the uninhabited island, Peristera beyond. The villa has spacious and partly shaded verandas, perfect for al fresco meals and a lovely swimming pool which is bound to be popular with both young and old. The villa is split over two floors each with their own external access, two bedrooms on the upper floor and one bedroom on the lower floor. The top floor of the property is furnished in a very traditional country style with open wood beamed ceilings, tiled floors and a stone fireplace. There is a comfortable living room and an open plan kitchen. There are two air conditioned bedrooms off the main living area, one double and one twin. The shower room is centrally located between the two bedrooms. The ground floor consists of an open plan living room with a sofa bed and kitchen. There is a small bedroom with double bed and a shower room.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 7m x 3.5m (depth 1.5 – 1.8m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Lower floor • 1 double bedroom • Shower room and WC • Living room • Kitchen: full cooker and fridge • Large shaded area and sun terraces Upper floor • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Shower room and WC • Living room: TV, DVD and CD player • Kitchen: full cooker, fridge freezer • Large shaded area and sun terraces Closest amenities Restaurant(s): 10 mins drive Beach: 5 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins drive Steni Vala: 5 mins drive (3km)
The beautiful beach at Agios Dimitrios is less than a five minute drive away and it doesn’t take much longer to visit the delightful little harbour of Steni Vala with its handful of tavernas and mini markets. This traditional villa is a great choice for a getaway holiday in wonderful surroundings. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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ALONISSOS
TRADITIONAL ALONISSOS COUNTRY VILLA NEAR THE SEA
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PELION
A LAND SO BEAUTIFUL IT WAS CHOSEN BY THE GODS. LUSH MOUNTAINS, STUNNING BEACHES, SURELY WE MERE MORTALS CAN ONLY AGREE!
Paltsi Beach, Pelion
Agios Ioannis Plaka
PELION
Portaria Volos
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•Aghialos
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Vizitsa Kala Nera
AIRPORT
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Horefto Agios Ioannis
PAGASITIKOS GULF
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•Damouchari
•Tsangarada •Milies Afissos• •Neochori Potistika Lefokastro Argalasti Melani Kalamos • Paltsi Paou• Lafkos Horto •Katigiorgis • • Milina Mylopotamos
•Trikeri
Platania
To Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos
Appearances can be deceptive! Although few roads cross the central mountains, the high villages with their distinctive tall stone merchants’ houses are all connected to each other and down to the coast by a network of ancient trails known as kalderimia. One such village, Milies is still connected to the coast by a narrow gauge railway, designed by an Italian civil engineer Evaristo de Chirico. The line crosses the many gorges via a series of graceful viaducts that formed a central feature of his son, Georgio’s famous dream-like paintings. But there is far more to this fascinating area than wild forest and mountain. The claw-like Pelion Peninsula forms one arm of the almost landlocked Pagasitic Gulf. This gentler landscape with its scattered fishing villages, olive groves, vineyards and excellent
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beaches is more typically Greek than the mountains behind. The Aegean coast of the peninsula is more spectacular. Here, steep streamfilled valleys and ravines end in tree-lined coves and rocky headlands, often with small villages such as Mylopotamos, perched on the steep hillsides. Every cove, inhabited or not has its stretch of sand or shingle and most are connected by kalderimia that follow the coast. Volos, one of the major cities and ferry ports of Greece is the gateway into The Pelion from the vast plains of Thessaly. In recent years the city has been transformed, with new shopping precincts, an excellent museum and one of the largest open air markets in the region. These days the chances of meeting a centaur on a mountain path might be somewhat remote, more likely a donkey, but The Pelion with its varied landscapes, fascinating history, unique architecture and beautiful coastline is a wonderful and unspoilt holiday destination.
PELION PENINSULA
AEGEAN S EA
Legendary home of the centaurs, the mountains of the Pelion Peninsula are quite simply unique. Covered in forests of chestnut and beech, riven by deep gorges, and with very few settlements they might seem accessible only to intrepid explorers.
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PAOU NEAR HORTO
POUNDA PAOU
A PEACEFUL TRADITIONAL PELION RETREAT IN UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS OF THE PAGASITIC GULF 11 ROOM HOTEL EXCLUSIVE TO IONIAN & AEGEAN ISLAND HOLIDAYS • SLEEPS 2 – 3 SHARED SWIMMING POOL • MOTOR BOAT HIRE OR CAR HIRE (OR COMBINATION OF BOTH)
Pounda Paou, set amongst olive trees overlooking the Pagasitic Gulf is over an hours drive from of the city of Volos. Sitting beside its lovely swimming pool or down on the private jetty watching the fishermen casting their nets into the blue waters of the Pagasitic Gulf, it might just as well be half a world away.
PELION PENINSULA
If your idea of a perfect holiday is freedom from pressure and time to enjoy the simple things in life, then Pounda Paou will appeal to you. The accommodation is simple, yet quirky with traditional furnishings all with balconies or terraces offering a variety of views. Steps and pathways through the garden lead on to the shaded Jacuzzi and swimming pool with sensational views. There is a sunbathing terrace by the jetty and Paou beach is just a ten minute walk away. Each morning at breakfast guests are asked if they wish to have dinner at the property that evening, the hotel has a reputation for its meals, made with fresh, mainly local ingredients with a menu that varies daily As the property is isolated, we have included the option of a motor boat or car hire for the duration of your stay or for the best of both worlds you can choose a three day combination of both which allows you to explore both by sea and land. The motor boats can be used until 4/5pm each day giving you the freedom to see a completely different aspect of the coastline. For an alternative choice of tavernas one can venture to the waterside village of Horto around the headland from Pounda Paou, which is twenty minutes by car quicker by boat, Milina with a wider choice or Argalasti a ten minute drive from Paou. NB: Pounda Paou is a child free property. It is however built on a steep hillside, with varying terraces and therefore is not suitable for those with mobility problems.
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What’s included Flights, accommodation, continental breakfast, car hire or boat hire (or combination of both).
Superior rooms: sleeps 2 – 3 No.1: Large terrace, full sea views, bath and double basin, separate kitchenette area, can interconnect with No.2 No.2: Balcony, full sea views, living room with sofa bed, can interconnect with No.1 No.3: Terrace with sea views through olive trees, living room, sofa bed, galleried bedroom overooking living room, kitchenette No.6: Terrace, limited sea views obscured by foliage, no living room, single bed reached from double bedroom, outdoor kitchen Sea view rooms: sleeps 2 No.5: Terrace with sea views and kitchenette No.7: Terrace with sea views No.11: Balcony with sea views No.12: Large balcony with sea view Standard room: sleeps 2 No.4: Terrace & sea views obscured by olive trees No.9: Balcony, side sea view No.10: Shaded balcony with garden view Closest amenities Restaurants: On site or at Argalasti (10 mins drive) or Horto (20 mins drive) Beach: Paou Beach approx. 10 mins downhill walk, sunbathing platform on site
Prices: please refer to p207
Tel. 020 8459 0777
PELION PENINSULA
Accommodation 11 rooms and suites (adult only property) • Shared swimming pool: 12.5m x 5.5m (depth 1m – 2.1m) • Terrace bar and restaurant •Jacuzzi •Small shower rooms with WC • Fridge • Coffee maker • Double bed • Mini bar • Telephone and TV • Balcony or terrace • Daily maid service and linen changes twice weekly
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AFISSOS
VILLA HARIKLO
STYLISH TRADITIONAL PELION STONE HOUSES WITH MAGICAL VIEWS OVER THE GULF 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
PELION PENINSULA
As you travel into Afissos, past the small fishing harbour and into the village with its long seafront, you get to a shaded square and church at the heart of this beautiful place. It is here you will come to sample some of the best local cuisine in the dozen or so restaurants. There are also unspoilt cafés, a traditional bakery and mini-markets for your daily requirements. Afissos is renowned for the absolute clarity of its sea and beautiful beaches. Mythology tells us that it is here that Jason and his Argonauts stopped for fresh water before setting sail on their epic travels to find the Golden Fleece. The village is proud of its legendary reputation celebrating throughout the summer with the ‘Argonauticos’ shows and festivities. The villa is named after the sea nymph Hariklo who, according to Greek mythology, was fathered by Cronus when he had the body of a horse. Just as Hariklo herself would have done, this attractive two bedroom bungalow gazes out across the azure sea. The beautiful patio enters into the open plan living room. The fully equipped kitchen has been designed to take the chore out of holiday catering. Hariklo has superb outdoor living features and terrific panoramic views toward the Pagasitic Gulf. This is truly an ideal place for one to relax purely enjoying the outstanding natural beauty this enchanting region offers. Villa Hariklo is built in the traditional Pelion style with white-washed walls and slate roofs. Set in a verdant olive grove it evokes peace and tranquillity which cannot fail to appeal.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1.2m – 1.6m) • Living room with a fireplace and TV, DVD and CD player • 1 double and 1 twin bedroom • Shower room/WC • Built on 1 level with large pool terrace • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave • Washing machine in basement • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants and mini market: 15 mins downhill walk (500m) Beach: 10 mins walk downhill to Kalifteri
Two pebble beaches Lagoudi and Abovos Beach as well as the blue flag beach of Kalifteri, a sand and shingle shoreline, are just three hundred metres away. They offer a good range of water sports (in high season) and superb coastal walks. This is beyond doubt the holiday home of the Greek Gods and if the Gods didn’t want to leave this haven we doubt you will either!
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AFISSOS
VILLA FILIRA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Afissos is a small traditional Pelion fishing harbour village with a long seafront. The shady square and church are at the heart of this beautiful place, it is here you will come to taste some of the best local cuisine in the dozen or so tavernas. There is a traditional bakery and mini-market for your daily requirements. This is where the Greeks love to spend their summers vacationing in one of the most beautiful locations in Greece. Villa Filira has been built in the traditional Pelion style with white-washed walls and slate roofs. Set in a verdant olive grove they evoke a sense of relaxation which cannot fail to appeal. Named after the nymph of clairvoyancey who also had great healing powers. She was the mother of the centaur Cheiron. This two bedroom villa with a private pool is set in a most beautiful position, with glorious panoramic views. You will feel so at home here, with thoughtful accessories provided by the owners to ensure your comfort. The villa is built over two levels. Upstairs are the two bedrooms and a bathroom, a double and a twin, each with French doors opening out onto a balcony with sea views. On the ground floor is the open plan living/dining room and well equipped kitchen. Patio doors take you onto a spectacular outdoor living room providing a perfect setting for wonderful al fresco living and to one side the pool area with sunbeds. This is truly an ideal place for one to relax simply enjoying the outstanding natural beauty this enchanting region offers.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool built on 2 levels • Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m (depth: 1.2m – 1.6m) • 1 double & 1 twin bedroom both with balconies • Bathroom/WC • Large pool terrace • Living room with a fireplace and TV, DVD and CD player • Air conditioning in bedrooms only • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave • Washing machine in basement • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants and mini market: 15 mins downhill walk (500m) Beach: 10 mins walk downhill to Kalifteri
Two pebble beaches Lagoudi and Abovos Beach as well as the blue flag beach of Kalifteri, a sand and shingle shoreline, are just three hundred metres away. They offer a good range of water sports (in high season). The village of Afissos is only five hundred metres away downhill. Prices: please refer to p207
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PELION PENINSULA
DELIGHTFUL VILLA SET ABOVE THE PRETTY HARBOUR OF AFISSOS AND STUNNING VIEWS
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VILLA OKIROY
GORGEOUS VILLA ABOVE AFISSOS WITH TREMENDOUS PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS 1 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOM
The small village and harbour of Afissos is renowned for the absolute clarity of its sea and beautiful beaches. Mythology tells us that it is here that Jason and his Argonauts stopped for fresh water before setting sail on their epic travels to find the Golden Fleece. The village is proud of its legendary reputation celebrating throughout the summer with the ‘Argonauticos’ shows and festivities. Named after Hariklo’s and Cheiron’s daughter; Okiroy was turned into a horse by Apollo as she was an excellent prophetess.
PELION PENINSULA
Villa Okiroy has superb outdoor living features and terrific panoramic views toward the Pagasitic Gulf. This is truly an ideal place for one to relax purely enjoying the outstanding natural beauty this enchanting region offers. A fantastic hideaway for couples and honeymooners in particular, as one bedroomed houses with private pools are relatively rare anywhere in Greece. The double bedroom and bathroom are particularly spacious. The fully equipped kitchen and living room opens out onto a splendid outdoor terrace and pool area.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 1 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: 7.5m x 3.25m (depth: 1.2m – 1.6m) • Living room with a fireplace and TV, DVD and CD player • Air conditioning in bedroom only • Kitchen with full cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave • Double bedroom • Bathroom/WC • Large pool terrace • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek Closest amenities Restaurants and Mini market: 15 mins downhill walk (500m) Beach: 10 mins walk downhill to Kalifteri
Two pebble beaches Lagoudi and Abovos Beach as well as the blue flag beach of Kalifteri, a sand and shingle shoreline, are just three hundred metres away. They offer a good range of water sports (in high season) and superb coastal walks. This is beyond doubt the holiday home of the Greek Gods, a fusion of stunning landscapes along the peninsula, with magical forests giving shade to the slopes of Mount Pelion. Tapered paths ribbon their way through the terraced orchards and olive groves across this idyllic and verdant countryside as it sweeps down to the sparkling clear turquoise seas of the Aegean, sunlight casting diamonds on the surface kissing the land as the waters lap against the shore like the revisiting Gods of legend. The Gods didn’t want to leave this haven we doubt you will either!
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HORTO
HORTO VILLAS 2 TWO BEDROOM VILLAS • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING
Situated in the small village of Horto, these conveniently located two bedroom villas are within minutes of the beach and local tavernas and if even that’s a step too far on those days when complete relaxation is a must, each has its own swimming pool with ample space for enjoying the sun and letting the world pass by! Both villas have two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a comfy sofa bed in the lounge, an well-appointed kitchen and a balcony overlooking the gardens and the pool. Horto itself is an excellent base from which to explore the whole peninsula, in all its diversity. The adventurous will want to take the incredible narrow gauge railway over 100 years old lovingly restored by local enthusiasts and running daily in July and August. The ride runs from the coastal village of Ano Lechonia up to the traditional mountain village of Milies looping around steep crags and crossing spectacular gorges via a series of extraordinary bridges. If that’s not energetic enough there is a footpath beside the line that can be followed all the way back to the coast!
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 separate two bedroom villas each with their own private swimming pool • 1 x double & 1 x twin bedroom • Private swimming pools 8m x 5m (depth 0.70m – 2.10m) • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Two bathrooms each with shower and WC • Air conditioning in bedrooms and living area • Kitchen/diner with dishwasher, full cooker, fridge/freezer • Lounge area with TV (Greek channels) DVD • WiFi internet access Closest amenities Restaurants: 3 mins walk (Horto) Beach: 1 mins walk Mini market: 5 mins walk
Further into the mountains half hidden amongst the chestnut and cherry trees equally historic settlements, some with small, local museums full of artifacts and displays of the Pelion’s colourful history. The Aegean coast with its rocky headlands enclosing picturesque beaches and bays is equally accessible from these villas, or leave the car behind and take a caique cruise to the small island just off the tip of the claw to visit the isolated old monastery. Perhaps hire your own boat for the day and explore the coast for yourself. Horto Villas are a good choice for small families or two larger groups of friends occupying both villas. Lovely location to enjoy and explore this enchanting region. Prices: please refer to p207
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PELION PENINSULA
TWO TRADITIONAL VILLAS EACH WITH ITS OWN POOL
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LAFKOS
ESPEROS
COMFORTABLE HILL-TOP APARTMENTS BUILT IN THE TRADITIONAL ‘MANSION’ STYLE OF THE PELION 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS • SLEEPS 2 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
“A green and pleasant land”. Not words usually associated, in most peoples’ minds with Greece; Pleasant for sure, blue or white possibly, but green? Well 80% of the land area of the Pelion peninsula is covered by deciduous forest, which combined with the warmth of the Aegean sun, a rich folklore and a unique architectural heritage make this region one of the most fascinating holiday destinations in the eastern Mediterranean. Mirroring the appearance of the famous Peliot merchants’ elegant mansions, the apartments are situated high on an outlying hill of the main mountain range, and must have one of the finest outlooks in the region. The eagle’s eye view stretches from Trikeri at the end of the claw-like peninsula across the sheltered waters of the Pagastic Gulf to the wide horizon of the hills and plains of Thessaly.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 1 bedroom maisonettes with shared swimming pool • Swimming pool 9m x 4m • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek All apartments • 1 double/twin bedroom • Bathroom with shower • Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with TV (limited channels), mini fridge/freezer, mini cooker • Air conditioning in bedrooms Closest amenities Restaurants: 10 mins walk Beach: 15 mins drive Mini market: 10 mins walk
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The interiors of the apartments,continue the traditional theme of the exterior, with white walls, dark wood beams and open fireplaces, matched by comfortable furnishings and modern fixtures and fittings. Each apartment has a balcony opening out onto that stupendous view, and a shared infinity pool with similar far-reaching views is available for the use of guests. Lafkos, a fascinating village in its own right with two museums and a notable basilica church, is conveniently located the beaches of the Gulf and the dramatic Aegean coastline dotted with sand and pebble coves and charming fishing villages. Equally accessible are the mountains and forests of the main Pelion massif, with their well maintained mule tracks, well preserved settlements and the famous narrow guage railway line to Milies. The history of this region stretches back into the legendary times of Jason, The Golden Fleece and the mythical Centaurs. NB: Access is via rough unmade track.
