Villa Viglakia

28/08/2024

Our dear artist friend Boho Dogon will be hosting a unique art event at Petra's house in Kakapetra on the evening of Saturday, 14th September. I am delighted to be part of this and will be showing a selection of my ceramic work.
For more details and directions RSVP on direct message, please.

20/04/2024

The Olympic Flame made a brief stop-over in Paros yesterday afternoon, which was a great opportunity for festivities in the main square of Paroikia enjoyed by locals and visitors. Plenty of beautiful singing, dancing and showing off local talents including the performance of primary school children.
The flame arrived from Naxos by four military planes and left for Elefsina after the festivities.

07/04/2024

Philippe and one of our regular guests, Nicholas, are currently in Germany and took part in the Berlin Half Marathon today. Congratulations to both of them! Once Philippe is back we can start the season at Villa Viglakia 🤩
We still have some availability for July and August 😎

16/01/2024

Happy New Year!!
Exactly 10 years ago today we arrived on the island of Paros with a lorry full of our belongings and our young daughter and cat to start Villa Viglakia.
It was a mild calm night, the stars were unusually bright (as it is pitch black around here in the Winter) and we could hear the waves of the nearby beach. It felt romantic but I had absolutely no idea what and just how much work we were in for.
I would not change it for anything. I am still glad and grateful to be here. 🥰🙏💙🤍💓🐈

29/10/2023

With a big thank you to all our guests and people who helped behind the scenes to make it happen again, we are now closing for the season with a celebratory Halloween Birthday bash.
KALO Cheimona. Have a good Winter everybody!
🥰🧙🧟‍♀️👻🎃

06/10/2023

At the end of the season we have been awarded SUPERHOST STATUS by Airbnb. With a big thank you to all our guests who helped make this happen.
Sometimes a little recognition goes a long way.

06/10/2023

At the end of what feels like a long season it is a nice little gesture to be rewarded SUPERHOST STATUS from AIRBNB again.
A big thank you to all guests who made that happen.

20/07/2023

Due to a cancellation we now have an apartment for 3-4 guests available during peak season, 6-12 August. Ideal for a small family or a couple.
Get in touch because they fill up quickly again. 🙂☀️⛱

30/06/2023

Lefkes, the former capital and highest village of Paros

12/04/2023

Happy Greek Easter!! 🐰🐣

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from beautiful sunny Paros! 😍🍀🐈‍⬛
We look forward to seeing you again this year! 🙏

26/07/2022

It is always lovely to have guests who are clearly enjoying their stay at your place and showing their appreciation. It was a pleasure to host Luigi and his wonderful family at Villa Viglakia! 🥰😎⛱

29/06/2022

Tonight will be the annual dance performance of the Central School of Ballet at Agios Yiannis Detis open air amphitheatre.
Amazing setting, talented dancers. A lot of work has gone into this. Free entrance. 😃

TΖΟYΜΠΑ ΚΥΡΙΑΚH
Θέατρο Αρχίλοχος – Αι Γιάννης Δέτης
29.06.2022 | 21:00
Ετήσια καλοκαιρινή παράσταση ερασιτεχνικης σχολής χορού CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET.
Μπαλέτο – Σύγχρονο – Hip hop.
ΔΩΡΕΑΝ ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ

TZOUMBA KYRIAKI
Arcilochos Theater - 
Ai Yannis Detis
29.06.2022 | 21:00
Annual closing performance from CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET.
Ballet - Contemporary - Hip hop dance.
FREE ADMISSION

27/06/2022

https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/grece/grece-le-succes-du-tourisme-vert-dans-les-cyclades_5215060.html?fbclid=IwAR06N_s2op0netPHrXvvHMvQrIZuHTOpSe9ZlWt5bl4biS3WN9qv7o_TTRY =CS2-765
Alternative tourism in Paros. French language mini documentary. 😊

14/04/2022

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1182146/greece-lifts-covid-restrictions-for-summer-tourism-season/?fbclid=IwAR3O56UyHc2XiyzXhcEgYSloktvXNZ-bk3sC6K9LvsD90i9HoU2ZjiB_3u0

Greece said on Wednesday that pandemic restrictions such as mask-wearing indoors and Covid certificates will be lifted throughout the summer tourism period and authorities will consider reinstating them in September.

24/01/2022

Winter mood in Paros. Our view onto the snowy mountains of Naxos this morning. 🌨❄️☃️

04/01/2022

Happy New Year from Santa Maria!!

21/10/2021

After a long and enjoyable season we have decided to close Villa Viglakia for this year.
A very big thank you to all our supporters and especially our guests of this years who came from as far as Costa Rica (!) and as near as Naxos to relax in our little sanctuary in Santa Maria.

I am posting this together with an autumnal shot of this stunning Russian 18th century frigate (replica) which was moored in Naoussa last week.

17/10/2021

We just had the first proper rain since May and the first taste of Autumn.
Our garden is grateful and, once again, looking lush and green.
We love October in Paros. Things start to slow down and the island is even prettier than in the Summer.

25/08/2021

Baby flamingos born in Paros this Summer at Alkyoni Wildlife Hospital. 🙂

01/08/2021

Paros is very busy and popular this Summer and it is hard to find accommodation at the last minute.
We just had a cancellation in peak season in our Panoramic Sea view Apartment with the big terrace which sleeps 2-3 people.
Dates are 5-16 August. Santa Maria, near Naoussa.
If interested get in touch soon. 😎☀️🏖‍🧜‍♂️

07/07/2021

Finally the heat wave is over as the cooler Meltemi North-wind so typical for this time of the year has started.
Paros has turned into a Wind surfer's paradise again.
The beaches are still blissfully calm early morning and in the late afternoon.

19/05/2021

Sunset in Santa Maria. Painting by Cecelia Kathleen Lee.

The Journey of Helios 🌞 (sunset at Santa Maria)

According to Greek mythology, the God of the sun Helios drive his sun filled chariot across the sky every day. This is how the Sun would rise and set.

70cm x50cm acrylic on canvas

Available for purchase

03/05/2021

http://www.pictorialguides.com/hilites360globalmap-vsparoshighlights-en.html
Until you are here again for real, take a virtual stroll in Paros.😉

360° panoramas and virtual strolls

02/05/2021

Happy Greek Easter from us at Villa Viglakia!
We will be open again for guests this season from mid-May and very much look forward to seeing you again this year.😃