The newly built Villa Minoas sits proudly atop the hillsides surrounding Skopelos Town with expanded views down the olive covered slopes to the harbour below. This high standard villa has every modern convenience including 2 en-suite w/c with bathtub. With wrap around terraces to enjoy the cooling sea breezes plus air conditioning in the bedrooms, this villa is perfect for even the warmest days of summer. The villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite w/c with bathtub and 1 w/c shower room. A/C in all 3 bedrooms.

Minoas Villa
The dramatic entrance to Minoas Villa brings you to the uniquely designed pool, which is tiled in blues and has a mosaic of a flying fish decorating the bottom. The columned house to one side is painted in authentic Cretan colours of terracotta and golden yellows. From here the views are extraordinary, taking in the valley below and the sea beyond.

Spiros Kosmas and his wife Vasso, both artists, designed the houses themselves in an effort to re-create a sense of mystique and history. The architecture of the house is Minoan because of the strong historical link Skopelos has with Minoans of Crete. The Cretan prince, Prince Stafilos came to Skopelos in approximately 16.00BC and colonized the island. At his command three cities were founded; Stafilos, where the Prince remained, Skopelos, occupied by his brother Peparithos (the ancient name of the island) and Knossa (later known as Glossa). Evidence of his life, and eventually his death on Skopelos was confirmed by the discovery of his grave in 1936 located at Stafilos Beach. Many of the artefacts which were found in the grave are now housed in the National Museum in Athens.

INTERIOR
The cool interior of Minoas Villa leads into an open-plan sitting room/kitchen area. It is furnished with a spacious dining table and built-in seating area as well as comfortable lounging chairs. The two bedrooms are situated on opposite sides of the sitting room lending the utmost of privacy to each. This design is especially great for two couples holidaying together. One bedroom has two single beds and the other is furnished with one double bed, each has identical en-suite w/c shower rooms.

ThThe interior wall drawings in the sitting room and bedrooms of Villa Minoas are hand painted by the owner, Vasso, who is a well known local artist specializing in copies of ancient Greek artworks. They depict various scenes from the Minoan period and are authentic copies of original Cretan wall paintings. This interesting touch lends another historical angle to this unique and imaginative villa. e interior wall drawings in the sitting room and bedrooms of Lithi Villa are hand painted by the owner, Vasso, who is a well known local artist specializing in copies of ancient Greek artworks. They depict various scenes from the Minoan period and are authentic copies of original Cretan wall paintings. This interesting touch lends another historical angle to this unique and imaginative villa.

EXTERIOR
Villa Minoas is completely surrounded by a tall castle-like wall which adds to the fantasy of the villa and affords complete privacy to the property. It has its own separate and gated entrance which dramatically leads down to the villa offering breathtaking views to the sea. This tall wall divides the space between the other villa which shares the same property. There is a locking door between the two villas which can be left open should one party like to book both Minoas and Lithi Villas. The private swimming pool enjoys an extremely spacious terrace area with fabulous views. The mosaic-designed 'Helidonopsara' or flying fish, which decorates the bottom of the swimming pool, was also designed by Vasso.

SURROUNDINGS
Minoas Villa sits on a huge piece of privately owned land consisting of 150,000 sqm. Wild goats and a private collection of wild deer, which originally came from the islands of Limnos and Rhodes, roam the land, which runs down the valley and back up the other side. The family-owned church of Analipsis, which was built by the Kosmas family two generations ago, sits on the hillside opposite the houses. Two natural springs are also found on the property, Gelali Spring and Karia Spring where clean, cold water flows from the earth.

SUITABILITY
Minoas Villa is the perfect 'get-away' for those who want a peaceful and natural setting for their holiday. The totally hidden-away, romantic atmosphere is great for couples with its imaginative decor and captivating surroundings. The villa is also excellent for a family holiday and the pportunity to book one or both Minoas and Lithi villas make it perfect for large parties and family reunions.

SERVICES
Getaways2 provides (through our local representative) cleaning service and linen change twice a week, including arrival cleaning (excluding Sundays). Additional maid service can usually be arranged upon request and at an extra fee. Baby cots, high chairs and extra beds can also be arranged on request as well as welcome packs, flowers, champagne, etc. Please speak directly with our office staff for prices and availability.

Our representative's Service Office is located on the harbour front in Skopelos Town. A personal villa visit will be made the day following the arrival to answer any individual queries. The staff can help you arrange excursions & car hire, provide tips on what to see and do and let you know of any special events that might be happening during your stay. Our aim is to provide a highly personalised service to make your holiday with us an unforgettable experience.

In addition, a villa folder will be found in each accommodation, giving detailed information about the villa and the area including nearest shops, restaurants and beaches. The services are included in the rental cost.