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- Extremely spacious
- Beautiful location
- Easy drive to the 'white beaches'
- Close to Lefkada town
- Bedrooms with terrace access
- Pool 10m x 5m. Easy entry steps.
- Terrace with sun and shade
- Air con & Internet
- Dishwasher
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Peaceful setting, yet not isolated. Extremely convenient for the numerous west coast beaches. A genuinely charming villa only a short drive from Lefkada town and numerous west coast beaches. Perfect for a family or two couples.The villa is set on the edge of a natural basin looking down towards the sea and across to mainland Greece. The garden is planted with shrubs and trees. The drive up the winding lane from Tsoukalades village passes glimpses of Preveza town on the mainland and Lefkada town directly below before driving over the brow of the hill to the villa.
As well as being a very good choice for families, this a perfect villa for two couples to share. The centrally located main living area is comfortably furnished and has open fireplace for cool evenings out of season. Two en-suite bedrooms. Each room has French windows which open onto a verandah or terrace with wonderful views over the pool, down to the channel and across to mainland Greece. The rooms are all on one level, colourfully decorated and comfortably furnished. There is plenty of wardrobe space in both rooms and all essential amenities are provided.Outside the villa is planted with trees and shrub beds between the patios and terraces. Swimming pool and surrounding terrace, sunbeds, patio furniture. For quiet moments there is always a shady nook around the corner to hide.
For the more active the walking in this area is rewarding and the Agios Yiannis beach is approximately only a 15-minute drive away, an ideal area to swim, cycle, walk (the beach is 7 km long) or even to go horse riding. Pefkouli beach is even closer and has a couple of tavernas providing refreshment during the day and evening. Driving up the lane towards the villa you will have glimpses of Preveza town on the mainland and of charming Lefkada town directly below. For the more active guests, the walking in this area is very rewarding and the superb Agios Yiannis beach is approximately 15-minute drive. Pefkoulia beach is even closer and has a couple of tavernas providing refreshment during the day and evening. The charming and atmospheric Lefkada town is approx 15-minute drive and has a wide selection of tavernas, banks, and market stalls that open six days a week to sell fresh fruit, vegetables and local fresh fish. The nearby village of Tsoukalades has essentials such as bread, milk etc. and a couple of good tavernas.
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. 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 features ...
General
Parking
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Living Room
Fireplace
Washing Machine
Air Conditioning
Hair Dryer
Kitchen
Hob
Dishwasher
Dishes & Utensils
Oven
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dining:
Dining Area
Dining
Child's Highchair
seating for 4 people
Bathrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Separate WC
En Suite to Master Bedroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
En Suite to Twin Bedroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
WC - Toilet
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 – each bedroom with doors to terrace
Master Bedroom - 1 Large Double Bed , with en suite bathroom
Twin Bedroom - 2 Single Bed , with en suite bathroom
Entertainment
Books
Television
DVD Player
Stereo
Outside
Private Pool 10mx5m with easy entry steps.
Terrace
Barbecue
Garden
Veranda