Villa Kalives - Overview

A totally unique and exceptional property situated in an elevated position high above the village of Klima and the harbour of Glossa in the northern part of the island of Skopelos.

Property Description

Extremely private and secluded, it is reached only by driving about 1.5 kms on an unmade lane and there are no other properties within the vicinity. It would be ideal for honeymoons or romantic holidays.

A main house and guest house with a mosaic tiled infinity edge swimming pool on a large piece of land with the most spectacular views staight out over the sea and islands to Skiathos.

Local Information

This beautiful lush and forested rural area is only about 10 minutes drive or about 3 kms from the delightful harbour and village of Glossa.

This small and picturesque town has a very attractive waterfront, tavernas and local shops. There are numerous excellent beaches in this area and it is very unspoilt. There are also watersports at Milia beach.

Harbour and Glossa town about 3 kms * Fishing harbour of Elios about 5 kms * Nearest beach is at Kalives, about 5 kms * Other beaches from 3 to 7 kms * Nearest shops and tavernas at Glossa, about 3 kms, others at Elios, about 5 kms * Watersports at Milia Beach, about 9 kms

Directions

The Sporades Islands can be reached from the UK, most major European cities and the US in several different ways depending on which Greek airport is best serviced by your departure point. Below, we have listed the ways and means to reach Alonissos from each of the four airports which have convenient and direct services to these islands:

Skiathos
The easiest way to get to Alonissos is by charter flight directly to Skiathos. Many European countries have charter flights directly to Skiathos airport with a limited number of “Flight only” seats. Charter flights can usually only be booked for one, two or three full weeks (i.e. Friday-Friday). From Skiathos there are several ferry and hydrofoil crossings every day to Alonissos (approx 1 hour). Skiathos port is approximately five minutes from the airport.

Thessaloniki
It is also possible and convenient to travel via the second largest city in Greece, Thessaloniki. There is now direct airline service from Thessaloniki to Skiathos on Wed and Sat which takes 45 minutes and costs approx. 85 Euro one way (including taxes). This service starts the beginning of June 2006.

From Skiathos there are several ferry and hydrofoil crossings every day to Alonissos (approx 1 hour). From Skiathos there are several ferry and hydrofoil crossings every day to Alonissos (approx 1 hour). Skiathos port is approximately five minutes from the airport.

There is also a direct, return Flying Catamaran service from Thessaloniki to Alonissos daily (approx. 3 hours and approx. 35 Euro one way). This service usually runs from mid-June to mid-September. There is also conventional ferry service (6hrs 45 min/approx 30 Euros one way). We can assist with arranging a taxi transfer from the Thessaloniki airport to the port (approx 40 min/40 Euros).

Timetables need to be checked as times of ferry departures vary from season to season, and a useful web site for this information is www.gtpnet.gr

From some European countries you can also fly directly into the small airport of New Acheallos near the port city of Volos. By taxi from the airport, you may reach Volos port in approx 20 minutes. There are several crossings a day from Volos to Alonissos by hydrofoil and high speed ferry which take between 2-3 hours depending on the type of ferry and costs approx. 32 Euro one way.

Another possibility is to travel via Athens to Alonissos. From Athens there are 3 ways of getting to the islands:

1. Domestic flight with Olympic Airways to Skiathos (approx. 30 min/65 Euro) and hydrofoil from Skiathos to Alonissos (approx. 1 hr /15 Euro) http://www.olympic-airways.com

2. Bus from Athens Centre to Agios Konstantinos (approx. 2,15 hours/13 Euro) and then hydrofoil to Alonissos (approx 3,00hours/42 Euro).

3. Private transfer from Athens airport/city center - Ag. Konstantinos. You may choose between a taxi or mini-bus transfer depending on the size of your party. The pick-up can be from the airport or city center and takes you directly to the boat departure port of Agios Konstantinos (taxi: approx. 2 hours/150 Euro for 4 people) (mini-bus: approx 2 hours/available for 10-17 persons). Another advantage to these private transfers is that your boat tickets can be pre-reserved to Alonissos (approx. 3 hours/42 Euro).

The prices above are approximate and per person for adults.

Nearest Airport: Skiathos Airport (JSI)