The house of summery delights
13 Guests
6 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
Arrival at Villa Donna Maria is akin to entering a secluded world of your own. Enveloped by three acres of landscaped grounds, and offering tantalising views out to sea, it offers everything you could possible wish for: an irresistible 15.5m-long infinity pool; extensive sun-kissed and shady terraces; spacious, contemporary interiors; a wellness area with gym, sauna and treatment room; a tennis and basketball court; and charming gardens to stroll around. Once arrived, it's unlikely you'll ever wish to leave, except, maybe to stroll down to the beach.
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Keyholder highlights
- A 15.5m-long infinity pool with hydromassage
- Fabulously equipped gym
- Sophisticated, beautifully finished interiors
- Extensive landscaped grounds
- Tennis court with basketball hoop
- Walking to a beach
Gallery
Villa Donna Maria's splendid 15.5m-long pool with its integrated hydromassage corner.
Villa Donna Maria rises in a panoramic position above the Aegean Sea.
The lounge area below the pool has well-cushioned seating and a firepit.
A scene of total tranquillity.
Villa Donna Maria's tennis court has goal posts and a basketball hoop - perfect for sports lovers.
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
- A daily cleaning service (up to 8 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- The Greek government’s Climate Resilience Levy - €15 per villa per night
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The Area
Villa Donna Maria sits above the coast just to the south of the charming harbour town of Ermioni, whose tavernas, cafés, bars and shops are just a 10-minute drive away.
The town of Porto Heli is an upmarket resort whose promenade of seafront bars and restaurants and boutiques is just over 20 minutes' away. For many years, the surrounding area, also known as the Greek Riviera, has been second home to the Athenian aristocracy and shipping magnates, who built sumptuous summer estates there. Today, it attracts the international jet set, from royalty to business tycoons, who come for the sophisticated atmosphere and the sense of hush-hush privacy.
The Porto Heli peninsula is lined with gorgeous beaches and lapped by sparkling blue seas. Two beaches, Mpoluloto and Kouverta, are walkable (about 10 minutes, or a 2-minute drive), and there are several others nearby, including the long arc of sand at Petrothalassa.
There are plenty of opportunities for water sports, yachting and island-hopping, and the cosmopolitan islands of Spetses and Hydra within easy day-trip distance (hydrofoil crossings to Spetses from the port of Kosta take just 10 minutes).
For history lovers, one must-see is the archaeological site of Epidaurus. Its stunning theatre is famed not only for its size and its sensational views, but also for its crystal clear acoustics, and there is much more to see besides.
Getting to and around
Athens airport:
208km-130miles-2hr45 (driving) or a 2hr ferry crossing from Piraeus to Porto Heli + a 9-minute driveNearest beaches:
Mpoluloto - 550m-0.4miles-2mins (or a 10-minute walk); Kouverta - 900m-0.5miles-3mins (or a 10-minute walk; Petrothalassa - 3.3km-2miles-7minsErmioni (nearest bars, restaurants, shops and amenities):
7.4km-4.6miles-10minsPorto Heli:
12.5km-7.7miles-23minsSpetses:
a 25-minute drive to the port of Kosta plus a 10-minute crossingThe archaeological site of Epidaurus:
60km-37miles-1hr5Local Experiences
Private Boat Charters around Spetses and Porto Heli
The possibilities for exploring by sea in the area around Porto Heli and Spetses are seemingly endless. The bay of Porto Heli itself offers calm and tranquil waters which are perfect for a leisurely cruise, while the archaeological sites of Epidavros and Napflio are also eminently reachable. That's not to mention the Saronic islands, the castle of Monenvasia, Milos... no holiday is complete without at least one day out on the water!
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Chef service in Porto Heli and Spetses
An in villa meal prepared by a professional chef is an experience we cannot recommend highly enough, whether for a one off special meal or for the duration of your holiday.
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Get active in Spetses
A car-free island with lush vegetation, secluded beaches, and breathtaking views of the archipelago is the perfect place to find inspiration for healthy and active activities that will regenerate you.
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Boat Rental in Spetses and Porto Heli
Exploring the islands of the Saronic Gulf on your own private boat, anchoring in quiet bays for a swim, is a delightful vacation experience.
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Boat trips in Hydra
In our opinion, there is no more liberating way to explore Hydra and its incredible waters than by spending a day or two on a boat, dropping anchor to dive into the sea, and popping into a taverna for a delicious lunch. Let us book you in for one of our exclusive skippered charters so that you can cruise in total relax.
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