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Villa Elia is a beautiful property that was originally built as a family home – giving it the space, level of comfort and ambience not normally found in a purpose-built holiday home. Villa Elia stands in four acres of lovely grounds at the end of a private country lane and is not overlooked. Surrounded by lawns, flowering shrubs, pine and citrus trees, it provides a peaceful, private and secluded oasis - yet has the convenience of being only a five minute drive from the huge sandy beaches of Kalamaki and a vast selection of restaurants, tavernas and shops. The villa is in a delightful rural location which makes car hire essential.
The sunny main terrace leads onto the pool terrace with its substantial
12 metre sparkling pool - which is serviced daily - a shady pergola and stunning views. To the side of the villa is another vine covered terrace and full size dining table and chairs - the perfect place for eating with its fabulous backdrop of the bay on one side and the harbour and Zante Town on the other. There is also a third, raised terrace in the garden with stunning sunset views over the western hills.
Inside the property is a spacious open plan living area with a large, comfortably furnished lounge, internet flat screen television with BBC, ITV etc. Netflix and Prime channels, a DVD player and music system (bring your iPod as there is a hook up via the amplifier!), plus bluetooth. You’ll also find some homely touches like bookshelves loaded with books, a selection of board games and a great choice of films on DVD. There is a good wifi connection.
The farmhouse style kitchen has a table that seats six and lots of storage, plus fridge freezer, a dishwasher, full sized oven and a microwave. Elia really is a home from home, and comes fully equipped with everything you could need – including the kitchen sink! There is a vegetable garden where you can often pick your own.
Welcome Pack includes bottles of chilled water, wine, lager, fruit, bread, feta, butter etc
Zakynthos is proud to be the first Marine Park protected area in the Mediterranean due to its beaches being the chosen nesting place of the Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead sea turtles). As a result, all development in the Park is forbidden, allowing Elia to enjoy wonderful solitude whilst at the same time benefitting from the convenience of nearby beaches and resorts.
Zakynthos, or Zante as it is more commonly known, is also referred to as the ‘Flower of the Ionian’ in recognition of the island’s exceptional beauty. The locals are renowned for their true Greek hospitality, which no doubt accounts for why so many holidaymakers return to the island time and time again.
Geographically, the island is the most southern of the six Ionian Islands and is located off western mainland Greece. It has a Mediterranean climate with long hot summers and warm wet winters (making it very green and fertile).
The capital Zante Town, with its shops, museums, restaurants, bars and outdoor cinema, is architecturally extremely attractive and full of the influence and culture of its Italian ancestors.
Villa Elia sits at the head of what is known locally as the ‘hidden valley’ - a sparsely populated fold in the hills between the beach resorts of Kalamaki and Argassi, and a completely unspoilt area of the island favoured by locals. This is glorious walking country, where you can wander amongst the olive groves and pine woods, with unexpected and lovely sea views at every turn or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can walk the length of the valley to the sea.
The villa's enviable setting in an elevated position within Zante’s National Marine Park (rental villas within the National Park are few and far between due to recent conservation laws) gives it almost 360º of stunning panoramic sea views - across the bay in one direction, over the valley in another and towards the harbour and Kefalonia in yet another. You’re also only a five minute drive from vast soft sandy beaches, and the sophisticated shops, bars and restaurants of Zante Town.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 x Single Bed
1 x Bunk Bed
31 Reviews
Leave ReviewWonderful holiday
By Amy Cleere on 21-Jul-2025We stayed at Villa Elia in July. What a gem! Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful views. We are already discussing our return! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Owner response on 19-Aug-2025
Thank you Amy for your review looking forward to your next visit
A tranquil holiday destination
By Kerrie Martin on 12-Jul-2025This has to be one of the best holidays we have had. The villa was perfect, so comfortable and had everything we needed, the pool was amazing. It was easy to find and although in the mountain was quite a central location for all our trips. There was lots of ideas of where to go and Spiros and Maria were there to help too. Overall - just lovely and the perfect place to unwind and completely chill out.
Owner response on 19-Aug-2025
Thanks for your review so glad you had a great time
Fab place to stay
By Louise Lancey on 07-Jul-2024What a gorgeous villa and a great spot for exploring the island. The pool was just fabulous and just what was needed for the heat in July, also plenty of shady spots for after a dip, relaxing with a book and a glass of something chilled! Thank you for sharing this lovely spot with the rest of us!
WONDERFUL
By Mandorlo Family on 26-Jul-2023WONDERFUL - we had the most fantastic stay at Villa Elia. The location, the villa, the pool, the location, the peacefulness, the local tavernas's, food, weather, island attractions, friendliness - just perfect. John, the owner, was very lovely, easy and efficient to deal with as were the caretakers of the property in Zakynthos. I highly recommend this beautiful venue for a great family holiday.
Exceptional
By Jonathan Ling on 31-Jul-2023Wonderful Villa 5/5 Stayed Sep 2022 Jonathan L.Brixham, Devon. A lovely villa with amazing views to Zakynthos Town on one side and Kalamaki bay on the other. Elevated away from the hustle and bustle which was very relaxing. Midnight swims in the illuminated pool and barbeques on the terrace made for a wonderful holiday. Published 29 Sep 2022Wonderful Villa 5/5 Stayed Sep 2022 Jonathan L.Brixham, Devon. A lovely villa with amazing views to Zakynthos Town on one side and Kalamaki bay on the other. Elevated away from the hustle and bustle which was very relaxing. Midnight swims in the illuminated pool and barbeques on the terrace made for a wonderful holiday. Published 29 Sep 2022
Wonderful villa
By Jonathan Ling-Cottey on 08-Sep-2022A lovely villa with amazing views to Zakynthos Town on one side and Kalamaki bay on the other. Elevated away from the hustle and bustle which was very relaxing. Midnight swims in the illuminated pool and barbeques on the terrace made for a wonderful holiday. 9/29/2022 at 8:20 AM