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Lafkos
TSANGARADA
VILLA TSANGARADA 2 BEDROOM VILLA • SLEEPS 2 – 4 • PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL • CAR HIRE AIR CONDITIONING IN THE DOUBLE BEDROOM
Set in a commanding position just outside the traditional mountain village of the same name sits Tsangarada Villa with its wonderful sea views. The house is reached through a dense forest and offers unforgettable experiences, combining both the mountain landscape and the beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea. In one of its four squares there is the thousand year old plane tree whose circumference is about 18 metres, underneath it there’s the famous arched fountain built in stone. One can enjoy wonderful traditional meals in the café’s underneath the plane trees whilst enjoying the fabulous sea views. The sprawling village extends some five kilometres along the main road, with most of the village hidden by the areas lush vegetation. Tsangarada is blessed with a rich history. A maze of cobbled mule-tracks, alleyways and paths link the village with the higher peaks as well as down to the idyllic beaches some five hundred metres beneath. Originally built as a private house, the Tsangarada Villa nestles on the top of the hill just off the road on the outskirts of the village. It is furnished in a traditional style using dark wood and tiles which blend well with the surroundings. The open plan living/dining area has doors that open out onto the paved terrace, there is a barbecue area and circular pool. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one double and one twin. The master has a large terrace with beautiful views over the lush green mountain and out to sea.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Accommodation 2 bedroom villa with private swimming pool • Private swimming pool: circular design, 4.7m at its widest and 1.5m deep • Maid service and linen changes on arrivals day and midweek • Air conditioning in master double bedroom only, fans in twin room Ground floor • Large pool terrace with barbecue • Open plan living/dining room with TV • Open plan kitchen with fridge freezer, full cooker and microwave • Washing machine First floor • 1 double bedroom leading to large terrace • 1 twin bedroom • Bathroom with shower and WC Closest amenities Restaurants: 3 mins drive Mini market: 3 mins drive Beach: 15 mins drive (Mylopotomos & Fakistra)
If you prefer to relax on the beach then you will find Tsangarada is well placed for exploring the Pelion Peninsulas’ finest beaches with a selection of beautiful pebble and sandy coves, the closest being Mylopotomos. The silky sands of Fakistra and Papa Nero are also just a short trip away. A fabulous location to enjoy this everything this region has to offer. Tel. 020 8459 0777
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PELION PENINSULA
A TRADITIONAL MOUNTAIN VILLA WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS
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AGAPITOS GUESTHOUSE
STYLISH & CONTEMPORARY GUESTHOUSE IN A GLORIOUS SETTING SLEEPS 2 • SHARED SWIMMING POOL • BREAKFAST • CAR HIRE • AIR CONDITIONING IN BEDROOMS
Set in a perfect commanding position just above Damouchari and Papa Nero Agapitos Guest House epitomizes the timeless quality of this incredibly beautiful corner of Greece .The breathtaking panorama extends around this area of dramatic natural beauty, the turquoise azure coastline contrasts with verdant hillsides and dark mysterious mountains creating a perfect backdrop to this exquisite and unique boutique hotel. Sensitively constructed using a combination of traditional and elegant design, the buildings blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape The Agapitos Guest House is made up the stylish and comfortable bedrooms that are beautifully decorated with neo-classical furniture and elegant fabrics creating a unique ambience that is both refined yet totally relaxing.
PELION PENINSULA
At the heart of the hotel is the “El- Restro”, where you can enjoy mouth-watering Greek dishes prepared by award winning chefs. The restaurant is undoubtedly one of the finest in the area offering high quality Greek cuisine, imaginative dishes all prepared with an innovate and unique style. A simple but unique concept of Greek products and there use in ways never seen before. Picturesque Agios Ioannis, just a few minutes’ drive has a wide selection of beach tavernas and bars as well as the ubiquitous well stocked mini markets. Within easy reach are the famous ‘kalderimia’ or mule trails, many now restored. Adventurous walks up dramatic gorges where the trees and limestone crags fight for supremacy, or gentle strolls across the shaded hillsides, the choice is yours. Greece is a world to itself and the Pelion is a world within a world. NB: The Agapitos Guesthouse is set over two levels (separated by the road) and there are a lots of steps therefore may not be suitable for those with walking or mobility difficulties. Full restaurant facilities may not be available early or late season.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION What’s included Flights, accommodation, car hire, breakfast Accommodation 18 room guesthouse • Superior rooms: Sleeps 2 • Sea view rooms: Sleep 2 • Garden view: Sleeps 2 All rooms • Satellite TV • Private balcony • Air conditioned • WiFi internet connection • Mini bar, safe deposit box • Kettle & coffee machine • Telephone • Bathrooms with shower (shower and bath in superior rooms) Hotel facilities • Swimming pool: 12m x 7m • Restaurant & Bar • WiFi internet access • Air conditioning Closest amenities Restaurants: on site Beach: 500m walk off the main road or a two minute drive Mini market: 370m (Mouresi)
Prices: please refer to p207
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MOTOR BOAT HIRE One of the delights of a holiday in the Greek Islands is the sea. There are very few places where one cannot see the changing blues and greens or hear the waves lapping against the shore. There is something very special about discovering hidden coves and empty bays in your own boat. The boats are easy to handle and before you know it, you will be your own skipper for a day on a voyage of discovery through some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Greece. In high summer it is advisable to book ahead. You can choose either 15HP, for that gentle potter along the coast, or 25 - 30HP, with or without a central steering wheel, with a map to help you explore just that little bit further. The minimum pre-booked hire period for 3 consecutive days. Motor boat hire is booked in advance in order to secure your boat. As a result of this, we cannot refund days lost to bad weather. The price for each boat includes the provision of buoyancy aids, flares, oars, anchors and a sun canopy. Detailed instructions for operation and mooring and full local back-up service are also provided. Fuel is not included. However, when you hire a motor boat you are obliged to adhere to local laws which prevent them from venturing into exposed areas or going to sea in adverse weather conditions. The local agent will explain the parameters of your sailing area.
KEFALONIA
May – June September – October
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
25 HP tiller steering
£120
£220
£150
£270
25 HP wheel steering
£150
£270
£200
£350
25 HP deluxe
£200
£375
£215
£400
30 HP deluxe
£210
£385
£235
£450
40 HP speed deluxe
£235
£420
£265
£490
July – August
Pre booked hire is only available from Fiskardo at the northern tip of Kefalonia. Motor boat hire is available in other resorts but can only be booked locally. Custom boats have key ignition, wheel steering, are slightly larger and have more comfortable seating.
ITHAKA
May – June September – October
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
15 HP tiller steering
£125
£230
£140
£250
25 HP wheel steering
£170
£295
£200
£350
July – August
Pre booked hire is available from Vathy in the south and Kioni in the north.
LEFKADA & MEGANISI
May – June September – October
The agent will require the boat to be returned to designated harbour or quay by 4/5pm, this requirement is both for your own safety and that of the boats.
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
15HP standard
£140
£250
£160
£300
30 HP wheel steering 2 stroke £180
£330
£200
£370
At Pounda Paou, on the Pelion, it is possible to moor the motor boats at the apartments jetty for the full duration of the hire.
30 HP wheel steering 4 stroke £240
£495
£270
£520
July – August
Pre booked hire is only available from Nidri on the east coast of Lefkada or Vathi on Meganisi. Motor boat hire is available in other resorts but can only be booked locally.
MOTOR BOAT HIRE INFORMATION What IS included:
What is NOT included:
PAXOS
May – June September – October
• Third party Insurance cover
•D amage or loss incurred to motor hire boat
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
25 HP wheel steering
£140
£260
£240
£455
• Public Indemnity Liability • Life jackets, flares, oars, anchor for your safety
• F uel – to be paid to the motor boat hire agent after use
July – August
Pre booked hire is available from Gaios.
CORFU
May – June September – October
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
25 HP wheel steering
£200
£380
£230
£445
30 HP wheel steering
£245
£470
£260
£500
July – August
Pre booked hire is available from Agios Stefanos.
SKOPELOS
May – June September – October
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
15 HP wheel steering
£115
£225
£140
£240
30 HP wheel steering
£190
£350
£210
£385
July – August
MOTOR BOAT HIRE
Pre booked motor boat hire is only available from Panormos on the west coast of Skopelos.
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PELION PENINSULA
May – June September – October
3 Days
6 Days
3 Days
6 Days
15 HP tiller steering
£130
£250
£155
£295
25 HP tiller steering
£180
£335
£200
£360
July – August
Pre booked hire is available from Kala Nera or Horto on the west coast.
PARGA, SKIATHOS AND ALONISSOS: Motor boat hire is available in these resorts but can only be booked locally.
CAR HIRE
The cost of upgrading your hire car is the difference in the price between the two respective groups per week. However, we cannot guarantee to provide specific makes of car within a certain group. Delivery and collection will be confirmed at the time of booking. Pre-booking in peak season is recommended. CAR HIRE INFORMATION The minimum age for driving a hire car in Greece is 21 and drivers must have held a full driving licence for a least 1 year. You must present a full valid driving licence on collection of the vehicle and in some cases a credit card deposit. We must emphasise that in Greece, insurance does not cover damage to wheels or tyres, windscreen or the underneath of the car and should you cause damage to any of these, you will be required to pay the full cost of repairs. Please, therefore drive with extreme care, especially on rough tracks and check the vehicle thoroughly when taking delivery.
What is NOT included:
• Unlimited mileage
• Petrol and refuelling charges
• Government tax of 23%, and other local taxes
• Parking charges and traffic fines
• Collision damage waiver (subject to an excess of €700 for groups A & B and €850 for all other groups)
• Full damage waiver (approx. €7per day)* * This is optional but is offered by our Car Hire Agents on most islands however the level of cover varies depending on the agent, please confirm when collecting the vehicle.
• Unlimited drivers • Insurance against fire, theft and third party cover
• Infants are not included in car occupancy numbers Delivery and Collection: Close to your property in resort
KEFALONIA Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
May, June Oct
Delivery & Collection: Lefkada & Parga: At Preveza airport Meganisi: At the port of Vathi
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
July, Aug Sept
A
Hyundai Atos A/C
5
£205
£235
B
Fiat Panda/Nissan Micra A/C
5
£225
£255
C
Citroen C3 A/C
5
£265
£290
Hyundai Atos/Fiat Panda A/C
5
£205
£235
Fiat Punto/Nissan Micra A/C
5
£225
£255
C
VW Polo/Citroen C3 A/C
5
£265
£290
D
Nissan Note/Opel Astra A/C
5
£315
£350
E
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
4
£330
£390
H
Fiat Multipla A/C
6
£370
£410
I
Opel Zafira A/C
7
£410
£470
L
Opel Vivaro/Mercedes Vito A/C
9
£550
£795
M
Nissan Qashqai/Mitsubishi Pajero A/C 5
£460
£600
CORFU
4
£185
£210
5
£200
£235
C
Ford Fiesta A/C
5
£240
£290
D
Hyundai Accent A/C
5
£270
£310
F
Fiat Scudo A/C
9
£490
£560
G
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
4
£330
£390
SKOPELOS
Delivery and Collection: At the port in Skopelos Town
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
Hyundai Atos A/C
5
£215
£240
Hyundai Getz A/C
5
£235
£265
C
Citroen C3 A/C
5
£270
£290
E
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
4
£340
£390
ALONISSOS
£280
£310 £390
Group Type of Car (or similar)
G
Fiat Multipla/Doblo A/C
6/7
£410
£470
A
Hyundai Atos A/C
B
Hyundai Getz A/C
E
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
SKIATHOS
A
Hyundai Atos/Fiat Panda A/C
5
£205
£235
B
Fiat Punto/Nissan Micra A/C
5
£225
£255
C
VW Polo/Citroen C3 A/C
5
£265
£300
D
Nissan Note/Opel Astra A/C
5
£275
£315
E
Suzuki Jimny 4x4 A/C
5
£320
£370
H
Fiat Multipla/Opel Zafira A/C
6/7
£410
£470
PAXOS
Delivery and Collection: At the port of Gaios
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
May, June Oct
July, Aug Sept
A
Kia Picanto/Hyundai i10 A/C
4
£205
£235
B
Hyundai Getz/Nissan Micra A/C
5
£225
£255
C
Hyundai i30/Hyundi Accent A/C
5
£265
£290
E
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
4
£340
£390
G
Fiat Doblo A/C
7
£410
£470
Tel. 020 8459 0777
July, Aug Sept
A
£340
July, Aug Sept
May, June Oct
B
5
May, June Oct
July, Aug Sept
Peugeot 107 A/C
4
Max no. of people
May, June Oct
Hyundai i10 A/C
Hyundai Accent A/C
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
A
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
Delivery and Collection: At the port of Polis Bay
Delivery and Collection: At Corfu airport
B
D
ITHAKA
July, Aug Sept
A
E
Our cars are based in the north of Kefalonia with transfers close to your accommodation included. Airport delivery and collection is £20 each way.
May, June Oct
B
Group Type of Car (or similar)
What IS included:
• Maintenance/replacement in case of breakdown
LEFKADA, MEGANISI, PARGA
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Delivery and Collection: At the port in Patitiri Max no. of people
May, June Oct
July, Aug Sept
5
£215
£240
5
£265
£280
4
£280
£390
Delivery and Collection: At Skiathos airport Max no. of people
May, June Oct
July, Aug Sept
A
Peugeot 107 A/C
5
£205
£235
B
Hyundai Getz A/C
5
£225
£255
C
Peugeot 207 A/C
5
£265
£290
D
Hyundai i30 A/C
5
£250
£295
J
Suzuki Jimny 4x4
4
£310
£355
M
Citroen Jumpy A/C
9
£450
£550
PELION PENINSULA
Delivery and Collection: At Volos airport
Group Type of Car (or similar)
Max no. of people
May, June Oct
July, Aug Sept
A
Fiat Panda A/C
5
£205
£235
B
Fiat Punto A/C
5
£235
£265
C
Fiat Grande Punto A/C
5
£270
£295
D
Fiat Panda 4x4
4
£280
£305
CAR HIRE
The best way to independently explore the Greek Islands is by hiring a car, giving you the freedom to discover the beautiful islands and mainland unrestricted.
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FLIGHTS We hope that the flight information shown in the table will remain as indicated. However, should any flight details or timings change we will advise you of these at the time of booking. If you have booked any significant subsequent changes will be advised by letter. • Timings and airlines: These are subject to change, especially at the beginning and end of season. Please check final timings and carrier details from your e-ticket. •C onnecting flights: Please ensure that you book flexible tickets that allow changes to be made should the flight time change or if there is a delay. • Airport check in times: UK airports 2 hours and some Greek airports require 3 hours. • API (Additional Passenger Information) We are now required to collect certain passenger information in advance. Your e-ticket cannot be issued until this information has been completed. This information can be completed on our secure website under “Manage My Booking.’’ http://www.ionianislandholidays.com/ my-ionian.php For each passenger you will require to submit your passport number, passport expiry date and your date of birth. • Luggage allowance: For all our regular committed flights the luggage allowance is 20kg and one piece of hand luggage weighing no more than 5kgs. Excess baggage charges will be levied at check-in should passengers exceed their allowance. Most airlines permit you to combine luggage allowances per party however the maximum weight per item should not exceed 25kgs. Some airlines allow an infant luggage allowance of 10kgs of which we will advise you at the time of booking.
