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Overview

Private villa in the Cyclades

In the heart of the Cyclades, these nine private independent villas are perfect for a family vacation or a trip among friends. Between Parikia and Paros, these typical Cycladic villas are nestled in a small seaside complex overlooking the calm waters of Agia bay on the western shores of the island. 6 of these (numbers 3 to 9) are perched above the sea and their sundecks offer spectacular views of the sea and the island of Antiparos.

Both the design and the decor are fine examples of Cycladic style. Villas 1 and 7 are around 60 meters from the sea and surrounded by wide terraces. Unlike the other villas, they have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one with a bath and one with a shower. Here, all the rooms are on the same floor. A beautiful beach with fine sand and palm trees is only a 10-minute walk away. There is a typical Greek tavern on the beach where you can enjoy a nice meal or a refreshing drink under the shade of the trees. Shops and services are only 6 km away in the city of Parikia, the heart of the Cyclades. Due to the property’s relatively isolated location, we recommend that you rent a car.

Each private villa can house 4 to 6 people in 2-3 rooms, depending on the villa. Each villa has a living room, kitchen, 1-2 bathrooms, and a sundeck with views of the sea.

Feel free to contact our Greece specialists for more information on these magnificent private villas in the Cyclades!

Itinerary

2-Room villa for 4-6 people
Located right on the sea next to a seldom-visited beach. Built in true Cycladic style, each villa has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a sundeck overlooking the sea. One or two bathrooms. TV available on demand.

3-Room villa for 6-8 people
Located directly on the sea next to a seldom-visited beach. Built in true Cycladic style, each villa has 2 or 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a sundeck overlooking the sea. Two bathrooms (shower and bath). TV available on demand.

Villa with pool
Seaside location next to a seldom-visited beach. Built in true Cycladic style, each villa has a private pool, 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a sundeck overlooking the sea. One or two bathrooms. TV available on demand.

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The Cyclades: a dream archipelago in the Greek islands – yours to discover
In the Aegean Sea, small white houses bask in a bright and warm sun, surrounded by crystal clear waters: welcome to the Cyclades! With countless islands with dramatic coastlines, the Aegean Sea is waiting for you to hop on a sailboat to reveal its charm and its riches. The best way to escape the tourist trail and to travel in complete freedom is to sail aboard a catamaran. A wide variety of stops will allow you to discover traditional Greece, its small fishing towns, typical taverns and charming mooring bays.

Paros
The third largest island in the Cyclades, Paros was once the center of Cycladic civilization. Mother of the arts, its pure marble quarries were the starting point for the most famous sculptures in antiquity. To this day, visitors instantly get a sense of the peaceful harmony that reigns here. Between orchards and olive groves, vineyards and windmills, discover peaceful seaside villages with typical pearl-white walls. Curious visitors stroll around on paved alleys, passing by houses covered in jasmine in search of relics and souvenirs, their nostrils tickled by pine fragrances. Let the peaceful island lifestyle lull you into a state of bliss. Enjoy a mule expedition in Butterfly Valley (Petaloudes), hop on a caique to Antiparos cave, sip a sunset cocktail at Café Alexandros, meditate in the library at Longovarda Monastery, do a beach start on your sailboard (June to October), wander along the Ottoman alleys in Lefkes, walk among the olive groves in Marmara, dine on the “croisette” at Christos Tavern, enjoy a drink while piano fills the air at the Pebbles Jazz Café, ride your scooter to sanctuaries and windmills scattered among the hills, take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Aliki…

Overview

Greece boasts 16,000 km of coastline evenly split between its thousands of islands and the mainland. The Greek shores offer exceptionally diverse landscapes: long, clean beaches, sheltered bays and small coves, sandy beaches lined with dunes, pebble beaches, rocky peaks towering over underwater caves, black sand beaches typical of volcanic soil, coastal wetlands, etc. The diversity of these shores combined with the crystal clear waters that surround them have made the world-famous Greek islands extremely popular. In 2004, 378 Greek beaches and 7 marinas were awarded the blue flag under the “Blue Flags of Europe” program, placing Greece among Europe’s best.
The Greek shores are easily accessible and you can discover these in complete freedom, usually with few other swimmers around. There are also dozens of beaches offering a number of quality services, including parasols, chairs, changing rooms, cafés, bars, restaurants, etc.
Apart from swimming, many other water sports are available, including water skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing (solo or duo), tubing, banana boating, jet skiing, pedal boating, etc.


