The Captain’s Villa Seadream really lives up to its name: a dream of a villa, it’s airy and spacious, and equipped with everything we could have wished for! The breathtaking vista across the bay can be sighed over from every room and balcony, the terrace and the pool (which is bigger than the photos would have you believe at approx 8.5m - and the jaccuzzi is a lovely bonus after a day’s hard sightseeing). The website pictures do look great, but the reality is even better - everything exceeded our expectations.
There is wonderful swimming in the cove, a 10-minute walk down the hill, and our children spent hours flinging themselves into the turquoise water off the little concrete jetties and rocks there (rocks conveniently fitted with swimming pool style steps for easy exits). The hill is quite steep, though, so we’d recommend a car if mobility is an issue, or indeed if you want to get out and about.
Most of the beaches are pebbly, and I’m a convert. A pair of those neoprene snorkelling shoes make for a perfectly comfortable negotiation of a stony seabed (and sea urchins), and then there’s no tiresome washing off of sand at the end of the day. The beach shops sell nice padded beach mats too.
The Gawliks were perfect hosts, as were their lovely housekeeper, Helena, and handyman, Vice, keeping us informed of all the best haunts, and ministering to our every need. We enjoyed a fabulously luxurious and memorable holiday, and I’m already dreaming of a return visit. Thank you, Helmut and Katja!