Sun&Sea Villas Peloponnese

26/06/2024

Time for the thyme...

19/06/2024

Sea Villa is ready for another beautiful season. The house has a new stovetop, full partician between the rooms for extra privacy and refreshed paint. We are excited to see you soon!

22/05/2024

Greece is full of history, but not all of it has Greek roots. Built in the 13th century, the Castle of Agia Paraskevi stands proudly above the town of Neapoli. The castle was built by the Franks in order to control the area. Nowadays, the castle invites visitors to enjoy the view of the gulf, as they imagine the castle's past glory.

The castle was built during Frankish rule, until William II of Villehardouin granted it to the lords of Monemvasia. Later the area became a part of the Despotate of Mystras.

The castle is a protected cultural heritage monument and is well worth a short visit. It is a wonderful site from which you can enjoy epic views as you adventure along the spiralling paths which lead inside the ruins.

14/05/2024

Fresh paint for a new season! We are happilly at work, getting the houses ready to greet some old, and hopefully some new friends. See you soon 🌝

14/04/2024

On the southeast coast of Laconia, at the foot of the village of Biglafia, you can find the ruins of a vast prehistoric settlement. Abandoned around 3,000 years ago, it now lies on the beach and just below the surface of the crystal blue sea.

The submerged city of Pavlopetri is one of the most famous underwater archaeological sites. The remains suggest that the settlement covered an area of nearly 50,000 square meters (equivalent to seven soccer pitches). Research of Pavlopetri has provided unparalleled insight into the life of an Aegean coastal town. Some archaeologists have postulated that the city was abandoned due to destructive volcanic activity in the area, but the full causes of Pavlopetri's demise are still as yet unexplained.

The architectural remains are visible at a depth ranging from one to three meters, making it a great snorkeling destination. Tombs have been found dug into the rocks of the coast and others in the dunes of the beach meaning that everyone can see a piece of the ancient site even if they don't enjoy diving.

Pavlopetri is a wonderful ancient site that is located on a magnificent stretch of beach. Here you can swim, dive, suntan and enjoy a little piece of ancient history!

09/04/2024

Sheep and goats are the predominant animals farmed here. Due to their robust nature that makes them able to endure the rigors of the rocky mountains and exposure to the elements, sheep and goat farming is considered to be one of the most dynamic sectors of the rural economy in Greece, both in terms of employment and overall income.
Pastoral farming has been a feature of Greek life since antiquity. The geomorphology of the area, climatic conditions and the prevailing systems of agricultural production in lowland regions at any given time have all been conducive to the development and preservation of this productive system until the present day.

05/04/2024

Ancient olive trees in our area- Peloponnesos - a lot of them!

The olive tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece is probably the oldest olive tree in the world and it still produces olives. It is confirmed to be at least 2000 years old based on tree ring analysis, but it's claimed to be between 3000–4000 years old! But we have them too! Beautiful walks in the hills and old groves of Elika:-)

31/03/2024

Things to see:
The Turkish ship Kaptan Ismail Hakki, built in 1970, is 58 meters long and 9 meters wide. It sank on 30/01/1978 supposedly due to a cargo shift. The shipwreck is lying on its left side, and remains intact. At its shallowest the ship is 2 meters down, while its maximum depth is at 11 meters. Though it is a bit of an adventure to find the shipwreck, diving it is well worth the search. The sea is crystal clear and you only need a snorkel and mask to explore sunken hull.

Deatailed info how to find the ship:
https://www.divelog.gr/divepost/kaptan-ismail-hakki-2/?lang=en
For more information and a beautiful video please check Deep Blue Sea o youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE-cP-6n6Vw

The Turkish ship Kaptan Ismail Hakki, built in 1970, was 58 meters long and 9 meters wide. It sank on 30/01/1978 and cargo shift seems to be was caused the shipwreck.

