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Island Crete

Crete - Holidays on the largest Greek island of the Aegean Sea in natural stone houses, luxury villas or traditional country houses with private swimming pool

Crete, the southernmost island of Europe, offers a Mediterranean climate with many hours of sunshine and is, not least because of its long history, the star among the Greek islands and therefore one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The "paradise of Crete" has something special to offer for every Greece lover. Besides olive groves, rough and rugged mountain ranges characterize the wonderful landscape. Crete enchants with many beautiful beaches, almost two and a half thousand meter high mountains, famous and deep gorges and fertile plateaus. On an extension of two hundred and sixty kilometres from east to west and up to sixty kilometres from north to south you will experience an island of extreme scenic contrasts. In addition to its fantastic cultural heritage just waiting to be explored, Crete sets almost unattainable standards with its culinary highlights. The Cretans themselves are a particularly friendly and proud people, but first and foremost, they offer boundless hospitality.

Convince yourself of this and experience "pure Crete" in one of our carefully selected villas with private swimming pool, which are also ideal for a family holiday, and treat yourself to an unforgettable break.

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Beautiful beaches to rugged mountains

One of the most beautiful beaches of Crete and even Europe is the shell beach of Elafonisi, whose turquoise water contrasts paradisiacally with the pink to pink tinted sand. The pink colour results from all the crushed shells, which colour the sand and the shallow sea there. The sandy beach at the south-western tip of the island is further characterized by several sandbanks that run through the turquoise water. This is where the "Caribbean feeling" really comes into being - fine sand, ankle-deep, wide-stretching lagoon in perfect sickle shape. Elafonisi beach, located in the far west, is also very popular with families, although it may take some time to get there due to its remote location.

About 60 km northwest of Chania is the white lagoon beach Balos with the island Gramvousa in front of it. A multitude of mussel and coral particles give this beach its particularly bright colouring. Please note that the way to the beach is connected with a small trekking tour through rocky sections downwards - therefore sturdy shoes are recommended! If you don't want to walk to the parking lot by car, you can also take a ferry from Kissamos harbour. Regardless of which route you choose, it is worth it, although this beach is very well visited due to its exceptional beauty. Especially on foot, arriving from above, you will find a stunning view of the Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, and you may even be able to observe the amazing fauna (falcons, monk seals and the occasional Caretta-Caretta sea turtle).

At the north-eastern end of Crete, Vai beach is famous for its palm trees. This beach is home to the only naturally growing date palm grove in Greece and even Europe with over 5000 palm trees. Legend has it that the palm trees grew from seeds that were disposed of by Saracen pirates and washed up by the sea. Besides this event, Vai is a real dream beach because of its natural beauty with fine sand and crystal clear water. In addition, there are many other beautiful and also well-known sandy beaches, such as Komos, Triopetra, Agios Georgios, Agia Fotia, Falasarna, palm beach Preveli along the coast of Crete.

Furthermore, the island of Crete is defined by a mountain range extending from west to east, which is basically steeper towards the south coast and flatter towards the north. Lefka Ori (the White Mountains) is the largest and westernmost mountain range on the island, but the highest mountain Psiloritis, at 2456 metres, belongs to the Ida Mountains, which are located in central Crete and which form an imposing structure alongside the fertile Messara Plain. The mountain ranges of the fascinating White Mountains are partly still forested with maritime pines, cypresses and special oaks. From there, Europe's longest gorge, Samaria, stretches 17 km to the southern coast, which can be hiked through in the summer months with a little practice and good equipment and makes the hiking heart of those who come from all over the world beat faster. With a little luck you will see exotic plants as well as Cretan wild goats. A fantastic view is guaranteed in any case!

The Dikti Mountains, located in the eastern part of the Aegean island, line the famous and also fertile Lasithi plateau, where you can still see many windmills that were used for the former irrigation of agriculture. The famous Psychro Cave, also known as Zeus Cave, can be explored here. Guided mountain tours to enjoy a bird's eye view over large parts of Crete are highly recommended. But also easier walks on the many E4 hiking trails are a real pleasure, because the flora and fauna of Crete is unique!

