Additional Info
Rental conditions
When you confirm your booking you will receive a confirmation email with reservation and payment information.
You can cancel free of charge up to 14 days before your arrival. You will be charged 50% of the total price if you cancel in the 14 days before your arrival. If you don’t show up, you will be charged the total price of the reservation. The balance must be paid the latest on your arrival date. If you book later than 14 days prior to the arrival date, the entire amount must be paid up to the date you arrive. All amounts are to be paid by bank transfer in Euro.
The prices are for up to 8 guests. For more than 8 guests there is a supplementary fee of € 30 per guest /night. A baby cot is provided free of charge. Neither of the villas is available to groups under 25 years of age.
Services for villas
Services included:
Upon arrival at the villa, you will be met and shown the property by the manager. You will also receive useful information regarding the local area. In addition, when you arrive, you will find a welcome basket on the kitchen counter.
Cleaning services are provided for reservations longer than six days (on the third or fourth day of your stay). Otherwise, they are offered upon request and are charged extra.
Linens and towels are provided as well as towels for the pool.
We also provide recommendations of restaurants, beaches and attractions.
Both before and during your stay, the Administrator is available daily, all day, for assistance and information on grocery stores, food and wine, shopping etc.
Services upon request:
Transportation from/to the airport or harbor to the villa, by taxi or shuttle.
Chef Services, delivery of lunch/dinner, and catering.
We can arrange the booking of a rental car, bicycle or scooter for you through our local partners.
We can organize, at your request, day trips and excursions around Crete as well as diving expeditions on the north or south coast of Chania.
In-villa spa services.
Boat trips and rental of day cruiser or sailboat.
Courses in Greek cooking.
Assistance in organizing celebrations, weddings, business incentive trips, etc.
Extra cleaning and/or change of linen and towels.
Places to visit
1) The Old Venetian port and the lighthouse of Chania
You must begin your visit to Chania with a stroll along the Old Venetian Port, one of the most charming places of the city, which is also reserved for pedestrians. An excellent place to stop for a drink and enjoy your holiday in Crete! At the mouth of the Old Port, you can also admire one of the emblematic monuments of Chania: its lighthouse, built by the Venetians in the 16th century .
2) The Archaeological Museum of Chania
Among the museums to visit in Chania, the archaeological museum is a must see. The museum used to be located in the old town in the monastery of Saint Francis, but was relocated in 2020. It is now found at the exit of Chania, on the road leading to the Akrotiri peninsula.There you can discover a collection of objects ranging from the Neolithic to Roman times. Among these objects, you’ll find beautiful mosaics, pottery and jewellery. Now you know where to go and what to do in Chania when it rains!
3) The Botanical Garden of Crete
About 15 km to the South of Chania, there’s another tourist attraction: Crete’s only botanical garden. A 2.5 km (quite steep) path, mostly shaded, will take you on a pleasant walk to admire the fruit trees, flowers and plants from all over the world. The park is well structured and well maintained. There you will also find a small lake and some animals (peacocks, donkeys, goats). The entrance fee is €7 and you will be offered a bottle of water at the beginning of the journey .
4) Balos Beach
Balos Beach, also called Balos lagoon, is definitely one of the unmissable places close to Chania. With its crystal-clear, shallow over several meters, waters and its fine sand, you will have only one desire: to swim and enjoy the heavenly setting of one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches! To get to the lagoon of Balos from Chania, you have 3 options:
- By car within an hour’s drive +an 8 km track (about 20 minutes) + 1 km on foot from the car park to get down to the lagoon
- By boat, you can choose a day-trip on the sea that allows you a 3-hour stop.
- By private rental boats
5) Elafonissi beach
One does not simply visit the surroundings of Chania without going to Elafonissi beach! With its pink sand and turquoise waters, it competes with the lagoon of Balos in the list of the best beaches around Chania.
6) The Samaria Gorge
If you want to go hiking around Chania, we recommend the Samaria Gorge. The most famous hiking trail in Crete, allows you to go down to the bottom of the gorge and then go along the river bed. You will go through the narrowest and most impressive passage of the Gorge, barely 3.50 meters wide, “The Iron Gates”. The hike is not very difficult (alternating between downhill and flat) but the path is very rocky and is 16 km in total so bring the correct gear (hiking shoes recommended!).
7) Falassarna
Falassarna is truly an idyllic and quiet place and has been declared as one of the cleanest beaches of Greece. During windy days it is better to avoid swimming there. From the beach the view is astonishing and the sunsets there are spectacular.
8) Palaiochora
Palaiochora is a place where time slows down, and the natural beauty of Crete surrounds you. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, this village has something to offer! Palaiochora has two main beaches:
- Pachia Ammos (Western Beach): A wide beach with coarse golden sand, flat rocks, and sun loungers available for rent. It’s perfect for sunsets.
- Chalikia Beach (Eastern Beach): A smaller pebble beach with crystal-clear water, ideal for swimming. Sun loungers here are more affordable, and it’s close to several tavernas and cafes.
9) Kedrodasos
Kedrodasos is a series of pristine beaches formed around a system of sand dunes on the south Cretan coast. It is the perfect spot if you want to get right away from it all. Most of these beaches are small coves – the main beach is around 400 meters long and is located around 2 km from Elafonissi beach .
10) Frangokastello
Frangokastello (which means "castle of the Franks" because of the Venetian fortress that is built there) boasts some of the best beaches in the South-West of Crete. Fine golden sand and not overcrowded. The very clear water is shallow making it one of the safest beaches for children.
11) Kalypso Beach
Kalypso is a stunning beach located in the southern part of the region of Rethymno. The beach is situated in a small cove surrounded by rocks, and it is famous for its crystal clear waters and peaceful atmosphere.
12) Preveli Beach
Preveli Beach is a beautiful sheltered beach, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and a palm forest. The easiest way to get there is by boat. If you are more adventurous, you can climb 470 steep steps from the parking lot or a hike and wade across a river—appropriate footwear is advisable either way.
13) Kourtaliotiko Gorge
The gorge of Kourtaliotiko is one of the most well known and popular among nature lovers in the region of Rethymno in southern Crete. Kourtaliotiko gorge is a natural attraction located in the south of the island of Crete. The gorge is known for its stunning beauty and rugged terrain, with steep cliffs, narrow passages, and deep ravines. It is located in the region of Rethymno, near the village of Koxare and the town of Plakias. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the area’s rugged landscape, enjoy the views, and take in the natural beauty of the region. The gorge is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare plant species and indigenous animals.
14) Kournas Lake
The Lake is surrounded by hills, just a few kilometers away from the sea and right on the border between Chania and Rethymno, it is the largest natural lake of Crete .