The house with its toes in the sand
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
With its modern good looks, its hypnotic sea-and-island views, its pool and its garden gate access to a sandy beach, Eolia has much to commend it. It also offers a liberating sense of freedom, thanks to its location: you can stroll into Nikiana for a morning coffee and a pastry, toast your fortune with an aperitif at a local seafront bar, and dine out at the taverna on the beach below the house.
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Keyholder highlights
- Direct access to a sandy beach
- Panoramic terraces
- Tempting pool
- Easy walk to tavernas
Gallery
Immersive virtual 3D tour of Eolia
Aerial views of Eolia.
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Lounging by Eolia's infinity pool admiring the views.
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The magic gate, which opens onto the sandy beach below Eolia.
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The shady al fresco dining area.
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The open-concept communal area includes a panoramic sitting area.
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View-gazing is a ritual at Eolia.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A mid-week clean and linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night
From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
We had the most wonderful stay at Eoila. The villa is gorgeous and the location right on a beautiful little beach is perfect. The lovely beach restaurant is a bonus meaning most days we didn’t have to leave the villa and beach, with everything we needed on our doorstep. Super helpful local support and recommendations. Our Local Specialist booked the most incredible table for us at Rachi restaurant where we watched the most amazing sunset - it was very special. We can’t recommend The Thinking Traveller and a Eoila enough!
JM July 2025
Eolia was the perfect villa for our family holiday. Superb location with direct access to the beach, a lovely pool for quiet swims, and a taverna for an easy dinner on the beach below. Also the villa layout was perfect and all bedrooms had views and ensuites. This was our fourth time with The Thinking Traveller and once again a terrific experience.
AB July 2025
Eolia is delightful, you couldn’t ask for anything more of the villa or its location. Would we return? Yes, everything about this villa is perfect. That’s why this was our second visit.
Samar Syed May 2025
What stood out about Eolia were its position and views. We felt luck to be there.
Verified guest, June 2025
What stood out about Eolia was the superb access to the sea and the beautiful view. Great pool as well. We had a relaxing holiday in a beautiful villa and setting. We would recommend this villa and Lefkada to anybody. Would we return? Yes, the villa is beautiful, comfortable, had absolutely everything we could need. Thanks again to The Thinking Traveller for another superb summer holiday.
Verified guest, July 2025
Eolia is an excellent villa with fantastic view and sea access.
Verified guest, September 2025
Excellent
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The Area
Eolia is situated on a sandy beach just a few hundred metres outside the village of Nikiana on the east coast of Lefkada, and a 15-minute drive from Lefkada Town.
Apart from the taverna on the beach below the house, there are plenty of other options, as well as shops, bars, water sports facilities and boat hire within a 10-minute walk.
Exploring the island of Lefkada, which is 35km long and 15km wide, is relatively easy in a week (if you can pull yourselves away from the views and pool of the villa!) and offers a great deal to see and do. The azure, transparent waters of the Ionian Sea are a real attraction and the varied coastline includes a host of enchanting beaches and the dramatic white cliffs Cape Lefkatas on the southern tip. The wooded mountains of the interior, some of which rise to over 1100m, offer excellent walking, some truly beautiful scenery and a scattering of unspoilt villages where the way of life remains profoundly connected to the island's ancient traditions and customs. The island's capital, Lefkada Town is a buzzing centre with plenty of seafront tavernas and bars, a good selection of shops, and a busy marina.
At its northern point, Lefkada is connected to mainland Greece by a causeway and, via frequent ferry services from the ports of Nidri and Vasiliki, to several of the other islands of the Ionian archipelago (including nearby Meganissi), making it eminently possible to explore further afield.
Getting to and around
Aktion/Preveza airport:
30km-18miles-35minsNearest shops and restaurants:
there's a taverna on the beach below the house and shops, restaurants and amenities in Nikiana within 850mNearest beaches:
below the house or in Nikiana - 7mins walk; Episkopos - 1.8km-1.1miles-3mins; Perigiali 6km-3.8miles-15minsLefkada Town (and bridge to the Greek mainland):
10km-6.2miles-15minsNidri (watersports resort and ferry services):
8.4km-5.2miles-18minsSivota:
24km-15miles-35minsLocal Experiences
Boat trips in Lefkada
The azure, transparent waters of the Ionian Sea are a real attraction and the varied coastline boasts a host of sandy beaches, secluded pebbly coves and dramatic white cliffs, such as those of Cape Lefkatas on the southernmost tip. Most beaches can be reached by car and a walk, though a few are only accessed via sea, a good excuse for hiring a boat for a day or two.
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Boat trips in Meganisi
The north of Meganissi is home to a seemingly endless array of dreamy bays with transparent blue waters, golden beaches, and emerald pinewoods. The best way to explore them is by boat, and you have two options: either rent your own with the help of our Local Concierges (they know all the best people); or let our experienced Specialists arrange a day or two on board one of our skippered charters. The sense of freedom you experience from cruising around, dropping anchor, and diving into the irresistible sea is like nothing else.
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Boat rental in Lefkada
A holiday in the sun would not be complete without exploring the breath-taking coastline, majestic cliffs and glistening azure sea that your destination has to offer. The best way to experience this spectacle is from your very own rental boat, pottering along at a leisurely pace and occasionally stopping off to drop anchor and swim in secluded bays.
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Cycling on Lefkada
Discover Lefkada’s stunning landscapes by bike. For more independent cyclists, renting a bike is great option, and you’ll have GPS with self-guided itineraries to point you in the right direction. One of our guided bike tours also makes a great addition to any stay in Lefkada, taking you onto the island’s hidden tracks in the company of experienced riders who know these trails inside out.
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