Aliki Art

Few properties on Thassos can claim the setting that Aliki Art has. Aliki is one of those places on Thassos that stays with you. A horseshoe bay of glass-clear water, a beach flanked by ancient marble ruins, pine trees that grow right to the shoreline, and a stillness that most of the island never quite manages. Aliki Art puts you in the middle of it. A stone-built villa in the heart of the area, designed with the traditional lines of the island and finished with an eye for detail that earns the name, it is 100 metres from the sea and a 10-minute walk from the beach and the ancient archaeological park.

The villa is built around a single, well-proportioned idea: that the outside should be as liveable as the inside. A large private terrace with a jacuzzi opens to an uninterrupted panorama of the Aegean and the surrounding landscape, the kind of view that makes the decision of where to spend the afternoon a very simple one. Inside, a spacious bedroom and a bright, airy living and kitchen area are furnished with the same care, stone walls and minimalist island details that feel considered rather than decorated.

The surrounding area offers everything within easy reach without intruding on the villa's sense of quiet. The Aliki beach with its traditional taverns is a 10-minute walk. A local mini-market and the bus station are 5 minutes away. And the Aliki archaeological park, one of the most atmospheric ancient sites on the island, is practically on the doorstep.

• The centrepiece of the terrace: private jacuzzi with panoramic Aegean and mountain views
• A kitchen that covers everything: fridge, coffee machine, and all the essentials for cooking
• Comfort as standard: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom
• Practical details: free parking, pet friendly, baby chair and cot available on request

Aliki Art accommodates up to 4 guests. It is the kind of villa that rewards those who choose a place for where it is as much as for what it has. Here, both are exceptional.