The islands...
In the Aegean sea, little white houses bask in a bright and warm sun, surrounded by crystal clear waters: welcome to the Cyclades! The Greek islands are probably the country’s most famous asset. They are an integral part of society and have shaped its culture and traditions.
There are 6,000 islands and islets scattered between the Aegean and Ionian seas, only 227 of which are inhabited, a phenomenon unique in all of Europe. The Greek islands boast 7,500 km of shores, for a national total of 16,000 km. These shores display exceptionally diverse landscapes: long, clean beaches, sheltered bays and small coves, sandy beaches lined with dunes, pebble beaches, rocky peaks towering over underwater caves, black sand beaches typical of volcanic soil, coastal wetlands, etc.
Many beaches have received awards from the Blue Flags of Europe program. Apart from swimming, they lend themselves to scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, sailing and windsurfing. As they represent the cradle of some of the most ancient and prosperous European civilizations (the Cycladic, Minoan civilizations, etc.), the islands boast unique archaeological sites, an outstanding architectural heritage, and centuries-old, fascinating local traditions of a multifaceted cultural past. It’s not surprising then that 58.5% of the country’s lodging establishments and 62.6% of hotel beds are found on the islands (data for 2003). All the above, combined with the ideal climate, the safety of Greek waters and the short distances between ports and coasts, have made these islands extremely popular among Greek and foreign visitors.

Geography

Greece is a mountainous country, with more than 300 mountains of varying sizes on its territory. The Pindus Mountains, often called the “spine of Greece”, form the country’s main mountain range, extending from the mainland down to the Peloponnese and Crete. Most Greek islands are actually the peaks of the underwater Aegean mountains that long ago connected Greece with continental Asia. The country’s highest mountain is the mythical Mount Olympus in Macedonia, where Mytikas peak culminates at 2917 m. Some 40 mountainous areas spread across the country have peaks rising over 2,000 meters. The Greek mountains are characterized by their diversity, their unique landscape and their exceptional forests, some of which are among Europe’s oldest natural forests. To help protect their unparalleled natural wealth (flora and fauna), many of these forests are classified as natural reserves.

Culture

Greece is filled with prestigious archeological sites and charming monuments rich in history, each a reminder of a specific period in this country’s long and impressive history. Visitors have the opportunity to make a unique journey into Greece’s past and discover its historical and cultural wealth, each of the country’s regions bearing a local reminder of one of this ancient civilization’s many facets.

The following archeological and cultural sites are on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites:

• Mount Athos (monastery complex)
• Athens (Acropolis)
• Bassae (temple of Apollo Epicurus)
• Vergina - Aigai
• Delphi (archeological site)
• Delos (archeological site)
• Epidaurus (archeological site)
• Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments in Thessalonika
• Meteora monasteries
• Mystras (medieval town)
• Monasteries of Dafni (Attica), Hosios Loukas (Phocida) and Nea Moni of Chios
• Archeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns
• Olympia (archeological site)
• Patmos (Saint-John monastery and cave of the Apocalypse)
• Medieval city of Rhodes
• Samos (Pythagoreion and Heraion)

Climate

The climate in Greece is Mediterranean, which means plenty of sunshine, little rain, and warm temperatures. Thanks to its geographical location, mountainous terrain, and a territory split between the sea and the mainland, Greece’s climate varies considerably as one travels from one place to another. In the summer, the Meltelmi winds bring a breath of fresh air on the warmer days, while the temperatures remain lower in the mountainous areas. In the plains, winters are fair with little snowfall, while the mountains receive their fair share of snow. Temperature variations within the same season are frequent (for example, coastal temperatures are warm while it’s very cold in the mountains).

When to sail?

April/May/mid-June:
Spring in the islands offers lots of sunshine. The flowers are in bloom and the air full of Mediterranean fragrances. Moderate winds and a warm breeze mean the conditions are right for family sailing. The sea is still cold in April, but once May rolls in the water becomes more inviting.




Mid-June/July/August:
Warm and dry summer, more demanding sailing conditions due to Northern winds: the Meltemi. Enjoy fine evenings and refreshing sunsets as you drop anchor in a warm and lively port in the Cyclades.

September/October:
“A lovely autumn that doesn’t fear winter”. After summer, things calm down. Winds become moderate. The days get shorter, but the sunsets are more beautiful. Having been warmed by the sun all summer long, the water temperature is ideal. Smooth sailing and fair weather for those who dread the summer heat.