Lefkas - Sunvil
Transcription
Lefkas - Sunvil
Lefkas Fertile and green, with sweeping mountains and a turquoise sea, Lefkas encapsulates the dramatic panorama of Greece. IONIAN ISLANDS LEFKAS Nidri Bay An east coast beach Across a canal originally excavated in 640BC, a swing-bridge joins the spectacular island of Lefkas to the Greek mainland. Twenty one miles long and nine miles wide, Lefkas is divided by the towering spine of Mount Stavratos, so that each corner of the island has its own character. To the north, windswept dunes and ruined fortresses; to the west, magnificent beaches of perfect sand beneath steep limestone cliffs; the east, more sheltered, with honey-coloured beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. Georgeous countryside dotted LEFKAS with villages and crooked LEFKAS backstreets with multiTOWN AGIOS IOANNIS FANEROMENI coloured houses in TSOUKOULADES Lefkas town complete AGIOS NIKITAS ASPROYERAKATA a magical picture. KATHISMA GREEK MAINLAND LIGIA KATOUNA LAZARATA PIGADISANI KALAMITSI KARIA ALEXANDROS NIKIANA EXANTHIA PLATISTOMOS PERIYALI EGKLOUVI CHORTATA VAFKERI NIDRI PALIOKATOUNA KORAKIAS GENI SPARTI ISLAND SKORPITHI ISLAND SKORPIOS ISLAND VLICHO DESSIMI SIVROS AGIOS PETROS VATHI POROS SPARTOCHORI KATOMERI MARANTHOCHORI EGREMNI PORTO KATSIKI MEGANISSI ISLAND VASILIKI SIVOTA N CAPE LEFKADA Sivota Bay ARKOUDI ISLAND V I L L A E S C A P E S 99 LEFKAS LEFKAS TOWN Villa Maria 2 2 Near Lefkas Town | Sleeps 2 – 6 ■ Early Booking Offer Two kilometres outside of the capital of Lefkas and just a fifteen minute stroll from the beach lies Villa Maria. Named after its lady owner, Maria is a bright, modern property set in a rural olive grove on the outskirts of town. Furnished with elegant Italian furniture, the villa has all the luxuries of a modern family home. The Villa’s close proximity to Aghios Ioannis beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, makes it an ideal base for families, couples and water sports enthusiasts. Maria will also appeal to those that want a holiday without the need for a car. Accommodation: large open plan sitting room with sofa beds, dining area and kitchen; one double bedroom and one twin bedroom both with ensuite bathroom with shower; separate room with jacuzzi. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; satellite TV; home cinema system CD player; hair dryer; dishwasher; washing machine; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 7m x 4m & depth 0.8m – 1.4m Amenities: a supermarket is three hundred metres away; Agios Ioannis beach and a beach cafe bar are just fifteen minutes walk away and a taverna a further ten minutes walk; Lefkas town, with a good selection of shops and tavernas is just a twenty minute walk away. Bike hire available locally. 100 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Agios Ioannis beach For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 101 L E F K A S K AVA L O S Villa Milos 1 1 Kavalos | Sleeps 2 ■ Early Booking Offer A stylishly renovated old windmill, complete with the original sail structure, this imaginatively-created dwelling space for two sits atop a hill with spectacular views in all directions and a welcome, ever-present breeze. The air conditioning here is 100% natural. Both shade and full-on sunshine can be enjoyed in its lovely garden with pool. Perfect for honeymooners and couples seeking romance and a private escape, and for whom rusticity rather than sophistication is the key to happiness. On the edge of the sleepy village of Kavalos, Villa Milos is a unique property, carefully finished in traditional stone and with handcrafted furnishings "in the round". A very special ambience is created by the comforting shape of the rooms – although you are unlikely to be indoors much of the time, as the views alone will tempt you out. 102 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Accommodation: ground floor: front terrace with stupendous views, open-plan fully-fitted kitchen/dining/sitting room with very high ceiling, plus small bathroom with shower. First floor: One double bedroom, again "in the round", with a huge beam, part of the old mill mechanism, high ceiling, plus small windows with far-reaching views. The bedroom is equipped with a powerful fan. Facilities: Pedestal fans in both bedrooms; washing machine; TV/DVD player. Private swimming pool: 22sqm & depth 1.65m throughout Amenities: The village of Kavalos only has a caféneon. The larger village of Lazarata, with a mini-market, a couple of tavernas and two excellent traditional bakeries, is just 2 km away, while Lefkas town and the coastal regions to the east and west – where sandy beaches abound – are a mere 20-minute drive. Villa Milos For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 103 LEFKAS LEFKAS TOWN Villa Phedera 3 1 WiFi Near Lefkas Town | Sleeps 2 – 5 Villa Phedera is a welcome addition to the The Villa Collection programme in 2015, offering an excellent standard of accommodation on the northern tip of Lefkas and enjoying fine views over the Ionian Sea to the Greek mainland. The island's capital, Lefkas Town, with its attractive Greek character and wide selection of restaurants, cafés and shops is just 1km away. Surrounded by 14 acres of private grounds, Villa Phedera is an ideal choice for those desiring a peaceful retreat. Large sun terraces allow for relaxed al fresco dining whereas inside, light interior design has created a cool and calm environment. 