• Bought in flights: Other than the flights listed on this page, we may buy in flights especially for your booking. As we have no control over these flights please note that the luggage allowance and certain levels of service may vary from our regular flights. We will advise you of any variations at the time of booking. • In-flight meals: Most airlines no longer include meals. Where meals are not provided they can be booked directly with the airline or alternatively ‘buy-on-board’ catering is available. Where meals are included these will be displayed on your e-ticket. • Special in-flight requests: Please contact us and fully inform us of any disability or walking difficulty you may have so we can provide assistance at the airport, this must be made up to 7 days before departure otherwise we regret we are unable to guarantee your requests will be met by the airline. • Regional flights: These are available on request. Flight supplements will be quoted at the time of booking. • Aircraft seat pitches: We have no control over how much leg room (seat pitch) airlines allow on their aircraft. We cannot guarantee a particular configuration as aircraft types vary. However, most seat pitches are standard throughout the airline industry and comply with the current Civil Aviation Authority guidelines. Some airlines have a limited number of extra leg room seats available at an additional cost. These can normally be purchased at the check in desk or where they can be booked in advance we will notify you on your booking confirmation. • Unaccompanied minors: Our carriers do not allow children under the age of 16 to fly unaccompanied.
DESTINATION
DAY
FROM
OUTBOUND
INBOUND
SUPP £
KEFALONIA – (EFL) For Kefalonia and Ithaka
Saturday Saturday Saturday
Gatwick Manchester Birmingham
10:15 – 15.35 07:00 – 12:40 09:55 – 15:25
16:10 – 17.20 13:30 – 15:20 16:25 – 18:10
N/A £35 £35
Gatwick Heathrow Manchester Birmingham
06:35 – 12:00 09:40 – 15:15 06:45 – 12:15 07:25 – 13:00
12:55 – 14.25 16:15 – 17:45 13:15 – 14:55 14:00 – 15:30
N/A £55 £35 £35
Gatwick Manchester
09:10 – 1425 10:15 – 13:45
15:15 – 16:15 16:45 – 18:20
N/A £35
Gatwick
05:35 – 11:05
12:10 – 14:50
N/A
PREVEZA – (PVK) For Paxos, Lefkada,
Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
Meganisi and Epiros/Parga
CORFU – (CFU)
Monday
SKIATHOS – (JSI)
Friday
For Corfu
For Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos
(Inbound via Volos)
Stansted Manchester
07:00 – 12:30
13:30 – 16:30
£25
09:00 – 14:45
15:45 – 17:35
£35
VOLOS – (VOL)*
05:35 – 12:25
13:10 – 14:50
N/A
Friday
For Pelion Peninsula
Gatwick
(Outbound via Skiathos)
FLIGHTS
*There is currently no flight available from Manchester or Stansted to Volos. You will be able to fly from either Manchester or Stansted and transfer by boat from Skiathos directly to the Pelion
Papa Nero Beach, Pelion
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FURTHER INFORMATION
OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE:
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday: 09.30 - 16.00 Sunday: 10.30 - 15.00 (January to October) You can contact us on 020 8459 0777 Or email us at mail@ionianislandholidays.com Or visit our website www.ionianislandholidays.com TRAVEL AGENTS
We are affiliated to independent travel agents many of which are AITO specialist agents. All our preferred agents are fully bonded with ABTA and deal directly with us so you are assured of receiving the same specialist information as you would if you had called us direct. Please ask us if your local agent is affiliated to us. MAKING A BOOKING
Telephone: If you are looking for a much more personalised service when you have decided on your preferred dates and location, just call us and we will give you our specialist advice and make the necessary reservations, subject of course to availability. Internet: You are now able to book online 24 hours a day by going onto our website: www.ionianislandholidays.com Your holiday can be booked from start to finish, by checking live availability and the prices, to actually booking your trip and then paying for the holiday on our secure website. In order to confirm the booking we require a non refundable deposit of £150 per person, plus any relevant insurance premium. The full balance is payable if you are booking within 8 weeks of travel. We accept most major cards, however credit cards attract a 2% charge. If you wish to make your payments by cheque or balance transfer we allow 5 working days for its receipt but the booking is deemed to be confirmed. Please make sure you read all the booking conditions before booking, as per pages 174 and 175 or on our website. The conditions apply to your holiday from the time you make the reservation. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once we have taken your deposit we will issue a confirmation invoice, please check this thoroughly when you receive it. If there are any errors or omissions please tell us immediately as any changes made at a later date may incur amendment fees. Your confirmation acts both as your contract and final invoice, so please make a note in your diary of the date that your balance is due. Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES?
• Return flights, 20kgs Hold Baggage, 5kgs Hand Luggage • Accommodation and any meals (as specified) • Return transfers from the airport to and from your destination resort (Pelion, Skiathos, Lefkada & Corfu: hire car will be collected at the airport) • A hire car, where specified • All airport passenger duty (APD), UK departure tax and Greek local government taxes • Maid service, linen and bath towels • Services of our local representatives and agents • Complimentary welcome pack for our self-catering clients REWARDING OUR LOYAL CLIENTS To show our appreciation to returning guests, we offer an additional 5% loyalty discount off any holiday with Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays! Plus, when you book two holidays with us in the same season, we will reduce the cost of your second holiday by 15%.* *15% Applicable to full brochure priced holidays only.
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WHAT COSTS ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR?
•T ravel to and from your UK departure airport •A ll meals except those where a board basis is specified •F light supplements: Stansted £25 per person, Manchester and Birmingham £35 per person, Heathrow £55 per person •S upplements for alternative regional flights other than those listed on p.158 • I n-flight meals •T ravel insurance •F uel for hire cars / motor boats •R egional airport supplements •V isas for non-EC passport holders, where applicable ARE THERE ANY PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE TRAVELLERS?
We are able to accommodate single travellers in many of our self-catering studios and hotels. All our rooms are either twins or doubles, capable of sleeping at least two people, so there will be an under occupancy supplement. In some properties at certain times of the year (especially in low and mid season) the supplement may be minimal, so please ask us for a quotation. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR YOU TO TRAVEL?
For those not tied to specific holiday dates, it is worth considering the seasonal differences. •M ay is the best time to enjoy the abundant flora, countryside and the sights as they are less crowded. •J une, September and October are the most popular months for those wishing to enjoy a combination of sun, sea and sights. •J uly and August are the hottest months and are more suitable for traditional beach holidays than exploring. Weather information is to be taken only as a guide as weather patterns everywhere, have become more and more unpredictable.
Average Daily Sunshine (Hours)
May 10 June 12 July 13 August 12 September 10 October 8
Average Daytime Average Sea Temperature Temperature o o ( C) ( F) ( oC) ( oF) 24 75 29 84 32 90 33 91 30 86 25 77
18 64 21 70 23 73 25 77 23 73 21 70
CAN YOU CHOOSE A LONGER STAY?
It is sometimes possible for us to arrange a stay that is in excess of two weeks. This is very much subject to flight availability and may attract further supplements. Please ask us for availability and a quotation. WHAT ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Light summer clothing and of course, swimwear. Although bath towels are provided in each accommodation, they tend to be smaller than standard, so if you have any concerns please bring your own. Other recommended items are your drivers licence, Credit/Debit cards, a small torch and a continental plug adaptor. In the early and late seasons an item of warm clothing is recommended. Most requirements can be purchased locally but you may find them more expensive than at home. Please note: Beach towels are not provided. Frikes Beach, Ithaka
FURTHER INFORMATION
We hope that so far our brochure has given you a clear picture of the type of holidays, service and properties we offer. We are always happy to answer any detailed and specific questions you may have. Our friendly and knowledgeable team have firsthand experience of all our locations and if there is anything they can’t answer personally they will certainly know someone who can!
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FURTHER INFORMATION WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION?
Our properties are chosen primarily for their location and appeal. Our self-catering properties are all equipped with linen and bath towels (except beach towels). Maid service is provided on arrivals day and midweek (unless specified), linen and towels are changed on these days. All our self-catering properties are equipped, for the maximum occupancy, with sufficient crockery, cutlery, glassware and utensils suitable for preparing simple meals. Kitchen facilities in our selfcatering accommodation normally include ovens, but not always washing machines or dishwashers, however there are some exceptions and details are given in the individual property descriptions. Irons, ironing boards and hairdryers are also not the norm. Some of our properties have solar power so water may be tepid rather than piping hot, especially in the early mornings and at night, but most do have an electrical backup system. All our self-catering accommodation without air conditioning will be provided with fans. Extra fans can be requested at the time of booking. Our brochure is prepared and the photographs taken well in advance so some of the décor and facilities may well have been updated or changed. It is also difficult to describe and photograph each individual apartment so whilst all the main facilities will be common, the layout and furnishings may differ slightly. Maintenance and repairs may need to be undertaken from time to time. In order to keep properties up to the standards we require our staff may make regular health, safety and quality control checks, so expect visits to the properties during your stay. If you do not wish to be disturbed, please discuss this with your representative. You are responsible for any breakages or damages caused by you or any member of your party during your stay in the accommodation. It is your responsibility to leave the property as you found it. You should advise your local representative prior to departure so that they can organise repairs or replacements as to not inconvenience incoming guests. Please take time to read our ‘Things to do before you go’ booklet, which is included with your travel documents. It will go some way to enhance your Greek holiday experience and make your stay more enjoyable. INTERNET AND WIFI
If an accommodation has internet access this is usually mentioned in the description. In most cases connections are sufficient for checking emails and light web browsing. Bandwidth restrictions may apply if the connections are used for downloading large files or streaming video content. WiFi is available in most villages and many local cafés also advertise free connections. Please note we cannot guarantee WiFi availability as this is dependent on local ISPs, technical issues etc. This facility does not form part of our contract with you. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR SURROUNDINGS?
Our destinations and properties are all chosen to give you a relaxing but authentic Ionian Island holiday. Many of our properties are in beautiful rural areas where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the local indigenous wildlife. In some properties you will be staying within the local community, so their way of life should not only be observed and enjoyed but also respected.
FURTHER INFORMATION
It should also be remembered that, although we make every effort to provide all the facilities you would expect from your holiday, you are on a Mediterranean island and it is possible that from time to time you may experience such things as a temporary power cut or water shortage. In low season and on Public Holidays, some of the public facilities may not be available. Also during local festivals villages that are normally peaceful may be transformed. Sadly, there are no seasonal building restrictions on most of the Islands and we have no control over such matters, but we will endeavour to keep track of any planned long-term construction and withdraw any properties should they be affected. Any short-term local ‘DIY’ (such as low level building works) activities are, however, totally beyond our control. We also have no control over the opening and closing of local businesses such as cafés and tavernas at anytime during the season, property information relating to this information should be used as a guideline only.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT IN YOUR WELCOME PACK?
We are committed to making your stay in the islands as comfortable as possible. Many properties are in secluded locations and even though you may arrive at a reasonable time you may not have had the opportunity to shop and obtain basic provisions. For this reason we provide a basic food pack in all self-catered accommodation. The Welcome Pack: This pack may consist of bread, butter, milk, jam, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, crisps, savoury snacks, soft drinks, juice, mineral water and a bottle of wine. (or similar items depending on local supplies). IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ALL THE PRODUCTS ARE EITHER BOUGHT OR PRODUCED LOCALLY. WHAT LOCAL SUPPORT IS THERE?
We have our own representatives based in each destination with offices in Fiskardo (Kefalonia), Vathy (Ithaka), Nidri (Lefkada), Gaios (Paxos), Corfu Town, Volos (Pelion), Skiathos Town and Skopelos Town. Our representatives will welcome you at the airport and ensure your efficient transfer to your accommodation. They will also assist you in arranging car hire and any excursions you may require. They will endeavour to visit you at least twice during your stay, if you so wish, and will be available to offer friendly advice and guidance in order for you to make the most of your stay. Should you encounter any difficulties, they are just a telephone call away and have the local contacts needed to solve any problems. If you are not happy with any aspect of your holiday please do not wait until you get home to tell us. Advising our local representative can help resolve most problems. JUST HOW INDEPENDENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU, BUT WE WILL BE THERE SHOULD YOU NEED US. OUR REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT PAID COMMISSION, THEY ARE ON HAND TO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL ADVICE WHERE IT IS NEEDED. OUR INVOLVEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
We are committed to the conservation and preservation of the natural environment. With strong local connections, we feel we have a moral responsibility towards the environment and the local community. SUPPORT FOR THE ECONOMY OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
We support small scale agriculture and local crafts of the local community, introducing you to the products and services available locally, from traditional wine and olive oil producers to honey farmers. PROVIDING PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES
We support and sponsor initiatives that seek to maintain the natural beauty of our region, including regular beach cleaning, footpath clearance and management of the wildlife. INCREASING CLIENT AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL ISSUES
You may only have a short time to spend in this region, but we realise that this has an important part to play in ensuring that the qualities that attracted you to the area in the first place are preserved. WORKING CLOSELY WITH OWNERS AND LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITIES
We encourage appropriate future development and share a mutual responsibility towards maintaining the natural beauty of our surroundings and to ensure appropriate future development. Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays is managed by a team who are largely native to the Ionian Islands, giving us a unique opportunity to play a major part in the development of sustainable tourism. We at Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays do our utmost to ensure every aspect of your holidays goes smoothly and to plan, but occasionally things do go wrong and when it does, we would ask that you kindly allow us the opportunity to put matters right whilst you are still in resort. Please contact your representative during your stay to discuss matters further, after all, they are there to assist you to and to help you get the maximum enjoyment from your holiday.
FURTHER INFORMATION WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN AND INFANTS?
Children are defined as being between the ages of 2 and 16 on the return date. Infants must be aged under 2 on your return date. We offer reductions for children on almost all our holidays. Where applicable we also supply extra child car seats and booster seats without charge (please request at the time of booking). •C hild discount: 10% discount off the adult price. Child discounts do not apply to late availability offers, other special offers and hotel bookings. Price reductions for children apply to those sharing with two full fare paying adults. • I nfant price is £50: This charge includes the provision of cots (please bring your own linen), high chairs, car seats and flight carriage. Infants are not included in car occupancy numbers (see page 159). WHAT ABOUT ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS OR MEDICAL PROBLEMS?
Please advise us of any special requests at the time of booking. Whilst we will endeavour, wherever possible, to meet or pass onto suppliers any reasonable special requests, we cannot always guarantee that they will be fulfilled. If you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability that may affect your holiday, it is vital that you tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen accommodation. HEALTH AND SAFETY
IF I TRAVEL TWICE IN 2016 WILL I RECEIVE A DISCOUNT?
If you decide to book two holidays with us in 2016 we will reduce the cost of your second holiday by 15% off the full brochure price of your holiday. If the second holiday has been discounted then you will still qualify for an additional 5% loyalty discount off the special offer price. (Restrictions apply to hotels and already discounted holidays). YOUR PROTECTION AND SECURITY
Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays is protected by the Air Travel Organisers License through the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 5853). We are also a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA W5804) and members of AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators. This means that Ionian Island Holidays provides you with complete financial protection. WHAT PASSPORT, VISA & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ARE THERE?
• I t is your responsibility to ensure that you have a current passport valid for travel to Greece, and a visa should you require one. British citizens require a full 10 year passport valid for two months after your return date. •C hildren and Infants born after the 5th October 1998 are required to have a passport of their own. We suggest that the passport’s validity lasts for six months longer than your planned return date. •B ritish Citizens and other EU passport holders travelling to Greece do not require a Visa. If you do not hold a British or EU passport it is vital that you check current entry requirements with the Greek Consulate on 020 7229 3850. Further information can be obtained from the Greek National Tourist Organisation at www.visitgreece.gr •A lways check with your doctor as to which inoculations and health requirements are advisable or necessary for your holiday well before you travel. Information on health is contained in the Department of Health leaflet ‘The Travellers Guide to Health’ available from most Post Offices. It is also advisable that prior to departure, you obtain an European Health Insurance Card, (EHIC) call 0300 330 1350. • Foreign Office travel advice is readily available from the Travel Advice Unit on 0845 8502829. Travel advice is available at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo CAN YOU MAKE A BOOKING FOR 2017? As our properties have quite an established list of return guests and in order to avoid disappointment for 2017 it is essential that you consider pre-booking your preferred accommodation. You can confirm the property by paying the normal deposit and benefit from 2016 brochure prices plus one of our early booking offer and an extra 5% loyalty discount for repeat guests (conditions apply).
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www.ionianislandholidays.com Here at Ionian Island Holidays we are totally committed to the personal touch and hands on approach. It is important for us that you to speak to someone who knows, loves and has lived on the islands. However, we realise that an increasing number of our clients, the information available on our website is equally important. We are constantly evolving and improving our company website. We like to think that it is informative, interesting and more importantly user friendly. Our website is an extension of our brochure, always changing and evolving to give you the most up to date information. You can do everything with a few simple clicks! • Order or download our latest brochure • View all our properties, holidays and extra images • Check ‘LIVE’ availability and prices • Book and pay for your holiday • View our latest offers • Add car hire, boat hire, holiday extras and insurance • View your booking and make final payments. Our payment procedures are fully secure. Should you have any difficulties or queries we are only a phone call away. Just think that in a few short months you could be sitting on your terrace enjoying the same spectacular sunset as Odysseus himself 3500 years ago, all at the touch of a button! Check latest news, comments, and updates on our facebook page: Ionian Island Holidays Loggos, Paxos
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please read the property book provided and liaise with your representative, particularly if you are travelling with children. If staying in a larger property or hotel, please ensure that on arrival you are aware of the safety and evacuation procedures so that you are prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency.
