Villa w/ Fabulous View, & Private Pool. Walk to beach & amenities in Almyrida.

Villa Almythea is a charming stone villa that is situated in one of the most sought after locations of this beautiful area, on the top of hillside high above the small, but ever popular, sea side resort of Almyrida. The Greek word for view is “thea” and as the name of the villa suggests, there are wonderful sweeping views across the village to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri Peninsula in the north, and over olive, carob and almond covered rocky hillsides to The White Mountains in the south. The seemingly rural setting belies that fact that Villa Almythea is within walking distance of the small fishing harbour, the shops, cafes and excellent tavernas that are clustered around the cove-like sandy beaches in Almyrida which hold the coveted blue flag for cleanliness.

The owner has created an attractive and comfortable holiday home with the aim of making your stay at Villa Almythea completely stress free. The traditional features which include honey-blonde stone walls, pillars and arches, and beamed ceilings and pergolas made from fragrant local cypress wood, blend effortlessly with many modern comforts including: a fully fitted kitchen with stainless steel appliances such as a ceramic hob, built-in oven, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a kettle, a coffee maker, and a toaster: fully tiled bathrooms (one equipped with a washing machine); Free unlimited WIFI, a smart TV, DVD player, aluminium doors, tilt-turn windows, mosquito screens, and air-conditioning units in the bedrooms. For the cooler nights at the start and end of the season the A/C units double up as heaters.

Despite the villa’s appealing interiors, you will probably want to spend most of your time relaxing outside on one of the 2 upstairs balconies, the shaded dining terrace, or on the tiled and paved pool terrace in order to take in the panoramic sea and mountain views. The main terrace is dominated by the pool, whilst the adjacent barbeque is sure to be the centre of culinary activity for al-fresco dining. Long summer days spent resting in the hot sun and cooling off in the pool conclude perfectly with glorious sunsets, a glass of chilled wine from the nearby winery, and the delightful aroma of freshly caught fish sizzling away on the barbeque. The elevated position ensures that the villa is often blessed in the summer by cooling breezes that come in off the sea, and the tilt-turn windows and mosquito screens in the bedrooms help you to make the most of these. At night-time, the pool is illuminated and the lights of passing fishing boats and the evening ferry on its way to Athens twinkle from the bay. The flowerbed that borders 2 sides of the pool terrace has recently been planted with oleandar, a Callistemon (bottlebrush) bush, colourful lantana shrubs, and fragrant rosemary, basil, and mint that are perfect for adding to your salads and mojitos! (At the time of writing in Spring 2019 though, the plants are still very small and immature).

As hard as it may be to drag yourselves away from the cheerful ambience at Villa Almythea, the surrounding area has a host of incredible sites. A particularly pleasing option for those of you who do not want to cook, but would like to have a drink with your meal, is a leisurely stroll of 1.1km that brings you to the laid back village of Almyrida which has something for everyone. The whole family will want to window shop at the gift and jewellery shops, and then dine on appetizing and very fresh local cuisine whilst sitting next to the crystal clear turquoise sea. The more active members of the family may like to waterski, scuba dive, paddle board, pedalo, windsurf, kayak, or sail during the day, or stay out late whilst enjoying the delicious cocktails at the local cafes. The walk to the village is downhill on the way there and mostly uphill on the return journey. The views do come at a price but you may not notice if you have had a glass or two with dinner! Some of you may prefer to take a 3 minute taxi ride back home but do be aware that they are not a particularly cheap option.

Villa Almythea is ideal for those wanting to stay in a pretty stone villa with exceptional views and easy access to beaches, shops and tavernas.

*** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.

The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€10.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.

The Vrbo system does not yet have a section for collecting the Climate Resilience Levy and we have, therefore, had to add it to the billing section as an extra Fee which will show on the booking as a Host Fee (until Vrbo update their system).

Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.