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.

Key Highlights

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Infinity pool
  • Sea views
  • Jetty/dock
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)
  • Walking distance to shop(s)
  • Barbecue

Gallery

Immersive virtual 3D tour of Eolia.

Aerial views of Eolia.

Lounging by Eolia's infinity pool admiring the views.

Lounging by Eolia's infinity pool admiring the views.

The magic gate, which opens onto the sandy beach below Eolia.

The magic gate, which opens onto the sandy beach below Eolia.

The shady al fresco dining area.

The shady al fresco dining area.

The open-concept communal area includes a panoramic sitting area.

The open-concept communal area includes a panoramic sitting area.

View-gazing is a ritual at Eolia.

View-gazing is a ritual at Eolia.

View all 38 photos
Eolia is in a fabulous position. We would return because it's a great place to relax.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Double beds3
  • Bathrooms3
  • En-suite bathrooms2 of 3

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Outdoor fireplace/fire pit

Geography

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Jetty/dock
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Infinity pool
    7x4m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • ADSL Wi-Fi Internet
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Smart TV

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Aktion/Preveza airport30km-18miles-35mins
Nearest shops and restaurantsThere's a taverna on the beach below the house and shops, restaurants and amenities in Nikiana within 850m
Nearest beachesBelow the house or in Nikiana - 7mins walk; Episkopos - 1.8km-1.1miles-3mins; Perigiali 6km-3.8miles-15mins
Lefkada Town (and bridge to the Greek mainland)10km-6.2miles-15mins
Nidri (watersports resort and ferry services)8.4km-5.2miles-18mins
Sivota24km-15miles-35mins

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (160x200cm), separate shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
Read more

About the property

Inside

accommodation at Eolia is laid out over two floors.

The main entrance leads into a bright, welcoming open-plan communal space. At the front is a living area with fabulous sea views, a sofa flanking a fireplace, and a wall of sliding glass doors opening out onto the terraces. Behind this is a dining table, which is served by a well-equipped kitchen with honeyed wooden cabinetry. White walls, sandy tiled floors and a pleasing simplicity typify this most summery of spaces.

Near the kitchen two doors open into the remaining accommodation on the ground floor: a contemporary shower room; and the first bedroom, a double with pool and sea views and terrace access via more sliding glass doors.

Wooden stairs lead up from next to the main entrance to the first floor, which is home to two double bedrooms, both of which come with sea views, en-suite shower rooms (one has a sea-view shower) and access via sliding glass doors to a wonderfully panoramic shared terrace.

Outside

Eolia's open-plan communal space and the ground floor bedroom both open out onto an L-shaped terrace. To one side, partially flanked by a decked area, is the infinity pool, which offers swimmers gorgeous views out to sea. To the other side, meanwhile, is a large shaded pergola, home to an al fresco dining area served by an outdoor kitchen with sink, worktop, wine fridge and barbecue. Beyond the dining area, meanwhile, is a sun-kissed section of terrace delimited by glass balustrades.

Steps lead down from the decked area by the pool, past a lawn and on to a panoramically positioned terrace suspended above the beach below. Furnished with a sofa, a pair of easy chairs and a firepit, this is a great spot at all times of day and night.

Back up on the sun-kissed terrace by the al fresco dining area, a second flight of steps lead down all the way to the sandy beach below, from where, should you wish, you can immerse yourself in the translucent waters of the Ionian Sea.

Finally, the two bedrooms on the first floor open out onto a well-furnished shared terrace from where the views out to sea and across to the Greek mainland are arguably at their best.
Read more

About 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.

Read more

Considerations

Eolia features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop off the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.65m

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Because of natural changes to the coastline from season to season, the sandy beach in front of this property may not look as it does in the photos.

Please note that the beach below Eolia is popular during the day, especially in July and August, but is usually quiet early in the morning and in the late evening.

The lovely taverna on the beach near Eolia occasionally holds events such as weddings and baptisms, which may be heard from the villa.

Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

Read more

Guest Reviews

Eolia is in a fabulous position. We would return because it's a great place to relax.

Verified guest, visited September 2026

Eolia is superbly located, almost on the sand, and has stellar views. It's an easy walk to restaurants and local town.

Verified guest, visited August 2026

Our experience at Eolia was joyful. The villa has beautiful views and comfortable beds. It's spacious and had everything we needed. We loved the few stairs down to the lovely little beach. Would we return? Yes.

Lucy Stephens, visited June 2026

Eolia is a wonderful place to spend a week reading, swimming and relaxing. It's in a great location right on the beach and with easy access to town.

Verified guest, visited June 2026

Eolia is an excellent villa with fantastic view and sea access.

Verified guest, visited September 2025

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, visited July 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, visited 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, visited July 2025

The open-concept communal area includes a panoramic sitting area.

Looking to know more about Eolia?

Our Specialists know Eolia first-hand. Having personally visited the villa, they can answer your questions, share insider details, and help you find the perfect dates for your stay.

Local Experiences

Boat rental in Lefkada

Boat rental in Lefkada

Cycling on Lefkada

Cycling on Lefkada

Chef services on Lefkada

Chef services on Lefkada

Boat trips in Meganisi

Boat trips in Meganisi

Boat trips in Lefkada

Boat trips in Lefkada

Similar Villas

Conde Nast Choice 2026

Extraordinary, Exclusive Villas

Our villas are only operated exclusively through us, ensuring award-winning quality of both properties and service. This exclusivity also guarantees secure, 24/7 online booking with real-time availability, meaning you can reserve with complete confidence.

Request Tailored Suggestions