Discover Villa Isidoros, a stunning hillside retreat with panoramic ocean views and luxurious amenities.
The villa was just wonderful
“Beautiful villa - very high spec. Gorgeous views from terrace. The hill walk up from beach is steep. Hard to do in the midday sun, but you wouldn’t have the views if you didn’t have the hill!”
“Beautiful villa - very high spec. Gorgeous views from terrace. The hill walk up from beach is steep. Hard to do in the midday sun, but you wouldn’t have the views if you didn’t have the hill!”
A breathtaking ocean vista, and a beautiful mountain backdrop, await you when you vacation in Villa Isidoros. This unique split-level villa sits surrounded by lush greenery, overlooking the beautiful Agios Isidoros beach, situated on the south coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, in the north Aegean Sea. The villa is part of a small cluster of environmentally-friendly luxury properties, set on the hillside, with sweeping panoramic views over the adjacent azure Aegean Sea. The family-friendly beach is a short three-hundred-metre walk away, where you can dip your toes in the crystal clear waters, and have a bracing swim before breakfast.
Villa Isidoros has three spacious double bedrooms, and can comfortably accommodate up to seven guests, ideal for a family holiday, or friends’ sharing. The villa is constructed out of burnt orange terracotta, with floor-to-ceiling picture windows framed in duck egg blue, which open onto terraces, and flood the space with natural light and cooling sea breezes. The villa has on-site parking, complimentary air conditioning, Wi-Fi throughout, solar panels, and state-of-the-art sensor systems. The interiors are stylishly furnished with contemporary pieces, local art adorns the walls, and it is decorated in a calming colour palette of crisp clean whites with highlights of shades of beige, and hues of blues.
Follow the paved path to the entrance of the villa, where you will find a light and airy open plan living space, with sliding doors that open onto an expansive sea view terrace. The seating area has an inviting comfy L-shaped cream sofa, that converts into a bed, a funky fabric chair, a glass coffee table, a satellite flat-screen television, and a fireplace, for those cooler months and evenings. The extendable, glass top and stainless steel dining set, seats up to six guests, ideal for some informal indoor entertaining. The brown and white fully-equipped kitchen has everything you will need to cater for your holiday, including a family-size fridge freezer, a built-in oven and hob, a dishwasher and microwave, and that must-have morning coffee maker. There are three well-appointed spacious bedrooms, all with double beds, and sliding doors that open onto sea or mountain view balconies. There are two modern bathrooms, with walk-in showers, hand basins, and WCs.
Access the Wow Factor, a fifty metre squared, sea view terrace from the living space, furnished with table and chairs, where you can sit and feast alfresco as the sun dips over the horizon. Take the paved path down to a lower terrace, where there is a large ladder-entry swimming pool and a lovely lawn on which to sunbathe and work on that tan.
What Oliver loves...
We love the huge terrace at Villa Isidoros, stunning sea views, fabulous sunbathing, great for sunset cocktails, and dining alfresco
The bedrooms at Villa Isidoros are very spacious, including one that is a family room, and baby facilities are complimentary
The swimming pool setting at Villa Isidoros is superb, take a dip and see the sea, then catch some rays on the manicured lawn
We love that you can stroll down to the seashore from the villa, and swim in the warm azure Aegean waters in a matter of minutes
What you should know
Villa Isidoros can accommodate up to seven guests, six in the three double bedrooms, and one on the sofa bed in the seating area
We recommend hiring a car to make the most of your holiday in Lesbos
The walk down to the beach is only 300m, but it’s a steep walk back and may be difficult for those with mobility issue
All Villas on the complex have the same interior photos - Check out the two bedroom Villa Isildur if you are travelling in a smaller group
Interior and outdoor spaces may vary
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Villa Isidoros
Walk to Village
Walk to Beach
Beach Nearby
Villa Isidoros can be found nestled in a small group of environmentally-friendly luxury stone houses, in the charming village of Agios Isidoros, on the southern tip of the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos in the north Aegean Sea. The nearest international airport is Mytilini Odysseas Elytis, a forty-kilometre drive across the island to your holiday home. If you are island hopping you will embark at the port of Mytilini, a one-hour journey to the villa. The village is within walking distance, where you will find supermarkets and local stores for your holiday provisions, and a few cafes, bars, and tavernas, where you can sample the local dishes.