Not to be forgotten are the sandstone caves in Matala, which in the Neolithic Age served as residential and later as burial caves. In the 1960s these hippies attracted people from all over the world. The island also offers many other caves, like Melidoni or Kournas.

Fantastic cultural heritage

One of the most famous archaeological excavations from the time of ancient Greece is the palace of Knossos. This palace represents the glorious time of the Minoans around 2000 BC, during which the Minoan people developed from the Stone Age to a high culture. Many palaces were built during this period in Crete, the palace of Knossos being the most important and largest and also the best preserved in our time. A visit to this palace, or to the palace of Phaistos in the central south of the island, is certainly something special for every visitor to Crete who is interested in culture.

Besides historical buildings and many museums, the particularly picturesque places and harbours are worth a visit. One of these beautiful places is the port city of Chania with its lively and original old town. Enjoy a walk along the charming 14th century Venetian port and feel the impressions of a bygone era along with a gentle sea breeze. The beautiful city of Chania is also famous for its culinary delights. Many particularly good restaurants are located in the old town of Chania.

Heraklion, the capital of the island of Crete, has many other historical sights in addition to the atmospheric old town and the Venetian port, such as the Archaeological Museum, which offers a unique insight into the Minoan culture, the Historical Museum with its Byzantine medieval collection, the Icon Museum with a variety of frescoes and icons and the Natural History Museum with special impressions of the flora and fauna of the eastern Mediterranean.

Also worth a visit is the harbour town of Rethymno with its fortress "Fortezza" and its archaeological museum. Experience the beautiful views in one of the idyllic cafés and traditional Kafenia at the local Venetian port.

The whole island is also characterized by monasteries, churches and palaces worth seeing.

Culinary delight

he Cretan cuisine uses a lot of food that is produced in the country itself. These include tasty olives and olive oil made from them, yoghurt, sheep's cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as fish and mainly lamb, but also rabbit and chicken. Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, thyme, mint, laurel, rosemary and garlic give the dishes a delicate taste. Various delicacies made from legumes, such as the honey-yellow looking Fava (chickpea puree) are also always on the menu of Cretan taverns. Especially in the summer heat, a fresh tzatziki in combination with a Greek farmer's salad with olives and feta made from sheep's milk is certainly a "must". An appetizer only available on Crete is dakos, where a repeatedly baked bread made of barley flour is topped with slices of tomato, feta and herbs. Also worth mentioning are the pickled wild capers and also the homemade honey, which is produced all over the island.

Very tasty red wines, white wines and rose wines are produced on Crete. The vineyards in Archanes and other wine-growing areas of Crete allow wonderful grapes to ripen. The high-proof Raki, a liquor distilled on the island itself, has a long tradition and should not be missed after a great meal.
As you have surely noticed, it is very easy to find the right delicacies on Crete. The Mediterranean climate allows the growth of many wild herbs to sun-ripened tomatoes as well as oranges and lemons all year round.

The particularly healthy as well as diverse Mediterranean cuisine of Crete will inspire you!

You will be delighted!

Enjoy your holiday in beautiful natural stone houses, traditional country houses and exclusive luxury villas with private swimming pool on the Aegean island of Crete.

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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Calypso

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Livadia

Luxury Villa Calypso - innovative architectural design paired with gigantic sea views and beach proximity - an adventure!

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
Very good
5,0 1 review
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From €350.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 4 (+3) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Virginia Seaside Villa 2

Villa Greece, Samos, Agia Paraskevi

Wunderschöne Villen am Meer in Agia Paraskevi kleinen Golf von Nisi für einen ruhigen Urlaub. Gelegen in einem der malerischsten Orte der Insel Samos mit kristallklarem Wasser. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend. Die einzigen Geräusche sind die von Vögeln und das sanfte Rauschen des Meeres.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €147.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 8 Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Haris

Villa Greece, Kefalonia, Svoronata

This delightful property is set in beautifully manicured gardens and a large lawn surrounding the  private swimming pool.

