Schimatari, Greece
Member since
2010Exchange dates | Duration |
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May 10, 2025 - July 10, 2025 | 11 days |
Two houses in CRETE and one near ATHENS
Hello intervac friends!
We have 3 houses to exchange! 1. Our main 2 stories house in Schimatari (62 km from Athens) with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms .
2.Island of Crete in Ag. Nikolaos (150m to the sea ) with 2 bedrooms .
3. Island of Crete 15 km from Ag. Nikolaos ,in a traditional village ,(Fourni )10 km to the nice beach , with 2 bedrooms
We are a lovely family with two sons, 36*and 38years old , they live on their own .Normally we travel two couples, 4 persons.
Our town is located in the area of the ancient city of Tanagra, only 7 km away from a beautiful beach (Dilesi), www.schimatari.gr ,with pine forest and with a 10 min drive you can visit one of the most beautiful coastal cities of Central Greece, called Chalkida (http://www.dimos-xalkideon.gr/fotoAlbum.asp?pageID=392 in greek), in Evia Island .
Very easily you can visit many interesting places within 1-2 hours drive from Schimatari: The archaeological site of Delphi with the villages of the Parnassos Mountain, the town of Marathon with the fantastic sandy beach of Schinias Natural Park, the ancient theatre of Epidavrus, the cities of Livadia, Corinth, Loutraki and Nauplio (www.nafplio.gr).
Many beautiful islands can be visited within 2-3 hours from Schimatari such as Kea (www.kea.gr) and Kythnos (www.kythnos.gr) from the port of Lavrio, Andros (www.andros.gr) and Tinos (www.tinos.gr) from the port of Rafina and Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses from the port of Pireas.
In the town of Schimatari within a 5-10 min walk there are banks, supermarkets, small taverns, bars and cafes and health center. The interesting spots in the town are the archaeological museum with exhibitions of ancient Tanagra, 2 byzantine churches, the town square with the cathedral, and the town market
Also available is another small but nice two stores with terrace, traditional cretan house in a traditional village (Fourni),10 kms from excellent beaches near to Elounda and Agios Nikolaos on the island of CRETE (http://www.agiosnikolaos.gr/).Our home is an excellent base for visiting a wide range of interesting places such as beaches,historical places,picturesque villages,walking paths and small taverns with great food.This two stories house is available for longer term rent.Also in AG.NIKOLAOS (CRETE) there is a convenient appartment,150m from the sea , it's 80 sq. m with small patio.With these two houses we can arrange non simultaneous swaps!
* In our homes you taste our virgin olive oil and some times good wine!
We have many nice experiences with exchanges of hospitalities through twinning ,with Italy ,Ireland and with other friends from Germany, Chech republic , Belgium.With intervac we have already 6 excellent exchanges to Finland,Norway, Sweden ,Spain (Andalucia),France (Paris and Tours)and Portugal . Always we do our best to make our hosts feel familiar and happy.Now we love the spirit of INTERVAC ,we can enjoy the real local life ,we are very pleased to welcome new friends to our homes ,especially with some days non simultaneuous exchange .
Always we like to transfer you to and from the airport of Athens (80 km) and we appreciate very much if you do the same.If we are here we can show you, at least,Athens by night!
We are very responsible and we take care of your home
We are going to reply to all messages .
We are happy to exchange our Ford Mondeo.
With kind regards .
George and Maria Chavakis
Sorry we can't make an exchange during August
Our Family
- 4 Adults
- 0 Children
- 12 Exchanges made
Occupation
- AGRONOMIST MANAGER pension
- Assistant manager
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 1
- Environment: In a small town
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
- Living Area: 130 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality offered
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Balcony
- Park / playground
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Use/Exchange of car
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Italy
- Scotland, UK
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Greece
- Iceland
Spoken Languages
- English
- Italiano
- Deutsch
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Athens int.airport(80km).For Crete Heraklion 67 km -
Our area has good access to the seaside(8 km ) and is good base to visit Athens and central Greece,Delfi , Peloponisos .Many nice villages around and the beautiful town of Chalkis with many cheap taverns with great food also many nice bars.
Ag.Nikolaos ( Crete ) : 200 m to the sea .Nice and clean beaches in the town .
Fourni ( Crete ) : Nice ,traditional village with local taverns , 10 km to the nice beach of Plaka .
Occupation
- AGRONOMIST MANAGER pension
- Assistant manager
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
Our sons don't travel with us.Normaly we travel with a friendly couple or alone
Lifestyle
We have a great interest to serve our gests, to give them warm hospitality together with our friends !Also we are happy to meet new friends .We like to explore your area ,food ,highlights e.t.c.
Allways we tansfer our gests from and to the Athens int. airport (80 KM) and we apreciate very much if you do the same.
References
This member has completed 12 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: