Melissi Villa Sea View 2

100 sq. m.
One large living room, two master bedrooms, a modern,fully-equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, a large front and back garden with fountain, a spacious loft two minutes distance from the sea, amazing sea view, fireplace, bbq built in stone, fountain, security doors, parking. The place is fully equipped with all amenities.

- a children-friendly housing compound for relaxing summer holidays - an ideal starting point for trips to discover modern and ancient Greece This lovely maisonette is situated in the village of Melissi, which is on the northern coast of Peloponnese. The small but exclusive beach with the deep blue waters right in front of it is on the Gulf of Korinthos, a stretch of water separating the region of Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Melissi is an hour and a quarter away from the Athens International Airport. It is also easily accessible from Athens by coach (bus stop only 3 min. away), and by commuter train (Proastiakos).. Accommodation Description First floor about 150 sq. m.. Main features: One large living room with TV two master bedroom with a queen size bed and a balcony overlooking the sea One modern, fully-equipped kitchen Two bathrooms, A spacious porch overlooking the garden and the sea with a big rustic table and matching chairs -(URL HIDDEN)spacious loft formed as a living room -_ A barbecue made of stone  A large front and back garden with fountai(URL HIDDEN) Two minutes distance from the se(URL HIDDEN) Amazing sea view To be Found within Walking Distance Holidays also mean freedom from having to use the car for every little errand one needs to run. These two maisonettes are in a village community, yet they are away from the buzz of it all, as their front border is the sea, the sky, and the mountains at the gulf’s opposite side. Therefore, within less than ten minutes’ walking distance, one can find mini–markets, bakeries, kiosks, a bar with free internet, restaurants, and even a basketball and a tennis court. For a party, or a lazy evening in, one can opt for a free delivery of pizza or souvlaki, the “Greek fast food”. As for walks, one can choose between a stroll along the pier next to the local road, or a walk in the lemon grove. Bicycles are also widely used here, and one can join the locals in cycling to go shopping, or to do some fun exercise. Regional Capital Xylokastro, (URL HIDDEN) This pleasant town is only ten minutes away by car, or thirty minutes if one chooses to cycle there. It has a wide seaside quay, shops, restaurants, tavernas, cinemas, night clubs, beach bars, and a charming pine forest next to the sea. For Special Moments Le Convivial Luxury Suites and Spa (URL HIDDEN) This little gem of a hotel offers a luxurious spa and Balinese massage or aromatherapy, and is situated in Xylokastro. Day Trips Rio – Antirio Bridge, (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: a 2.252 m. long suspended bridge spanning the Gulf of Korinthos. Can be used by both cars and pedestrians. Best enjoyed lit-up at night while seated next to the pool of Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (URL HIDDEN) •Distance from Melissi: about 60 km along the Korinthos – Patras Motorway (beware of road works!). Rack-and-Pinion Railway, (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: an impressive, narrow gauge, rack-and-pinion railway, winding its way up inside one of the most beautiful canyons of Greece. The train ride is about 60 minutes long. The town of Kalavryta at the end of the ride has a rich history and is connected to the Greek Revolution and the Nazi occupation of Greece. Worth seeing is also the nearby Cave of the Lakes (URL HIDDEN) •Distance from Melissi of railway coastal terminal station: 40 km along the Korinthos – Patras Motorway (beware of road works!). Lake Stymfalia, (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: a lake in the middle of a high altitude plateau surrounded by mountains. In Greek Mythology, it is here where the sixth labour of Hercules took place, e.g. the butchering of the man-eating Stymfalian Birds. On the lake shore there is the village of Stymfalia with many tavernas offering local meat dishes, and the newly opened “Environment Museum of Stymfalia”. •Distance from Melissi: about an hour on mountain roads driving south. Lake Doxa, (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: an artificial lake of breathtaking beauty (its name means “Glory”) at an altitude of 710 m. and an excellent starting point for trekking trips in the surrounding mountain peaks. Overlooking the lake is the hospitable monastery of St. George, with magnificent frescoes in its church. Do ask for the special sweet prepared by the monks from roses grown in their own gardens. •Distance from Melissi: about two hours on mountain roads driving south. Acropolis of Korinthos; (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: the ancient Acropolis of Korinthos is built on top of an imposing, 575-metre-high rock. This is the largest castle of Greece, and an impressive monument whose history spans the entire period from the 7th Century BC to the 19th Century. •Distance from Melissi: three quarters of an hour in the direction of Korinthos. Nemea Wine Region, (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: a wine region in northern Peloponnese known for its own grape variety. Enjoy a trip through the wineries, and sample the deep-red “Ayoryitiko” wines, and the local whites! •Distance from Melissi: about an hour, in the direction of Korinthos and then south. Sancturay of Hera at Perachora and Loutraki (URL HIDDEN) (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: the ruins of a temple devoted to Hera, built in a most dramatic rocky landscape which culminates in a peninsula with a lighthouse. The nearby lagoon of Vouliagmeni is connected to the sea via a narrow water passage. On the return trip, enjoy the restaurants and cosmopolitan life of the town of Loutraki, which has its own thermal spa and casino! (URL HIDDEN) (URL HIDDEN) •Distance from Melissi: three quarters of an hour in the direction of Korinthos for Loutraki, one and a half hours for the Sanctuary of Hera. The Canal of Corinth (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: a 6,34-km-long canal with steep sidewalls, completed in the late 19th Century, and best viewed from the old steel bridge. The daring can now jump off the bridge with a cord attached to their legs (URL HIDDEN) while the children can enjoy themselves in the nearby water slides (URL HIDDEN) •Distance from Melissi: half an hour. Ancient Theatre of Epidauros (URL HIDDEN) •Short Description: the best preserved, and most beautiful of all ancient theatres, hidden in a discrete valley and surrounded by pine forests. In ancient times, the theatre with its adjacent buildings was one of the foremost healing centers of the Greek world. In the summer it is used for performances of Greek tragedies and comedies.