Lefkas - Sunvil

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Lefkas
Fertile and green, with sweeping
mountains and a turquoise sea, Lefkas
encapsulates the dramatic panorama of Greece.
IONIAN ISLANDS LEFKAS
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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
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A varied and beautiful landscape
with very welcoming people
Lefkas Town
Sivota
The old town of Lefkas, located at
the Northern most tip of the island, is
quite charming, with its mass of tiny
streets and lanes, lined with
traditional Lefkadian houses all
painted in different pastel colours.
This is a small town and it takes no
more than 15 minutes to walk across
it. A delightful boulevard, which is
pedestrianised in the evenings, leads
to the town square where there are
many restaurants, cafes, bars and ice
cream parlours. The town has a large
Marina full of sailing boats and
yachts. The town boasts a
phonograph museum, a municipal art
gallery and a recently expanded
archaeological museum. The town
also hosts two cultural festivals which
run in parallel - the International
Folklore Festival and Speech & Arts
Events. Both these festivals run from
June to September but peak in
August. Performers come from all
over the world. The beaches on the
West coast are only a few kilometres
away.
The tiny, pretty bay of Sivota on the
tip of the South East coast is a
natural safe haven for sailors and the
village itself, with its tiny harbour, is
ideal for evening strolls and people
watching. All the local flotilla
companies tend to moor here for the
night so there is always a lot of
activity on the seafront. There are
several harbour front fish tavernas
and cafe bars. Small boats can be
hired from here. There are two
supermarkets but if a greater variety
is required then the larger resort of
Vasiliki is only 5km to the West.
Beaches can be found at Vasiliki and
Poros to the North, also a 5km drive.
Kavalos
A village full of character with a
population of 292 souls, Kavalos is
located in the hills above Lefkas town
and is surrounded by vineyards and
olive groves. Here you are close to
nature and the rustic village cafe is a
welcoming resting place. However,
you are not completely isolated
because shopping and tavernas are
1km away and the nearest beaches
5km.
Tsoukoulades
This simple farming village on the
main coast road on the West of the
island lies within a beautiful
landscape of cypress and olive trees.
There are three tavernas, a bakery,
mini market and coffee shop. A 15
minute drive South is the seaside
village if Agios Nikolaos and Milos
and Kathisma beaches. It is only 6km
to Lefkas Town.
LEFKAS LEFKAS TOWN
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1 bedroom
Villa Kyparissi
1 bathroom
Periyali | Sleeps 2
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
WiFi
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; multi media
system which can be used with iPod or IPads etc; 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
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2 bedrooms
Villa Ambelina
2 bathrooms
Periyali | Sleeps 2– 4
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
WiFi
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.
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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; multi media
system which can be used with iPod or iPads etc; Wi-Fi; washing machine;
microwave; hair dryer; gas barbecue; safety 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.
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Villa Ambelina pool
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1 bedroom
Villa Milos
1 bathroom
Kavalos | Sleeps 2
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
WiFi
A stylishly renovated old windmill (last used
for grinding grain to make flour for bread as a
working mill in 1961) 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, everpresent 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.
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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: there is a fan in the bedroom; washing machine, TV/DVD player; Wi-Fi.
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 within 10-20 minute drives.
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Villa Milos
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studio
Villa Yesemi
1 bathroom
Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 3
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
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.
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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 4 supermarkets, a bakery, a variety
of waterfront tavernas and café bars and boat hire. Beaches can be found five
kilometres north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, seven kilometres away on the south
coast, where there are dinghy sailing and windsurfing facilities. Porto Katsiki with its
beautiful stretch of sandy beach is a drive of forty minutes.
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3 bedrooms
Villa Eleonora
3 bathrooms
Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 6
car hire included
swimming pool
air conditioning
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 4 supermarkets, a bakery, a variety of
waterfront tavernas and café bars and boat hire. Beaches can be found five kilometres
north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, seven kilometres away on the south coast, where
there are windsurfing facilities.
For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com
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3 bedrooms
Villa Constantina
3 bathrooms
Near Sivota | Sleeps 2 – 6
car hire included
swimming pool
air conditioning
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.
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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 1.00 – 1.80m
Amenities: Sivota, a five minute drive away, has 4 supermarkets, a bakery, a variety of
waterfront tavernas and café bars and boat hire. Beaches can be found five kilometres
north, below Poros, or at Vasiliki, seven kilometres away on the south coast, where there
are dinghy sailing and windsurfing facilities.
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Afteli beach on the south coast
For more detailed information & photos visit www.gicthevillacollection.com
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LEFKAS TSOUKOULADES
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4 bedrooms
Villa Katia
3 bathrooms
Tsoukoulades | Sleeps 2-8
car hire included
■ Early Booking Offer
swimming pool
air conditioning
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
caféneon and a supermarket.
WiFi
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.
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Villa Katia
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