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Welcome to Ionian Villas
The Watrous family have arranged holidays to the Ionian islands for 55 years. Alex and Catherine Watrous are now the 3rd family generation to help you make the right choice of Ionian escape. You have come to the right place if you are looking for...
A varied choice of villas, apartments, houses and cottages on the islands of Paxos, AntiPaxos, Corfu, Ithaca, Kefalonia (Cephalonia), Lefkas, Meganissi, Zakynthos (Zante) and the Ionian mainland.
- A more flexible and personal service then a package holiday.
- Villas with a private swimming pool.
- Someone who knows each island and property intimately.
- Links to find the most appropriate flights, island transfers and car hire.
- Flexible holiday dates and durations.
- A collection of ‘A Touch of Luxury’ properties with concierge services available.
- The security of an Ionian Villas manager on each island for help with anything at anytime.
The properties on our website have not only been chosen for their location, aspects of privacy and standard of comfort but also for each owner's reliability.
We look forward to helping you choose your villa escape.
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Paxos
Paxos
Paxos is carpeted by olive groves hiding small hamlets. Sheltered coves on the east coast; west coast cliffs framed by cypress trees. On an island 7 by 3 miles you are never far from one of the 3 sleepy ports. A relaxed escape from the crowds.
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Kefalonia
The largest of the Ionian islands and perhaps the most diverse – in the south, sandy beaches and more organised family entertainment – in the north, similar to a Tuscan landscape of olive grove hillsides, Venetian architecture, hidden coves.
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Lefkas
Lefkas has hidden, hilltop villages with a traditional life from yesteryear, some of Greece’s most beautiful sandy beaches on a dramatic west coast and an east coast popularity with sailing, boating and windsurfing.
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Ithaca
Ithaca has a soft, natural landscape of peaceful valleys forested by pine and olive. Not many holiday homes on Ithaca so a relaxed escape from the crowds. The ports of Vathy, Kioni and Frikes will appeal to those looking for a simple lifestyle.
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Corfu
Large enough to cater for most tastes, Corfu has sleepy villages hidden by olive groves; pretty seaside villages with laid-back attitudes; fine dining and elegant Venetian architecture in town; many beaches of sand and pebble; good water sports.
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AntiPaxos
Here there exists a rare feeling of absolute peace and quiet. This tiny island, with a population of around 30, has beautiful sandy beaches and a wilderness of small olive trees and vineyards. An unusual and uncomplicated escape for couples.
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Zakynthos
Zakynthos' north-east coastline is best explored with a hired boat. Pack a picnic and find a deserted cove or moor up at one of several beach tavernas for freshly caught fish and a glass of chilled wine.
Ionian Mainland
Ionian Mainland
The sheltered port of Syvota, on the Ionian coastline of the Greek mainland, has a good choice of waterfront tavernas, bars and shops with nearby sandy beaches.
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Meganissi
The tiny island of Meganissi lies 4 miles off the south east coast of Lefkas. Visitors come here to share a simple lifestyle, explore a beautiful coastline of sheltered coves by boat and to forget the bustle of life back home.
A Touch of Luxury
We select our Ionian properties for their views; their degree of privacy; their comfort and their “soul”.
We have also included some villas, which offer a more indulging experience and which will appeal to those looking for enhanced comfort.
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David’s Diary – My First Visit to Ithaca
My father and I started a villa rental company, called Greek Islands Club, in the late 1960’s on the Ionian island of Paxos. My father sold the holidays, based in a small office above a Wimpy Bar in the Strand, and I was the troubleshooting Rep based on Paxos. The supply of Paxos houses for rent soon outstripped demand and so in the mid 1970’s, I visited Ithaca (135 miles south of Paxos) to see if anyone might be interested in renting an unused village house. Ithaca had the same attraction of a simple escape from the crowds as did Paxos. No big hotels, no traffic lights, no jet ski’s, no signs in English advertising “Full English Breakfast”.
Read moreNORTH EAST CORFU - FOR A PERFECT...
Stuck for summer holiday ideas for a party of mixed ages? Corfu has both waterparks and wilderness, sophisticated dining and simple snacking, busy beaches and concealed coves. North of Corfu Old Town the eastern coastline is similar to that of Amalfi: hillsides of olive groves and cypress forest descend to sheltered bays and pretty ports. Many of the beaches have a few tavernas and bars; local boat hire allows you to reach the smaller, hidden beaches.
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Another year has flown by and once again winter is upon us. Hopefully, we can revive some sunny Ionian memories. Our new Ionian Villas website appeared in October – bigger pictures and easier to navigate. It includes a great new feature where instead of scrolling through a long list of villas based only on price or group size, you can now filter your search by ‘holiday type’. Whether you are seeking a ‘romantic hideaway’ or a ‘waterfront property’, it’s now easy to narrow down your options. We have also introduced a new ‘My Booking’ area where you can conveniently access all your booking details and holiday information. IV Team news: Alex competed in the Rout Classic 100 Miler in Greece. This is a prestigious and tough adventure footrace for experienced runners who compete over 100 miles. The course is set along abandoned paths and trails through the tremendous scenery of the Rodopi Mountains National Park in Northern Greece. The Rodopi Mountain range is spread across Greece and Bulgaria. Its beautiful, untouched mountain trails date back to the prehistoric age where runners cross some of the original paths and bridges Alexander the Great used! He finished the race in under 32 hours, securing an impressive 5th place out of 95 runners!
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