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KEFALONIA PRICES SATURDAY FLIGHTS Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season £ per person, based on Saturday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Birmingham 30 Apr; 7 May, 8, 15, 22 Oct & Manchester# Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks
KEFALONIA PRICES
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
14, 21 May (1 wk) 24, Sep 1 Oct
21 May (2 wks) 4, 11, 18 June 10, 17 Sep
28 May; 25 Jun 16, 23, 30 July 2, 9 Jul 6, 13, 20, Aug 27 Aug (2 wk) 3 Sep 27 Aug (1 wk)
Peak Season
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
TALENTIS HOUSE 10 N/A 6 609 859 759 1009 849 1129 919 1279 1029 1439 3 bedroom waterside villa 5 649 939 799 1109 909 1239 979 1399 1099 1599 4 699 1059 869 1259 989 1399 1069 1599 1199 1809 3 799 1259 989 1499 1139 1689 1229 1929 1379 2179 2 989 1669 1209 1989 1419 2249 1539 2569 1739 2919 WATERFRONT APARTMENTS 11 N/A 3 479 569 619 689 699 849 759 899 849 1009 1 bedroom apartment 2 529 669 689 809 769 999 849 1069 959 1199 KARTERI APARTMENTS 11 No.1 penthouse studio N/A 2 549 719 679 849 759 959 849 1089 959 1239 No.2 penthouse studio N/A 2 529 699 649 809 719 919 799 1029 909 1179 No.3 and No.5 N/A 5 489 639 589 739 669 849 749 959 849 1029 2 bedroom apartment 4 509 679 609 789 699 909 779 1029 899 1129 3 539 759 649 879 739 1009 839 1129 959 1289 2 599 899 729 1039 839 1229 959 1389 1089 1579 No.4, No.6 and No.7 N/A 3 459 599 549 699 629 789 699 869 799 1009 1 bedroom apartment 2 499 699 609 809 709 919 779 1029 889 1179 KALOKERI APARTMENTS 12 2 bedroom apartment N/A 5 489 659 629 799 699 919 779 999 859 1109 N/A 4 519 729 669 869 749 1019 829 1099 929 1239 N/A 3 569 839 739 1009 819 1189 929 1289 1029 1439 N/A 2 679 1079 879 1289 989 1539 1109 1679 1239 1849 1 bedroom apartment N/A 3 499 709 609 799 699 899 789 1019 869 1129 N/A 2 599 879 709 989 819 1129 929 1289 1029 1419 Studio N/A 2 549 829 689 949 779 1089 859 1229 969 1339 EMELISSE ART HOTEL 14 Includes breakfast Executive Rooms Garden view room N/A 2 899 1599 1129 1739 1179 1979 1399 2289 1629 2699 Partial sea view room N/A 2 959 1689 1079 1799 1229 2039 1449 2389 1689 2799 Sea view room N/A 2 1099 1869 1269 2139 1439 2379 1679 2749 1929 3189 Sea view with shared pool N/A 2 1199 1999 1349 2269 1539 2599 1759 2939 1989 3459 Junior Suites Garden view room N/A 2 969 1639 1069 1879 1239 2089 1489 2629 1699 2939 Partial sea view room N/A 2 1099 1889 1209 2089 1359 2319 1599 2669 1839 3089 Sea view room N/A 2 1329 2299 1479 2469 1689 2829 1979 3199 2299 3649 Sea view with shared pool N/A 2 1399 2399 1739 2579 1969 2929 2049 3279 2399 3739 2 Bedroom Maisonette N/A 5 1049 1889 1129 1979 1269 2169 1489 2499 1669 2849 With shared pool N/A 4 1239 2289 1329 2389 1499 2619 1759 2999 1969 3449 N/A 3 1539 2799 1699 3029 1909 3399 2029 3599 2499 4439 ALEXANNA APARTMENTS Efterpi 15 1 x Grp C 5 489 639 539 719 619 789 699 909 779 999 2 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp B 4 509 689 569 779 669 859 729 979 819 1069 1 x Grp A 3 559 779 619 879 719 969 799 1119 899 1239 1 x Grp A 2 659 999 739 1119 859 1249 969 1429 1069 1579 Kalliope, Erato, Ourania 15 1 x Grp B 4 489 639 539 709 609 799 699 889 779 979 1 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 3 529 719 589 799 679 889 759 999 839 1109 1 x Grp A 2 599 899 689 999 799 1129 909 1269 989 1389 Poli, Terpis, Evlimeni, 15 Clio & Thalia (Studios) 1 x Grp A 2 569 799 649 909 759 1069 859 1229 959 1339 ROWENA’S VILLA 16 2 x Grp B 8 559 829 689 969 799 1119 889 1239 989 1369 4 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp A 7 579 879 709 1009 829 1179 929 1329 1029 1459 2 x Grp A 6 619 959 759 1099 889 1289 989 1449 1099 1599 1 x Grp C 5 629 979 769 1149 909 1339 1019 1519 1139 1679 1 x Grp B 4 689 1109 839 1299 999 1529 1119 1719 1259 1899 1 x Grp A 3 789 1329 969 1559 1159 1829 1299 2089 1449 2329 1 x Grp A 2 999 1789 1229 2109 1489 2489 1669 2849 N/A N/A VILLA AROZZA 17 3 x Grp B 11 549 739 629 909 749 1019 809 1139 929 1259 5 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp C 10 559 749 639 929 759 1039 819 1159 939 1289 2 x Grp B 9 569 769 649 959 779 1089 839 1199 959 1329 2 x Grp B 8 599 829 679 1019 809 1169 889 1289 1009 1419 2 x Grp A 7 619 869 709 1079 849 1239 929 1379 1059 1519 2 x Grp A 6 669 959 759 1189 909 1359 999 1509 1129 1679 1 x Grp C 5 679 999 779 1239 939 1429 1039 1609 1179 1779 1 x Grp B 4 759 1139 859 1409 1039 1639 1139 1829 1319 2039 1 x Grp A 3 879 1369 999 1719 1219 1999 1339 2239 1539 2499 VILLA GERASSIMOS 18 2 x Grp A 6 579 869 699 1009 819 1189 919 1329 1009 1459 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 589 879 709 1049 839 1219 939 1369 1039 1509 1 x Grp B 4 639 979 769 1179 909 1369 1019 1519 1129 1699 1 x Grp A 3 719 1159 879 1389 1039 1629 1169 1829 1299 2039 1 x Grp A 2 899 1549 1099 1849 1319 2179 1489 2459 1649 2729 PERISTERA’S HOUSE 19 2 x Grp A 6 569 859 699 989 809 1149 909 1289 999 1439 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 869 709 1009 829 1189 939 1329 1029 1509 1 x Grp B 4 629 979 769 1129 909 1339 1019 1489 1119 1699 1 x Grp A 3 709 1169 869 1339 1029 1599 1169 1799 1299 2049 1 x Grp A 2 899 1569 1099 1809 1319 2159 1489 2439 1649 2769 *Kalokeri: Complimentary car included as follows: 1 week holidays = 3 days car hire (for 2 bedroom apartments and studios car hire will be Wed, Thurs, Fri and for 1 bedroom apartments car hire will be Sun, Mon, Tues); 2 week holidays = 7 days hire (car hire can commence either first or second week). # Birmingham /Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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KEFALONIA PRICES SATURDAY FLIGHTS
VILLA SPIROS 20 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA AQUARIUS 21 4 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA CHRISTINA 22 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA ELLIE 23 4 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA NIKELI 24 2 bedroom villa with private pool ANNA’S HOUSE 25 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA ASTERIA 26 3 bedroom villa with private pools VILLA LUNA 27 2 bedroom villa with outdoor Jacuzzi MARIANTHI’S HOUSE 28 2 bedroom villa with private pool ALONI COTTAGES 29 Eleni& Apostoli 2 bedroom villas with shared pool Georgia 2 bedroom apartment with shared pool VILLA ASTRA 30 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA CHLOE 31 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA ELENI 32 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA HELIOS 33 3 bedroom villa with private pool
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
14, 21 May (1 wk) 24, Sep 1 Oct
21 May (2 wks) 4, 11, 18 June 10, 17 Sep
28 May; 25 Jun 16, 23, 30 July 2, 9 Jul 6, 13, 20, Aug 27 Aug (2 wk) 3 Sep 27 Aug (1 wk)
Peak Season
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp B 2 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp B 2 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
6 5 4 3 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2
579 589 639 719 899 569 589 629 649 719 829 1069 619 629 689 789 999 599 619 669 679 759 879 1149 649 729 899 619 629 689 789 999 589 599 649 739 989 519 569 699 649 729 899
869 879 979 1159 1549 799 859 939 979 1109 1339 1829 889 899 1019 1219 1639 869 919 1009 1049 1189 1439 1999 979 1139 1499 899 919 1029 1229 1669 899 929 1049 1249 1649 729 839 1109 979 1139 1499
699 709 769 879 1099 709 729 779 809 889 1029 1319 709 729 789 899 1109 719 749 799 829 909 1059 1389 779 869 1069 709 729 789 899 1139 699 709 769 879 1179 649 719 879 779 869 1069
1009 1049 1179 1389 1849 959 1009 1109 1159 1319 1599 2189 1059 1089 1219 1459 1979 999 1059 1159 1209 1379 1669 2269 1139 1309 1749 1049 1079 1219 1449 1969 1049 1069 1199 1419 1889 879 1009 1309 1139 1309 1749
819 839 909 1039 1319 799 829 889 919 1019 1189 1539 869 889 969 1129 1429 829 869 929 969 1079 1249 1659 899 1009 1249 839 859 939 1089 1379 819 839 919 1059 1329 739 819 999 899 1009 1249
1189 1219 1369 1629 2179 1109 1179 1289 1359 1559 1889 2589 1249 1289 1469 1759 2389 1189 1269 1389 1469 1679 2049 2769 1269 1489 1969 1249 1299 1479 1769 2399 1199 1239 1389 1669 2149 1019 1179 1539 1269 1489 1969
919 939 1019 1169 1489 889 929 989 1029 1139 1339 1739 979 999 1089 1269 1629 909 959 1029 1069 1179 1389 1849 999 1119 1389 949 969 1059 1229 1579 929 949 1039 1189 1499 789 889 1089 999 1119 1389
1329 1369 1519 1829 2459 1209 1309 1429 1509 1729 2119 2909 1389 1449 1639 1989 2699 1309 1399 1539 1629 1859 2289 3119 1379 1639 2159 1419 1479 1669 2019 2749 1339 1389 1569 1879 2399 1109 1309 1709 1379 1639 2159
1009 1039 1129 1299 1649 999 1049 1119 1169 1299 1519 1979 1069 1109 1209 1399 1799 1029 1079 1149 1199 1339 1579 2059 1099 1249 1539 1069 1109 1209 1399 1799 1029 1069 1159 1349 1689 899 1009 1239 1099 1249 1539
1459 1509 1699 2039 2729 1369 1459 1609 1709 1959 2389 3299 1529 1609 1819 2199 2999 1459 1569 1719 1819 2079 2339 3479 1569 1849 2449 1539 1629 1839 2229 3029 1479 1539 1729 2089 2639 1269 1469 1929 1569 1849 2449
1 x grp C 1 x grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
5 4 3 2 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2
499 529 579 699 499 539 649 589 599 649 739 939 619 629 689 789 999 579 579 639 729 929 589 599 649 739 929
679 739 839 1089 699 779 999 919 939 1059 1259 1699 879 899 1019 1209 1639 909 919 1049 1259 1699 899 929 1049 1249 1679
579 619 669 809 599 649 759 699 709 769 879 1109 709 729 799 909 1149 689 689 759 869 1109 699 709 769 879 1109
759 829 949 1209 769 869 1099 1039 1059 1189 1419 1919 1059 1089 1229 1469 1989 1019 1029 1169 1439 1909 1049 1069 1199 1419 1919
669 709 779 939 669 729 859 819 839 909 1059 1329 859 889 969 1119 1419 799 819 919 1039 1329 819 839 919 1059 1329
869 949 1099 1409 859 969 1229 1149 1189 1349 1619 2179 1229 1289 1469 1759 2389 1149 1199 1359 1639 2249 1199 1239 1389 1669 2249
729 769 849 1029 739 799 959 929 949 1039 1199 1529 969 999 1089 1259 1619 909 929 1019 1169 1509 929 949 1039 1189 1519
979 1059 1239 1599 969 1099 1399 1309 1359 1519 1839 2499 1399 1459 1649 1999 2719 1299 1339 1519 1839 2509 1339 1389 1569 1879 2539
819 869 969 1159 809 889 1029 1029 1059 1149 1339 1709 1069 1099 1209 1399 1789 1009 1029 1129 1319 1689 1029 1069 1159 1349 1709
1089 1179 1369 1769 1069 1239 1539 1429 1489 1689 2039 2759 1539 1619 1829 2209 3019 1429 1489 1699 2049 2789 1479 1539 1729 2089 2819
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KEFALONIA PRICES
Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season £ per person, based on Saturday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Birmingham 30 Apr; 7 May, 8, 15, 22 Oct & Manchester# Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks
197
KEFALONIA PRICES SATURDAY FLIGHTS Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season £ per person, based on Saturday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Birmingham 30 Apr; 7 May, 8, 15, 22 Oct & Manchester# Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
14, 21 May (1 wk) 24, Sep 1 Oct
21 May (2 wks) 4, 11, 18 June 10, 17 Sep
28 May; 25 Jun 16, 23, 30 July 2, 9 Jul 6, 13, 20, Aug 27 Aug (2 wk) 3 Sep 27 Aug (1 wk)
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
VILLA LOUISA 34 3 bedroom villa with private pool GEORGE’S HOUSE 35 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA KAMINI 36 2 bedroom villa with private pool
2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2
589 599 649 739 939 619 629 689 789 999 649 719 899
929 939 1059 1259 1699 899 919 1039 1229 1659 999 1169 1539
699 709 769 879 1109 709 729 789 899 1139 809 899 1109
1049 1079 1209 1439 1919 1069 1099 1229 1469 1979 1159 1359 1799
819 839 919 1059 1339 859 879 969 1109 1409 919 1019 1279
1189 1229 1379 1659 2239 1259 1309 1479 1769 2389 1319 1549 2049
919 949 1029 1179 1509 969 999 1079 1259 1609 999 1119 1399
1329 1379 1539 1859 2529 1419 1469 1669 2009 2729 1419 1679 2229
1029 1059 1149 1339 1709 1079 1109 1209 1399 1789 1099 1249 1539
1469 1529 1729 2089 2829 1539 1639 1839 2229 3029 1589 1879 2499
ALEXANDER’S HOUSE 37 4 bedroom villa with private pool
2 x Grp B 2 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
8 7 6 5 4 3 2
579 629 679 699 779 899 1149
869 919 1009 1049 1189 1439 1999
739 769 819 849 939 1099 1389
1009 1079 1179 1229 1399 1699 2269
859 889 949 999 1119 1299 1659
1199 1289 1399 1479 1699 2069 2769
899 949 1019 1069 1229 1439 1849
1329 1419 1549 1639 1869 2299 3119
1019 1069 1149 1209 1349 1599 2059
1459 1569 1719 1819 2079 2339 3479
KEFALONIA PRICES
Peak Season
VILLAS PLORI & PANORAMA 38/39 1 x Grp B 4 639 979 769 1179 909 1369 1019 1519 1129 1699 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 719 1159 879 1389 1039 1629 1169 1829 1299 2039 1 x Grp A 2 899 1549 1099 1849 1319 2179 1489 2459 1649 2729 VILLA PELAGOS 40 2 x Grp A 6 579 819 709 989 809 1129 909 1249 1009 1389 3 bedroom villa 1 x Grp C 5 579 829 719 1029 829 1159 929 1289 1029 1439 1 x Grp B 4 629 929 779 1139 899 1309 1009 1439 1119 1619 1 x Grp A 3 719 1109 879 1349 1019 1559 1159 1729 1289 1949 1 x Grp A 2 899 1479 1109 1809 1299 2099 1469 2339 1639 2629 SEA PATH APARTMENTS 41 3 bedroom apartments 2 x Grp A 6 549 799 669 909 729 1019 809 1129 909 1259 1 x Grp C 5 549 799 679 939 739 1039 829 1149 929 1299 1 x Grp B 4 589 889 729 1039 799 1169 899 1279 989 1439 1 x Grp A 3 659 1039 819 1219 899 1369 1019 1519 1129 1709 1 x Grp A 2 819 1379 1009 1619 1129 1829 1269 2029 1409 2279 2 bedroom apartments 1 x Grp C 5 489 649 589 789 679 889 749 999 819 1109 1 x Grp B 4 519 719 629 859 719 969 799 1089 889 1209 1 x Grp A 3 579 829 699 989 809 1129 909 1279 999 1419 1 x Grp A 2 699 1089 859 1289 989 1479 1119 1679 1199 1849 Studio 1 x Grp A 2 659 999 779 1109 859 1269 969 1419 1029 1539 CAVOS INN 42 Includes breakfast Full sea view room 1 x Grp A 2 659 939 759 1089 839 1199 939 1359 1029 1479 Side sea view room 1 x Grp A 2 599 899 729 1009 799 1119 909 1269 999 1389 No. 4 rear side sea view 1 x Grp A 2 579 799 659 929 719 1019 789 1129 869 1239 COSI’S INN 43 9 studios 1 x Grp A 2 649 949 749 1059 839 1189 909 1299 999 1429 SOFIA’S COTTAGE 44 1 x Grp A 3 559 859 679 969 779 1109 859 1259 959 1399 2 bedroom apartments 1 x Grp A 2 659 1099 809 1229 919 1399 1029 1609 1129 1779 VILLA MARINA 45 3 x Grp B 11 549 739 629 909 749 1019 809 1139 929 1259 5 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp C 10 559 749 639 929 759 1039 819 1159 939 1289 2 x Grp B 9 569 769 649 959 779 1089 839 1199 959 1329 2 x Grp B 8 599 829 679 1019 809 1169 889 1289 1009 1419 2 x Grp A 7 619 869 709 1079 849 1239 929 1379 1059 1519 2 x Grp A 6 669 959 759 1189 909 1359 999 1509 1129 1679 1 x Grp C 5 679 999 779 1239 939 1429 1039 1609 1179 1779 1 x Grp B 4 759 1139 859 1409 1039 1639 1139 1829 1319 2039 1 x Grp A 3 879 1369 999 1719 1219 1999 1339 2239 1539 2499 1 x Grp A 2 1149 1999 1389 2269 1659 2769 1849 3119 2059 3479 VILLAS WINTER & SPRING 46 1 x Grp B 4 519 719 649 869 739 989 789 1089 909 1239 2 bedroom villas with shared pool 1 x Grp A 3 569 839 719 1009 819 1159 899 1279 1009 1439 1 x Grp A 2 699 1099 869 1309 1009 1509 1099 1679 1239 1889 VILLA FEINIKAS 47 2 x Grp A 6 619 889 709 1059 869 1249 979 1389 1069 1529 2 bedroom villas with shared pool 1 x Grp C 5 629 899 729 1089 889 1289 999 1449 1109 1609 1 x Grp B 4 689 1019 789 1219 969 1469 1089 1639 1209 1819 1 x Grp A 3 789 1219 899 1459 1129 1759 1269 1989 1399 2199 1 x Grp A 2 999 1639 1109 1979 1429 2389 1629 2699 1799 2999 VILLA DINA 48 2 x Grp A 6 579 869 699 1009 819 1189 919 1329 1009 1459 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 589 879 709 1049 839 1219 939 1369 1039 1509 1 x Grp B 4 639 979 769 1179 909 1369 1019 1519 1129 1699 1 x Grp A 3 719 1159 879 1389 1039 1629 1169 1829 1299 2039 1 x Grp A 2 899 1549 1099 1849 1319 2179 1489 2459 1649 2729 More Kefalonia properties can be found on our website Birmingham /Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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ITHAKA PRICES SATURDAY FLIGHTS
