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Villa Erifili is located on the top of a hill on its own private ground of 5000 sq.m and surrounded by olive trees flowers and flowering shrubs. The location only ten minutes drive from Skiathos town is within walking distance from Evagelistria monastery and museum and it is very quiet. This comfortable 180sq.m villa is built on two levels. Entering into the first level a large open planned space includes a very big living room with a fire place and plenty of sofas and windows to enjoy the view and the dining area.
Adjacent to the living room there is a very big terrace 100sq.m , half shaded, with outdoor furniture offering spectacular, uninterrupted views to Skiathos town, Skopelos, Evia and the deep blue of the Aegean. Next to the terrace there is a private pool (40 sq.m)approx. On the first level there are also a country style kitchen fully equipped,a bathroom with bath and a facility room. On the second level there are three bedrooms, two with double deds and one with two single beds and two expandable sofas and a second bathroom with bath. Villa Erifili is very carefully decorated and has wooden ceilings and floor
villa Erifili
livingroom
panoramic view from the pool
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The Sporades/Evia region
Skiathos is only 46 sq km, but many people choose to return for their holidays year after year for the simple fact that it has amongst the best beaches of the Greek islands, a large variety of taverns, bars and places to stay and the fact that it is absolutely gorgeous.
It is a lush, green island with over 60 beaches and depending on where you stay, you can have a quiet, relaxing holiday or a more active one doing excursions, sports and enjoying the nightlife.The locals mainly live off tourism and agriculture. They grow olives, fruit and walnuts and there is both local honey and wine. Many of the islanders leave the island in the winter and work on the mainland.
Skiathos is a popular summer resort for British and Scandinavian holidaymakers, but there are also many Italians, Germans, Dutch and Swiss. The Greeks also love Skiathos, and they like to see it as a bit of a cosmopolitan island.
Skiathos / Dimitrios area
Even though Skiathos is such a small island, there are quite a few things to see. In Skiathos torn, Chora, there is the old part with tiny winding streets and old, impressive houses. There is also the Bourtzi, a tiny peninsula in the harbour which used to be a Venetians citadel, with remains of the 13 century wall and canons. Here, you can enjoy concerts, art exhibitions and puppet shows for children in the open air theatre.
The monastery Evangelistra is situated a 30 minute drive outside Chora. It has some amazing surroundings and is open for the public. Characteristic for the monastery are the many friendly cats, birds and dog that live here. Evangelistra also has a small museum with various objects from its history. There is also an excellent shop here where you can buy icons, crucifixes, plates, T-shirts and even wine. There is a small, white bus that goes between the monastery and Chora several times a day.
Kounistra monastery is further away from Chora, and you can only get there if you rent a vehicle or go on an excursion. Here, a monk found an icon of the Virgin Mary hanging in a tree in the 17th century, and the monastery was built after the icon: Kounistra means "the swinging". This used to be a school during the Turkish rule, and you are free to walk around in it. The icon is the Tris Ierarches church in Chora today, so the Kounistra church only holds a copy.
When visiting the monasteries, don't forget to wear a long skirt and to cover your shoulders if you are a woman, and to wear long trousers if you are a man.
You can also visit the medieval capital Kastro, either by going on one of the boattrips around the island, or driving almost all the way and then walking. Don't miss the Church of Christ and the old houses.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Skiathos
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
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