The nearest beach is a short three hundred metres away at Agios Isidoros, considered by some to be one of the best on the island. This beautiful small pebble beach has organised facilities, easy entry to shallow waters, and crystal clear waters it is perfect for snorkelling and swimming. The picturesque port town of Plomari is only two miles down the coast and is most famous for being the hometown of the national drink of Ouzo. You can sample two of the most famous brands of Ouzo at the Barbayanni and Isodoros Arvanitis Museums, visit the Soap Industry and Folklore Museums, and admire the Byzantine icons in the many churches and chapels. Take a walk through the town with its traditional architecture, merchant’s mansions, souvenir stores, and seafront restaurants. Plomari also has an excellent beach, and within the region equally recommended are, Ammoudeli, Tarsanas, Melinda, and Ayia Varvara.
All aboard for a day out at sea, with a boat trip from the port. There are lots of activities you can do on the island, including hiking trails, snorkelling and scuba diving, water sports, and horse riding. Visit villages as old as time, most notably Molyvos, Agiassos, and Skala Sikimias, to see how the islanders really live. The capital town of Mytilini is home to a handful of museums including the Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Costume and Embroidery, and the Theophilus Art Museum. Climb the famous castle fortifications for some stunning sea views, then walk the Roman aqueduct and admire their technical skills. Mytilini reflects its history in the number of Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, its many Byzantine monasteries, and mosques still there from the time of Ottoman rule. Make sure you don’t miss the local markets, selling hand-pressed olive oil, hive honey, carved woodwork, and homemade cheeses.
Take a tour of over two hundred caves scattered across the island, believed to be originally neolithic places of worship. Marvel at the natural hot springs of Efthalia, Thermes, and Gera. Lose yourself in the unique and natural phenomenon that is the Petrified Forest, created from intense volcanic activity. Then visit the nearby museum at Sigri, which is dedicated to researching, promoting, displaying, and preserving it. After all that activity go on a wine tour, sample the fruits of the harvest, and take home a bottle or two.
The Region
The volcanic island of Lesvos (often spelled as Lesbos) offers visitors pretty villages, impressive nature, fascinating geology and gorgeous beaches as well as a fascinating history and rich island culture.
Seasonally, international flights arrive at the island’s airport around 7km south of the island’s capital city, Mytilene, or sail to Lesvos from various Greek ports including Piraeus, Athens.
Fall in love with the island beaches from the long shores of Vatera Beach with watersports, sun loungers and umbrellas to more remote spots accessible only by boat. Keen snorkellers will love the clear waters of Tsonia Beach or you may prefer to sip cocktails overlooking Paralia Tarti’s crystal-clear sea. If you can find the time, soak up the summer ambience of the lively beach at Molyvos with idyllic sunsets over the Aegean.
The island’s nature is inspiring with ample bird-watching opportunities, especially around the salt pans of Kalloni where migratory birds stop en route from Africa to Europe. In the springtime, look out for rare sightings of birds and beautiful wild flowers as you follow a network of hiking trails across the mountains and wild forests. Cycling is another wonderful way to experience the natural beauty and authentic Greek charm of Lesvos.
With archaeological sites and historic castles, there are many sites where you can learn all about the island’s diverse and often turbulent history. Admire the Roman aqueduct in Moria, the Byzantine castle in Molyvos and the impressive fort in in Mytilene. Visitors will also appreciate the island’s hot springs and spas, many which have been used for centuries, and Lesvos’ rich heritage in olive oil and ouzo production – a visit to The World of Ouzo Museum and distillery is an interesting detour.
Another great highlight of the island is The Petrified Forest, dating back 20 million years -the fossilised tree stumps underwent the process of petrification during the active volcanic period. Learn more about this unique natural site, at the forest’s Natural History museum around 11km from the remote fishing harbour of Sigri.