VILLA AGRAPIDA 52 2 x Grp A 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A VILLAS KOUMARIA 52 1 x Grp B & AGRAMBELI 1 x Grp A 3 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A VILLA PORTO BELLO 54 1 x Grp B 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A VILLA KOUNOVATO 55 2 x Grp A 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A VILLA AMALTHIA 56 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A VILLA ARETUSA 57 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A VILLA LEFKI 58 1 x Grp B 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A VILLA LEMONIA & ELIA 59 1 x Grp B 2 bedroom villas 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A VILLA RHODIA 59 1 x Grp A 1 bedroom villa 1 x Grp A VILLA MARINA 60 2 x Grp A 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A RIGONI APARTMENTS 61 N/A One bedroom apartment N/A LIKOUDIS APARTMENTS 62 1 bedroom penthouse (Odysseus) 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1bedroom apartments 1 x Grp A (Penelope, Telemachos & Ithaki) 1 x Grp A Studios (Kirke & Calypso) 1 x Grp A ELENI APARTMENTS 63 One bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A Studio 1 x Grp A MELISSA’S HOUSE 64 2 bedroom apartment N/A N/A N/A 1 bedroom apartment N/A N/A VILLA JOANNA 65 2 x Grp A 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A NITSA’S HOUSE 66 1 x Grp B 2 bdroom house 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A PERANDZADA 1811 ART HOTEL 67 20 room hotel (includes breakfast) Double with no view N/A Double with side sea view N/A Double with private balcony N/A Junior suite with views over pool & sea N/A N/A Executive family suite with sea views N/A N/A
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
14, 21 May (1 wk) 24, Sep 1 Oct
21 May (2 wks) 4, 11, 18 June 10, 17 Sep
28 May; 25 Jun 16, 23, 30 July 2, 9 Jul 6, 13, 20, Aug 27 Aug (2 wk) 3 Sep 27 Aug (1 wk)
Peak Season
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
1 week 2 weeks
6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2
589 599 639 719 899 579 649 799 609 689 849 599 619 669 759 949
809 829 909 1079 1439 869 1019 1339 899 1059 1409 849 879 969 1159 1539
699 709 759 849 1059 689 769 949 749 839 1039 709 729 779 889 1109
939 969 1049 1239 1649 989 1159 1509 1039 1229 1619 999 1039 1139 1359 1819
789 809 859 979 1229 799 899 1119 849 959 1199 819 849 909 1039 1319
1089 1129 1229 1469 1949 1129 1319 1739 1199 1409 1859 1149 1199 1329 1599 2149
889 909 969 1109 1389 889 999 1239 929 1049 1309 909 939 1009 1159 1469
1189 1239 1359 1619 2159 1269 1489 1959 1349 1599 2109 1289 1359 1499 1809 2439
979 1009 1079 1239 1539 999 1129 1399 1029 1169 1459 1029 1069 1149 1329 1679
1339 1399 1539 1839 2449 1409 1669 2189 1499 1769 2349 1429 1509 1689 2029 2729
3
779
1179
909
1309
989
1499
1109
1689
1229
1849
3 4 3 2 4 3 2 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 3 2
779 1179 649 969 729 1139 899 1499 569 789 639 929 779 1199 619 869 759 1129 609 849 619 879 649 949 729 1119 899 1469 509 649 579 789
3 2 3 2 2
589 679 569 659 599
769 979 749 929 839
689 809 679 779 709
859 1069 839 1039 979
759 889 739 849 819
939 1189 939 1169 1099
819 929 799 929 869
1079 1339 1059 1319 1189
909 1059 899 1029 979
1179 1429 1139 1409 1329
3 2 2
759 639 589
729 899 799
649 749 669
809 999 939
709 819 769
899 1129 1059
759 869 819
989 1229 1129
859 999 929
1109 1339 1279
4 3 2 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2
539 699 579 789 659 949 559 769 629 929 609 849 619 879 649 949 729 1119 899 1469 539 779 589 899 699 1149
639 819 679 919 779 1109 699 899 789 1089 719 989 739 1019 779 1109 869 1309 1069 1719 659 859 729 989 859 1259
719 909 769 1019 879 1259 769 999 879 1229 809 1119 829 1159 879 1269 989 1509 1229 1989 739 969 819 1129 969 1429
779 999 849 1129 979 1399 829 1079 959 1339 899 1259 929 1309 989 1429 1109 1699 1389 2239 799 1079 889 1249 1069 1599
869 1089 949 1239 1089 1529 919 1189 1059 1479 989 1369 1019 1429 1089 1579 1239 1859 1529 2469 909 1199 999 1389 1189 1779
2 2 2 3 2 4 3
689 1059 869 1399 999 1679 1099 1699 1289 2169 869 1419 1189 1949
739 1109 979 1509 1109 1799 1179 1969 1399 2289 939 1499 1279 2119
939 1509 1229 1809 1369 2129 1329 2139 1579 2529 1079 1669 1529 2459
1059 1919 1399 2229 1619 2599 1479 2459 1849 2929 1259 1939 1689 2679
1239 2059 1619 2619 1849 3049 1779 2909 2159 3449 1439 2269 2039 3299
909 1309 769 1099 859 1289 1059 1699 669 909 749 1059 899 1369 709 1059 859 1369 719 989 739 1019 779 1109 869 1309 1069 1719 599 739 689 899
989 1499 859 1249 969 1479 1199 1949 749 1019 829 1229 1009 1609 789 1169 959 1529 809 1119 829 1159 879 1269 989 1509 1229 1989 679 859 779 1059
1109 1689 959 1389 1089 1649 1339 2179 819 1139 929 1339 1129 1749 889 1239 1079 1629 899 1259 929 1309 989 1429 1109 1699 1389 2239 749 969 869 1189
1229 1849 1079 1539 1229 1839 1509 2439 929 1299 1029 1519 1279 1989 979 1369 1239 1789 989 1369 1019 1429 1089 1579 1239 1859 1529 2469 839 1089 979 1339
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ITHAKA PRICES
Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season £ per person, based on Saturday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Birmingham 30 Apr; 7 May, 8, 15, 22 Oct & Manchester# to Kefalonia airport. Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks
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LEFKADA PRICES
LEFKADA PRICES
SUNDAY FLIGHTS FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Sunday departure date Flying to/from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham & 1, 8 May 15, 22 May (1 wk) 22 May (2 wk) 29 May; 26 Jun 17 , 24, 31 July # Manchester 9, 16 Oct 25 Sep; 2 Oct 5, 12, 19 Jun 3, 10 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug 11, 18 Sep 28 Aug (2 wk); 4 Sep 28 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks ROUDA VILLAGE APARTMENTS 70 Shared pool 1 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 3 509 709 599 799 699 889 779 999 859 1119 1 x Grp A 2 599 899 709 1009 819 1129 929 1269 1029 1429 Studio apartment 1 x Grp A 2 579 839 699 949 799 1079 869 1209 929 1339 ROUDA BEACH VILLAS 71 1 x Grp B 4 579 839 659 989 779 1129 869 1259 969 1389 2 bedroom villas 1 x Grp A 3 649 989 739 1159 879 1329 989 1489 1089 1649 1 x Grp A 2 799 1299 909 1509 1079 1739 1229 1959 1369 2189 SAN NICOLAS HOTEL 72 17 room hotel (includes breakfast) Deluxe room 1 x Grp A 3 629 1019 849 1079 859 1329 939 1439 999 1539 1 x Grp A 2 799 1369 1079 1439 1099 1789 1179 1949 1269 2089 Family loft suite 1 x Grp B 4 809 1279 865 1399 979 1546 1039 1649 1090 1739 1 x Grp A 3 969 1599 1039 1759 1159 1899 1235 2039 1299 2159 1 x Grp A 2 1299 2239 1389 2439 1539 2675 1639 2849 1729 3019 2 rrom suite with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 859 1429 929 1519 1069 1729 1119 1849 1219 1979 1 x Grp B 4 969 1699 1069 1769 1219 2029 1289 2159 1379 2319 1 x Grp A 3 1189 2099 1299 2229 1489 2559 1619 2739 1689 2929 VILLA MAHERA 73 2 x Grp A 6 589 879 659 979 779 1159 849 1249 989 1389 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 609 909 679 1019 809 1209 889 1299 1029 1459 1 x Grp B 4 649 999 729 1119 869 1319 959 1439 1109 1629 1 x Grp A 3 739 1189 829 1329 989 1579 1099 1729 1289 1969 1 x Grp A 2 929 1589 1049 1789 1249 2109 1389 2329 1649 2659 VILLA AKROGIALI, FLISVOS 74 1 x Grp B 4 579 839 709 989 829 1159 899 1299 999 1449 THALASSA & VOTSALO 1 x Grp A 3 649 989 799 1169 929 1369 1019 1539 1129 1739 2 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 799 1299 989 1539 1159 1799 1269 2049 1429 2319 VILLA ANAMNISIS 76 2 x Grp A 6 689 1089 789 1209 949 1389 1029 1509 1129 1699 4 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 719 1139 819 1279 989 1489 1089 1619 1199 1819 1 x Grp B 4 779 1279 899 1439 1089 1679 1199 1829 1329 2059 1 x Grp A 3 899 1549 1039 1759 1269 2049 1409 2239 1569 2549 1 x Grp A 2 1159 2109 1349 2399 1639 2799 1829 3089 2039 3529 VILLA VRAHOS 77 2 x Grp B 8 539 809 679 959 789 1099 859 1229 949 1349 4 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp A 7 569 859 709 1019 819 1179 909 1309 999 1449 2 x Grp A 6 599 939 749 1119 879 1279 969 1439 1069 1589 1 x Grp C 5 619 989 779 1179 909 1349 1009 1519 1129 1699 1 x Grp B 4 669 1099 849 1309 989 1519 1109 1709 1239 1919 1 x Grp A 3 779 1329 989 1589 1159 1829 1299 2079 1459 2349 1 x Grp A 2 999 1799 1269 2159 1499 2489 1679 2849 1899 3219 VILLA LEVANDA 78 2 x Grp A 6 599 879 669 969 769 1149 859 1259 989 1389 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 619 899 689 1009 799 1199 899 1319 1029 1469 1 x Grp B 4 659 999 739 1109 859 1329 969 1469 1119 1649 1 x Grp A 3 749 1189 839 1329 979 1599 1109 1769 1299 1989 1 x Grp A 2 949 1599 1069 1789 1249 2139 1419 2399 1669 2709 VILLA ALYMRA 79 2 x Grp A 6 609 879 679 1049 869 1279 959 1399 1049 1539 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 629 919 699 1099 899 1349 989 1469 1089 1629 1 x Grp B 4 669 1009 759 1209 969 1499 1079 1649 1189 1829 1 x Grp A 3 769 1219 869 1449 1129 1789 1259 1989 1389 2219 1 x Grp A 2 979 1639 1109 1969 1429 2419 1609 2699 1789 3029 VILLA OLIVIA 80 2 x Grp A 6 599 879 669 969 769 1149 859 1259 989 1389 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 619 899 689 1009 799 1199 899 1319 1029 1469 1 x Grp B 4 659 999 739 1109 859 1329 969 1469 1119 1649 1 x Grp A 3 749 1189 839 1329 979 1599 1109 1769 1299 1989 1 x Grp A 2 949 1599 1069 1789 1249 2139 1419 2399 1669 2709 VILLA APOMERA 81 1 x Grp C 5 599 829 659 959 769 1109 849 1229 959 1359 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp B 4 629 899 709 1049 829 1219 929 1359 1029 1509 1 x Grp A 3 719 1069 799 1249 939 1469 1059 1639 1179 1819 1 x Grp A 2 899 1429 1009 1679 1179 1949 1339 2189 1499 2459 VILLA ATHINA 82 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 779 1179 909 1309 989 1499 1109 1689 1229 1849 VILLA ANNA, ERATO & GALINI 83 1 x Grp B 4 579 839 659 989 779 1129 869 1259 969 1389 2 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 649 989 739 1159 879 1329 989 1489 1089 1649 1 x Grp A 2 799 1299 909 1509 1079 1739 1229 1959 1369 2189 VILLA VALMIRA & MOSTRA 84 1 x Grp B 4 579 839 709 989 829 1159 899 1299 999 1449 2 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 649 989 799 1169 929 1369 1019 1539 1129 1739 1 x Grp A 2 799 1299 989 1539 1159 1799 1269 2049 1429 2319 VILLA SUNRISE 85 2 x Grp A 7 569 849 639 949 769 1099 839 1179 959 1319 4 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp A 6 599 919 679 1029 819 1189 899 1289 1019 1429 1 x Grp C 5 609 939 689 1059 839 1229 919 1329 1039 1489 1 x Grp B 4 659 1049 749 1189 909 1389 1029 1539 1159 1739 1 x Grp A 3 749 1239 849 1419 1039 1659 1159 1819 1329 2059 1 x Grp A 2 929 1659 1069 1909 1309 2219 1469 2459 1699 2789 VILLA TOULIPA 86 1 x Grp C 5 599 919 709 1029 849 1189 929 1319 1019 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp B 4 639 1009 759 1129 909 1309 999 1459 1099 1589 1 x Grp A 3 719 1199 859 1339 1019 1579 1139 1759 1269 1919 1 x Grp A 2 899 1599 1079 1809 1299 2099 1439 2369 1619 2599 More Lefkada properties can be found on our website Flight supplements: Manchester and Birmingham £35 per person, Heathrow £55 per person. 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MEGANISI PRICES SUNDAY FLIGHTS FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Sunday departure date Flying to/from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham 1, 8 May 15, 22 May (1 wk) 22 May (2 wk) 29 May; 26 Jun 17 , 24, 31 July & Manchester# to Preveza airport. 9, 16 Oct 25 Sep; 2 Oct 5, 12, 19 Jun 3, 10 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug 11, 18 Sep 28 Aug (2 wk); 4 Sep 28 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks SGOURI VILLAS 89 2 x Grp A 6 599 799 679 959 799 1079 879 1179 979 1299 3 bedroom villas each 1 x Grp C 5 619 829 689 979 819 1129 899 1199 999 1349 with private pool 1 x Grp B 4 659 919 739 1079 869 1259 969 1329 1079 1499 1 x Grp A 3 739 1069 829 1269 979 1479 1089 1599 1199 1789 1 x Grp A 2 899 1399 999 1669 1199 1929 1329 2129 1499 2319 HOTEL MEGANISI 90 Includes breakfast Superior room N/A 3 589 749 629 789 739 879 799 1009 829 1049 2 639 859 689 909 809 1019 889 1179 919 1239 Standard room N/A 2 579 779 649 849 739 949 789 1029 819 1099 1 719 1079 799 1189 929 1329 999 1439 1079 1569 VILLA DAPHNE & VILLA MYRTO 91 2 x Grp A 6 619 969 729 1059 859 1239 959 1379 1049 1509 3 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 639 1009 759 1109 899 1309 999 1449 1099 1619 1 x Grp B 4 679 1109 819 1229 969 1469 1079 1629 1199 1809 1 x Grp A 3 789 1329 949 1489 1129 1759 1269 1979 1409 2209 1 x Grp A 2 999 1799 1209 2019 1429 2389 1629 2699 1819 3029 VILLA ALEXANDRA 92 2 x Grp A 6 629 949 729 1079 849 1219 949 1359 1049 1509 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 649 989 759 1129 889 1279 989 1429 1099 1619 1 x Grp B 4 699 1099 819 1249 959 1429 1079 1609 1209 1809 1 x Grp A 3 799 1329 949 1509 1119 1719 1259 1949 1419 2209 1 x Grp A 2 999 1799 1209 2019 1429 2339 1619 2659 1839 3029 VILLA COSTANTINA & 93 2 x Grp A 6 629 949 729 1079 849 1219 949 1359 1049 1509 VILLA ANGELIKI 1 x Grp C 5 649 989 759 1129 889 1279 989 1429 1099 1619 3 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp B 4 699 1099 819 1249 959 1429 1079 1609 1209 1809 1 x Grp A 3 799 1329 949 1509 1119 1719 1259 1949 1419 2209 1 x Grp A 2 999 1799 1209 2019 1429 2339 1619 2659 1839 3029 VILLA ATHANASIA & 94 VILLA ELEFETERIA 3 bedroom villas each with private pool