  • Detached
  • Free cancellation option
  • Private pool
New
From €188.00
per night / 6 persons
Required additional costs
climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 4 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Suite Delight

Suite Greece, Crete, Anissaras

The colourful Suite Delight with a heated outdoor pool and a 126 sqm outdoor terrace offers an unforgettable holiday.

  • Heatable pool
  • Fitness area
  • Breakfast
Very good
5,0 1 review
New
From €218.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 14 Persons
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Viva La Diva

Luxury Villa Greece, Corfu, Benitses

The beautiful property offers a lot of privacy in a fantastic location directly by the sea and is ideal for weddings or holiday stays of larger groups.

  • Heatable pool
  • Sea/beach access
  • Seafront
New
From €2,715.00
per night / 14 persons
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Total: €0.00
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  • 8 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Xenos Villa 1

Villa Greece, Kos, Tigaki

Xenos Villa has private pool and garden and plenty of space for a successful family holiday

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
New
From €378.00
per night / 8 persons
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Total: €0.00
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  • 10 (+2) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa Aphrodite

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Lazaros

Villa APHRODITE, one of the best luxury villas in Mykonos with sea access and with private pool, is located at the top of the private villa estate.

  • Heatable pool
  • Jetty
  • Sea/beach access
New
From €984.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 4 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Vais South Villa

Villa Greece, Zakynthos, Agios Nikolaos

Die südliche Villa von VAIS mit privatem Pool liegt nur 750 m vom Strand entfernt. Sie bietet eine Fläche von 78 qm, ist in vier verschiedene Räume unterteilt und kann bequem bis zu sechs Personen beherbergen.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Additional service possible
New
From €360.00
per night / 6 persons
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Total: €0.00
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  • 8 Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Petra Amanda

Villa Greece, Crete, Maza

The beautiful stone country house offers a lot of privacy and is situated on a large plot with its own outdoor pool, garden and view of the Cretan landscape with olive trees.

  • Detached
  • Free cancellation option
  • Pool with hydromassage
New
From €230.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Siriatis 3

Villa Greece, Crete, Kerames

Villa Siriatis 3 with 130 sqm living space offers a fantastic view of the Libyan Sea and is only about 450 metres away from it.

  • Garden
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
Very good
5,0 9 reviews
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From €230.00
per night / 7 persons
Required additional costs
climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Kallia

Villa Greece, Crete, Agia Pelagia

The modern villa offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and a fantastic view of the bay of Agia Pelagia and the surrounding olive groves

  • Children's pool
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €135.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 4 (+3) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Maria

Villa Greece, Crete, Achlia

Single-storey villa with private pool also suitable for guests with limited mobility and families and can accommodate 4-6 people.

  • Free cancellation option
  • Private pool
  • Wheelchair suitable
New
From €224.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 2 (+3) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Mykonos Divino 1

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agia Sofia

The attention to the Mykonian architecture, the eclectic and the minimal style create a unique and exquisite environment - Mykonos Divino!

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €180.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 4 Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Milos

Villa Greece, Santorini, Pyrgos

Villa Milos offers stylish living with magnificent sea views from the terraces and the shared swimming pool

  • Events
  • Countercurrent system
  • Communal pool
New
From €448.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 12 (+4) Persons
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Lydia

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Kissamos

The impressive view of the blue waters of the Cretan Sea meets the luxurious furnishings of this special villa.

  • Heatable pool
  • Free cancellation option
  • Indoor pool
New
From €676.00
per night / 12 persons
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  • 20 (+1) Persons
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • 10 Bedrooms

Marnei Mare Estate

Villa Greece, Samos, Karlovasi

The property consists of three villas, a swimming pool and charming surroundings. It is situated on a picturesque peninsula by the sea, surrounded by beautiful natural vegetation and lovingly tended gardens.

