Villa Diamandi SOL-4559

Pretty as a picture, this salmon and cornflower blue hideaway rests on a hillside close to Avithos beach in Kefalonia. Lush, emerald countryside gives way to sun kissed sands and azure sea ahead.

The villa’s swimming pool is fringed with poolside loungers and a massive open BBQ, your life in the sun is set. One of the highlights of this four-bedroomed villa are the upper outdoor patios, opening out from three of the bedrooms. See breath-taking views over the vineyards and lush countryside with sloping hills, dotted with traditional Greek homes. There is also a excellent garden with large lawn area, colourful flower beds and fantastic sea views.

Indoors, the lower floor bedroom has its own private courtyard with breakfast table set up. Capable of housing a total of eight adults, with four bathrooms this villa is perfect for families and groups of friends. There is a fitted kitchen and cosy lounge to enjoy a relaxing chill at the end of the day.

Kefalonia sprung to fame when Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed there. Showing off the island’s pretty pastel homes, forest pined bays and golden stretches of beach, it’s favoured by those who prefer a relaxed pace of life. If you’re a foodie, try Kefalonia’s speciality, a Kreatopita, which is a baked pastry with meat, garlic, potatoes and spices. Delicious!