Villas Kastrakis

About this property

It’s a tale of two-holiday homes when you vacation at Villas Kastraki, on the west coast of the Cycladic island of Naxos, in the heart of the Greek Aegean Sea. This unique property is made up of two separate villas, with a shared terrace and centrepiece swimming pool, ideal for a couple of families, or a group of friends sharing. Each two-storey villa has its own independent entrance, living area and two bedrooms, and together can accommodate up to twelve guests. The villas command the most stunning sea views, overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean Sea.

The property is located almost on the beachfront, a short walk down a ready-made path will take you to a secluded sandy shore, with immediate access to the crystal-clear sea. Villa Kastraki is built in the iconic Cycladic style, with sun-reflecting whitewashed exteriors, surrounded by local stone walls. The villa comes with private parking, and complimentary air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. The interiors have a classic Mediterranean beachfront villa vibe, with cool stone tiled floors, furnished with contemporary pieces, and decorated in a palette of crisp, clean white with marine blue highlights. 

Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the main entrance and welcomed to your light and airy holiday home from home. Both properties mirror each other in every respect. Enter the villas at ground floor level, where you will find an open plan living space, with double doors and billowing white curtains, which open onto the pool terrace. Each villa has a large white L-shaped sofa, coffee tables, and a flat-screen television. The adjacent kitchen is fully equipped with all the latest appliances you will need to cater for your holiday, including a family-sized fridge freezer, and that must-have morning coffee maker. There is a breakfast bar and stool set for four, perfect for a meeting in the morning to discuss the day’s plans. A handy guest WC completes the ground floor. Take the Cycladic staircase to the first floor, where there are two stylish double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a double bed, and fitted wardrobes, with French doors that open onto a panoramic sea view balcony, with a Jacuzzi bath, where you can sip champagne, and watch the sunset. The second bedroom has twin beds, a wardrobe, and mountain views. There is a shared modern white marble bathroom with a walk-in shower, hand basin, and WC, as well as complimentary toiletries.

Access the tiled terrace from the ground floor living space, where there is a step-entry swimming pool, surrounded by mesh sun loungers, with strategically positioned sea views. Cool off under the poolside shower, then take an afternoon nap in the shaded soft seating spot. Take the path down to the beach and have a dip in the Aegean Sea. Meet up in the evenings for cocktails as the sun sets, then feast alfresco at the wooden dining set under the twinkling stars.

Villas Kastraki can be found overlooking Kastraki Beach, on the west coast of the Greek island of Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades islands, in the heart of the Aegean Sea. You can get to Naxos via Athens, followed by a forty-five minute flight to the local airport, and then a twenty-minute drive across the island to your destination. You can also take a ferry from the ports of Athens, or island hop from Santorini, Paros, Milos, Ios, or Mykonos. The villa is near supermarkets for your holiday provisions, and local cafes, bars, and restaurants are within walking distance. The nearest beach is almost on your doorstep, take the path from Villa Kastraki straight onto a secluded sandy beach, surrounded by sand dunes and cedar trees, and the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

Naxos is famous for its water sports, most especially kite and windsurfing, with seven major clubs around the coastline, the Meltemi north wind effect makes it the most perfect conditions. The villa is near the unspoilt Glyfada sandy beach, with its crystal clear waters, and kitesurfing club Other great beaches include; Agia Anna for its sea caves and tavernas, Aliko with four beaches and a backdrop of cedar forests, Mikri Vigla for excellent water sports, Agios Prokopios for its white sand, and promenade populated with restaurants, and the most popular Plaka, with four kilometres of organised sun loungers and shady parasols. Go sixteen kilometres north to Naxos town, known locally as Chora, a lively commercial centre, with a port, whitewashed houses, and original Venetian architecture. Visit the thirteenth-century castle, the Archeological and Venetian Museums, and the landmark Portara, constructed in 530BC as the original entrance to the unbuilt Temple of Apollo, best seen at sunset.

Highly recommended is a visit to a local village, of which there are fifty on the island. See traditional village life in the mountaintop setting of Koronas, and the Church of Panagia Agrokiliotissa. Visit Chalki (Halki), once the capital of the island, admire the grandeur of the neoclassical Venetian homes and towers, and walk the cobbled streets as you shop for souvenirs. Make sure you visit the Vallindra Distillery where they make Kitron, the island’s famous lemon liqueur, sample some, and take a bottle home with you. For something a bit sportier, the island offers hiking and cycling tours, where you can discover the local flora and fauna, mountain biking and horseback riding, swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving. For the daredevils, Naxos is renowned for its cliff diving. For something more cultural, there is the seventh-century BC Statue of Kouros sculptures, the sixth-century AD Temple of Demeter, the Crispi Tower Byzantine Museum, and the Cycladia Cultural Centre at Damala, which hosts events throughout the season. Seek solace and find tranquillity in the many Greek Orthodox churches and monasteries that can be found all over the island, with their ornate interiors and Byzantine icons.

No trip to Naxos is complete without a boat trip, island hop, swim and snorkel in secret coves and hidden bays, dine aboard, then sail into harbour at sunset. After all that, wind down with a wine tour of one of the local vineyards, and sample their wares. Settle down for an evening under the stars at the open-air cinema or enjoy traditional Greek dishes in a family-run taverna.

Accommodation

The Villa
A double villa property each with two double bedrooms, sea views, shared pool, near the beach

For each villa -
Ground Floor:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Open plan living area
- Sofa bed
- WC

First Floor:
- Master bedroom with furnished sea view balcony wiht built-in jacuzzi
- Twin bedroom
- Shared marble bathroom

Exterior:
- Sea view terrace
- Swimming pool
- Soft seating
- Dining area
- Outside shower
- Access to beach via road

Additional facilities
- Private parking
- Separate entrances
- Safes
- Sun loungers
- Mountain view