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Villa Christos - Vingla (above Kouloura & Kalami)
Situated on an olive clad covered hillside overlooking the bays of Kalami and Kouloura, this impressive, well appointed property boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and across the Ionian Sea. Villa Christos has been tastefully furnished and designed to a high standard throughout, boasting large balconies that lead out from the living room and bedrooms, where you can admire the wonderful views or enjoy alfresco dining.
Set on lush green hillsides, Vingla is a short drive from Kassiopi and St Stefanos. This country hideaway villa overlooks the sea and offers breathtaking panoramic views across to Albania. Local tavernas are a few minutes drive away in Kalami and Kouloura, while shops and other amenities can be found in Kassiopi and St Stefanos.
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On entering the villa at the ground floor level, you walk straight into an open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge, making it easy for cooking and eating if you are a large party. The kitchen consists of an oven with hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave as well as electric kettle.
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The dining table seats 8 so there is plenty of space for everyone!
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There is also a smaller table in the kitchen area and seating for 4 places should any children want to eat at a different time to adults in your party. There is a separate wc under the stairs for guest use.
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The Lounge features an unusual circular fireplace made from local stone, Satellite TV, DVD, and comfy sofa’s leading onto the spectacular covered balcony that stretches the full length of the Villa. It also overlooks the private swimming pool so you can keep an eye on the children in your family having fun in the pool whilst you enjoy a lazy breakfast and start to the day ahead.
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The first double en-suite bedroom is also on this lower floor, just off from the kitchen with patio doors opening onto the same large shared covered balcony as the lounge, over looking the pool and sea view ahead. Having air conditioning, built in wardrobes and a dressing table as the room is spacious.
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The ensuite has a corner bath with shower attachment over, wc and vanity unit with mirror, sink and cupboard below. |
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Cool grey marble steps lead you to the first floor and other two en suite bedrooms.
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The second double master ensuite bedroom has air conditioning, built in wardrobes, dressing table, mirror and patio doors leading onto the top covered balcony and sea views beyond. |
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Corner bath with jacuzzi and shower attachment, wc and wooden vanity unit in the master en-suite bathroom.
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Showing the extent of the top covered and open balcony that folds round the full length of Villa Christos, and views of other houses in the village and Albania stretching out in front of you!
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The third bedroom: a twin bedroom, 2 single beds, built in wardrobes, and patio doors leading onto the covered top balcony.
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The en-suite bathroom for this third bedroom with ¾ bath and shower attachment over, wc and vanity unit with mirror and cupboard underneath.
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Views across from Villa Christos over the headland showing properties in Kalami and boats in Kouloura Harbour.
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Villa Christos garden and views, portable BBQ and rear of Villa showing large open balcony off master bedroom. |
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Why not call in to see the owner of Villa Christos, Spiridoula, she has the jewelry shop “Avlonitis” in Agios Stephanos (N/E), she will be pleased to meet you and speaks excellent English. |
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| Here are a few of the nearby bays to Villa Christos, near Vingla and further North:-
Kouloura Harbour |
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Kouloura is a small pretty fishing village not a resort. Here there is a working harbour, where many of the locals moor there boats. The view of the harbour is probably one of the most painted in the area. The main house is owned by the Agnelli family as their holiday home. Kouloura is an excellent example of a small traditional Greek bay that has not been adversely affected by tourism.
At the other end of the bay there is a small beach named ‘Chouchoulio Beach’ ideal for swimming and sunbathing. A walk around the harbour is interesting, but to see the best view of Kouloura is to drive or walk up to the main road turn right and there is an excellent photo point of the harbour and views across to Albania. There is one fish Taverna in Kouloura, it also serves some meat dishes but no bars!
And Chouchoulio Beach |
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Kalami |
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Beautiful Kalami Bay is renowned as the place where Lawrence Durrell wrote 'Prospero's Cell' in the
1930's. The book brought Corfu to the attention of the English and so began their love affair with the
island and their friendship with its people. Despite its fame, this delightful village retains a traditional
and peaceful atmosphere and is geared very much towards anyone hoping for a quieter, family holiday.
Kalami does have a small number of bars and several excellent tavernas so you will never be short of
good places to eat and drink. There are also a few craft shops and mini-markets so, without being
overdeveloped, Kalami can provide you with everything you need during your stay.
The beach is mainly shingle and slopes into sparkling waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. You
can also hire pedaloes, canoes and boats with which to explore the 'secret' coves and beaches that are
to be found all along the coast.
Agni Bay |
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Agni literally translates as ‘unspoilt’ in Greek and this describes the bay perfectly. Accessed by a narrow and
winding road, the drive is well worth the effort as the bay is beautiful, with crystal clear waters surrounded by
olive and cypress trees. A choice of 3 tavernas and a snack bar with sunbeds and umbrella’s all on the beach front.
