About this property
It’s hues of blues and sea views, when you vacation in Villa Trojan 3, overlooking the historic village of Molyvos, on the north coast of Lesbos, a Greek island set in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Villa Trojan 3 is part of a new, small, residential complex, nestled in the local countryside, surrounded by nature, overlooking the town, port, and medieval castle of Molyvos, and the azure blue Aegean Sea.
This cute two-bedroom maisonette is built over two storeys out of light local stone and can accommodate up to five guests, ideal for a family or friends sharing a holiday. The property comes with private parking, and all the mod cons, including complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. The complex is a family-run affair, and the management team are on hand to make your holiday the most memorable one. The interiors are light and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows open onto sea-view terraces and bedroom balconies. The villa is stylishly furnished with classic modern pieces, with some striking lighting, and decorated in a neutral palette of crisp clean whites, with complementary soft shades of beautiful Aegean Sea blues. The ambience is one of welcome to your comfortable holiday home from home.
Enter the villa at ground floor level, where you will find a very spacious bright and breezy open plan living area, with doors that open onto a panoramic sea view terrace. The seating area is in two parts, each with a powder blue two-seater sofa, wooden coffee tables, and a flat-screen television. The white kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to cater for your holiday, including a fridge freezer, built-in oven and ceramic hob, a must-have morning coffee maker, and that most essential frappe stirrer. An adjacent four-seater dining set is ideal for meeting for breakfast and discussing the day’s plans. A handy guest cloakroom completes the ground floor. Take the stairs to the second floor, where there are two charming creamy dreamy bedrooms, both with wrought iron double beds, bedside tables, open-fronted wardrobes, and flat-screen televisions.
Doors open onto sea and castle view furnished balconies, best enjoyed with a sundowner at sunset. There is a shared bathroom, with a bathtub and shower, hand basin, WC, and complimentary toiletries. The best bit of staying at Villa Trojan 3 is the terrific sea, port, town, and castle view terrace, furnished with a four-seater turquoise cushioned dining set, perfect for feasting alfresco under a twinkling sky.
Villa Trojan 3 can be found nestled in a small complex overlooking the historic town of Molyvos, also known as Mithymna, on the north coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, in the heart of the azure Aegean Sea. The nearest international airport is Mytilini Odysseas Elytis, sixty-five kilometres south of the villa, an hour and a quarter’s drive through the Greek countryside. If you are island hopping arrive at the port of Mytilini, which is sixty-two kilometres away.
The villa is within walking distance of the unesco World Heritage Site of Molyvos, where you will find a medieval castle, Orthodox churches, cobbled streets, traditional tavernas, and a fabulous organised beach. The beautiful beach of Efthalou is a few kilometres north of the villa, famous for its stunning sunsets, whilst picturesque Petra Bay, is a short drive south. The capital town of Mytilini is an hour’s drive away, where you can wander around the Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Costume and Embroidery, and the Theophilus Art Museum. Climb the famous castle fortifications for some stunning sea views, then walk the Roman aqueduct and admire their technical skills. Mytilini reflects its history in the number of Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, its many Byzantine monasteries, and mosques still there from the time of Ottoman rule. Make sure you don’t miss the local markets, selling hand-pressed olive oil, hive honey, carved woodwork, and homemade cheeses. After all that you’ve earned yourself a glass of ouzo and a plate of Greek mezes in a street side café, or treat yourself to some freshly caught fish, most notably the local sardines, in a seafront restaurant.
If you are feeling active there are lots of hiking trails, where you can discover the local flora and fauna. Take a tour of over two hundred caves scattered across the island, believed to be originally neolithic places of worship. Marvel at the natural hot springs of Efthalia, Thermes, and Gera. Discover an underwater marine world snorkelling and scuba diving. Sunbathe on one of the many varied beaches that populate the coastline, and partake in water sports, most especially windsurfing. Visit villages as old as time, especially Lafiona, Agiassos, Plomari and Skala Sikimias, and see how the islanders really live. Lose yourself in the unique and natural phenomenon that is the Petrified Forest, created from intense volcanic activity. Then visit the neighbouring museum at Sigri, which is dedicated to researching, promoting, displaying, and preserving it. Go on a wine tour and sample the fruits of the harvest, and most of all make sure you don’t miss the World of Ouzo Museum at Isodoros Avvanitis.
At the end of a busy day sightseeing, sit back and watch the stars appear on the big screen as the stars come out to shine at the open-air cinema specially constructed for the summer. Venture further afield, from the port at Mytilini board a ferry to the neighbouring islands of Lindos, Samos, Chios, and beyond.
Accommodation
The Villa
128sqm 2-storey stone villa on a small complex, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom with bathtub, WC, sea view terrace and balconies
Ground floor:
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Living area
- Dining area
- W/C
First floor:
- 2x Double bedrooms
- Shared bathroom
Exterior:
- Sea view terrace
- Dining area
Additional facilities
- Parking
- Baby facilities, including crib and Chicco high chair
- Balconies