Villa Christina Amaliapolis

Property number 12814
4 bedroom villa listed by Christinacontact owner
Sleeps 12 · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Christina

Attractive villa sleeping up to 12 people in an unspoilt seaside village with sandy beach and tavernas within walking distance ideal for family holidays and exploring mainland Greece.

No service fees
Book this villa direct with the owner
Great location
Only 500m from the nearest beach
Local amenities on your doorstep
Less than 500m to bars, restaurants and shops
Villa overview

The villa is located on the edge of a quiet seaside village about 7 mins walk from a sandy beach and the village centre. Simply furnished, the villa offers sea views, balconies to relax on and a large, shady, enclosed garden surrounded by olive groves.
Come and discover an area of Greece popular with Greeks but largely untouched by foreign tourism and experience real Greek hospitality.

The accommodation

The first floor (80sq.m.) is fully air-conditioned and has 2 twin bedrooms, a large L shaped open plan living/dining room with a fully equipped kitchen adjoining the dining area. There is a bathroom with full bath with shower attachment and WC and also a separate cloakroom with WC.
On the second floor there are two twin bedrooms with air conditioning and 2 bathrooms with full bath with shower attachment. There are also two open plan living/ dining areas with double sofa bed and two well equipped kitchen areas (not airconditioned but with ceiling fan). Two large and eight small balconies help to make the most of the wonderful sun!
Please note this villa is offered for rental by a private owner on a self-catering basis only and does not offer a cleaning service during your stay. AMA 00000084227
The Garden:
The garden is fully enclosed and has extensive lawned areas as well as flower borders. There is plenty of shade from the olive and other trees and a barbeque for your use. Chose whether you eat on the balconies or in the garden itself! There are childrens swings and a slide in the garden and sometimes you may be lucky enough to see the wild tortoises which come into the garden.

The Village and Surrounding Area + Getting there!
TheVillage:

You will find a warm welcome in Amaliapolis where the Greek concept of filoxenia (hospitality towards strangers) is still adhered to. Amaliapolis is popular with holidaying Greek families in late July and August but has very few foreign tourists.

The beach is within walking distance of the villa and is sandy and gently sloping - making it very suitable for young children. There is a choice of cafes and tavernas, with excellent fish, some of which stay open all year. The main square is a wonderful place to sit and watch the world go by and the fishing boats as they come and go.

The village also has a bakery and a general store. It also has a childrens playground, 5-a-side football pitch and basketball court near the beach, with a beach volleyball court in summer. In the next village there is a larger supermarket (15 mins drive away).

You can experience the real Greece here, largely untouched by mass market tourism.

The Surrounding Area:

Beaches: as well as the village beach (walking distance), there are several other nice sandy beaches within a 30 minute drive of the villa. In summer there are daily boat trips to Skiathos from a nearby village.

Archaeology: the area of Magnesia is also rich in archaeological sites including Ancient Thebes, Prehistoric Dimini,Sesklo and Dimitras. Volos has an excellent archaeological museum.

Shopping: the nearest town is Almyros which has banks and other amenities all only 20 mins drive away. Volos, from whence Jason and the Argonauts are said to have set sail, is a bustling small city with a wide range of shops, restaurants and ferry links to nearby islands such as Skiathos, Alonissos and Skopelos.

Excursions: the Pelion Peninsula is also within driving distance with beautiful scenery, historic mountain villages and seaside resorts - a good day trip. In winter there is even a ski resort on the peninsula!
Further afield you can visit classical Delphi (approx.120km), the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora (approx.180km) or the Hellenistic/Roman site of ancient Dion (approx. 170km).

Getting there:
There are flights to Volos Airport (20km) April-October with Easyjet, AirBerlin, Condor and Small Planet or fly to Athens or Thessaloniki which have a large choice of scheduled, budget (Easyjet and Aegean) or charter flights. Then drive, all motorway until the last 15km, or take a long distance bus to Almyros/Volos.
Use of a hire car is recommended to make the most of this beautiful area but we can also arrange for the local taxi or minibus service to meet flights/ take you on excursions.

When to visit:
Spring and early summer(April, May, June) are excellent times to explore Greece - the weather is generally sunny but it is not too hot, but warm enough to swim in May and June. In Springtime the hills are covered in beautiful wild flowers and there is plentiful birdlife if you are into ornithology! Likewise September and October are great months - the sea is still very warm after the summer but the air temperature is more pleasant after the July/August heat. The winter months can also offer clear, sunny days to lift the spirits.

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Rooms and beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Other beds
2 double sofa beds in in two of the 2nd floor living rooms
1 single sofa bed in in 2nd floor living room
1 cot
Facilities
3 bathrooms
WiFi
Air conditioning
Balcony / terrace
Private garden
TV
Parking
Central heating
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Reviews
Panagiotis H
July 2021
Amazing get away. The village of Amaliapolis is very friendly and family oriented. If you’re looking for a getaway to a quiet beach with great food this is your spot. Our stay at the villa was great. Has everything we needed and only 5 minute walk to the beach.

Lovely villa set in olive groves-peaceful but not far from pretty beach.Suitable for swimming especially early morning! beach bars have a great atmosphere and always clean.Locals very friendly and sea front is beautiful. Not too crowded and quite sophisticated. A variety of places to eat nearby serving local delicacies and fresh fish. Wine an...
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The house was spotless on our arrival, it is set off the quiet road into the village about 50m down a dirt track which wasnt a problem even for our rental car. There is a view from the 2nd floor terrace/balcony across the village rooftops out into the gulf & most days a nice breeze so great for evenings cool downs with a g& t after a day on the...
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Location
Car hire
Recommended - Some shops, bars and restaurants are within a 15 minute walk
Nearby places
Nearest beach 500m
Nearest supermarket 500m
Nearest bar 500m
Nearest Restaurant 500m
Volos, Nea Anchialos 20km
Thessaloniki 245km
Athens 300km
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Useful information
Access
Check in: 15:00 - 23:00
Check out: 10:30
Suitability
No smoking
No parties or events
Pets allowed
Breakage cover
Renters must pay a non-refundable breakage waiver of €44
Cancellation terms
You will incur charges depending on when you cancel a booking.
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Rental licence or registration number
AMA 00000084227
Listed by Christina
Private owner from United Kingdom · Joined in 2005
Christina
I feel deeply privileged to have this beautiful house in a wonderful part of Greece and I would like to share that good fortune by inviting others to experience a holiday there. However please bear in mind it is our holiday home and not a hotel and so we do not provide cleaning service. Please come and stay and you will be enchanted with this area of Thessaly as we were on our first visit.
Past bookings: 6 bookings
Number of properties: 2
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