Yaliskari Bay
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The next small bay to Agni is Yaliskari Bay; it is completely undeveloped and has excellent swimming and snorkeling here. You can reach it on foot from Agni over a track to the rock formations. |
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Nearby is the ‘Chapel of Agios Arsenius’ mentioned by Lawrence Durrell in “Prospero Cell”. Below it is a small underwater cave for the more adventurous snorkelers and swimmers.
And further North :-
Kerasia |
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| At one end of the bay is a solitary taverna, set by the waters edge and by the small jetty where caiques bring temporary visitors for lunch or drinks. By evening the only boat left is the odd yacht spending the night at anchor and peace descends on Kerasia, a true ‘away-from-it-all’ retreat and a lovely place in which to enjoy the fresh fish and home-made food served in the taverna. |
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Kerasia Beach is a shingle beach, with board walks to make it easier to get from your sun bed to the taverna for drinks, ice creams etc. There are also sun umbrellas as well as sun beds to hire for a small daily charge and showers, toilets and changing areas available. Kerasia beach is child friendly, it is flat and the water is quite shallow for a little way out, and then deepens quickly so caution is always recommended. The beach shop sells anything from towels and sun creams, to swim wear and books!
Agios Stephanos (North East) |
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Agios Stephanos is a pretty little harbour with lots of water’ activities in its horseshoe shaped bay, sea front tavernas and something of interest for visitors of all ages. It lies against a backdrop of dramatic rugged hills and looks across the sea to Albania. With its two mini-markets, an exchange office, two sophisticated cocktail bars, two boat hire agents and gift shops all to be found on the harbour front of this picturesque traditional Greek fishing village, relatively unchanged for the last 20 years when tourism first hit the island of Corfu.
Reached by a narrow winding lane this picturesque inlet half hidden by trees has remained totally unspoilt, though it is only a few kilometers from the popular resort of Kassiopi. The immediate area of the village is a tranquil haven with individual rental properties dotted amongst pinewoods and olive groves, leading down to a series of quiet beaches. |
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| Avlaki |
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Avlaki has a small windsurfing and sailing school owned and run by Yan, and so is a good choice for watersports enthusiasts, as well as those who enjoy an unspoilt, attractive beach. Yan offers personal service with experienced staff and his aim is for you to return home with a sense of achievement and wanting to return again and again to Avlaki. He offers various courses from introductory sailing, three day programme on windsurfing, to end of week regatta and social events. His style of instruction is friendly and relaxed and you can do as little or as much as you please, without the pressure of formal courses. If you require more information, send an email to lynn@affordable-corfu.com and we will be happy to assist.
For boat hire, canoe and pedaloes on Avlaki Beach Dimitris is your agent, you will find him 50m along the beach from the Bella Mare Hotel at the Kassiopi end of Avlaki Beach. He has 15hp, 25hp and 30hp tiller and steering boats available. We strongly suggest that due to great demand you book your boat in advance, especially for the main holiday season to avoid disappointment when you are here! For more information and prices, send an email to lynn@affordable-corfu.com and we will be happy to assist.
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| There are two tavernas, sitting side by side, on the wonderful beach front location, offering excellent al fresco dining and beautiful views to complement your meal.
Also available on Avlaki Beach is Horse Riding, customized for people of any age and level. It combines a little guided tour around the peninsular, which is of outstanding beauty. Fore more details please go to this webpage.
Kassiopi |
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Kassiopi, the largest town in the north, is a thriving harbour town catering for all tastes.
A place that combines mountain with sea, green with blue, new with old, tranquility with liveliness, the locals that make you feel welcome and important to them, it fulfils the needs of all ages with many choices for day or night. Kassiopi is situated on the north east coast of Corfu at 36 kilometers from Corfu Town and is surrounded by lush green slopes of olive trees and charming little bays. It’s picturesque amphitheatre shaped port, it’s well preserved church, it’s cosmopolitan finesse, it’s deep blue and hospitable shores, the sight of the huge Byzantine fortress that looms over the village as well as the varied and affordable choices of bars and restaurants will enchant it’s visitors. The main harbour is full of local fishermen by day, but comes alive at night with the many bars and tavernas which line the waterfront.
It’s easy to reach every Kassiopi beach, all of which are clean and safe. You will find EU blue flags here and at nearby Kalamionas beach. Children in Kassiopi will enjoy the flat main beach which is safely away from traffic. Other Kassiopi beaches and secluded coves with fewer facilities are found around the beautiful headland. Most of Kassiopi beaches are pebbly but there are plenty of them and they can be charmingly small and secluded.
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