Villa Espera's pool and its superb views out across the Aegean to Naxos.
The little sandy cove of Megali Glastra is just across the road. Please note it is only accessible with the use of a rope.
More wonderful views from one of the sitting areas on Villa Espera's wrap-around terraces.
A path through the gardens makes a beeline for the cove, which is just across a road.
Heading back to Villa Espera after a swim in the sea.
The sheltered and shaded sitting area on the upper floor terrace of Villa Espera.
The perfect spot on the upper floor terrace for a morning coffee.
Choose your spot by the pool and settle in for the day.
The bright living area on the ground floor of Villa Espera.
Part of the living area, suffused with soft sunlight.
The modern, practical and stylish kitchen.
The kitchen seen from the dining area.
The indoor dining area.
A proper, built-in barbecue for evening feasts.
The shady al fresco dining area served by the barbecue.
Back in the living area on the ground floor.
The main bedroom on the ground floor, a double with sea views and terrace access. (Bedroom 1)
Its en-suite shower room.
One of two double-twin bedrooms on the ground floor. (Bedroom 2)
Its en-suite shower room.
The second double-twin bedroom on the ground floor. (Bedroom 3)
Its en-suite shower room.
The guest suite on the upper floor includes a comfortably furnished living area with sea views.
The upper floor's guest suite also has a kitchen area.
The upper floor suite's panoramic private balcony, accessed from the living area.
The upper floor suite's bright double bedroom. (Bedroom 4)
And the suite's en-suite shower room.
The second bedroom on the upper floor, a double. (Bedroom 5)
The same bedroom with its little kitchen area.
Its en-suite shower room.
Villa Espera and its 1.5 acres of garden occupy a privileged seafront position.
Soaking up the sun and the views from the pool.
The through the gardens to the cove.
Open the garden gate and cross the road.
And this is what you'll find. You'll need to use a fixed rope to get down there, so we urge caution at all times.
Or maybe you're more of a pool person. Luckily, at Villa Espera you have one of those too.
The pool area seen from the main bedroom on the ground floor.
Villa Espera's geometrical forms reflected in the pool.
The al fresco dining area accessed from the living room on the ground floor.
Some delicious Greek treats to get the meal started.
Sunrise is worth getting up for at Villa Espera.
The gorgeous sandy beach and transparent waters of Santa Maria beach, less than a 10-minute walk away.
Idyllic Lageri beach is an 8-minute drive away.
Parikia, the main port and town on Paros.
The charming, picturesque harbour village of Naousa.
Exploring the evocative streets of Naousa.
Monastiri beach and park, a protected area of great natural beauty.
Sleepy Marpissa has hardly changed over the centuries.
Antiparos is just a short ferry ride away. Why not consider some island-hopping?