104 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Accommodation: ground floor of cloakroom; kitchen and lounge. First floor of one double bedroom with large sea facing balcony; one twin bedroom; one single bedroom; bathroom with small bath and shower. Facilities: air conditioning; TV/DVD player; Wi-Fi; hair dryer; washing machine; dishwasher; safe deposit box; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m & depth 0.2m – 1.5m Amenities: 1km from Lefkas Town and its wide choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops. L E F K A S P E R I YA L I Villa Kyparissi 1 1 WiFi Periyali | Sleeps 2 ■ Early Booking Offer With its own swimming-pool, this is a sunny, contemporary 1-bedroom villa on two floors with views towards the Greek mainland and the small islands of Skorpios and Meganissi. Peaceful and stocked with modern conveniences, the villa is ideal for couples seeking comfortable relaxation. The villa shares a drive-way with Villa Ambelina (approx.70 metres away) on a quiet but steep lane that leads to the mountains. It is close to the small village of Periyali and its pebble beach and mini-market, and a 5 minute drive from Nidri and 25 minutes from Lefkas Town. Accommodation: ground floor of one open-plan room consisting of a compact fully-fitted kitchen, lounge/diner; cloakroom. Sea-facing terrace and pool terrace with swim-up bar. Spiral stairs lead to a double bedroom (4-poster bed) with ensuite bathroom (shower). Sea-facing balcony. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; satellite TV; CD/DVD player; iPod docking station; Wi-Fi; washing machine; microwave; hair dryer; safe deposit box; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 8.75m x 4.25m & depth 0.80m – 1.5m Amenities: A three minute drive brings you to the area of Periyiali and the lovely Passa pebble beach, a couple of tavernas and a mini-market with bakery. A short drive further along the coastal road brings you to Nidri where you will find an array of restaurants, café bars and excursion boats. ATM machines & pharmacy. Boat hire and water sports available. For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 105 L E F K A S P E R I YA L I Villa Ambelina 2 2 WiFi Periyali | Sleeps 2– 4 ■ Early Booking Offer Located on a quiet hillside lane leading into the mountains, this modern, light and spacious 2-bedroom villa with its own pool has panoramic views to the islands of Skorpios, Madouri and Meganissi. The villa is on a single level and has a sea-facing terrace and a pool terrace with a swim-up bar. The double bedroom boasts a 4-poster bed. The village of Periyali with its shingle beach, couple of tavernas and minimarket is 2 minutes drive away, while Nidri is a 5 minutes drive and Lefkas Town 25 minutes. Restful and rural, the villa shares a drive with Villa Kyparissi, approximately 70 metres away. Accommodation: one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath). Doors to front terrace; One twin bedroom with French windows to side patio; open-plan room with fully-fitted kitchen, lounge/diner. Lounge opens to pool area; shower room. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; satellite TV/DVD and CD player; iPod docking station; Wi-Fi; washing machine; microwave; hair dryer; gas barbecue; safe deposit box. Private swimming pool: 8.50m x 4.75m & depth 0.80m – 1.5m Amenities: A three minute drive brings you to the area of Periyiali and the lovely Passa pebble beach, a couple of tavernas and a mini-market with bakery. A short drive further along the coastal road brings you to Nidri where you will find an array of restaurants, café bars and excursion boats. ATM machines & pharmacy. Boat hire and water sports available. 106 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Villa Ambelina pool For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 107 L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Yesemi Studio 1 Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 3 ■ Early Booking Offer From the port of Sivota, at the tip of Lefkas’ south east coast, a two kilometre track leads through coastal olive groves to five villas. Yesemi stands on the uppermost hillside terrace of olive trees above the other villas and is therefore not overlooked. Uninterrupted views from the balcony and infinity pool reveal a coastline of olive groves, the entrance to Sivota Bay, the islands of Meganissi, Kastos, Arkoudi, and Ithaca, the mountains of the Greek mainland and passing fishing boats and yachts – truly panoramic. A modern, chic, private and romantic retreat surrounded by landscape terraces of colourful plants and shrubs. 108 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Accommodation: open-plan design of bedroom with double bed, sitting and dining (with sofa bed) and kitchen area leading to large, shady balcony; bathroom with shower. