18th century Mansion Zante Greece

The mansion is a traditional Venetian style landmark. It was stone built in 1824 in the traditional village Volima which is situated in north Zante near the famous "shipwreck" beach. The mansion is a traditional Venetian style landmark. It was stone built in 1824 in the traditional village Volima which is situated in north Zante near the famous "shipwreck" beach. It is recommended for quiet, relaxing, family holidays and can serve as base to explore the breath-taking beaced of North Zante. The mansion has two floors. In the ground floor there are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds, a fully equipped kitchen together with a dinning room and a bathroom with a shower. On the upper floor there are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds, one bathroom with a shower, and a living room. Because of the architecture stone houses tend to maintain a cool temperature even during the day. The garden has a stone and wooden fence that provides privacy to the residents who can relax swim in their private pool and sunbathe in there undisturbed. There is also a dining table where you can enjoy a meal or drink and another sitting area with a stone table next to it. There are plenty of flowers with different colours which provide a sense of tranquility. There is a also a private sheltered parking near the house. Volimes, (Greek: Βολίμες) is a village and a community in the mountainous northwestern part of the island of Zakynthos. It was the seat of the municipality of Elatia. In 2001 its population was 644 for the village, and 956 for the community, which includes the villages Agios Nikolaos (pop. 42), Askos (pop. 76), Varvara (pop. 32), Elies (pop. 40), Korithi (pop. 122) and the uninhabited islet Agios Andreas. Volimes is located 1 km west of Ano Volimes, 3 km north of Anafonitria and 23 km northwest of Zakynthos (city). It is close to the Ionian Sea coast, and 7 km southwest of the island's northernmost point Cape Skinari. The village suffered great damage from the 1953 Ionian Earthquake (source: wikipedia). More specifically, Volimes is located 30 km northwest of Zakynthos Town and is in the mountainous part of the island. It is the largest mountain in the area and population of the village and basically is the capital of the mountain villages. The village extends from the top of mountain Vrachionas (Upper Volimes) and ends in the northern seas of the island (Down Volimes where the mansion is located). More specifically the beaches Xigia, Makrys Gialos, Agios Nikolaos (Schinari) belong to this village. The natural beauty of the landscape will enchant you with its pine forests, olive groves, local farms and vineyards resulting in crystal clear blue waters. The sunset in this area is impressive and enchanting for the romantics and not only. Near the village there is also a monastery of Agios Andreas to admire the beautiful frescoes, many of those who survived now adorn the hagiographic museum of the island. Also in the village is the picturesque church of Agios Georgios (Gremna) named because it was built in part to the steep slope of the mountain. Also in the village is the Anafonitria monastery moniase Saint-Dionysios. The church of Agia Paraskevi with remarkable pictures and paintings of one of the most interesting sights. It is also worth observing the traditional architecture of the houses and monasteries in the region. Volimes represent the starting point of exploration in the northern parts of the island with numerous caves, blue sea and the well-known shipwreck. On the northwestern side of the island there are beaches with crystal clear, deep waters will amaze you as they offer a unique feeling of peace and tranquility. Xigia beaches with warm, spa, water that is unique in the island. Makrys Gialos will impress you with its crystal clear waters, while Saint Nicholas Volimon is a picturesque harbor, which is the only place that connects Zakynthos with the neighboring island of Kefalonia. All beaches contained within picturesque bays. Also, these beaches are the nearest beaches of the Blue Caves, daily boats trips gets you there.The wreck is a unique beach surrounded by white, sheer cliffs, lush and soft, golden sand resting in the clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Access to it is by boat only. The wreck is the hallmark of tourism in Zakynthos, Greece and around the world. There is no bus or taxi near the house. So our guests are advised to rent a car. It is recommended for quiet, relaxing, holidays and can serve as base to explore the breath-taking beaches of North Zante.