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The perfect family vacation in beautiful Greece! Tranquillity and charm in an old world setting.

Europe / Greece / Magnisia / Pelion, Argalasti, Lefokastro


Close To   Volos (Thessoloniki-150 km) (40 Kms)
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Description

Our amazing vacation villa is perched in an ancient olive grove overlooking the turquoise waters of the Pagasitikos Bay. The Pelion peninsula of central Greece is your opportunity to experience paradise in this lifetime. Ideally positioned between the villages of Lefokastro and Kalamos, this is the nature enthusiasts dream. Ancient pathways connecting the area villages can be reached from the property. These smaller villages offer gorgeous, secluded swimming beaches with delicious restaurant facilities in season. The larger, full service village of Argalasti is 10 minutes by car. Here you will find shops, gas stations, health services and a lovely central square with tavernas and a weekly farmer's market. Reachable by car on a very scenic coastal road, the popular vacation village of Affisos is only 15 minutes away. Whether you want to explore Pelion by car or by foot, the Wishflower Villa is the perfect location for a very memorable holiday experience.

Our villa has four bedrooms which are all part of the main house. Two downstairs bedrooms have a connecting double bathroom and each room has its own door leading to an outside terrace. Even at ground level, these terraces have truly stunning views. The third bedroom has its own bathroom ensuite and door leading outside. Our villa is built on three floors with two flights of marble stairs. Although it can not be considered handicapped accessible, the fourth bedroom is located on the main floor for limited stair climbing necessity. There is a full bathroom on the main level. The villa has beds and linens to accommodate up to 10 people. We have two living areas--one on the main floor with a fireplace and another with spectacular views and a huge adjoining balcony on the third floor. The kitchen is very modern and fully equipped. Spend your vacation during any season at the Wishflower and you won't want to go home!

Neighborhood

The Pelion peninsula offers many unique opportunities to explore the charming mountain villages as well as the quaint and picturesque fishing communities. You will feel as if you have stepped back in time as you admire the lush, green vegetation and old fashion lifestyle of the locals. Every season brings new and colorful wildflowers and blossoms of every sort. In a short 20 minute drive you can travel from the calm, placid waters of the Pagasitikos Bay up over the mountains to the often wild and agitated sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea. Villages here are in close proximity to one another and an easy drive to have coffee on the platia in one village, a seaside lunch with tasty fresh fish and inexpensive local wine in another village and treating yourself to a few glasses of ouzo as you watch the spectacular sunset in yet another village. Cruising the Bay by boat, exploring the land on foot or driving from one village to the next all offer amazing experiences hard to find anywhere else. Water sports abound for the sports enthusiasts. Every corner of Greece is filled with amazing cultural and historical significance. Pelion is no different. Known as the land of the Centaurs and renowned for Jason and the Argonauts, Pelion played an integral part of Greek Mythology. A mere 15 minutes away you can experience the beauty and serenity of a restored (and wireless!!!) 12th century monastery called Moni Paou. In the city of Volos you can visit two different archaeological digs or browse the Museum of Volos featuring many antiquities from the area. An easy day trip and one not to miss are the famous hanging Monasteries of Meteora. You will be astounded at the ingenuity of the ancient Greek monks! If you are looking for a little American culture, there is now a Starbucks located in Volos. But even if you aren't the Starbucks type, don’t miss out on the typical Greek iced coffee called frappe or sip some ouzo on the town square (platia).

About Us

We are a Greek-American family living in Houston Texas. My husband is a professor and I plan the family vacations! We spent a sabbatical year in Greece in 2006-07 building the Wishflower Villa which will be our retirement home. We have two sons, ages 12 & 13. We love to travel and visit new places with historical and cultural value. If possible we like to avoid crowded touristy places, or at least the high season crowds. On a holiday we appreciate natural beauty and the opportunity to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life.

We are a non-smoking, trustworthy family and will take great care of your house while you are in ours!

Destination

Non simultaneous exchanges are possible and welcome. The dates that I will be looking for accommodation are generally for Spring Break which is a week in March, Thanksgiving (3rd week in November) and possibly the Christmas holiday. We prefer to spend Spring Break somewhere in North America--US, Canada, Caribbean or Mexico. We spend the month of June in our villa in Greece so it is not available at that time and it is generally rented out for July and August. Any European destinations we would be interested in exploring either the week before or the week after we leave Greece. Generally that would be the first week in June or about Mid-July. Usually we will need accommodation for 2 adults and 2 teenagers--on occasion we will be joined by grandparents and or aunt, uncle and cousins.

In general our villa will be available for a non-simultaneous exchange from about mid-Sept. until the end of May. Easter is fabulous in Greece as well as most of the fall and spring.


 

Details

Type   House
Sleeps   10
Bathrooms   3
Swimming Pool   No
Surroundings   Ocean/Sea/Beach
Bedrooms   4
    
Air Conditioning   No

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   No
Exchange Cars   No
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   No
    

 
Updated   2008-03-23 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, St. Martin (FR), Switzerland, Trinidad Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Open
2008-03-15  to  2020-03-23
7 - 10 days
Open
2008-03-15  to  2009-04-25
- days

 
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