On the hillside overlooking the fine sandy bays of Limnos and Lefkathia, Zorbas is very well located and offers an excellent, comfortable, friendly and good value stay in this delightful north western corner of Chios.
The eight apartments here face SSW and are housed on two floors. The superior studios are on the first (top) floor and spacious. Also top floor is a split level open plan maisonette apartment which can sleep up to 4 if a family. The ground floor comprises apartments also for up to 4. First floor rooms have a generous shaded balcony with lovely views over the hillside to Lefkathia beach and the sea to south Chios; the ground floor apartments have the benefit of a large covered stone terrace to the front, with similar views (some through the trees). All units are very well kept and attractively furnished.
Trees and a mature colourful garden front the property, and to one side there is a delightful area with tables and chairs for guests to sit in the shade of the pines and enjoy the peaceful country surroundings and views. Breakfast is available (local charge and there is a BBQ here for guests' use.
A 3 minute walk down the hill brings you to the wide sandy curve of Limnos beach, which has three tavernas close by and a snack bar. The same distance in the other direction lies equally lovely Lefkathia beach, and a further 5 minutes over the headland to the small port of Limnia, which has tavernas of its own and very fresh fish!
2 kms inland - a 5 minute drive or half hour walk (a steady uphill climb) - is the attractive hill village of Volissos, once an important centre during the Byzantine period and crowned by a crumbling Kastro. Volissos has plenty of old Greek village charm, three traditional tavernas, a couple of mini-markets (will deliver) and a taxi. There are also walking trails starting from here.
Coupled with the warmth and hospitality of the owners, Mr Yannis and Mrs Evgenia, a stay in this beautifully unspoiled, quiet area of the island will give you a taste of the 'real' Greece as it used to be. Car hire is strongly recommended (Zorbas is not for those with walking difficulties without a car) - there is parking and delivery is free of charge for rentals of one week or more.
Board Basis: Self Catering
Superior Studio
First floor with twin or double bed, air conditioning, kitchenette (2 cooking rings, fridge), shower room, TV, Wifi, insect-screened patio doors and windows, furnished covered balcony with sea views.
Maisonette
First floor and open plan comprising a living room with twin beds and wooden stairs up to a double bedded sleeping gallery above (low cantilevered wooden ceiling), air conditioning, kitchenette (2 cooking rings, fridge), shower room, TV, Wifi, insect-screened patio doors and windows, furnished covered balcony with sea views through the trees.
Apartment
Ground floor with double bedroom to the front and a small bedroom to the rear (one adult or two children), air conditioning, alcove kitchenette (3-ring mini-oven, fridge), shower room, TV, Wifi, insect-screened patio doors and windows, large furnished covered terrace with sea views through the trees.