- Superb sea views - Detailed Description below...
- Extremely spacious villa
- Tranquil, scenic, location
- Easy drive to the 'white beaches'
- Close to Lefkada town
- Pool 12 x 5m, easy entry steps
- All rooms with terrace access
- Terrace with sun and shade
- Air con & Internet
- Dishwasher
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Peaceful. Superb views & spacious. 3 ensuite bedrooms. Air conditioning. A favourite 'family' location .
This spacious, three bedroomed, air conditioned villa has a superb rural (but not isolated) setting with sea views across the channel between Lefkada and the mainland. From the villa you can see the distant twinkle of lights on mainland Greece and watch the fishing boats heading out to sea at dusk. There is a natural serenity here; the pace of life seems so slow yet you are only fifteen minutes from the wonderful west coast beaches and the very atmospheric Lefkada town. It’s less than a 10 minute drive to the village of Tsoukalades for the closest mini-market and tavernas.
This is an unusually spacious villa with superb views and all rooms have the great advantage of direct outside access to terraces. A great family property. Peaceful setting, yet extremely convenient for the numerous west coast beaches. Only a short drive from Lefkada town and numerous west coast beaches. (For yet another spectacular view, wander up to the church on the hilltop above this property).
On entering the property, first time guests are struck by just how spacious it is (both internally & externally) with large patios and a 12m x 5m swimming pool with easy entry steps. The villa has been thoughtfully & elegantly designed with split levels to add interest but to also maximise privacy for the villa and the pool. Every amenity has been catered for to enhance comfort and relaxation.
This villa is one of only three, sensitively spaced out properties on this beautiful hillside location looking over the sea and across to mainland Greece. To be in harmony with the surroundings was the main objective of the ancient Greeks when building their homes and these values were foremost in the minds of the owner when building the villa. Fantastic views enjoyed from a peaceful rural landscape setting.
The Island
Lefkada Island provides visitors with an enormous amount of variety in terms of landscape and coastline. All of it very accessible. The east coast is mainly shingle bays and coves. The west coast has dramatic hillsides, cliffs and long sand/shingle beaches. The village of Tsoukalades near to the villa is on the north west coast within easy reach of excellent beaches including Pefkoulia, Agios Nikitas, Milos and Kathisma. All are easily accessible by car along the scenic coastal road which passes through the Tsoukalades.
Lefkas Town
10 mins drive, is the main commercial centre and has the best shopping facilities on the island. There is a quayside road south of the causeway entrance with a busy marina. The High Street runs through the centre of town and is also known as the ‘Pazari’, this is the main street for shopping and cafes. A mid-morning coffee in the square is ideal for a break and a perfect opportunity to see the Lefkadians in action. It is lovely to walk around the back streets of the town where you are also more likely to see the typical Lefkadian houses wrapped in brightly painted corrugated iron.
Agios Nikitas
10 mins drive, on the west coast of the island, is a pretty little village surrounded by fabulous beaches such as Pefkoulia, Kathisma and Kalamitsi. It has tourist facilities, many tavernas, restaurants and a few shops. The nucleus of the village has been placed under preservation order, thus maintaining the traditional Ionian ambience.
Pefkoulia Beach
(10 mins drive) Just before the village of Agios Nikitas is the superb long golden beach of Pefkoulia. There are sunbeds and beach umbrellas to hire on the beach plus a taverna and cafe.
Kalamitsi Beach
(approx. 20 mins drive). One of the most beautiful beaches on Lefkas. Fine shingle dotted with rock formations and a long stretch of pure white shingle beach. There are two small cafés down here and not much with regards to sun beds and beach facilities.
Porto Katsiki Beach
(approx. 1hr drive) Porto Katsiki, considered one of the most outstanding in the whole of Europe. This is a beach of exceptional beauty at the most southern tip of the island. A gorgeous shingle beach framed by high limestone cliffs and crystal-clear turquoise water. There are cafes and tavernas at the beach and sun bed facilities on the beach.
Engremni Beach
(approx. 1 hr drive). 296 or so, steps lead down to this stunning beach virginal fine shingle beach. One of the top beaches in the Ionian Sea this is a must for visitors to Lefkas island. As with Porto Katsiki it is a gorgeous beach framed by high limestone cliffs and crystal-clear turquoise water.
Mikros Gialos
Approx 25 minutes. A beautiful, quiet bay with superb tavernas and wonderful beach. Near to the village of Poros
Vassiliki
40 mins drive, in the south is a self-contained tourist resort with a full range of facilities. The harbour is lined with restaurants and cafes and the main street has a fair number of shops. Souvenir shopping is usually quite good here, there are lots of shops which specialise in casual wear and sports gear. Vassiliki is of particular interest to windsurf fans. Many sailing companies operate from here and you may hire windsurf boards and catamarans on a daily or hourly basis. Vassiliki has a ferry port operating a service to Cephalonia and Ithaca.
Exploring by motorboat
Taking a motorboat out can open up a realm of uninhabited beaches and coves. We can arrange motorboat hire for you if you wish to discover the surrounding coastline. The motorboat can be moored in either Nidri (15 mins drive) or at Sivota (10mins drive). Boat price includes map of the boating area, buoyancy aids, flares, oars and anchors plus delivery and pick-up. Detailed instructions will also be given for operation and mooring and a full local back-up service is provided. There are many small deserted coves on the coast and excellent snorkelling areas where you can enjoy the local marine life such as Sea Urchins, Sea cucumbers, Hermit Crabs, Red Star Fish and when overturning stones or rocks perhaps you will be lucky to find a Brittle Starfish or even an Octopus
Summary of key features...
General
190 m²
Two stories
Internet
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Parking
Living Room
Hair Dryer
Iron & Board
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Hob
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Dishes & Utensils
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dining Area
seating for 6 people
Child's Highchair
Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC
En suite to Master Bedroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
En suite to Twin Bedroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
En suite to Twin Bedroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
WC - Toilet
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Master Bedroom - 1 Large Double Bed
Twin Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
Twin Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment
Television
DVD Player
Stereo
Outside
Pool 12m x 5m with easy entry steps
Barbecue
Terrace
Veranda
Balcony
Garden