lefkogia, plakias, crete

villa Athena

Villa Athena belonged to our father, Paul, who dreamed of spending his days in the sunshine. 12 years ago he bought the Villa to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately, a few years later, he passed away and left the Villa to us, the Graham children (Rachel, Suzanne, David and Hannah). Our father’s goal was to provide us a place to come with our children and to enjoy the home, the sunshine, and Greek culture that he loved so dearly. 
Villa Athena is set on the hillside in a small village called Lefkogia, right outside the town of Plakias. We have been coming to Plakias since we were kids and as we have grown, we see why our father picked this perfect spot for our family home. And now we wish to share it with our loved ones.

6 guests, 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

facilities & amenities

With room for large groups and families, our villa has everything you need for a great stay. Below is a brief overview of what you can expect at Villa Athena. To see the full list of Facilities & Amenities and the Photo Gallery click the button adjacent.

  • Villa athena has 3 levels. On the Main Level you will find the Living and Dining area, with a fully equipped Kitchen, storage alcove and bathroom, including a shower and washing machine.

    Upstairs, there are 3 Bedrooms to choose from, all with King Size Beds and wardrobes with extensive storage. The Master Bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, with both a separate shower & bath, as well as a balcony overlooking the front garden area. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are simple rooms, with access to a shared bathroom, equipped with a bath/shower combo. The upper level balcony that looks across the gardens, boasting an incredible view of the mountains and the view down to the ocean in Plakias.

    The lower level can act as a living space of it’s own, with an additional kitchen and dining area, living area and sectioned off bedroom. You will also find a large bathroom downstairs with a shower. Additionally the storage room for bikes and all outdoor equipment can be found on this level.

  • Access to the house is through a Private Gate & Driveway, leading down to shaded parking where you will find the upper level of the garden, with large lawn and incredible views through the mountains and down to the ocean in Plakias. Enjoy the Private Pool, Outdoor Shower, Sun Loungers, a shaded Pergola and selection of Outdoor Tables and Chairs. The lower level Garden is covered in trees and plants with a garden path winding through.

    Additionally at the front of the house there is a stoned garden area with a Charcoal BBQ Pit and Flower Beds.

sun, beaches, restaurants & more

lefkogia & plakias

We’ve been spending our summers in Plakias for the past 12 years and can’t say enough good things about this beautiful little town on the south of Crete. Here’s a little list of our favourite spots in and around Plakias. For a more in depth look at Plakias, click the button adjacent.