Fanya

Fanya's wonderful infinity pool looking over the sea.Fanya occupies an unrivalled position on Syros's south coast.The convivial al fresco dining and sitting area by the pool.All ready for lunch with a view.Sliding glass doors throughout the house make for a truly indoor-outdoor experience.The secluded walled courtyard outside the living and dining area and one of the bedrooms.Wonderful views from the living area.The dining table, like most of the wooden furniture, is bespoke.The sleek contemporary kitchen with its central island.The secluded walled courtyard with its L-shaped cushioned sofa and vibrant green plants.The main bedroom (bedroom 1), a generously proportioned double.Its en-suite shower room.The double-twin bedroom (bedroom 2) with its wonderful sea views.The double-twin (bedroom 2) seen from another angle.Its en-suite shower room.The double bedroom (bedroom 3) opening out into the secluded walled courtyard.All the shower rooms are beautifully finished.The double bedroom (bedroom 4) opening out onto the side terrace.Its en-suite shower room.The pine tree-shaded terrace outside the fourth bedroom.The fifth bedroom (bedroom 5), a double, is accessed externally from the gardens.Its en-suite shower room.Fanya's façade, basking in an aureate glow.The shaded outdoor dining area, looking back towards the house.The outdoor kitchen includes a barbecue and a wood-fired oven.Dining at Fanya is a memorable experience.The boardwalk leading from the shaded outdoor living and dining area to the belvedere.Soft light illuminating the living area with its perpendicular sliding glass pocket doors.The gorgeous pool has a shallow section with hydromassage jets.Heading back from the seafront belvedere.Fanya rises discreetly from the surrounding terrain. Part of the gardens are planted with low-lying shrubs and ornamental grasses, as are the roofs.The wonderful infinity pool overlooking the sea.Where next? There are so many wonderful outside spots at Fanya.The secluded walled courtyard and the main entrance to Fanya.The bathing platforms down by the sea.Having the option of swimming in the pool or the sea is one of life's little luxuries.Other little bays are easily accessible.One last swim before dinner maybe...Sunrise at Fanya is definitely worth getting up for.Hermoupolis, Syros's capital is a fascinating town to explore.Hermoupolis's streets are lined with impressive neo-classical architecture.A glimpse of the sea from an alley in Hermoupolis's old centre.Miaouli Square and the impressive town hall in Hermoupolis.The gorgeous waters of Vari, just a couple of kilometres east of Fanya.Nearby Megas Gialos has a lovely beach, a couple of tavernas and a minimarket.The bay and beach of Galissa on the southwest coast of Syros.Komito beach on the southern tip of Syros.