This luxurious villa is located just outside of Heraklion in Crete. It has great curb appeal, with its modern design and amazing exterior spaces. One terrace (complete with infinity pool and Jacuzzi) sits on top of another, with a glass ceiling/floor between the two. To get from one to the other, guests use a striking exterior staircase that’s seemingly suspended in mid-air. The house is located overlooking the ocean, with terraces of grass and stone cascading down the hillside.
Interiors are sleek, with Italian designer furniture, glass and chrome throughout, but the copious use of stone and tile adds a natural feel. The design is spacious and highly functional, with all the amenities you could need, from a fully-equipped kitchen to a gym and sauna. The ground floor has three bedrooms, each with a double bed, and the lower floor has two bedrooms with doubles and one with a single. We love the large picture windows overlooking the sea, in both bedrooms and bathrooms.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Amenities include radio, satellite TV, telephone for local calls, washing machine and dryer, security system, vacuum cleaner, iron and board. There is a barbeque, gym, Jacuzzi (in the pool and in the master bedroom), Turkish hamam and sauna, with pool towels provided. There is also parking.
AROUND
The region boasts beautiful beaches, many of which are within easy reach of the property. It is also known for its antiquities, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which was recently renovated and is a real ‘must see’. There are also numerous centuries-old Orthodox monasteries, still home to monks and nuns, including St Minas in Heraklion.
Nearby Mt. Psiloritis (2,497m) is surrounded in hills, plains and gorges of outstanding natural beauty. It is known for its livestock farming and is littered with small stone structures called ‘mitata’. Many offer fresh dairy and cheese products, as well as Cretan ‘ofto’ which is made from lamb, traditionally roasted over wood.
Worth visiting is the protected Rouvas Forest with its rare species of animals and plants, the sacred mountain of Giouchtas in the Archanes region, the mountain of Strouboulas, and the region of Zaros with its famous lake.
LOCATION
Near Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Nearest Airport: Nikos Kazantzakis Heraklion International Airport (14 km).
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April to October.
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