Elegant Vacation Townhomes

Bathed in the crimson of glorious summer sunsets and touched by the sea breeze of the Aegean, Heliades are an ideal location for your summer retreat. Perched atop the village harbor, Heliades offer unique vistas on the Bay of Molyvos and on Homer’s wine-dark sea beyond. At walking distance from the bustle of the town port and market and a few minutes stroll from the beach, four elegant two-bedroom townhomes and one single bedroom suite will become your welcoming home for the duration of your relaxing Greek vacation

The Townhomes

A simple, functional design, fully in tune with the village’s traditional architecture, respects history and Molyvos’ age–old forms, while offering all the amenities of a modern home. Comfortable rooms and elegant-modern bathrooms offer private comfort, while spacious verandas, well-sized living rooms, and practical kitchens make Heliades the perfect spot for relaxed sociality.

Heliades comprises of four 80 sq. meter townhomes and one 45 sq. meter one-bedroom apartment. All units offer views on the sea. Two townhomes and the apartment face West and Southwest opening on the bay of Molyvos, the Harbor, and the North Aegean. A third townhome faces North-Northwest towards the North Aegean and the straits with Turkey to the North. The Final Unit faces North-Northeast towards the straits of Turkey and Molyvos’ castle.


Attention to detail

Each townhome offers a spacious living–room opening to a large veranda, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with shower all on the ground floor. On the first floor you find two bedrooms (one with a queen–size bed 1.6m Χ 2m the other with two twin beds 0.9m Χ 2m) and a spacious bathroom.

The one-bedroom apartment offers unobstructed views to the bay of Molyvos, the harbor and the Aegean Sea. It has a living room opening on a large veranda, an open concept kitchen/dining–space area, a bedroom with a queen–size bed, and a bathroom with shower.
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Sea view maisonette
Sea view maisonette

With stunning views on the Bay of Molyvos and the Aegean to the west, these maisonettes offer a relaxing retreat but a few steps from the village’s bustling harbour. These sun-charmed townhouses feast on the blended blues of summer sky and the Aegean. You will enjoy long dinners and gorgeous sunsets sipping ouzo and wine on the large veranda and will sample all that Molyvos can offer from this conveniently located retreat.

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Side sea view maisonette
Side sea view Maisonette

Spacious two-level two-bedroom town-homes on the North side of the Heliades complex, They  accommodate four guests in the two upstairs bedrooms and up to two of their friends or family in the living-room’s comfortable fold-out couch.
Amenities allow you to live a social life of cooking and feasting at home – both indoors and outdoors on the large North-facing veranda.

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One bedroom apartment
One bedroom apartment

Bathed in sunlight throughout the day, "Helia" suite is warm and welcoming in both summer and winter time. With unhindered vistas onto the bay of Molyvos and a southern exposure it soaks up the sun and offers comfort, views, and relaxation, all at the doorstep of the village’s scenic harbour.

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Testimonials

Happy customers
Unique setting over the port of Molyvos with 180 deg view of the sea plus a sunset right opposite the veranda. Top quality construction and interior decoration, equivalent to a private house rather than one to rent. High tech and energy efficient heating / cooling (for the environment conscious). Very friendly and cultivated owners with a history of many generations in Molyvos.

Nikos L., Brussels - Phoebe

“The house was hard to leave, really felt at home and comfortable. The general design and location of the house was also superb. Our host helped us not only with the housing but great advice on the island…..couldn’t have asked for anything more! Will definitely be back”

Hulya, Istanbul, Turkey – Aegle

During the past decade I have enjoyed regular summer holidays in Molivos and as guests of the Krallis family. For this reason I was very interested – and curious – to see and experience the new apartments their son Yiannis has built next to the traditional family home. Rather charmingly they are each named after the daughters of the sun god and I stayed in “Phoebe” with friends, for 15 days in June/July 2014. The complex has been thoughtfully planned and built to blend with the traditional (and protected) village architecture. Phoebe has delightful traditional accents in its interior décor while at the same time providing comfort and a high level of amenities, all topped by a truly magnificent view from the terrace. As a designer myself, I was also curious to see inside the remaining apartments and Mrs. Nana Krallis, who has been responsible for the interior design, kindly showed them to me. Each of the three other two-bedroom townhouses features their own particular style, as does the single bedroom unit that completes the complex. They all have their own charming characteristics, and are not only imaginative and well thought out but also individual. This is certainly what today’s holidaymakers are looking for. The location, near the fishing port and a short walk to the village center is excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending the Heliades complex to anyone considering a holiday in Molivos.

De Gibson, London - Phoebe

I had the good fortune to stay in Heliades in June 2014. It was a real treat! The views just don’t stop. From every room you see the harbor and the sea and landscape beyond. Even the stormy days were lovely, watching the clouds shift over the sea. These apartments are newly built, but in the traditional style for which Molyvos is famous. Comfortable and amply spacious with the balconies, the units are elegant in design and decor and yet well-suited to indoor-outdoor summer living. Firm but comfy mattresses, hi-speed Wi-fi internet, a couch and satellite TV, a kitchen equipped with nice coffee maker and the best juicer I’ve ever used (for those amazing Greek oranges)… basically home away from home. So much better than staying in a hotel (and probably about the same price as two hotel rooms). The gorgeous barrierless showers have given me new inspiration for renovating my bathroom at home. And the location…! Very nearly directly across from the ruins of Roman baths, and really directly across from an Ottoman fountain. Walk a few steps down to the lively harbor. Walk a few more steps up to the castle. Walk horizontally (mostly) a few steps to access the heart of the village with lovely shops and cafes. A little “train” (new this year) will take tourists from the harbor to the village entry and beyond to Petra if so desired. Two couples could stay there comfortably (the twin beds in the second bedroom can be put together to form a double), or families with up to two children. I would happily stay in Heliades again and highly recommend to couples and families.

Nicole, Vancouver BC - Aetheria

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The Krallis family can be found in Molyvos as early as the late seventeen hundreds. By the late nineteenth century they were part of a small circle of Greek and Turkish families involved in representing Molyvos to the Ottoman authorities and essentially running the village. This interesting blend of Greek identity with active participation in the Ottoman empire’s social and economic life can be seen in the folk art decorating the walls of the Krallis Mansion – currently in the stewardship of the Athens School of Arts – where images of Alexander the great stand opposed to whirling dervishes and depictions of Istanbul, the imperial centre towards which Molyvos and more generally the Island of Lesvos were directed.

After the incorporation of the Island in the Greek state in 1912 the family retained its prominent position in the village. In the mid-1920s Ioannes Krallis, father of the current owner of the neighbouring Molyvos Manor, built the power generator for Molyvos’ electric lighting. The power generator close to the harbour provided the village with electricity until the late 50s when Molyvos became part of Lesvos’ grid. Still, the second world war and family deaths led the Krallis family to Athens in the late 40s. Today Stratis and Nana spend six months a year in Molyvos and the rest of their time at their home in Athens. Their sons Dimitris and Yiannis live in Vancouver, BC and Athens.

The story of the Krallis family continues to inspire new ways of engaging with the history and culture of Molyvos and the wider Aegean. Through the Aegean Stories Vault, an ongoing collaborative project involving family members, historians, artists, students, and friends of Molyvos, a rich family archive has become the foundation for exploring the connections between Lesvos, Asia Minor, and the many places to which Aegean people travelled and settled. The project brings together historical documents, personal stories, artistic work, and research, inviting visitors to discover the shared heritage of the region. We warmly encourage guests to visit the Aegean Stories Vault and explore this remarkable journey through Aegean history and memory.

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