27/03/2024

It is spring cleaning time! Spring comes with it's joys and many jobs. The
Thaumetopoea Pinivora, the Eastern Pine Processionary, has been hard at it eating our pine trees and we doing our best to save the pines from these ferocious, furry beasts. It is certainly a losing battle, but it is still wonderful to spend time in the garden as the weather improves. We are working hard and looking forward to seeing old friends and greeting new guests as the summer quickly approaches. Please reach out to us if you have any tips on how to control the Pine Processionary!

23/03/2024

Tired with the lack of sun? Can't wait another day for summer holidays to start? Why wait?!!! May is a beautiful time to come to Peleponessos! Not only can you already enjoy the beach, but you can also indulge in the many walks and ancient sites that are almost impossible during the high heat of summer. We are already quite booked for our busiest months- July and August but for your convenience we have our available dates below:

Sun Villa Sea Villa
12.05 - 15.06 13.05 - 22.06
23.06 - 30.06 12.07 - 15.07
30.07 - 04.08 01.08 - 04.08
29.08 - 08.09 10.09 - 15.10
24.09 - 15.10

But why wait?! See you in May!

19/03/2024

If a picture says 1000 words then a video by Adi is priceless. Secluded and peaceful, perched on its hill above the sea, and protected by the shade of eucalyptus, the property is best envisioned from the air! Thank you Adi for your masterful aerials!!!
Video by Adi❤

16/03/2024

Summer season is coming! After a couple of months visiting Poland we are back and getting ready to welcome you. We worked hard last year in order to make your stay a memorable and wonderful experience and we are delighted to have received two Booking.com Traveller Review Awards. Sun Villa achieved a whopping 9.9 out of 10 rating, while Sea Villa got an exceptional score of 9.6 out of 10. We are very happy that you truly appreciated the time and energy that we put into the houses. Right now, we are working hard so that this season will be even better. Thank you and see you this summer!

12/08/2023

Sea salt. I have always wondered how to make sea salt naturally. We had a go last year, but without much success - the rain came and that was that. This evening we came across a local mass production of this irreplaceble ingredient, hidden in Asprudia, only a few kilomiters away from our villas. Sea salt has such an unique flavour, that adds so much depth, not only to savoury dishes but also to sweet ones. Those who have tasted our salted caramel bars, understand what am I talking about;) Anyway...this year we are going to give it a go again.

09/05/2023

The Southern Peloponnese is a haven for water sports. The beaches are beautiful and uncrowded so you can enjoy stand up paddling, surfing, wind surfing, kite boarding, sailing, snorkeling or swimming year round in a gorgeous environment. See you in the water!

📷Kasia Polanska

04/05/2023

Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) is one of the six most threatened mammals in the world. In 1993, the population was estimated at 200-250, but thanks to Hellenic Society for the Study & Protection of the Mediterranean Monk Seal and their protection program, its status has been upgraded to "endagered". We were extremely lucky to see a young seal during one of morning walks on Pounta beach!

For more info on these beautiful mammals at: https://www.mom.gr

📷 Kasia Polanska

30/04/2023

Best veggies in the area! We are very lucky because we have access to fresh veggies all year round. The local veggie stall is located between the villages of Agios Georgios and Agios Apostoli, under a majestic pine tree. Seasonal, locally grown veggies so fresh that there is still soil on them! Our "veggie lady" also sells eggs, honey, olives and sometimes tomato passata. Make sure you use your fresh veggies to make mouthwatering Greek salad!

📷 Kasia Polanska

18/04/2023

Another beautiful spring walk near Sparta...This time we opted for an easy one that ambles alongside the Evrotas river, just past the picturesque village of Kastorio, on the north slope of Tayegatos. We were lured by the promise of a Byzantine marble bridge, but we were not lucky enough to find it. We do have a history of taking the wrong path from time to time, however this time we went in altogether the wrong direction! Nonetheless, we had a beautiful walk drinking in the juicy variety of greens, which in our dry corner are rare. Once at home, with a little reasearch, we found out that in Kastorio there is a trout and salmon farm, producing delicacies for mezze. Just another reason for us to start planning another trip to the area! Hopefully next time we'll be lucky and find the bridge;-)

© Kasia Polanska