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Marike

Aliki, Paros

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Cool spaces, inside and out

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Marike is an artfully conceived contemporary Cycladic home that fuses minimalist modern aesthetics and traditional architectural know-how to produce a home that is perfectly at one with its habitat and fully in tune with Paros's summer climate of sunshine and Meltemi winds. With beauty, both natural and man-made, all around, you can sit back, relax and lose yourself in the magic.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedClean-cut contemporary design
  • IncludedBeach access
  • IncludedExtensive terraces
  • IncludedEnticing pool
  • IncludedAn abundance of space

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Looking out to sea across Marike's pool and gardens.

Looking out to sea across Marike's pool and gardens.

The serene, tranquil atmosphere at Marike.

The serene, tranquil atmosphere at Marike.

A short stroll through the gardens takes you to this wonderful, partly pebbly, beach.

A short stroll through the gardens takes you to this wonderful, partly pebbly, beach.

Marike's tempting pool is flanked by terraces and fragrant greenery.

Marike's tempting pool is flanked by terraces and fragrant greenery.

The cool, well-designed and comfortably furnished living area seen from the dining area.

The cool, well-designed and comfortably furnished living area seen from the dining area.

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Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe expertise of a dedicated local 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
  • IncludedA Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn 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
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedA daily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)
  • Not IncludedThe Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night

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The Area

Marike is situated on the southwest coast of Paros looking out over the sea to Antiparos. The nearest village, Aliki, is just three kilometres away, and offers most day-to-day amenities, including mini-markets and tavernas.

For many people, Paros is the most authentic of the Cyclades. One of the larger islands, it has something for everyone, young or old, party-goers or culture-seekers, bourgeois or bohemian. Amongst its many attractions are buzzing little towns, myriad beaches, world-famous windsurfing conditions, gourmet restaurants, sleepy traditional villages with waterfront fish tavernas, religious, cultural and historical sites, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Thanks to the relatively limited distances involved - the island measures less than 25km from north to south - it is easy to explore in full in a week or two, no matter where you're staying. Its mountainous hinterland, with peaks rising up to around 700m, is dotted with the occasional monastery and crisscrossed by old mule tracks. Down on the coast, meanwhile, there is an array of beautiful sandy beaches and idyllic coves, and a day or two spent on a boat exploring these is heartily recommended.

In terms of towns and villages, sleepy Marpissa, buzzing Parikia (the capital and main port), are just a, 20- and a 25-minute drive from Marike. The first is a white-washed beauty that appears unchanged for centuries. It’s a pleasure to amble round its narrow streets, while a walk up to the monastery of St Anthony on the hill above offers spectacular views of the island. The second is a vibrant little town gathered around a semi-enclosed bay that woos visitors with its sandy beaches, its many bars and tavernas, its archaeological museum, and its impressive Byzantine Church.

In the north of the island is the picturesque village Naousa, whose little harbour, web of narrow streets flanked by shops and tavernas, and Venetian castle make it a pleasure to spend time in. Just across the bay from Naousa is idyllic Kolimpithres beach, renowned for its transparent waters and fascinating rock formations, while for those with an interest in history, a visit to the Mycenaean Acropolis is called for. Sitting atop a rocky scarp high above Kolimpithres, it was built way back in the 13th century BCE and offers not only insights into Paros's long history but also stunning views. It’s quite a walk to get up there, so you may wish to tackle it in the early morning or late afternoon when it’s not so hot.

Paros's most northerly tip, the Monastiri peninsula, is given over to a protected park covering some 80 hectares of rocky, element-sculpted hills, hidden sandy beaches, walking trails, and undisturbed flora and fauna. It’s a great day out for nature lovers and hikers with the added bonus of an end-of-excursion swim in the sea.

Cultural tours are readily available on Paros, so not matter whether you wish to learn about Parikia's old town centre, the ancient marble quarries, or the unique island of Despotiko, you'll be able to delve into the island's history with ease. Children are well catered for too, and a trip to the butterfly nature reserve just north of the airport is good fun.

If all that wasn't enough, Paros's little sister, Antiparos, is just a 10-minute ferry ride across the water from nearby Pounta, making a little island hopping eminently possible.

Paros Airport:

6km-3.7miles-10mins

Athens Airport:

40-50mins to Piraeus Port, 3-5h (approx) ferry crossing to Paros Port + 17mins from Paros Port to villa

Nearest beaches:

a 2-minute walk to the pebbly beach below the house; Agios Nikolaos Church - an 8-minute walk up the coast; Voutakos - a 10-minute walk cross-country; Paros Kite Beach - 2.6km-1.6miles-10mins; Agios Nikolaos (Aliki) - 4km-2.5miles-8mins

Nearest shops, tavernas and amenities:

Aliki - 4.7km-2.9miles-9mins

Parikia (the capital of Paros):

11.2km-7miles-20mins

Marpissa:

21km-13miles-35mins

Naousa:

20km-12.5miles-35mins

The Mycenean Acropolis:

20km-12.5miles-35mins

Antiparos:

4.4km-2.7miles-8mins (to the port of Pounta) + a 10-minute crossing

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From the Guest Book

Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.

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Marike was beautiful and very comfortable. The setting is exquisite. We enjoyed several delicious meals cooked for us in the villa.

Lenore Rice June 2024

Excellent

4.7/5

942 Reviews