Aretousa was a Nymph. Persecuted by her lover, Alphios River, she went to Sicily where the goddess Artemis turned her into a spring. Alphios visited her and from his waters passed the head of the Nymph decorated with dolphins. This scene is depicted in the coins of Syracusians.
The island of Lefkada, according to a German archeologist's research named Dorpfeld, is identified with the island of Iaki, mentioned by Homer. At 2km far from Aretousa, you can reach Evmeos cave.
Aretousa is composed of three tourist residences of exceptional taste, built according to the local architecture, and with respect to the environment.
The entire complex harmonizes with the local tradition, by using the stone as the main building material, and the attention paid to the formation of the surrounding area.
The three olive grove surrounded villas are situated 500 meters away from the sea. Due to the ground's favourable inclination, you have an amazing view of it.
In the exterior, one can find a yard with a flower garden, a pool and a Jacuzzi, a barbeque and a traditional wood oven. In the interior, a living room with a fireplace and comfortable couches welcomes you in. Furthermore, you will find a fully equipped kitchen, two elevated bedrooms, and two granite -stone made bathrooms.
The villa's electronic equipment is equally sufficient: TV and DVD, clothes and dishes washing machines, a vacuum cleaner, and an iron together with an iron board. It is worthwhile noting that the interior is decorated according to the local tradition
Access to the island
• Through the national highway Rio - Antirio
• By bus from Athens or Thessaloniki
• By airplane to the Aktion airport, 20 minutes from the island
• By sailing boat. ( The island has a marina and many natural harbours)
• By hydroplane from Patras, Ioannina, and Corfu
Access to the villas
In the southeast corner of the island, 30km from the city of Lefkada, you will find the traditional fishing village of Sivota. The complex lies 1km away from the village.
Activities in the area
Hiking on the streets and tracks of the surrounding area will bring you close to nature, and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view. You can also do cycling, one day cruise to Skorpios (Onasis' island), to Madouri (Valaoriti's island), to Meganisi, and the entire island complex around Lefkada. You also enjoy easy access to one of the most beautiful beaches and natural harbours of the island.
Windsurf and Kite surf can be found in the Vasiliki beach for the more daring, along with sailing, scuba diving, mountain bikes, horse riding e.t.c. All these facilities will please even the most demanding. Vasiliki beach is included to be among the tenth best beaches of the world, and among the three best in Europe.
In the picturesque village of Sivota, but also on the entire island, you can enjoy fresh fish, taste some of Lefkada's traditional recipes, try the local wine, and drink your coffee overlooking the Ionian Sea!
During your stay, you will have the chance to attend several events, cultural and others, which will leave you with the best of memories.
Festivals such as Speech and Art Celebrations (1955), and International Folklore Festival (1962), preserved until today, include theatre, music, painting and photograph exhibitions, conferences, poetry nights, ballet performances, concerts, moonlight boat walks, and others. The city streets are filled with dancers from all over the world, with the intention to share with the crowd their culture and traditions.
Beside the city of Lefkada, events take place throughout the island, such as the wedding of Lefkas, the wine fests, religious events, and craft related fests, such as threshing, and the representation of the local ceramics manufacturing.
Husinformation:
- 4 Personer (därav minst 2 barn)
- Bottenplan
- 2 Sovrum
- 2 Badrum
- Havsutsikt
Boendeområde:
- Strykjärn
- DVD-spelare
- Kamin
- Lufkonditionering
- Dat-Tv
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Kök:
- Ugn
- Frysfack
- Kaffemaskin
- Mikrovågsugn
- Diskmaskin
- Brödrost
- Vattenkokare
Övrigt:
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Uteområde:
- Trädgård
- Trädgårdsmöbel
- Enskild fastighet
- Grill
- Parkeringsplats
- Terass
Avstånd:
- Gå ut: ca. 1000 m
- Handla: ca. 1000 m
- Flygplats: ca. 50 km
- Restaurang: ca. 1000 m
- Strand: ca. 500 m
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