19/05/2026
Between the olive-covered hills of Plakias, Preveli and the wild coastline of South Crete, Sto Lofo and Aitherion were created for a slower kind of stay.
Quiet mornings with views across the valley towards mountains and the Libyan Sea. Long lunches under shaded terraces. Evenings where the last light settles over the endless horizon.
We are very happy to welcome both villas to the STAYS collection — and even happier to see how quickly guests connected with them. Their first season is already close to fully booked.
These images are also a reminder of something we often tell property owners: photography is not an afterthought in short-term rentals. It is one of the most important investments you can make — right alongside the house itself and, dare we say it, the people managing it. Before guests experience a villa physically, they experience it emotionally through images.
That is exactly why we love working with Nikos Fragomanolakis.
Not only because he creates stunning listing photography, but because he sees spaces differently. His work captures atmosphere instead of just angles. Warmth instead of sterile perfection. The quiet character of a home, the softness of evening light, the feeling of being there.
And beyond the camera, where is is an artist, he is simply one of our favourite people to collaborate with.
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