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Alena

Spartia, Kefalonia

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Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 4
  2. 1 Double Bedroom
  3. 1 Twin Bedroom
  4. 2 Bathrooms
  5. Air Conditioning
  6. WiFi
  7. Minimarket 2.3km
  8. Taverna 2.3km
  9. Beach 2.8km
  • Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room (A/C, TV, DVD, WiFi) with doors to pool terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine). Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room and doors to garden terrace. Twin bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower, separate cloakroom and doors to pool terrace.
  • Outside: Sun terrace. In-built barbecue with adjacent shaded dining terrace. Private parking. Grounds with lawn. Poolside shower.
  • Private swimming pool (9m x 5m) with wide Roman steps.

Designed and styled with equal taste, flair and imagination as gorgeous sister properties Christina and the hugely popular Marina, Alena also boasts a similarly stunning location with unbroken, far-reaching views across verdant hillside to the sea and neighbouring island of Zante.

Generously proportioned both inside and out Alena abounds with numerous simple, signature touches that are the hallmark of stylish owners; smoothed walls in soothing natural shades, hanging rails of rounded iron, free standing oak-edged mirrors and washbasins of rounded hollow stone being a few of the more notable features.

A good-size pool with wide Roman steps, extensive sun terracing, lawned grounds and a lovely barbecue area with adjacent shaded dining terrace mean the exterior could not be better suited to relaxed summer living and glass fencing along the property border ensures you never miss one breath taking moment of those amazing sea views.

  • Please note: The access lane is unmade and so low wheel based vehicles are not recommended.
  • Property licence number: 21894365095808130059

Pricing & Availability

Additional Pricing Information

All Prices are per property, not per person.

Please note: The Greek Government has introduced a Climate Tax which is payable by guests staying in hotels and other properties. For villas the nightly charge is a flat rate of €10 (£8.70) per night, per villa. For your convenience we will add this amount to your booking, rather than you having to pay it in resort.

Location of Alena

Locality

Great Things to Do Near Alena

Saddle up and explore

There is an excellent established riding school located in the village of Zervata, 4km south of Sami. A truly wonderful experience, their experienced team offer everything from 1-5 hours trips, to camping overnight with barbecue and campfire. For horse riding enthusiasts, this has to be high up on your list of things to do

Visit Ithaca for a day, home to Odysseus and Penelope of mythology

We would recommend that you do some swatting up before you go, as the Iliad is littered with references to Ithaca, it was where Odysseus was trying to return to for 10 years! Much more easily, you could visit the cave of Nymphs, or why not simply relax, have a nice lunch in one of the waterfront cafes in Vathi and then drop into one of the many delightful coves for a swim or a nap.

Drogorati caves

Although they have deservedly become a serious attraction on the Island, it’s never so busy that you have to spend much time waiting to see them. We recommend that you try to arrive there either early(ish) morning or late afternoon, so as to be sure to avoid any bus party that may be visiting the caves as part of their Island tour. The Stalagmites and Stalactites are well worth the effort of driving here.Alena

Wine lovers - rejoice!

Kefalonia has many excellent wineries, all of which are delighted to offer wine tastings. But please respect the laws, and don’t drink and drive. Why not go twice, and swap drivers? Or try the nearby Melissonos winery, the taxi drivers know the way ( and back!)

Turtle rescue fund

The Kefalonia locals are extremely proud of the fact that the 'caretta caretta' turtles continue to use these unspoilt beaches in the south of the island to nest their eggs. As one would hope and expect, these beaches are protected and supervised to ensure that the eggs are not disturbed by the invasion of sun umbrellas and beach barbecues that can often be found on such stunningly beautiful beaches. Mounda Beach itself is the nearest beach to the villa, unspoilt, beautiful and fascinating.

The King of the Castle!

St Georges Castle is the historic capital of Kefalonia. A great place to wander and explore. There are many alleyways, along with a wonderful old church and monastery with ancient icons on display. Afterwards, why not stop for a coffee or lunch there.

Snakes alive! 15th August celebrates bizarre religious ceremony

On the biggest festival day of the year in Greece, the festival of Saint Maria, the most bizarre goings on take place in a village called Markopoulo. The story goes that Nuns once begged the Virgin Mary to turn them into snakes during a pirate raid, and ever since, snakes are brought out to slither around the icons of the church in Markopoulo on this day, and many people consider this festival as a good luck festival and by touching or kissing the snakes, you are going to have a lucky year.

The hills are alive....

Yes, you can drive all the way to the top of Mount Aenos- save your energy for taking photographs and taking in the panoramic views. You may even spot the elusive and extremely endangered wild ponies.

Nearby neighbour - Island hop to Zakynthos

Another island, not so far away from Kefalonia, but it could be at the other end of the world, such is the contrast between these beautiful islands. Take the daily ferry over from the port of Pessada for the 90 minute crossing to Skinari, in the north of Zakynthos, and from there you could take another boat trip to the amazing ship-wreck beach, or go for a sightseeing tour before catching the evening ferry back.

Love thy neighbour - why not visit Lefkada - the Island next door

Lefkatha means "white" and the islands' name of Lefkas reflects the towering white cliffs and beaches on the Western shores of this green and unspoilt island. Sailing from Fiscardo to Vassiliki, plenty of windsurfers consider this bay serious windsurfing territory. Apart from watching the colourful sails as they strut their stuff, exploring the rest of the island is a delight. Sivota, Nidri, Geni and Lefkas Town offer a wonderful variety of beaches, villages and towns to explore

Olives, ouzo and octopus - try them all!

Treat yourself to a typical Meze – a series of tiny dishes that accompany the aniseed based liquor, you can try an Ouzerie, that is similar to a Spanish Tapas bar – a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Pie in the sky?

The Greeks love their pies, and the Kefalonians have taken it one step further in producing this nourishing dish. Everyone has their own secret recipe, so we are unable to tell you exactly whats in it, but it is flaky filo pastry stuffed with minced pork meat & rice along with the secret recipe of spices and sauce. It is delicious -and will have you walking on air...

Take a trip...

to the aquamarine waters of Melissani Lake. We should entitle this 'not to be missed'. Melissani Lake is simply stunning: the colours and eerie atmosphere is something you will never forget.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Lourdas 20 mins 
Argostoli 20 mins 
Skala 50 mins 

Beaches

Spartia Beach 5 mins 
Agios Thomas 15 mins 
Avithos 20 mins 
Makris Yialos 20 mins 
Lourdas Beach 25 mins 
Mounda 40 mins 

Airports

Kefalonia 30 mins 

ports

Sami 50 mins 
Poros 55 mins 
Times are approximate

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