Crete Villas

Aghios Nikolaos villa holidays are full of character and charm. On the north-east coast of the island, it has grown from a little fishing harbour to a small town with plenty to do. The main activity centres around the busy harbour and the lake area... more

An idyllic spot for nature lovers, villa holidays in Akrotiri can be spent exploring the area's beautiful scenery. Just east of Chania, along this rounded peninsula you can discover vineyards, olive groves and three ancient monasteries. There is an... more

In a pretty and laid-back setting, Almereida is an ideal villa holiday destination. A small fishing village, with two Blue Flag sandy beaches and view of the White Mountains, the village has a really friendly feel. Tavernas are scattered along the... more

On an unspoilt hillside above Souda Bay, Aptera villa holidays are made for unwinding. A tiny village near the ancient Minoan, Roman and Turkish site of Aptera, besides the beautiful sea and mountain views, Aptera's countryside is ideal for walking... more

Starting life as a sleepy fishing village, villas in Elounda are now some of the most luxurious in Crete. The coastal village's star attraction is the beautiful Bay of Mirabello, with the island of Spinalonga and its Venetian fortress a short boat... more

For a spell of rural living that will have you laid back in no time, Houdetsi villa holidays are just right. Just 20kms from Heraklion, Houdetsi is the ideal base for hiking, cycling and tours of the local olive presses and vineyards. For a little... more

Villa holidays in Kalyves are the real deal. Small but vibrant, Kalyves is an authentic seaside village with a whole lot of Cretan character. With a wealth of tavernas, cafes and bars comes a local community, with an impressive church crowning the... more

A good variety of local tavernas, a supermarket, bakery, butcher and music bar give Maleme just the right ingredients for a villa holiday. There's just enough going on to keep you occupied but the traditional Cretan village is still strongly... more

Plaka is a tiny, laid-back, hillside village 1.5 kms above the beautiful sandy beach of Almereida. On your Plaka villa holiday, stroll to the small village square, where there are a few traditional tavernas, minimarkets and coffee shops, where you... more

Just along the coast from Elounda, the tiny hamlet of Plaka is another throwback to olde-world Crete. Villas in Plaka are set within easy reach of its small pebbly beach, which is perfect for swimming, a couple of traditional tavernas and a local... more

Another rural village high in the beauty stakes for a villa holiday, Vamos is a quiet, traditional and historic village, with old houses and narrow streets. There are all the necessary amenities in the village, as well as traditional bakeries for... more

A tiny hillside hamlet with breathtaking views from every point, Xamoudohori villa holidays will easily convert you to village life. There is a large church and an inviting kafeneion, with a choice of fresh bread that will have you following your... more