Vlichos, or Tranquillity Bay in English, is renowned, not just as a safe haven for yachts, but also for its fjord-like beauty. The best location for appreciating its setting is to climb the lower slopes of the mountain behind the village of Perigiali from where the bay forms the picturesque foreground to a stunning panorama of the islands of the inner Ionian Sea. This is a view for all hours of the day and night. The obvious solution is a stay at the beautifully situated Villa of The Rock, Villa Vrahos.

This side of Lefkada is blessed with plentiful water from the many springs and streams that flow from the mountains, and the presence of this water, such a precious commodity on the islands to the south, has been used to create an outstanding garden surrounding the villa. Natural rocks, lawns and flowerbeds full of native aromatic shrubs combined with the traditional stone construction of the house, make this a villa equal to its stunning location.

Stone steps curve up to a large covered verandah, where comfortable sofa and chairs are perfectly positioned for appreciating the view, with access to the roomy open plan living/dining room with its timbered ceiling and wooden floors, full height windows and double doors overlooking the swimming pool, pan tiled roofs of the village and the wooded hills beyond. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen and four bedrooms, a master double bedroom with en-suite bath, another double, two twin-bedded rooms and a family bathroom.

Nidri, a bustling resort, yacht haven and ferry port is a few minutes’ drive away, with its wide choice of tavernas and restaurants. It lies on the main road connecting the capital, Lefkas Town, with the many small settlements and fine beaches of this southern side of the island.

Villa Vrahos is undoubtedly a haven of serenity in its own right, but with all the wide choice of activities both on and off the water close at hand.