Villa Apollon by Block722
Villa Apollon is a stone vacation house located in VasilikÃ, on the Greek island of Lefkas, designed in 2020 by Block722.
Description
At the south of Lefkas Island, the yachting paradise of the Ionian and the Little Ionian islands secretly lies the majestic yet humble Villa Apollon. Created by using a contemporary architectural principle, the villa is subtly blended into the hillside landscape of Vasiliki bay. Visually entered from the wild green forest area, slowly descending to a rocky beach until eventually submerging under the emerald waters of the Ionian sea.
Named after the ancient Greek god of light, Villa Apollon is cleverly designed to embrace the natural light inside and outside. Oriented west facing towards the luminous seafront, the residents can enjoy hours of sun and unrivaled, spectacular sunsets. Lefkas is connected to the mainland through a bridge, thus easily accessible by car. The island is surrounded by innumerable other Ionian islands and stands as a jewel, with dense forests, cosmopolitan charm, traditional villages, and breathtaking scenery. The iconic white sandy beaches such as Porto Katsiki, Egkremni, Kathisma, and other more hidden gems such as Agiofili, which is almost touchable from Villa Apollon, offer a unique and in high demand destination. Lefkas combines the traditional and local elements of living together with a variety of alternative activities (windsurfing, paragliding, impressive cycling paths, and waterfalls for...
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