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Swimming in nearby sandy beach of Almirida. SCUBA/Snorkelling in Chania/Almirida. Windsurfing school in Almirida. Walking galore! Easy tracks straight from the door. Spectacular countryside with breathtaking views of White Mountains from villa & all bedroom terraces. Sea Fishing - tackle shop in nearby Kalives.
The White Mountains dominate the area and provide a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgeoupolis. The Apokoronas area is also well known for its traditional inland villages such as Vamos, Kefalas, Plaka and Kokkino Chorio - location for the film 'Zorba The Greek'.
The large bay that makes up the seaside resorts of Almirida and Kalives has many separate, safe, sandy beaches, usually with full facilities. Almirida, is a thriving seaside resort with a windsurfing school and tavernas and bars lining the sea front. There are a couple of mini-markets, a bakery, patisserie, a wine shop and newsagents. Mountain bikes can be hired and there is also a small taxi rank. There is a bus service to Kalives and Chania.
Kalives is a working village as well as being a tourist destination. So in addition to the beaches, tavernas, bars and tourist shops there are local shops plus a good-sized supermarket. Banking, post office and petrol station are available.
Chania - a cosmopolitan city voted the most beautiful on Crete. With the White Mountains as a backdrop, its Venetian harbour, museums, fascinating indoor market and an old quarter of narrow streets packed with interesting shops, Chania offers something for most visitors.
It is a vibrant place steeped in Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish history. The harbour area is a great place to sit and watch the world go by at one of the sea-front tavernas.
From Almyrida, go under the bridge along the OLD road to Gavalochori. After 2 km, you come to a small crossroads, the house is one of three set back from the road on the left.
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Choose this Villa if you are looking for value! This is big quality villa for the price of an apartment.
* OWN POOL (9 m x 4 m) and large sun terrace / patio. The pool is GATED to help parents control young children around the water.
* PRIVACY & SPACE to relax without fear of being overlooked by neighbours.
* PRIVATE BALCONIES to all bedrooms with superb uninterrupted views over olive groves and the snowcapped White Mountains.
* FULLY AIRCONDITIONED throughout at no extra charge. Private BBQ. Own private drive / imposing gates.
* SANDY BEACH & swimming close by (3 minutes by car).
* SHOPS, tavernas, minimarket within a few minutes walk in Gavalochori village.
* BRITISH PLUMBING !!! (no small-bore WC pipes!)
The house is 3 minutes drive from the 'Blue Flag' sandy beach of Almirida Bay for safe swimming in clear seas. Also watersports, shops and about a dozen quality restaurants. In the other direction, is the traditional Cretan village of Gavalochori (1000 years of history). This is just a few minutes walk away, with more village life, 3 restaurants, minimarket and our favourite 'zachariplasteo' (a sticky cake and coffee bar - perfect for a late night stop on the way home after an evening out at one of the tavernas).
House Layout: Wide patio doors connect the spacious outside areas to the light and airy open-plan kitchen. ‘Al-fresco’ meals are easy because there are no stairs to negotiate from the kitchen. (Watch out! Some other villas have the kitchen inconveniently located on the first floor so it is not so easy to take meals outside to the terraces or enjoy by the pool.)
The living room has access to a downstairs bathroom, and is conveniently next to a double bedroom.
If you would like to accommodate more than 4 guests, our two other villas on this olive grove may be just what you are looking for! Phone owners Marcus Milton / Kirsty Cook.
Seating for 8. Dine in, or outside on the shaded sun terrace complete with 8-seater table + chairs. Terrestrial TV, DVD, CD System. TV/DVD player provided (which also plays CDs) - but you might want to bring your favourite films! TV shows all Greek & Cretan TV stations - 12 channnels.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Maid Service, Air Conditioning, House Linen, Towels Provided. House cleaned once a week with an additional midweek linen change.
Sleeping capacity:
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
Notes on accommodation: Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Sorry - No Pets Allowed.
Ammenities/Facilities provided
private pool (sole use of)
barbecue
air conditioning
iron/ironing board
washing machine
microwave
fridge/freezer
cd player
television
radio
dvd player
oven
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Chania - 12 miles
Distances
Nearest Port: Chania - 12 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub: Gavalochori / Almirida - 3 mins
Nearest Restaurant: Gavalochori /Almirida - 7 mins
Further details
Guestbook
"Hello from Almyrida! Thank you, Marcus, for a wonderful property. Jon and I have been having a lovely time. Thank you for helping us make this possible. The place is very big but we love it all :) Peter and Andrew have been very helpful - we'll be sorry to leave tomorrow. All the best and we will be in touch in the future I'm sure. Best, Alina " - Alina Goldstein - May 2007
Booking notes
Please contact us for information regarding booking details.
Changeover day
Our normal changeover date is Tuesday to fit in with UK Charter flights to the nearest airport (Chania).
However, you can fly to Heraklion, which gives a wider choice of arrival/departure dates but is further away. If you are unsure, please call us to discuss.
Accessibility
Suitable for wheelchair users - similar to UK Category 3 i.e. only a few steps up to house, (ramp available from 2008) plus downstairs w/c & shower, downstairs bedroom.
Outside
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. The villa is in its own extensive grounds, has a private drive and imposing gates, surrounded by olive and carob trees. The gardens are planted with colourful plants & shrubs.