2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
6 5 4 3 2
629 649 699 799 999
949 989 1099 1329 1799
729 759 819 949 1209
1079 1129 1249 1509 2019
849 889 959 1119 1429
1219 1279 1429 1719 2339
949 989 1079 1259 1619
1359 1429 1609 1949 2659
1049 1099 1209 1419 1839
1509 1619 1809 2209 3029
VILLA ELIZABETH 96 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA NATALIA 97 3 bedroom villa with private pool
2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2
629 649 699 799 999 629 649 699 799 999
949 989 1099 1329 1799 949 989 1099 1329 1799
729 759 819 949 1209 729 759 819 949 1209
1079 1129 1249 1509 2019 1079 1129 1249 1509 2019
849 889 959 1119 1429 849 889 959 1119 1429
1219 1279 1429 1719 2339 1219 1279 1429 1719 2339
949 989 1079 1259 1619 949 989 1079 1259 1619
1359 1429 1609 1949 2659 1359 1429 1609 1949 2659
1049 1099 1209 1419 1839 1049 1099 1209 1419 1839
1509 1619 1809 2209 3029 1509 1619 1809 2209 3029
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PARGA PRICES FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Sunday departure date Flying to/from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham & 1, 8 May 15, 22 May (1 wk) 22 May (2 wk) 29 May; 26 Jun 17 , 24, 31 July # Manchester 9, 16 Oct 25 Sep; 2 Oct 5, 12, 19 Jun 3, 10 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug 11, 18 Sep 28 Aug (2 wk); 4 Sep 28 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks SALVATOR HOTEL 99 Deluxe room (inc. breakfast) N/A 2 699 999 749 1089 989 1479 1129 1789 1339 2059 Junior suite (inc. breakfast) N/A 3 749 1129 809 1199 939 1429 1089 1679 1279 1929 N/A 2 819 1279 879 1359 1039 1639 1269 2009 1529 2359 Belle etage (inc. breakfast) N/A 3 759 1179 839 1249 959 1479 1129 1729 1309 1959 N/A 2 829 1329 909 1399 1079 1719 1339 2109 1589 2439 Standard villa 1 x Grp C 5 759 1169 779 1199 949 1489 1159 1889 1349 2149 1 x Grp B 4 849 1369 879 1389 1079 1739 1329 2269 1579 2549 1 x Grp A 3 969 1799 1089 2059 1249 2119 1509 2879 1839 3319 1 x Grp A 2 1379 2399 1399 2439 1759 3069 2229 4159 2699 4669 Superior villa 1 x Grp C 5 809 1369 829 1409 989 1689 1269 2019 1399 2329 1 x Grp B 4 929 1599 949 1669 1149 1999 1429 2399 1649 2779 1 x Grp A 3 1069 2039 1189 2099 1379 2509 1729 3049 2039 3569 1 x Grp A 2 1499 2899 1559 2979 1899 3589 2399 4369 2859 5119 More Epiros Coast properties can be found on our website Flight supplements: Manchester and Birmingham £35 per person, Heathrow £55 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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SUNDAY FLIGHTS FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Sunday departure date Flying to/from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham 1, 8 May 15, 22 May (1 wk) 22 May (2 wk) 29 May; 26 Jun 17 , 24, 31 July & Manchester # to Preveza airport. 9, 16 Oct 25 Sep; 2 Oct 5, 12, 19 Jun 3, 10 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug 11, 18 Sep 28 Aug (2 wk); 4 Sep 28 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks DANIELLA’S HOUSE 102 2 x Grp A 6 609 959 709 1069 819 1219 929 1329 1029 1499 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 619 979 719 1099 839 1269 959 1359 1059 1579 1 x Grp B 4 679 1109 789 1249 919 1429 1069 1599 1189 1789 1 x Grp A 3 779 1329 909 1499 1069 1729 1239 1889 1379 2139 1 x Grp A 2 999 1799 1159 2019 1359 2339 1589 2569 1779 2919 PAVLO’S HOUSE 103 2 x Grp A 6 639 959 769 1069 849 1219 939 1349 1049 1489 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 649 979 789 1099 879 1269 959 1389 1079 1589 1 x Grp B 4 709 1099 859 1239 949 1429 1069 1629 1209 1819 1 x Grp A 3 809 1309 979 1479 1099 1719 1229 1929 1389 2159 1 x Grp A 2 999 1749 1229 1989 1379 2309 1539 2609 1769 2949 VILLAS ASTERI, HELIOS & FEGARI 104 1 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 879 1299 999 1479 1109 1699 1259 1899 1389 2059 VILLA GALLINI 105 1 x Grp B 4 689 1029 789 1159 909 1299 1009 1439 1119 1619 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 779 1209 889 1369 1029 1549 1129 1689 1269 1889 1 x Grp A 2 969 1599 1109 1819 1279 2049 1419 2269 1599 2549 VILLA KRISTINA 106 1 x Grp B 4 659 909 749 1009 859 1189 929 1319 1009 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 739 1059 839 1189 959 1389 1029 1519 1129 1649 1 x Grp A 2 899 1379 1029 1559 1189 1829 1279 2019 1409 2189 VILLA BETTIE 107 2 x Grp A 6 599 919 689 1069 849 1229 929 1339 1029 1449 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 619 929 699 1079 859 1259 949 1369 1049 1479 1 x Grp B 4 669 1039 759 1209 929 1409 1049 1579 1159 1719 1 x Grp A 3 749 1219 849 1429 1059 1669 1169 1839 1309 2019 1 x Grp A 2 929 1599 1049 1889 1299 2209 1459 2459 1649 2709 VILLA KIKI 108 1 x Grp B 4 659 909 749 1009 859 1189 929 1319 1009 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 739 1059 839 1189 959 1389 1029 1519 1129 1649 1 x Grp A 2 899 1379 1029 1559 1189 1829 1279 2019 1409 2189 LOGGOS WATERFRONT APT. 109 1 bedroom waterfront apartment 1 x Grp A 2 679 979 759 1049 869 1159 959 1279 1029 1359 VILLA FAYE 110 1 x Grp B 4 629 889 709 979 829 1119 899 1259 989 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 709 1039 789 1149 929 1309 999 1449 1109 1649 1 x Grp A 2 869 1369 969 1509 1159 1739 1259 1929 1399 2199 VILLA NANCIA 111 1 x Grp B 4 629 889 709 979 829 1119 899 1259 989 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 709 1039 789 1149 929 1309 999 1449 1109 1649 1 x Grp A 2 869 1369 969 1509 1159 1739 1259 1929 1399 2199 VILLA ALEXANDROS 112 1 x Grp B 4 649 959 739 1059 879 1249 969 1419 1069 1579 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 719 1129 829 1249 989 1479 1079 1649 1199 1829 1 x Grp A 2 899 1499 1009 1649 1229 1939 1349 2179 1479 2439 VILLA TAKITOS 113 1 x Grp B 4 649 949 729 1059 869 1239 969 1409 1059 1579 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 719 1109 819 1249 979 1449 1079 1639 1189 1829 1 x Grp A 2 899 1469 1009 1649 1209 1919 1349 2169 1499 2439 ELAIA SUITES 114 2 bedroom apartment suites 1 x Grp B 4 519 699 579 759 689 879 759 999 809 1079 with shared pool 1 x Grp A 3 569 789 629 859 749 999 809 1109 869 1199 1 x Grp A 2 669 999 749 1089 889 1269 979 1409 1049 1539 1 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 3 509 749 599 829 689 939 739 1019 789 1099 with shared pool 1 x Grp A 2 599 939 699 1039 809 1179 869 1279 929 1389 Studio with shared pool 1 x Grp A 2 579 859 679 909 739 1019 789 1129 839 1239 PAXOS CLUB HOTEL 115 Studio (includes breakfast) N/A 2 629 899 709 1009 819 1189 929 1339 1029 1439 GEORGINA’S HOUSE 116 1 x Grp B 4 629 859 719 989 829 1139 919 1299 1019 1419 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 699 999 799 1159 919 1329 1009 1489 1129 1639 1 x Grp A 2 849 1299 969 1499 1129 1739 1239 1959 1399 2159 VILLA SOPHIA 117 2 x Grp A 6 599 939 659 1039 789 1209 899 1329 989 1439 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 609 959 669 1059 809 1249 909 1359 1009 1479 1 x Grp B 4 659 1079 729 1199 879 1399 1019 1589 1129 1739 1 x Grp A 3 749 1279 839 1429 1009 1679 1149 1859 1299 2059 1 x Grp A 2 939 1719 1059 1919 1279 2239 1469 2519 1659 2789 KANTADA VILLAS 118 1 x Grp B 4 519 739 619 839 709 969 789 1099 859 1209 2 bedroom villas with shared pool 1 x Grp A 3 569 839 679 949 769 1109 849 1229 939 1359 1 x Grp A 2 679 1069 809 1209 919 1389 1019 1569 1129 1739 VILLA ITA 119 1 x Grp B 4 659 929 739 1029 829 1179 929 1329 1019 1439 2 bedroom villas with shared pool 1 x Grp A 3 729 1079 819 1189 919 1369 1019 1509 1129 1669 1 x Grp A 2 879 1389 989 1539 1129 1769 1259 1979 1389 2179 More Paxos 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PAXOS PRICES SUNDAY FLIGHTS FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Sunday departure date Flying to/from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham 1, 8 May 15, 22 May (1 wk) 22 May (2 wk) 29 May; 26 Jun 17 , 24, 31 July & Manchester # to Preveza airport. 9, 16 Oct 25 Sep; 2 Oct 5, 12, 19 Jun 3, 10 Jul 7, 14, 21 Aug 11, 18 Sep 28 Aug (2 wk); 4 Sep 28 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks VILLA SUNSET 120 2 x Grp A 6 579 929 649 1029 829 1179 909 1309 999 1419 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 599 939 659 1049 839 1209 919 1329 1019 1459 1 x Grp B 4 629 1049 719 1179 919 1359 1019 1549 1139 1709 1 x Grp A 3 719 1249 819 1399 1039 1619 1159 1819 1309 2009 1 x Grp A 2 899 1679 1029 1879 1319 2159 1469 2449 1669 2719 VILLA ATHINA 121 2 x Grp A 6 589 889 679 1009 799 1139 859 1239 969 1399 4 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 599 899 689 1029 809 1169 869 1259 989 1449 1 x Grp B 4 649 1009 749 1159 879 1309 979 1459 1099 1679 1 x Grp A 3 729 1189 849 1369 989 1559 1089 1709 1249 1989 1 x Grp A 2 899 1569 1049 1819 1229 2069 1379 2299 1579 2669 VILLA YIYI 122 1 x Grp B 4 609 789 699 949 789 1089 899 1209 989 1319 4 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 669 899 759 1079 869 1239 969 1359 1069 1479 1 x Grp A 2 789 1139 899 1369 1019 1569 1149 1739 1289 1919 OLIVE GROVE HOUSE 123 2 x Grp A 7 569 849 639 949 769 1099 839 1179 959 1319 4 bedroom villa with private pool 2 x Grp A 6 599 919 679 1029 819 1189 899 1289 1019 1429 1 x Grp C 5 609 939 689 1059 839 1229 919 1329 1039 1489 1 x Grp B 4 659 1049 749 1189 909 1389 1029 1539 1159 1739 1 x Grp A 3 749 1239 849 1419 1039 1659 1159 1819 1329 2059 1 x Grp A 2 929 1659 1069 1909 1309 2219 1469 2459 1699 2789 1 x Grp A 2 999 1789 1159 2019 1379 2339 1529 2579 1729 2869 VILLA ONIERO 124 2 x Grp A 6 649 1009 749 1109 879 1269 959 1379 1059 1499 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 659 1019 759 1139 899 1309 969 1409 1079 1549 1 x Grp B 4 709 1139 819 1279 969 1479 1079 1639 1199 1799 1 x Grp A 3 809 1349 929 1509 1109 1749 1209 1929 1369 2129 1 x Grp A 2 899 1469 1029 1639 1209 1949 1349 2169 1489 2419 VILLA AGATHI 125 1 x Grp B 4 659 969 759 1069 879 1269 979 1429 1079 1579 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 739 1129 839 1249 979 1489 1089 1649 1199 1819 PANGOLAS LOGGOS APTS. 126 1 x Grp A 3 499 789 649 889 739 1009 809 1119 899 1229 1 bedroom apartments, shared pool 1 x Grp A 2 589 989 759 1119 869 1269 969 1419 1059 1539 SOUSTA APARTMENTS 127 1 bedroom maisonette, shared pool 1 x Grp A 2 679 999 729 1099 869 1269 959 1419 1029 1529 More Paxos properties can be found on our website # Flight supplements: Manchester and Birmingham £35 per person, Heathrow £55 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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CORFU PRICES
CORFU PRICES
MONDAY FLIGHTS Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Monday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick & Manchester# 2, 9 May 16, 23 May 30 May 27 Jun; 4, 11 Jul 18, 25 July 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 26 Sep 6, 13, 20 Jun 29 Aug; 5 Sep 1, 8, 15, 22 Aug 12, 19 Sep Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks VILLA RELIS 130 1 x Grp A 3 599 889 739 1089 849 1249 929 1409 1029 1569 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 719 1149 879 1399 1019 1619 1129 1819 1259 2019 VILLA ELENI 131 2 x Grp A 6 559 829 629 999 789 1159 889 1299 999 1439 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 869 659 1049 819 1229 929 1379 1039 1529 1 x Grp B 4 639 989 719 1179 899 1399 1019 1569 1139 1749 1 x Grp A 3 729 1179 819 1409 1029 1679 1169 1889 1329 2109 1 x Grp A 2 929 1599 1039 1919 1329 2289 1509 2579 1709 2879 VILLA KALLIOPE 132 2 x Grp A 6 549 839 619 959 749 1079 839 1209 949 1369 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 569 869 639 1009 779 1139 869 1289 989 1449 1 x Grp B 4 619 979 699 1129 849 1279 959 1459 1089 1649 1 x Grp A 3 709 1169 799 1339 969 1539 1099 1749 1259 1979 1 x Grp A 2 899 1579 1009 1819 1249 2079 1419 2369 1609 2679 VILLA GEORGINA 133 2 x Grp B 4 579 889 669 1009 789 1149 889 1299 999 1459 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 649 1039 749 1179 889 1349 999 1519 1129 1719 1 x Grp A 2 809 1389 919 1559 1119 1799 1249 2039 1419 2299 VILLA AGNI-STEFANIA 134 2 x Grp A 6 599 949 709 1049 829 1239 929 1369 1059 1579 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 629 999 749 1119 879 1329 979 1469 1119 1699 1 x Grp B 4 699 1149 829 1279 969 1529 1089 1689 1249 1959 1 x Grp A 3 809 1379 959 1539 1139 1849 1279 2059 1459 2379 1 x Grp A 2 1059 1899 1239 2119 1499 2559 1679 2849 1919 3299 VILLA AEOLOS 135 2 x Grp A 6 559 849 649 969 779 1089 869 1209 979 1379 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 889 669 1019 809 1149 909 1289 1029 1459 1 x Grp B 4 639 1009 739 1149 889 1299 1009 1469 1139 1669 1 x Grp A 3 739 1209 849 1369 1029 1559 1159 1769 1319 2009 1 x Grp A 2 949 1639 1079 1859 1329 2119 1499 2409 1699 2739 VILLA APPLETON 136 2 x Grp A 6 559 849 649 969 779 1089 869 1209 979 1379 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 889 669 1019 809 1149 909 1289 1029 1459 1 x Grp B 4 639 1009 739 1149 889 1299 1009 1469 1139 1669 1 x Grp A 3 739 1209 849 1369 1029 1559 1159 1769 1319 2009 1 x Grp A 2 949 1639 1079 1859 1329 2119 1499 2409 1699 2739 VILLA LOFOS 137 2 x Grp A 6 559 849 649 969 779 1089 869 1209 979 1379 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 889 669 1019 809 1149 909 1289 1029 1459 1 x Grp B 4 639 1009 739 1149 889 1299 1009 1469 1139 1669 1 x Grp A 3 739 1209 849 1369 1029 1559 1159 1769 1319 2009 1 x Grp A 2 949 1639 1079 1859 1329 2119 1499 2409 1699 2739 VILLA VOTANA 138 1 x Grp B 4 599 889 689 1029 799 1199 909 1329 1019 1499 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 679 1039 779 1209 909 1409 1039 1589 1149 1779 1 x Grp A 2 859 1389 969 1619 1149 1909 1309 2129 1459 2399 OLIVE TREE HOUSE 139 2 x Grp A 6 549 819 629 959 759 1089 839 1209 959 1359 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 569 849 659 1009 789 1149 889 1279 999 1439 1 x Grp B 4 619 969 719 1139 859 1299 969 1449 1099 1649 1 x Grp A 3 709 1149 809 1349 989 1559 1109 1749 1269 1979 1 x Grp A 2 899 1559 1009 1819 1269 2109 1429 2379 1619 2689 VILLA FANTASIA 140 2 x Grp A 6 559 849 649 969 779 1089 869 1209 979 1379 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 579 889 669 1019 809 1149 909 1289 1029 1459 1 x Grp B 4 639 1009 739 1149 889 1299 1009 1469 1139 1669 1 x Grp A 3 739 1209 849 1369 1029 1559 1159 1769 1319 2009 1 x Grp A 2 949 1639 1079 1859 1329 2119 1499 2409 1699 2739 VILLA KATINA 141 1 x Grp B 4 579 889 669 1009 789 1149 889 1299 999 1459 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 649 1039 749 1179 889 1349 999 1519 1129 1719 1 x Grp A 2 809 1389 919 1559 1119 1799 1249 2039 1419 2299 EVANNA 142 2 x Grp A 6 489 599 529 679 589 739 669 819 739 899 3 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp C 5 499 589 549 669 609 759 679 839 749 929 1 x Grp B 4 519 629 589 729 649 799 719 899 789 989 1 x Grp A 3 549 709 609 809 689 889 779 1009 849 1119 1 x Grp A 2 649 899 709 1009 809 1129 929 1289 1009 1419 ANNA 1 bedroom apartment 142 1 x Grp A 2 599 879 689 979 759 1089 849 1239 959 1339 SPIROS 1 bedroom apartment 142 1 x Grp A 2 559 779 649 869 719 949 809 1079 889 1179 ELSA’S LIMANI HOUSE 143 1 x Grp B 4 519 649 589 739 669 839 719 919 819 1029 1 x Grp A 3 559 739 649 829 729 949 789 1029 869 1179 1 x Grp A 2 679 949 769 1059 869 1229 949 1339 1029 1509 APARTMENT FOTINI 144 1 x Grp A 3 499 609 579 699 709 839 779 919 789 989 1 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 2 579 759 659 859 809 1019 899 1129 909 1199 APARTMENT FAYE 145 1 x Grp B 4 469 579 549 679 679 809 719 899 779 959 2 bedroom apartment 1 x Grp A 3 509 639 599 749 729 909 779 1009 849 1059 1 x Grp A 2 599 819 699 909 859 1149 929 1289 1009 1339 More Corfu properties can be found on our website #
