This new contemporary boutique hotel of St Nicolas was completed in 2010 to an extremely high standard. Situated in a most enviable position overlooking the fabulous Mikros Gialos Bay, with amazing panoramic vistas of the verdant rural mountains, balanced perfectly with the endless blues of the Ionian sea out to the Islands of Kefalonia, Arkoudi and Ithaka.

Mikros Gialos itself is a typical old Greek village in the southern part of the island. Striking traditional houses are characteristic here, connected by a myriad of narrow alleyways and paths leading to the local shops and tavernas serving appetizing local Greek cuisine. This part of Lefkada is described time and again as the “gem” of the island. It is without doubt that you will be in complete agreement after your stay in this idyllic place.

From the moment you step into this stylish hotel you find yourself in a modern environment, dominated by clean lines and muted colours in contrast to the traditional history of the area. This has been achieved successfully without losing any of the regions charm and personality. The ambience is an easy tranquillity and guarantees you will never want to leave.

Care and thought is evident when you step into your elegant and spacious room. Delightfully it is has also been remembered that you are in Greece where outdoor living is so important and uniquely a well sized furnished veranda provides you with a most perfect spot to enjoy quiet tranquillity without having to leave your room, taking in the beauty of the view, while the sea breezes gently cool the air around you. Each of the 17 rooms is very different from the next, styled individually yet all benefit from the same high standards of finish as well as the fabulous panoramic sea views over the Bay of Mikros Gialos.

Although small this hotel provides some fantastic features for their guests. The superb restaurant Mare e Monti has an extensive menu serving delicious foods from all parts of the Mediterranean. If you are after a snack, the beautiful swimming pool also with a breathtaking sea view, has a bar/coffee shop perfect for a quick lunch. The private beach also has its own bar exclusively for use by guests of the hotel.

It is a short stroll along the bay into the village of Mikros Gialos for some gentle shopping or a meal in one of the traditional tavernas.

All in all, the sumptuous and easy going ambience you find here at St Nicolas will ensure that you will want to return again and again.