Whitsun Family Escape to the Ionian Islands

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - Feb. 4, 2020 - PRLog -- The UK summer is still a distance away, but in the Ionian Islands it will be warming up in no time at all, and by the school Whitsun holiday at the end of May it will be perfect for a family holiday.

Here are some suggestions for properties that are ideal for families at half term from Ionian Villas, the UK's leading operator to the region.

Villa Pandora (https://ionian-villas.co.uk/villa/paxos/pandora.aspx) on Paxos is hidden away amongst tall cypress trees in the small and peaceful hamlet of Boikatika, above the west coast, with views over the surrounding hillsides of olive and pine trees, and across the sea towards Lefkas and Cephalonia.  Sleeping six people in three bedrooms, the property has private grounds with an elaborate, shaded, barbeque terrace and a good size swimming pool.  The village of Magazia with its three tavernas, minimarket, general store, bakery and Erimitis Sunset restaurant, is a 10-minute walk away.  A week's stay over Whitsun half term costs £2100 (£350 per person when fully occupied). Paxos is reached via a Corfu flight and a one-hour hydrofoil transfer.

Victoria (https://ionian-villas.co.uk/villa/lefkas/victoria.aspx) on the island of Lefkas sleeps up to 10 people in four bedrooms.  It is located halfway down the east coast, with the marina and town of Nidri on one side of the bay and the seaside village of Geni on the other.  The house is set on a hillside of olive, cypress, pine and almond trees, in a private location with views across the bay and up to the island's central range of mountains.  Stone terraces surround the large swimming pool, bordered by orange, lemon and mandarin trees. An elaborate barbecue and dining terrace overlook the pool. It is just a short walk from Victoria to some excellent waterfront tavernas and Dessimi beach; boats can be hired to explore the coastline and to visit offshore islands.  A week's stay over May half term costs £1,800 (£180 pp when fully occupied).  Lefkas has direct flights from the UK to Preveza which is a 45-minute drive from the property.

To see all of Ionian Villas' 270 properties, from cosy properties sleeping two, to imposing mansions sleeping up to 23 people, CLICK HERE (https://ionian-villas.co.uk/).

Flights and transfers are not included with villa rental prices; transfers can be booked through Ionian Villas (hydrofoils, ferries, taxis and private speed boat).

Call Ionian Villas on 01243 820 928 or visit www.ionian-villas.co.uk.