About this property
Welcome to Villa Aithan, a fully renovated villa designed with guest relaxation and enjoyment in mind. Situated within a complex of three private villas in the Kastraki area, this two-level property features Cycladic-style architecture.
The main floor includes a kitchen, dining area, and living room. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and sink with a window. It provides all the essentials needed for guest convenience. The dining table accommodates up to six people. The living area, which overlooks the outdoor space, features built-in seating with cushions, a TV, and access to both exits of the property. This level also includes a bathroom and a laundry area with a washing machine.
The top floor, accessible via staircase, contains a master bedroom with a double bed, cupboard space, and access to a private balcony with sea views. The balcony is furnished with built-in seating and additional furniture for relaxation. Bedroom 2 on this level offers two single beds that can be combined into a double bed if needed. Another bathroom is also located on this floor.
The outdoor private area features a kitchenette, a dining table for up to six people, built-in couches with cushions, a pergola for shade, and an electric BBQ. With sea views, this space is ideal for enjoying breakfast in the morning or dinner in the evening while watching the sunset.
Villa Aithan is situated in the Kastraki area of Naxos, south of Mikri Vigla, offering views of the sea. Nearby beaches include Kastraki, Parthena, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, and Orkos. Kastraki Beach features fine white sand, clear water, and a selection of tavernas with waterfront views. It is relatively secluded and quiet. Mikri Vigla was named after an ancient observatory used to monitor activity between Naxos and Paros and to track ships along the ancient trade route from Crete to Athens.
Legend has it that the southern bay was a hideout for pirates. The beach is popular for watersports, with a kite surfing school and favourable wind conditions. Plaka Beach is also a great spot for watersports enthusiasts. Aliko Beach, backed by a protected cedar forest, offers natural beauty. Further north, Agios Prokopios Beach provides watersports, refreshments, and beautiful sands, with a small chapel dedicated to Saint Prokopios on the western side. Agios Anna Beach, nearby, offers a quieter alternative with pink salt lakes and local wildlife. Agios St George, near Naxos Town, features warm shallow water. On the east coast, Moutsouna harbour is known for its fresh fish, and the coastal route leads to Panermos Bay, a serene location. The island also has several hidden beaches and the Rina sea cave.
Naxos is known for its panoramic scenery, sandy beaches, lively main town, mountain villages, rich history, and excellent dining options. The island is associated with the myth of Dionysus, the God of Wine, and Ariadne, and is renowned for its marbles. Naxos is notable for its marble, emery mines, fertile land, geographic location, pottery, and cuisine, contributing to its prominence in the Cyclades.
Naxos Town is accessible from the villa and features a Venetian castle, narrow cobbled streets, white architecture, ancient churches, antique shops, bars, and restaurants. The Venetian emperor Marko Sanoudo II built the castle in 1207, and it served as the seat of power for the Cyclades for three centuries. During summer, the castle hosts music festivals and art exhibitions. The Archaeological Museum, located in the old Jesuit School of Commerce, showcases Cycladic art, marble monuments, and local ceramics. Notably, Nikos Kazantzakis wrote ‘Zorba the Greek’ there. The car-free old town, Kastro, within the castle's walls, features steep lanes adorned with bougainvillaea, churches, and Venetian mansions. The lanes lead to Bourgos, where Greeks lived during Venetian rule. The new town, near the port, has numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes. The Portara, a marble doorway from 522 BC, stands on a small islet and is a notable landmark, especially at sunset.
The island’s mountains and valleys are worth exploring, with charming villages such as Tripodes, Filoti, Halki, and Apeiranthos. Halki is known for its neoclassical architecture and quaint streets. Apiranthos, famous for its well-preserved marble structures, is the highest village in the Cyclades and offers excellent local meat dishes. Major sites include the Temple of Demeter, Kouros of Melanes, Kouros of Apollonas, Panagia Drossiani Church, Monastery of Fotodotis, Kalamitsia Monastery, Panayia Vlacherniotissa Church, Panayia Myrtidiotissa on a small islet in the port, and Theologaki Chapel in a cave.
Visitors often take luxurious catamaran trips to explore the island’s secluded beaches or travel to nearby Cycladic islands. A boat trip to Koufonisia takes just under two hours and offers fresh fish lunches and secluded naturist beaches.
Accommodation
The Villa
Main Level:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living area
- Dining area
- Bathroom
- Laundry room
Top Level:
- Master bedroom
- Double bedroom
- Bathroom
Outdoor:
- Kitchenette
- Dining area
- BBQ
Additional facilities
- Pergola
- Tv
- Tea/coffee makr
- Veranda
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Landmark view
- Wardrobe and hangers
- Ironing board/iron
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator