Lefkas. Fertile and green, with sweeping mountains and a turquoise sea, Lefkas encapsulates the dramatic panorama of Greece.

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1 GIC 2016 Lefkas /11/ :17 Page 100 Lefkas Fertile and green, with sweeping mountains and a turquoise sea, Lefkas encapsulates the dramatic panorama of Greece.

2 Nidri Bay An east coast beach I O N I A N I S L A N D S L E F K A S 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 with villages and crooked backstreets with multicoloured houses in Lefkas town complete a magical picture. N EGREMNI PORTO KATSIKI AGIOS IOANNIS LEFKAS TOWN FANEROMENI TSOUKOULADES AGIOS NIKITAS ASPROYERAKATA KATHISMA LIGIA KATOUNA LAZARATA KALAMITSI PIGADISANI KARIA ALEXANDROS NIKIANA EXANTHIA PLATISTOMOS PERIYALI EGKLOUVI VAFKERI NIDRI CHORTATA PALIOKATOUNA KORAKIAS SIVROS AGIOS PETROS VASILIKI LEFKAS VLICHO MARANTHOCHORI SIVOTA GENI DESSIMI GREEK MAINLAND SPARTI ISLAND POROS SPARTOCHORI SKORPITHI ISLAND SKORPIOS ISLAND VATHI KATOMERI MEGANISSI ISLAND CAPE LEFKADA ARKOUDI ISLAND Sivota Bay V I L L A E S C A P E S 101

3 A varied and beautiful landscape with very welcoming people Lefkas Town 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. 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. Sivota 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. 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.

4 L E F K A S L E F K A S T O W N Villa Kyparissi Periyali Sleeps 2 Early Booking Offer 1 bedroom 1 bathroom car hire included 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 V I L L A E S C A P E S 103

5 L E F K A S P E R I YA L I Villa Ambelina Periyali Sleeps 2 4 Early Booking Offer 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms car hire included 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. 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. 104 G I C T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N

6 Villa Ambelina pool For more detailed information & photos visit V I L L A E S C A P E S 105

7 L E F K A S K AVA L O S Villa Milos Kavalos Sleeps 2 Early Booking Offer 1 bedroom 1 bathroom car hire included 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. 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 minute drives. 106 G I C T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N

8 Villa Milos For more detailed information & photos visit V I L L A E S C A P E S 107

9 L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Yesemi Near Sivota Sleeps 2 3 Early Booking Offer studio 1 bathroom car hire included 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. 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. 108 G I C T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N

10 L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Eleonora Near Sivota Sleeps bedrooms 3 bathrooms 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 V I L L A E S C A P E S 109

11 L E F K A S S I V O TA Villa Constantina Near Sivota Sleeps bedrooms 3 bathrooms 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. 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 m 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. 110 G I C T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N

12 GIC 2016 Lefkas /11/ :17 Page 111 Afteli beach on the south coast For more detailed information & photos visit V I L L A E S C A P E S 111

13 L E F K A S T S O U K O U L A D E S Villa Katia 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 caféneon and a supermarket. 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms car hire included swimming pool air conditioning 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. 112 G I C T H E V I L L A C O L L E C T I O N

14 Villa Katia For more detailed information & photos visit V I L L A E S C A P E S 113