Villa, Αίγινα

“Villa Light” Romance and Relax by the beach!! Come in Aegina for the seafood, stay for the peace (The Guardian) !!! Choose ” Villa Light” for your holydays for relax in a spacious, elegant and luxurious house of a traditional design, fine esthetics, precious privacy and a gorgeous view and feeling of the sea, just having the sea water 30 mtrs from the house gate. “Villa Light” is located in the most prestigious location, on the South part of the island, on the beach road from Aegina to Perdika, 3 km away from Aegina’s port. The sea is in front of the property providing a very special environment for everyone staying in the house. You see and hear the waves and the sea breeze calms you and refreshes you constantly. Is a two floor (150m2) traditional Greek island house, builded in 2000, situated upon a 4 acre field full of pistachio, pine and olive trees and beautiful flowers and is the ideal place to stay while you enjoy your vacation here on this island. “Villa Light” can accommodate up to 6 persons ( ideal for 4 adults who could use the 2 bedrooms with king size beds and 2 children who could use the one bedroom with 2 single beds), is fully equipped and has comfortable modern furniture combined with paintings and several antiques. With stunning sea views and lush surroundings, you can sunbathe, relax and dine in the verandas in the garden or in the balconies or dine al fresco on the terrace. The Upper floor consisting by one Master bedroom (with air conditioning) and a super king size bed and en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and a private balcony overlooking the sea and the cute fishing harbor, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwashing machine and a large living room with a veranda and spectacular view of the sea, for relaxing and enjoying the sunset and the evening breeze under the stars . On the Ground Floor you will find an inside dining area for 10 right next to the kitchen, and then a beautiful outdoor veranda which has a dining table for 12 and a view of the sea and the sunset. There are also 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a king size bed and another with 2 single beds. Both of them have their own bathrooms and air-conditioning. There is an additional bathroom (WC) on the Ground floor too. Guests have access to both floors of the house, using the inside stairs, including the balconies, verandas and the huge garden. “Villa Light” provides plenty of space for guests to park their cars and also enjoy spacious yet secluded spots where can relax amidst the rich array of trees, plants and flowers. There are also another 3 verandas around the Ground floor with tables and chairs to relax and enjoy. You can also enjoy the microclimate created under the pines, relaxing and reading and listening to the breeze passing through the needles of the pines. Smoking is not permitted inside the house. Although it is permitted outside in the verandas. There is a small picturesque restaurant 50 meters from the Villa, named “Achivadaki”, preparing delicious fish snacks and ouzo and other tasty traditional plates. You can also swim just in front of the restaurant. The small harbor with traditional small fishing boats is just opposite from Villa Light’s gate and you can enjoy the fishermen every morning coming back from their overnight fishing and you can also buy fresh fishes. The beach is within close walking distance 50 mtrs from the gate but you can also find, in a distance of 500 mtrs, other organized beaches where refreshments, snacks, music, umbrellas and chairs are available. The house is very easily reached, located on the beach road on the way to Perdika village which is one of the most picturesque places to visit. Perdika is a small fishing village, with cafés and restaurants on the seafront, a pleasant atmosphere and great views across to the island of Moni. Small boats can take you from Perdika to Moni for swimming. There is a bus passing by in front of “Villa Light” several times of the day, Doing the distance between Aegina port/town to Perdika (back and forth), but also walking into town is a 20-30 min enjoyable walk by the seashore, on a flat even road. The port/town of Aegina is picturesque in many ways. The seafront is lined with traditional coffee shops and pastry shops, modern cafés, restaurants and fish taverns. Of course, in order for you to get around, explore the island and see all the wonderful places that it has to offer, a car, bikes or motorbikes could be helpful. The island of Aegina enjoys a very moderate climate throughout the year, a lot of sunshine and pleasant temperatures. From the Athens Airport to Aegina island and “Villa Light” Aegina island is reached from the mainland port of Piraeus by boat. The port of Piraeus is accessible to and from “Eleftherios Venizelos Airport” by bus (ticket: euro 6 per person) or taxi service (euro 50 per fare). From Piraeus, there are regular daily boats’ departures to Aegina island - The trip lasts approximately 65 minutes and the fare cost is euro 9 per person. 'Flying Dolphins Seaways' also make the crossing regularly, with the trip lasting approximately 45 minutes and the fare cost is euro 14 per person. The owner will be happy to send you the list of all the boats’ and “dolphins” departures from Piraeus to Aegina for the day you are interested and would be delighted to meet you at the port of Aegina upon arrival to the island and escort you to “Villa Light” where you can experience your precious holydays. Also during your stay, you will find the owner any time during the day and the night, in another house on the edge of the property. It will be her pleasure to help you and give you any info you might need. Things to do – History During July and August, a highly recommended excursion is a visit to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, on the Peloponnese mainland, to attend a theatre play or a music concert. A round trip, including tickets, can be booked in Aegina – the boat leaves Aegina by 18.00 and returns after 8 hours, at 2.00 in the morning sailing under the moon – you can ask the owner to organize it for you. Aegina has a great history, as the first capital of Greece, and in ancient times as the second largest fleet after Athens. A visitor could be very busy exploring fascinating areas, as: 1) Ancient temples especially “Afea Athena temple” similar to Parthenon, 2) The ruins of the medieval town of Palaiochora- the castle which was often a refuge for Aegina’s inhabitants, from pirate raids as early as the 9th century. Palaiochora is located on a hillside, in the centre of the island, opposite the famous monastery of Agios Nektarios, 3) Other monasteries, 4) Picturesque traditional villages, 5) Explore the sea by diving, 6) Following the ancient paths to reach the Temple of Hellenic Zeus and then ascend to the “Mount” (Oros), the highest mountain of Aegina, plus a lot of other interesting activities. There are several festivals throughout the summer in Aegina. Alternatively a visit to Athens or islands of Hydra and Spetses and return the same day is always part of any program. Amenities of the house • All 3 Bedrooms with air conditioning • Balcony – Terrace and verandas • Central heating • Ceiling Fans • En suite bathrooms (3) • Guests’ bathroom (1) • King size beds (2) • Single beds (2) • Living room • Living room seats (7) • Patio • Porch • Outdoor dinning area • Dining seats (inside 10) • Dining seats (outside 12) • Plasma TV (2) • DVD Player • Free Wi-Fi • Free internet access • Sea view • Waterfront • BBQ • Fireplace • Iron • Kettle • Microwave (2) • Toaster • Cooker (2) • Blender • Dishwasher (2) • Washing machine • Refrigerators (2) • Hairdryer • Bed sheets provided • Towels provided • Soap/shampoo provided • Free parking • Housekeeping optional • Suitable For Children Under 5 “10 of the best European islands … that you’ve probably never heard of” two of them…in Greece: First Aegina - then Samothraca !!!! "The Guardian"