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
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with villages and crooked
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backstreets with multiTOWN
AGIOS IOANNIS
FANEROMENI
coloured houses in
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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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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.
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Agios Ioannis beach
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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.
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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: 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Villa Ambelina pool
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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.
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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 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.
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Afteli beach on the south coast
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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
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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.
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Villa Katia
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