Christmas means holidays with family or friends; it means escapes to beautiful winter destinations that combine cold mountain weather with the warmth of a lit fireplace and a handmade homely meal around a large wooden table.
If this holiday season you want to “escape” to one of our country’s traditional holiday destinations, while having a comfortable home just for you and your friends alone, choosing a comfortable or luxurious Airbnb seems like the ideal choice to enjoy trips to ski resorts or the beautiful nature that surrounds some of Greece’s most famous destinations.
From Arachova – a short distance from Athens – to the far-flung Zagorohoria, these 5 Airbnbs offer seclusion, rusticity and warmth – everything you need to get into the holiday spirit.
Villa with panoramic view in the village of Helidona, Karpenisi
About 30 minutes from Karpenisi, in the village of Helidona, a beautiful villa offers the ultimate combination of luxury and seclusion that one might seek during the winter season. Close to the picturesque Platani square, where you will find charming cafés and quaint taverns with excellent local products, this impressive house can accommodate up to 6 adults for a beautiful, warm holiday with good friends in the mountains.
The view from the courtyard of the villa is stunning and there is also a large swimming pool, which makes this house an ideal choice for the rest of the year.
The house also boasts a screening room, a stone fireplace and a large garden dining area, while it is very close to key spots for fun activities in nature. Try your rafting, hiking and horse riding skills and get the most out of nature.
Cosy chalet near the Arachova ski resort
In Parnassos, just 10 km from the Parnassos Ski Centre, 15 km from Arachova and 25 km from the archaeological site of Delphi, this warm stone chalet is the ideal accommodation for nature lovers, thanks to its location and the wonderful view from its large windows.
With nice and welcoming living areas, a cosy fireplace and wooden furnishings throughout, this spacious villa in Arachova is the ideal starting point for snow excursions in a location that will make you feel like you’ve escaped somewhere far away from the breakneck pace of the capital.
The house features 4 bedrooms, where you will find double and single beds that can accommodate 11 adults, and there are two bathrooms equipped with all amenities.
Villa with swimming pool and fireplace in Agios Georgios, Pelion
A house with a strong artistic character, full of lovely paintings on the walls and 8,500 books beautifully scattered in every corner, offers luxurious holidays in one of the most popular winter destinations in Greece, Pelion.
Located in the village of Agios Georgios, overlooking the Aegean Sea, the villa consists of 4 large bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms (one featuring a Jacuzzi), a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace and a very cosy living room with a piano and a bureau. Outside the villa you will find a really large swimming pool, as well as a garden house with a sauna and a projector for casual movie screenings.
The villa has a large parking area for many cars, as it can accommodate small groups of 4 or 6 people, up to larger groups of 12 adults. Just 15 km from the famous, crystal blue Pelion beaches and 19 km from the city of Volos, this accommodation combines the air of the mountain and the sea in a traditional atmosphere of discreet luxury and comfort.
Modern villa in Kalavryta
If what you dream of for your holidays is relaxing evenings by the fireplace playing board games with your friends, this two-storey chalet in Kalavryta is the ideal place to spend Christmas, enjoying all the facilities offered by the historic picturesque town of Achaia.
With a beautiful, private garden, a barbecue, an impressive fireplace, a large dining room and a fully equipped kitchen, this 190sqm villa can accommodate up to 8 adults.
An important feature is the fact that the house is only 750 meters from the heart of Kalavryta, with its traditional shops, taverns and cafés and, of course, the famous Odontotos (the “serrated” railway route). From here you can embark on a magical exploration of the surrounding area.
Guesthouse “Petra” in the village of Protopappas in Ioannina
The unique tradition of Ioannina and the wider area around the picturesque Zagorohoria greets every visitor who wishes to get a glimpse of the customs and traditions of Epirus, choosing to spend a few days in the beautiful and well-built guesthouse Petra, in the village of Protopappas.
This traditional guest house consists of a large bedroom that can accommodate up to 4 adults in either a comfortable bed or a traditional divan-bed, and features a fireplace and radiator for great warmth on cold winter days.
In the courtyard you will find a dedicated barbecue area, a stone table and stone benches, where you can enjoy your morning coffee in nature.