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; TV/DVD & CD player; washing machine; dishwasher; microwave; safe deposit box; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 8m x 4.5m & depth 1m – 1.8m Amenities: Sivota, a five minute drive away, has two supermarkets, a variety of waterfront tavernas and café bars and boat hire. Beaches can be found five kilometres north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, five kilometres away on the west coast, where there are dinghy sailing and windsurfing facilities. Porto Katsiki with its beautiful stretch of sandy beach is a drive of forty minutes. L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Eleonora 3 3 Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 6 ■ Early Booking Offer Villa Eleonora is a modern and stylishly furnished home amongst olives groves with views to the entrance of Sivota Bay, Lefkas’ mountainous coastline and across the sea to the islands of Meganissi, Kastos, Arkoudi, Ithaca and Kefalonia. Comfortable interiors open to balconies and terraces with separate barbecue and dining areas. Situated on the south east coast, a two kilometre tracks leads from the pretty harbour of Sivota through the olive groves to the Eleonora's hillside position. Accommodation: ground floor of an open-plan sitting room, dining and kitchen area; one twin bedroom; bathroom with shower. First floor of one double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower; one twin bedroom and ensuite bathroom with bath. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; TV/DVD & CD player; iPod docking station; washing machine; dishwasher; barbecue; pergola covered outside eating area. Private swimming pool: 10m x 4m & depth 0.50m – 2m Amenities: Sivota, a five minute drive away, has two supermarkets, a variety of waterfront tavernas and boat hire. Beaches can be found five kilometres north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, five kilometres away on the west coast, where there are windsurfing facilities. For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 109 Afteli beach on the south coast 110 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Constantina 3 3 Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 6 The sheltered bay and pretty harbour of Sivota lies near the tip of Lefkas on the south east coast. A two kilometre track leads from Sivota through the coastal olive groves to the hillside position of Villa Constantina. Villa Constantina is in a secluded position and has dramatic views to the entrance of Sivota Bay, Lefkas’ mountainous coastline and across the sea to the islands of Meganissi, Kastos, Arkoudi, Ithaca and Kefalonia. Modern, comfortable interiors open to balconies and terraces with separate barbecue and dining areas. Accommodation: ground floor of an open-plan sitting room, dining and kitchen area; one twin bedroom; bathroom with shower. First floor of two double bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom with shower. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; TV/DVD & CD player; iPod docking station; washing machine; dishwasher; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 10m x 4m & depth 0.50m – 2m Amenities: Sivota, a five minute drive away, has two supermarkets, four café bars, a variety of waterfront tavernas and boat hire. Beaches can be found five kilometres north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, five kilometres away on the west coast, where there are dinghy sailing and windsurfing facilities. For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 111 LEFKAS TSOUKOULADES Villa Katia 4 3 WiFi Tsoukoulades | Sleeps 2-8 ■ Early Booking Offer Ten minutes from the spectacular beaches of the west coast, the farming village of Tsoukoulades lies amongst a beautiful, unspoilt landscape of cypress and olives. The sleepy village has several tavernas, a caféneion and a supermarket. Villa Katia sits privately and peacefully, half a kilometre above the village. The villa faces west across terraces of olive and cypress to the sea, and out to the island of Antipaxos and the mountains of the mainland beyond. Sunsets are spectacular. Accommodation: Ground floor of an open-plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen; one double bedroom; shower room. First floor of one double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath; two twin bedrooms; bathroom with shower. Facilities: air conditioning throughout; mosquito screens on all windows and doors; satellite TV/DVD & CD player; iPod docking station; Wi-Fi; washing machine; dishwasher; hair dryer; barbecue. Private swimming pool: 8m x 4m & depth 1.1m – 1.9m Amenities: the nearby village of Tsoukoulades is a two minute drive away. Agios Nikitas and the sandy beaches of Kathisma and Milos are a drive of fifteen minutes to the south. 112 G I C – T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N Villa Katia For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com V I L L A E S C A P E S 113