Olea Gaia Villa | Private Heated Pool

Olea Gaia Villa spreads across 162 square metres in Paliouri, on the southeastern tip of the Kassandra peninsula. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms are arranged around two living rooms, one with a sofa bed, giving groups or two families room to spread out without feeling on top of each other. Two fully equipped kitchens mean cooking does not have to be a shared exercise, and the private heated pool and outdoor furniture make the terrace the natural centre of the day.

The name suits the setting: the wider region is known for its olive groves and the oil they produce, and the villa sits within easy reach of Paliouri's old quarter, with its narrow lanes and 19th-century houses. Pine forest surrounds the village, good for a walk before the heat sets in, and Paliouri Beach, also called Golden Beach, lies to the west with clear water and sand backed by pine-covered hills.

In the village itself there are grocery stores for daily basics and tavernas serving local dishes, so guests can keep trips out simple. Air conditioning, a washing machine and dryer, and a full range of kitchen equipment cover the practical side, leaving the rest of the stay free for the beach and the pool.