  • Breakfast
  • Wedding Location
  • Sea/beach access
New
From €2,357.00
per night / 20 persons
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  • 2 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Villa Esthir

Villa Greece, Rhodes, Lachania

The charming 70 sqm beach villa Esthir with private pool is only a stone's throw away from the beach and offers comfortable space for up to three people and beautiful sea views

  • Sea/beach access
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €206.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 12 Persons
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Hestia

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Plakias

Villa Hestia is situated on the mountain of Plakias with a wonderful and unobstructed view of the entire beach, as well as the two adjacent mountains.

  • Free cancellation option
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €539.00
per night / 12 persons
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climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 4 (+1) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Suite Harmony

Suite Greece, Crete, Anissaras

The luxurious suite Harmony with outdoor terrace (36 sqm) and Jacuzzi will ensure an unforgettable holiday.

  • Fitness area
  • Breakfast
  • Jacuzzi
New
From €162.00
per night / 2 persons
Details
  • 10 Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa Mimaze

Villa Greece, Crete, Elounda

The villa is located in the coastal village of Elounda on the north-east coast of Crete and is an ideal place for a family holiday with plenty of space for up to 10 people.

  • Private pool
  • Seafront
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €500.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 10 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Eolia Gold Villa

Villa Greece, Santorini, Exo Gonia

Eolia Gold Villa with private heated pool and fantastic views of the Aegean Sea has the latest modern amenities to ensure you have a comfortable stay.

  • Pool with hydromassage
  • Additional service possible
New
From €1,100.00
per night / 7 persons
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  • 2 (+2) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Sorokos Suite

Suite Greece, Santorini, Vourvoulos

Comfortable suite with beautiful sea view in Santorini, only 400 meters from the black pebble beach Vourvoulos

  • Breakfast
  • Rental car
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €350.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 6 Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Piano

Villa Greece, Kefalonia, Skala

Spectacular views of the Ionian Sea combined with sandy beaches within walking distance make Villa Piano an unbeatable offer

  • Private pool
  • Seafront
  • Close to the beach
New
From €260.00
per night / 6 persons
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Total: €0.00
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  • 7 Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Chloe

Luxury Villa Greece, Corfu, Souleika

Beautiful villa on Corfu with 220 sqm living space on 8.000 sqm large plot offers peace and privacy

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Water sports
New
From €1,100.00
per night / 7 persons
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Total: €0.00
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  • 4 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Sapphire Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Santorini, Fira

This particular villa has possibly the largest private cliff terrace on the entire island with a private swimming pool and offers absolutely breathtaking views of the caldera.

  • Breakfast
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €595.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 15 (+3) Persons
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Olympia

Luxury Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Lazaros

Villa OLYMPIA is located on the waterfront with picturesque sunset views and direct access to the sea and jetty.

  • Heatable pool
  • Heliport
  • Sea/beach access
New
From €5,387.00
per night / 16 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Armi

Villa Greece, Crete, Kokkino Chorio

Villa Armi - highest comfort combined with many amenities and special service of any kind offers the exclusive villa with private pool

  • BBQ
  • Heatable pool
  • Sea view
New
From €260.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 9 Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

The house by the sea

Villa Greece, Crete, Chania

"The House by the Sea" - a stylish and relaxed family-friendly beach house near Chania in Crete, in a beautiful location, behind the centre of Chrissi Akti Beach, just a few steps from the sand.

  • Detached
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New %
From €330.00
per night / 3 persons
Required additional costs
climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 6 (+5) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Calma Villa West

Villa Greece, Crete, Sissi

The two modern Calma Villas offer privacy, each with a private terrace and private swimming pool and a central location to explore the unique sights of the north coast and other areas of Crete.

  • Badewanne mit Hydromassage
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €285.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Southrock Villa 2

Villa Greece, Rhodes, Lachania

Indulge yourself with a magnificent view of the Aegean Sea while enjoying the sun - Villa Southrock!

  • Events
  • Pool with hydromassage
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €216.00
per night / 8 persons
Required additional costs
Final cleaning (0 %): €150.00
Tourist tax (19 %): €0.50
Total: €150.50
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