Posted by White Key Villas on Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Villa Jade, Kardamili Greece
When planning a vacation in Greece everybody is familiar with popular destinations like Mykonos, Corfu or Paros that righteously claim an international reputation. But seriously, who has ever heard of Kardamili (also spelled Kardamyli or Kardhamili)? It might come to you as a surprise, but the answer is: all well-versed sophisticated travelers! There is something about Kardamili, this small seaside village in Mani, located on the coast of the Peloponnese and even the strictest critics have been hailing it as Greece's new insider "secret" destination. Articles in the The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, CNTraveller.com and The Lonely Planet are just a small example of the effortless prime editorial space Kardamili has been enjoying lately in prestigious travel media. To be honest, we were somehow disappointed when it occurred to us that Kardamili was not our personal secret destination anymore and that other people got wind of its mesmerizing tranquility, its picturesque village and its pure natural setting that combines rich green vegetation and the sea so harmonically. This region of Greece is very beautiful in general, renowned for its traditional tower-houses, tranquil fishing villages and a delicious local cuisine. But now that the secret is out, we might as well share our own little insider tips with all of you, who are planning a luxury vacation in Greece and never thought that Kardamili could be the ultimate destination! Because what the above acclaimed media won't tell you is, that in mystical Kardamili you can actually experience a vacation in outmost privacy and luxury of the highest international standards. In a small bay of Kardamili, surrounded by pine trees, endless olive groves, sun baked mountains and crystalline seawater, you will find Villa Jade one of the most luxurious private villas available for rent in Greece and certainly one of the most seductive ones regarding minimal architecture. The villa can be reached within a 45 min drive from the airport of the nearest town Kalamata or a 3.5 hrs drive from Athens. Add our offered services of five-star quality to your villa experience and orchestrate one of your most unforgettable vacations.
The White Key Team during our last visit to Villa Jade (in the background)
Places to Eat:
- Lela's Taverna, a lovely family-run restaurant set at a tiny harbor in Kardamili, serving delicious home-cooked traditional dishes.
- Takis Taverna makes definitely worth the ride to the neighboring village of Limeni if you are craving fresh fish in an open-air taverna right by the sea!
- Elies in Ritsa Beach, offers modern atmosphere with pastel tables under the trees and great Greek traditional dishes.
- Akrogiali, a small seafront taverna located in the little harbor of Stoupa, offers great food and views to the harbor and to the the slopes of the Taygetos Mountain.
Things to Do:
- Enjoy the numerous beaches of the area.
- Discover the various hiking trails set among the pure nature of Kardamili and Taygetos Mountain.
- Visit the famous Caves of Diros in the Laconian part of Mani, which are among the most important natural sites in Greece with great archeological significance.