Meli is the Greek word for honey, which is an apt description for the mellow natural feel of this lovely villa both inside and out. It’s the perfect base for both a peaceful beach vacation and exploring the most photogenic spots on Zakynthos, as pebble coves such as Climati and Kremeidi are just a 2-minute drive away, while the Blue Caves and Navagio beach are easily reached in 30 minutes by car. Meli is one of three detached villas, each well separated from the others, with individual entrances and swimming pools offset to maximize privacy. Meli is the highest of the three, with Yasmi set below it but not obscuring the view. The Athens-based owner designed the villas for her children, and therefore included some common areas, including a large additional sun terrace and a boules alley, which all guests are welcome to use. For a larger group, Levandi, Yasmi and Meli booked together would be a fantastic combination to mark a special occasion. With polished wood floors, exposed beams and an open plan living/dining space, Meli is both cozy and airy, finished with a subtly French flavor and impeccable taste. The master bedroom is on the ground floor, with direct terrace access, whilst upstairs there’s a cozy twin, also with a delightful sea view from its large porthole window. The outside space feels really generous for four, with sunny and shady spots for relaxing or dining, plus plenty of room around the pool for rest and play. From Meli’s lofty position the craggy coastline beckons temptingly, lapped by translucent turquoise water. There are many little swimming spots nearby, including the so-called sulphur beaches at Xigia, popular for the supposed health-giving qualities of the water, and the sandy, family oriented Alykes around 25 minutes to the south. Experience authentic Greek cuisine in the tavernas on the larger beaches or stay closer to the villa and head to the small harbor village of Agios Nikolaos. Try one of the restaurants nestled on the shoreline just off the coast road into the village for a modern twist on classic Greek dishes. Layout Ground floor Open plan kitchen/living/dining area; sliding doors lead to terrace Compact country-style kitchen Master double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room/WC; door onto terrace with sea and garden views First floor Twin bedroom (90cm beds) with sloping ceiling and large porthole window Shower room with WC Distances Accessed by a steep paved road, which flattens out but is unpaved for last 100m Mini-market 8min drive Tavernas 8min drive Climati beach 15min walk downhill/2min drive Alykes beach 25min drive Blue Caves 25min drive Zakynthos Town 40min drive Zakynthos airport 45min drive Smoking - not allowed. Extra: AIR CONDITIONING Free of charge , BARBECUE Free of charge , ELECTRICITY Free of charge , LINEN AND TOWELS Free of charge , PRIVATE CAR PARK Free of charge , PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL Free of charge , WASHING MACHINE Free of charge
Pets - not allowed
The Yiameli Collection – Levandi, Meli & Yasmi Address Yiameli Villas, Mega Aloni/Micro Nisi, Zakynthos 29100 GPS Co-ordinates Latitude: 37.882759483439536, Longitude: 20.71563398698345 Please Note: GPS co-ordinates are provided for reference only. We recommend that you follow the step-by-step driving instructions. Estimated journey time 45 mins Local Concierge Phillipa Davis - Avouri (0030) 6973 509 980 Greece Overseas Director Bev Chadwick (0030) 6945860121 Keys You will find the keys in the villa door upon arrival. Parking at the property Each villa has its own designated parking space. Driving instructions (not applicable for transfers) Please note that our driving directions are written with kilometre readings, it is therefore essential to reset your odometer as directed below. The kilometre readings given in these directions (shown in brackets) are only for guidance and may not be exact. We suggest that before you set off, you acquaint yourselves with the way your odometer works. In most cars it is electronic. To reset most of these models, you need to press the button until the reading flashes for some time and then becomes zero. Please take care driving these roads. Step 1 After you have collected your car from the airport, head towards the main airport exit. Following the exit signs will lead to a dual carriageway, take care to take the second LEFT towards Zakynthos. Head away from the airport, down the dual carriageway until you reach a T-junction (1.2km). You will see a fire station on your left. Step 2 Turn RIGHT at this junction. You will pass a yellow/blue petrol station on the left hand side and at the first set of traffic lights (2.4km) turn LEFT Step 3 Follow this road to the next set of traffic lights ( 3.2km) and turn LEFT at these lights onto dual carriage way. Step 4 Continue along this road and (approx 5km) you will approach the next set of traffic lights. Go straight ahead through the crossroads at the traffic lights. The road goes into single lane. Continue on this road passing AB supermarket on your right. Stay on this road, (approx. 7km) you will see the Volkswgen (VW) dealership on your right, please take care after this as the road bends sharply to the RIGHT. Step 5 Continue along this long road heading in the direction of KATASTARI, passing through the villages of Agios Kirikos and Agios Dimitrios. You will pass ‘Proton’ supermarket on your left (this is the last supermarket heading north). Approaching the village of Katastari (approx. 17km), continue through the village , taking car as the road narrows around many bends, this is the start of the uphill road to the north of the island. Step 6 After following this road, you will eventually come to a split in the road (approx. 22km), bear RIGHT, heading downhill following the sign for XIGIA, MAKRIS GIALOS & ST NIKOLAOS PORT. Step 7 Continue down this road as it, initially, climbs back uphill and then again downhill towards the coast. At Pelegaki Taverna, bear LEFT, then continue along the coast passing Xigia beach (approx. 24.5km), then Makris Gialos Beach (approx. 26.9 km). Step 8 After passing EL SUENO restaurant/bar, continue a little further until the LEFT turn for “ANO VOLIMA” and “CLIMATI STUDIOS”. Turn LEFT here (approx. 28.5km) Step 9 After 10 – 15 metres, turn RIGHT (after the sign for YIAMELI VILLAS, just before the electricity pylon) up a very steep concrete driveway . Continue up to the very top of this driveway. At the top (after passing the covered parking area), turn LEFT onto a gravel track. Passing through a set of gates the track once again becomes a concrete driveway, the entrance to Yiameli is on the LEFT. Drive through the gates. Step 10 The parking area for MELI is immediately on the right after the gate. The space for YASMI is the next one down on the right. LEVANDI’s parking space is at the bottom of the drive on the left. Welcome to the Yiameli Collection
