The villa is situated at a few minutes drive from the historic village of Lindos with its beautiful whitewashed, typical houses and narrow streets.
But above all the Acropolis which is surrounded by a Hellenistic wall contemporary with the Propylaea and the stairway leading to the entrance to the site, the Castle of the Knights of St John, built some time before 1317 on the foundations of older Byzantine fortifications and the Greek Orthodox Church of St John, dating from the 13th or 14th century and built on the ruins of a previous church, which may have been built as early as the 6th century.
Some scenes of the well-known film, The Guns of Navarone, were filmed here.
For visitors less interested in history, you’ll find original jewellery or handmade sandals and other handcrafts. You can also relax in one of it's famous roof top restaurants or cafes.
There is a range of beaches for any type of tourist near Lindos – the main beach is sandy with plenty of sun-beds and umbrellas that are arranged in front of the sea.
Opposite the main beach, the Pallas beach is also sandy and there are lot of tavernas where you can enjoy refreshing drinks during a hot day.
On the other side of Lindos village you will find St Paul's Bay which is great for snorkelling in its crystal water and also known for the many weddings of non-Greeks taking place there.
As well as being located within minutes of Lindos, the villa overlooks the beautiful Vlycha beach which is at only 150 m. The beach has great water-sports facilities. Perfect for swimming, the water at Vlycha beach is very clear and clean.
There you can find a small supermarket with all the basics and daily fresh bread and the really nice Greek donuts! There’s also a taverna and an excellent restaurant which is part of the Lindos Jewel Hotel. A bigger supermarket is located not far from the villa, just off the main road, and offers a very good selection of everything that you will need, including fresh bread, vegetables and meat. It is called Flevaris Supermarket.
The villa enjoys the most incredible sea views from its elevated position overlooking Vlycha Bay and these are probably most enjoyed in the evening after a day on the beach, or site-seeing, when you can enjoy a drink on the terrace and breathe in the amazing scenery.
If you would like to experience some very traditional Greek villages, you should also visit Pilona or Lardos that are only several kilometeres away from here. You can visit beautiful churches, medieval fortresses.
Every day you will be able to find something new to visit and see.
Another lovely day out is to the famous Butterfly Valley. This is particularly recommended in August when the trees are completely covered with butterflies and you'll be able to relax in the shadow of the forest.
Prassonisi is especially popular among kite-surfers and windsurfers all over the world. But it is also the place where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas meet. One should really see it with his own eyes!
The villa is ideally located for the local attractions and those available throughout the island. His position also offers the most magical of settings.
A car is highly recommended to have the possibility to visit the main attractions of the island.