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SKIATHOS PRICES FRIDAY FLIGHTS FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Friday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Stansed & 6 May; 30 Sep 13, 20 May 27 May 24 Jun; 1, 8 Jul 15, 22, 29 July Manchester# 23 Sep 3, 10, 17 June 26 Aug (2 wk) 5, 12, 19 Aug 9, 16 Sep 2 Sep 26 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks VILLA APHRODITI 148 3 bedroom villa with private outdoor Jacuzzi VILLA EKAVI 149 4 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA AMANDA 150 3 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA DIMITRIOS 151 2 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA KYRIAKI 152 2 bedroom villa with private pool VILLA KALYPSO 153 2 bedroom villa with private pool
2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp B 2 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 2 x Grp A 1 x Grp C 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp B 1 x Grp A 1 x Grp A
6 5 4 3 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2
639 659 729 849 1099 569 599 639 659 729 849 1099 649 669 739 849 1099 629 709 899 619 699 889 629 709 899
929 959 1109 1359 1869 789 839 929 959 1109 1359 1869 959 989 1139 1379 1879 889 1059 1419 879 1039 1399 879 1039 1399
749 769 849 989 1279 669 699 749 769 849 989 1279 749 769 849 979 1259 709 809 1009 699 799 989 709 809 1009
1049 1089 1249 1509 2069 899 959 1049 1089 1249 1509 2069 1099 1139 1299 1589 2159 1039 1239 1669 999 1189 1589 1019 1209 1619
839 869 969 1139 1479 749 779 839 869 969 1139 1479 829 859 949 1119 1429 809 929 1179 789 899 1129 809 919 1169
1179 1229 1409 1719 2359 999 1079 1179 1229 1409 1719 2359 1219 1279 1469 1779 2439 1189 1419 1919 1139 1349 1809 1159 1379 1849
939 979 1089 1279 1669 829 869 939 979 1089 1279 1669 909 939 1039 1229 1589 919 1059 1339 909 1039 1319 909 1039 1319
1359 1419 1639 1999 2749 1149 1239 1359 1419 1639 1999 2749 1359 1419 1629 1989 2739 1359 1639 2209 1279 1519 2059 1329 1599 2149
1069 1119 1249 1459 1899 959 1009 1069 1119 1249 1459 1899 1049 1089 1199 1409 1819 1049 1199 1519 989 1129 1429 1029 1169 1479
1519 1609 1839 2259 3089 1299 1389 1519 1609 1839 2259 3089 1499 1589 1819 2219 3039 1489 1799 2429 1439 1719 2319 1489 1779 2399
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# Stansted flight supplement £25 per person, Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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SKOPELOS PRICES FRIDAY FLIGHTS
SKOPELOS PRICES
FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Friday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick, Stansted & 6 May; 30 Sep 13, 20 May 27 May 24 Jun; 1, 8 Jul 15, 22, 29 July Manchester# to Skiathos airport. 23 Sep 3, 10, 17 June 26 Aug (2 wk) 5, 12, 19 Aug 9, 16 Sep 2 Sep 26 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks SKOPELOS VILLAGE 156 N/A 4 2 bedroom apartment N/A 3 1 bedroom apartment N/A 3 N/A 2 Sea breeze suite N/A 2 Studio N/A 2 FAROS TOWN HOUSE 157 N/A 6 3 bedroom apartment N/A 5 N/A 4 N/A 3 N/A 2 1 bedroom apartment N/A 3 N/A 2 VILLA THEA 158 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 METOCHI VILLA 159 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villas with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA AETOMA 160 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA ESTIA 161 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA RANIA 162 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA RACHES 163 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA ALEGRIA 164 1 x Grp A 3 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA ELISSAIOS 165 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA NEFELI 166 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA AVATON 167 2 x Grp A 6 3 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp C 5 1 x Grp B 4 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA ARGO 168 1 x Grp B 3 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA LEOFOTO 169 1 x Grp A 3 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA SKALOPATI 170 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA KOUMARIA 171 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA PLAKA 172 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA JASMINE 173 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2
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More Skopelos properties can be found on our website # Stansted flight supplement £25 per person, Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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ALONISSOS PRICES FRIDAY FLIGHTS Early/Late FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Friday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick & Manchester# 6 May; 30 Sep 13, 20 May 27 May 24 Jun; 1, 8 Jul 15, 22, 29 July to Skiathos airport. 23 Sep 3, 10, 17 June 26 Aug (2 wk) 5, 12, 19 Aug 9, 16 Sep 2 Sep 26 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks VILLA PERISTERA 175 3 bedroom villa with private pool KARNAGIO BEACH VILLA 176 2 bedroom villa with private pool VOTSALO BEACH VILLA 177 3 bedroom villa with private pool
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# Stansted flight supplement £25 per person, Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
PELION PENINSULA PRICES FRIDAY FLIGHTS
POUNDA PAOU 180 Includes breakfast Superior rooms (1, 2, 3, 6 ) *Boat/Car 2 Sea view rooms (5, 7, 11, 12) *Boat/Car 2 Standard rooms (4, 9, 10) *Boat/Car 2 VILLA HARIKLO 182 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA FILIRA 183 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA OKIROY 184 1 x Grp A 3 1 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 2 HORTO VILLAS I & 2 185 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villas each with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 ESPEROS APARTMENTS 186 1 x Grp A 3 1 bedroom apts with shared pool 1 x Grp A 2 VILLA TSANGARADA 187 1 x Grp B 4 2 bedroom villa with private pool 1 x Grp A 3 1 x Grp A 2 AGAPITOS GUESTHOUSE 188 18 room guesthouse with shared pool Superior sea view 1 x Grp A 2 Sea view 1 x Grp A 2 Garden view 1 x Grp A 2
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*Pounda Paou boat and car hire arrangements For 1 week holidays you can have either a boat or a car for the duration of your holiday. Or you can have the option of 3 days boat hire and 3 days car hire. (For rooms 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 boat hire will be Sat, Sun & Mon and car hire will be Tues, Wed, Thurs. For rooms 2, 4, 6, 10 & 12 car hire will be Sat, Sun, Mon and boat hire will be Tues, Wed, Thurs.) For 2 week holidays you can either have a boat or a car for the duration of the holiday or you can choose 1 week boat hire and 1 week car hire commencing either week. # Stansted flight supplement £25 per person, Manchester flight supplement £35 per person. Please note there are no direct Stansted or Manchester flights to Volos. However, you can fly from these airports to Skiathos and we will transfer you by boat directly to the Pelion. Child discount: 10% on villas and apartments (all seasons). Child & special offer discounts do not apply to hotel bookings.
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ALONISSOS/PELION PRICES
FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION Early/Late Season Low Season Mid Season High Season Peak Season £ per person, based on Friday departure date Flying to/from London Gatwick to Volos airport & 6 May; 30 Sep 13, 20 May 27 May 24 Jun; 1, 8 Jul 15, 22, 29 July Stansted & Manchester to Skiathos aiport.# 23 Sep 3, 10, 17 June 26 Aug (2 wk) 5, 12, 19 Aug 9, 16 Sep 2 Sep 26 Aug (1 wk) Page Car No. of number included people 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks
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BOOKING CONDITIONS These Booking Conditions and the Further Information contained in this brochure form the basis of your contract with Ionian Island Holidays Ltd also trading as Aegean Island Holidays. Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. These booking conditions have been formulated as a result of our responsibilities under law. They do not affect your statutory rights. Your Financial Protection When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package or flight from Ionian Island Holidays Limited (also trading as Aegean Island Holidays) you will receive a Confirmation Invoice and ATOL Certificate from us, confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 5853. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk
1) What happens when you make a reservation? All bookings are made and accepted subject to the terms set out in these conditions and the information detailed in this supplement. When you or your travel agent make the booking a contract is made, and we will confirm your booking as soon as we receive your instructions verbally, electronically or in writing. You must then pay the deposit together with any applicable insurance premium. An invoice will be sent to you, or your travel agent, for the balance of monies owing. If intended departure is within 8 weeks, then the total holiday cost, including the insurance premium, is payable in full at the time of booking.
2) Prices and surcharges The price of your holiday was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 12 October 2015. in relation to the following currencies £1 sterling being €1.35 Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, duties, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports and exchange rates, mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However, there will be no charge within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You will be charged for the amount over and above that, plus an administration charge of £1.00 per person together with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of the holiday cost, them any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. Please check your invoice carefully to ensure that it reflects your intended booking.
3) How to book, what to pay and when? The person, in whose name the booking is made, acts on behalf of all other persons named, must be over 18 years of age and becomes responsible to us for all payments in respect of the booking. Your reservation will be confirmed upon payment of a deposit of £150 per person plus any applicable insurance premium. It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured on your holiday. We allow 5 working days from confirmation of the booking for monies to reach us. If after that period monies have not been received, the holiday is cancelled and cancellation charges will apply. We must receive the balance of the holiday cost at least 8 weeks before the departure date. Please also ensure you send payment in sufficient time for us to pay in and clear it through your bank, otherwise your booking will be cancelled, and you will be liable to pay cancellation charges as shown in Condition (12). If your holiday is arranged through our authorised travel agents and not directly with us, then all monies paid to your Travel Agent are held by them as an Agent of Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays Limited. Late Bookings: For all bookings made within 8 weeks of departure, the holiday is confirmed as soon as you or your Travel Agent gives verbally over the telephone, or by e-mail confirmation. Therefore if you subsequently cancel your booking, cancellation charges as shown in Condition (12) apply. Full payment for the holiday, including insurance premiums, must be made at the time of booking in order to secure the reservation.
4) What do we charge for children, toddlers and babies?
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The conditions below apply to all children travelling with Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays Limited. a) Definitions: an ‘infant’ is a child under the age of 2 on the return of such child to the UK. A ‘child’ is a person under the age of 16 on the return of such child to the UK. Handling Agents at airports will specifically check the child’s date of birth with passport entries. b) Price reductions for children are listed on page 161 and apply to children sharing with two full fare paying adults. c) The adult price is based on the number of adults and children sharing the accommodation. d) Infants travel for £50, cots, highchairs and baby seats are provided free of charge, if requested at the time of booking. Passengers booking places for infants, where the infant is found to be outside the age limits specified above, will be required to pay the full price plus an amendment fee, before any member of the party will be allowed to board the aircraft. Any child booked as an infant who is, in fact, over the age of two on the date of RETURN travel, will be refused permission to board if there are insufficient seats on the aircraft, as airline regulations stipulate that children over two must have their own seats.
5) What happens if we change your holiday? We plan our holidays many months in advance and although it is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to confirmed bookings, it can happen. Changes are usually of a minor nature, and we will advise you or your travel agent at the earliest possible date, if there is time, before your departure. Flight timings and carriers in this brochure are subject to change, confirmed details will be sent with your tickets. Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays reserves the right to alter the brochure flight departure time to a different time within a period of twelve hours of the notified time of departure, without responsibility for any loss or damage arising from such a change. Airport authorities or other factors beyond our control may vary the scheduling of departure times after this brochure is printed and the details given are for your guidance only. We are unable to accept any liability for any delay to your flight, whether the delay or cancellation is caused by adverse weather conditions, the action of air traffic controllers, the action of airport authorities or governments, the rescheduling of times by the airline, mechanical breakdown, strike or industrial action or otherwise. In such circumstances
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you may be able to make a claim under your insurance policy. We reserve the right to alter the aircraft type or airline operating your flight, this is not a material change, and we will be under no obligation to notify you of any such change. If a major change occurs, provided it does not arise from events beyond our control, you will have the choice of (a) accepting the changed arrangements, (b) purchasing another available holiday from us, or (c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation and receiving a full refund of all monies paid to us. In all cases we will pay compensation on the scale shown. A ‘major change’ is any of the following made before the day of departure: change of departure airport, holiday area, change of flight departure time by 12 hours or more, substitution of accommodation originally booked with one of a lower price or official grading. If you wish, we will give you a credit voucher against a future Ionian & Aegean Island Holiday instead of cash. Period before scheduled departure Compensation per full fare paying within which a major change is notified passenger (excluding infants)* Cash Refund Credit Voucher 0 - 14 days £30 £60 15 - 28 days £20 £40 29 - 55 days £10 £20 56 days or more Nil Nil *NB: For children invoiced at reduced rates, compensation will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Compensation payments apply to all holidays booked including reduced price or special offer holidays. However, in the case of reduced price or special offer holidays, compensation is 50% of the above rate. They do not apply to changes caused as a result of force majeure, war, threat of war, riots, civil strife or disturbance, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, natural disasters, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or disruption of airspace or airports or seaports, cancellation of scheduled airline or sea services, or other events outside our control. On rare occasions it may be necessary to change your holiday on arrival in resort. In this event every effort will be made to provide accommodation of the same or higher standard in the same or similar type resort.
6) What happens if Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays are forced to cancel your holiday? We reserve the right, in any circumstance, to cancel your holiday. However, in no case will we cancel your holiday less than 8 weeks before the scheduled departure date, except for the reasons detailed in Conditions (2) and (7). If due to events beyond our control, we can no longer provide the holiday originally booked, we will return your money, or offer you an alternative holiday of a comparable standard.
7) What are Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays liable for? We will arrange for you to receive the services that make up your chosen holiday and that we confirm. These services will be provided either directly by us or through independent suppliers contracted by us. We are responsible for making sure that each part of the holiday you book with us is provided to a reasonable standard and was as advertised by us (or changed and accepted by you). If any part of your holiday is not provided as described and this spoils your holiday, we will pay you appropriate compensation (see “Section 5 - What happens if we change your holiday”). We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, and suppliers while acting within the scope of, or in the course of their employment with us. We also accept responsibility for any deficiencies in the services we are contractually obliged to provide, or the failure of such services to reach a reasonable standard. We are unable to accept responsibility for any aspect of your holiday affected by matters over which we have no control. These include war or threat of war, riots and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, earthquakes, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, industrial disputes, government action, airport regulations and closures or technical transportation problems which may affect the service of hotels, villas or apartments abroad or the scheduling of aircraft, of other transport or other circumstances amounting to force majeure. Our travel insurance does provide cover in respect of some of these eventualities. We do not accept responsibility in respect of death, bodily injury or illness of any person taking one of our holidays, except when caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, suppliers or sub-contractors while acting within the scope of, or in the course of their employment, agency contract or supply of sub-contract. We have done our best to ensure that our brochure is accurate at the time of going to print. However, you will appreciate that we do not own the accommodation, airlines or other services and facilities that you will be using and changes may occur. On occasions, especially during low season, certain facilities/amenities such as water sports, swimming pools, restaurants etc, may not be open/Available as advertised, due to maintenance, weather conditions, lack of demand or other reasons outside our control. We also have no control over local businesses opening/closing at anytime throughout the season. We will give what assistance we can to a client, who through mishap suffers illness, personal injury or death during the period of the holiday, arising out of the mishap, subject to our reasonable discretion and providing that you request it within 90 days of the occurrence of the mishap, we will meet the initial legal costs associated with such proceedings. This is limited to £5,000 per person/ £25,000 per booking form, and may be granted as a loan if you have suitable insurance cover, or if there is any claim for the costs against a third party.
8) Personal injury 1 This section covers injury, illness or death while you are using the holiday services that we have arranged for you, including our accommodation. We have no direct control over the way our suppliers provide their services but everyone employed or contracted by us or by our suppliers is expected to carry out their duties properly. If they do not carry out their duties properly (or at all) and that fault results in your injury, illness or death, we may make a payment to you. We will not make any payment if your injury, illness or death was caused by an event or circumstances which the person who caused it could not have predicted or avoided even if they had taken all necessary and due care. We will not make any payment if your illness, injury or death was your own fault. If we do make a payment, it will be similar to one you would receive under English law in an English court. We will make such payments for injury, illness or death on the basis that you accept that: • You must tell us and the supplier involved about your injury or illness while you are in the resort (see section 18). You should also write to our Customer Services at the address given in section 18 about your claim within 28 days of coming home from your holiday to allow us to investigate it properly. Please include a letter about your injury or illness from your doctor if you can. • You should transfer to us any rights you have against the supplier or any other person. • You should co-operate fully with us if we or our insurers want to enforce those rights. • Any payments we make may be limited in accordance with international conventions. • We ask you to transfer your rights to us so that we can claim back from suppliers any payments we make to you, plus any legal or other costs. We will not make a profit from this. If we get back from the supplier more than we have paid you plus these costs, we will give the extra money to you.
BOOKING CONDITIONS This section covers damages, injury, illness or death which is not connected with the arrangements made by us. If you or someone on your holiday booking is injured, falls ill or dies while taking part in an activity which is not part of the holiday, or you need to incur unpredictable extra expenses for which we are not liable we will try to help if we can (see “section 7 – What we are liable for”). For example, we can help by: • Providing translation services • Communicating with authorities and others in foreign resorts • Recommending foreign lawyers (if necessary) • Explaining the procedures you should follow - telling you of any time limits We will help everyone on your holiday booking up to a total cost to us of £5,000 as long as the following conditions are met: • You must ask us for help within three months of coming back from holiday • You must make a claim under your insurance policy’s legal expenses or other appropriate section • You must show us proof that your insurance company has received your claim and, if you get back the cost of legal or other expenses, you must repay us any money we have spent in helping you. Where the services in question consist of carriage by air or sea, our obligations and liabilities are limited in the manner provided by international conventions in respect of air and sea carriers. Be advised that in the event that you or a member of your party is disruptive or behaving in an unsociable manner, the company will have no further liability or responsibility to you in respect of accommodation or flights.
9) Conduct while travelling We reserve the right to refuse to accept you as a customer or continue dealing with you if your behaviour is disruptive, affects other travellers, is threatening or abusive towards our staff, agents in the UK, in resort, on the telephone, in writing or in person. If the Captain of your flight or any of our resort staff believes that you could be disruptive, they can also refuse to permit you to proceed with your travel arrangements. If this means you are not allowed to board the flight outbound from the UK, we will treat your booking as cancelled by you from that moment, and you will have to pay full cancellation charges (see section 12). If this occurs overseas then you will become responsible for your own return home and any other members of your group who cannot or will not travel without you. In any of these circumstances no refunds or compensation will be paid to you and we may make a claim against you for any costs and expenses incurred as a result of your behaviour e.g. the cost of diverting an aircraft or boat to remove you. Criminal proceedings may also be instigated.
10) Extra persons in villas or apartments The number of people stipulated in the confirmation of booking must not be exceeded unless approval is obtained from the Company’s local representative or from the Company’s London Office and the appropriate payment made. Any unauthorised guests found to be staying at the property will be asked to leave.
11) What happens if you change your holiday plans? If you wish to change your holiday in any way, and we can accept the change, the following charges will apply. Timescales refer to the date of receipt of your instructions in writing, and cancellation charges are detailed in condition (12). More than 56 days before departure – £25 per change. Less than 56 days before departure – Cancellation charges apply. Please Note: (i) No changes are allowed from a full price holiday to a special offer holiday. (ii) N o changes are allowed from one season to another. This would be treated as a cancellation. (iii) If there is a change in the number of persons booked on the holiday, the price will be recalculated on the basis of the amended party size, subject to availability. If one person in a twin room cancels we reserve the right to pass on the full cost of the twin room to the person using the room. Any increase in price per person as a result of a part cancellation is not a cancellation charge and is not covered by our insurance. A separate cancellation charge as detailed in Condition (12) will be made against the cancelled element, and the booking will be re-invoiced accordingly. (iv) Name changes: Names can be changed at £25 per name up to 28 days prior to the departure date (only applicable to our charter flights). N.B. On scheduled flights no name changes can be accepted.
12) And if you cancel? If you wish to cancel your holiday, this must be done in a written communication by the person in whose name the holiday is invoiced (or the travel agent through which the booking was made). In the event of cancellation or part cancellation, the following charges become payable: Period before departure date that Cancellation charge as % of total holiday communication received cost less insurance premium More than 56 days Deposit Only 55 - 29 days 50% 28 - 22 days 60% 0 - 21 days 100% Cancellations must be notified in writing to us or your travel agent and commence from date received by ionian & aegean island holidays. NB: If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of your insurance policy, then the insurance company will normally refund any such charges to you. The insurance premium is forfeited on cancellation. Please note this if you do not turn up for your flight, unless you inform us otherwise, your booking will be treated as a cancellation and normal cancellation charges of 100% will apply.
13) What if you break or damage anything on your holiday? Should a client be responsible for damage to or loss of any item of the accommodation inventory during their occupation of the holiday accommodation, a charge will be made locally to cover the cost of replacement or repair. Please make this known to your Resort Representative prior to your departure. This will enable us to put things right for the new arrivals. Where any breakages have occurred and payment is due our representative will issue an official company receipt specifying details on the amount paid.
14) Beaches Beaches, the sea, roads and areas around holiday accommodation do not form part of the package and have not been inspected.
15) Car hire You must also pay for any excess on car hire insurance, parking fines and petrol consumed. It is your responsibility to either resolve any dispute regarding damage to the vehicle, fuel and parking fines locally and make full payment to our local car hire agent before your departure.
16) Local services Any services or excursions purchased locally in resort, even if these are arranged by our representative or agent, do not form any part of this contract.
17) Motor boat hire and sailing All boating and sailing facilities are offered subject to availability and are subject to local Greek laws and the directions of the local harbourmaster. The Company cannot be held responsible for loss of boat hire due to adverse weather conditions. You are responsible for any damage caused to your hired motorboat, as these boats only have third party insurance cover. Any dispute regarding boat hire including petrol charges and damage to the boat must be settled locally before your departure.
18) What happens if you complain about your holiday? If a problem arises during your holiday, it is important that you advise the supplier and/ or representative at the earliest opportunity, who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be resolved locally, your representative will ask you to complete a Client Liaison form, the original to be kept by you and a copy will be forwarded to our Head Office. This form records your grievance or complaint made whilst in resort. Should you wish to take the matter further, please email our Customer Relations at cr@ionianislandholidays.com or write to Customer Relations, Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays, Olympia House, Armitage Road, London NW11 8RQ, or your travel agent, within 28 days of returning home quoting your booking reference number. Unless there is a valid reason, we will not consider Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays Ltd liable for any complaint that was not initially registered with our representative ‘in-resort’. It is unlikely that you will have a complaint that cannot be settled amicably however should you wish to write to us please allow 28 days from written receipt of correspondence in which to investigate and respond to your grievance. Please include an email address so we may acknowledge receipt of your correspondence. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may be referred to arbitration, if the client so wishes, under an independent scheme arranged by The Association of British Travel Agents Ltd and administered by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with restricted liability on the client in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA Ltd, website (www.abta.com). The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £15,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date of return from the holiday. Outside this time limit, arbitration under the scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. Full details are available from ABTA Ltd, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ.
19) What happens if you lose or damage a piece of luggage? Under the terms of various international conventions, while your personal effects and baggage are in the hands of the carrier, the carrier is liable for the safety of such baggage. If your baggage is lost or damaged between the time of airport check-in and the recovery of the baggage from the carousel at the end of the flight, then the carrier is under a duty to pay compensation. The amount of compensation is determined by international convention, details of which are on the reverse of your flight tickets. In case of loss or damage, a Property Irregularity Report must be completed before you leave the airport. Should your claim be in excess of the airline’s compensation level, then you should approach your insurers to see if they will pay the difference. It is your responsibility to ensure that all your belongings are loaded onto the correct transfer coach, minibus, taxi or hire car. At all other times when your personal effects and/or baggage are in the custody, care and control of Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays, we will be responsible for the safety of such items. However, we will not accept liability for claims in excess of £400. Items of high individual value should be adequately insured, as neither Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays nor its carriers will accept liability for loss or damage.
20) What rules apply to flights including flight delays? Civil Aviation Authority regulations specify that both the outbound and inbound sections of the air ticket must be used. In the event that the outbound flight is not used, the passenger will not be allowed to return on the inbound charter flight. Should anyone check-in less than 90 minutes before the ticketed departure time, admission to the flight is likely to be refused. Should anyone be refused admission to the flight or to the destination country by the airline or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. In all such cases we will not be liable for any costs involved. International flights can be operated by Monarch Airlines, Small Planet, Germania, Thomas Cook, Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Thomson or any other airline operating CAA licensed aircraft. When you travel with a carrier, the Conditions of Carriage of that carrier apply, some of which limit liability. Such conditions are the subject of international agreements between countries. We draw your attention to the conditions regarding delayed flights and point out that we cannot accept any additional responsibility for delays over those stipulated by the carrier. This brochure is the responsibility of the tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does not commit, the airline(s) mentioned herein, or any airline whose services are used in the course of the tour(s).
21) Data protection act In order to process you booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we need to use the information you provide such as name and address and any special needs/dietary requirements, etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures are in place to protect your information. We must pass the information onto our relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as airlines, hotels, transport companies, etc. The information may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as customs and immigration, if required by them, or as required by law. We will not, however, pass any information onto any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary or religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed onto the relevant suppliers.
22) Contract This contract is made on the terms of these Booking Conditions, which are governed by English law, and both parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the English courts. These Booking Conditions are valid until 31 October 2016. Issue date November 2015, errors and omissions excepted.
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AITO QUALITY CHARTER Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays are members of theAssociation of Independent Tour Operators. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT TOUR OPERATORS AITO is the Association for independent and specialist holiday companies. Our member companies strive to create overseas holidays with high levels of professionalism and a shared concern for quality and personal service. The Association encourages the highest standards in all aspects of tour operating. AITO defines ‘quality’ as ‘providing a level of satisfaction which, based upon the holiday information provided by the tour operator, aims to meet or exceed a customer’s reasonable expectations, regardless of the type of holiday sold or the price paid.’ CUSTOMER RELATIONS All members endeavour to deal swiftly and fairly with any issues their customers may raise. In the unlikely event that a dispute between an AITO member and a customer cannot be settled amicably, AITO’s Independent Dispute Settlement Service may be called upon by either side to bring the matter to a speedy and acceptable conclusion.
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP AITO sets criteria regarding ownership, finance and quality which must be satisfied before new companies are admitted to membership. All members are required to adhere to a Code of Business Practice which encourages high operational standards and conduct. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT All members are committed to high standards of service and believe in regular and thorough training of employees. Members continually seek to review and improve their holidays. They listen to their customers and always welcome suggestions for improving standards. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM All members acknowledge the importance of AITO’s Responsible Tourism guidelines, which recognise the social, economic and environmental responsibilities of tour operating. Those demonstrating their achievements beyond the pure acceptance of this principle are recognised by the award of 2 or 3 star status. FINANCIAL SECURITY AITO members are required to protect money paid for any holiday sold under the AITO logo and to comply with UK Government Regulations in this respect. Members submit details of their bonding and guarantee arrangements to the Association on a regular basis. MONITORING STANDARDS AITO endeavours to monitor quality standards regularly. All customers receive a post holiday questionnaire the results are scrutinised by AITO. To contact the association visit www.aito.com or call 020 8744 9280
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH TRAVEL AGENTS Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays Ltd are members of ABTA, membership number W5804. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Should you have a dispute which cannot be resolved we can offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. This applies to services operated by Ionian Island Holidays but does not apply to services in this brochure provided by any other company. We are affiliated to independent travel agents many of which are AITO specialist agents. All our preferred agents are fully bonded with ABTA and deal directly with us so you are assured of receiving the same specialist information as you would if you had called us direct. Please ask us if your local agent is affiliated to us.
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For further information and about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the ABTA’s approved ADR Scheme available to you, or if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ: Tel: 020 3117 0599 or visit www.abta.com
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