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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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  • 8 Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Kalesma Artemis Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Mykonos, Ornos

Kalesma Villa Artemis is a luxurious Mykonian retreat set in an idyllic natural landscape with wonderful sea views

  • Breakfast
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
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From €3,160.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 6 Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Nissos

Villa Greece, Crete, Plakias

The wonderful view of Plakias bay and the private swimming pool in front of the terrace complete the offer additionally.

  • Detached
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €280.00
per night / 6 persons
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Total: €10.00
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  • 5 Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Royal Albatross Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Rhodes, Gennadi

Albatross Villas ist ein architektonisch preisgekrönter Komplex von 3 Villen in der Gegend von Gennadi, der nur wenige Schritte vom Meer entfernt in der abgelegenen und ruhigen Umgebung von Südrhodos private Swimmingpools

  • Detached
  • Sea/beach access
  • Private pool
New
From €253.00
per night / 7 persons
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climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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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
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From €230.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 14 Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 7 Bedrooms

Villa Oleander

Villa Greece, Crete, Akrotiri

Villa Oleander offers 500 sqm of living space with private swimming pool, a luxurious, very well maintained, private resort on a 4000 sqm property with Mediterranean flair.

  • Detached
  • Pool with salt filter system
  • Close to the beach
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From €1,000.00
per night / 14 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Ether Villa

Villa Greece, Zakynthos, Lithakia

Detached villa with sea views, private swimming pool and private, secured garden that can offer a relaxing holiday for up to 7 guests

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
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From €200.00
per night / 7 persons
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  • 2 (+2) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Villa Vorias

Villa Greece, Santorini, Vourvoulos

Traditional villa in Santorini with private pool and wonderful sea view, within easy walking distance to the beach 400m away.

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €460.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 10 (+2) Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa Phos

Villa Greece, Crete, Kissamos

Elegant villa Phos near Kissamos with private pool and gigantic view of the coast as well as the blue shimmering sea.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
Very good
5,0 2 reviews
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From €405.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 8 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Seasunshine

Villa Greece, Rhodes, Lachania

The exclusive 4-bedroom Seaflower Villa is a magnificent property of outstanding quality built in the best possible location in the southern part of Rhodes.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €303.00
per night / 9 persons
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  • 4 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Rock Villa Myth

Suite Greece, Santorini, Emporio

Welcome to a place where you can relax, find tranquility and unwind your body and soul, in a 110 sqm villa with a private external Jacuzzi and unlimited comfort.

  • Pets allowed (on request)
  • In town
  • Jacuzzi
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From €188.00
per night / 5 persons
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  • 8 (+1) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Luria Homes Villa 2

Villa Greece, Greek mainland, Elia

Luxurious villa with private pool directly on the sea and beach with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering a wonderful vacation for up to 8 guests.

  • BBQ
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €600.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 10 Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa Eleven

Luxury Villa Greece, Rhodes, Ialyssos

Eine luxuriöse 420 qm Villa, nur 3 km vom schönen Sand-/Kiesstrand von Ialyssos entfernt.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
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From €600.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 12 (+1) Persons
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Alessandra

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Ornos

Villa Alessandra is a Mycenaean villa with private pool in St. John, just a short distance from Ornos Beach, overlooking Little Venice in Mykonos.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
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From €1,500.00
per night / 12 persons
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  • 4 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Kouros

Villa Greece, Crete, Kamilari

Kouros and Kori are two independent luxurious villas built in modern design.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
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From €279.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Emerald Superior Villa

Villa Greece, Zakynthos, Volimes

Emerald Superior Villa offers its 4-6 guests magnificent sea views and the absolute holiday dream on the beautiful island of Zakynthos

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €216.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 8 (+1) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Luria Homes Villa 1

Villa Greece, Greek mainland, Elia

The luxurious villa is a south-west facing 3-storey house of 135sqm with heated and private pool directly in front of the sea and the beach. This spacious villa has a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 8 people.

  • BBQ
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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From €650.00
per night / 8 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
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From €350.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 12 Persons
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Elounda Villa 2

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Elounda

Villa Elounda 2 - this stunning contemporary residence offers panoramic views of magnificent sunrises and sunsets in front of the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and the Cretan countryside

  • Heatable pool
  • Detached
  • Close to the beach
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From €1,786.00
per night / 12 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Neptune

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Livadia

The exclusive luxury villa Neptune harmonizes perfectly with the wild rocky landscape in which the villa was skilfully placed.

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
Very good
5,0 5 reviews
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From €370.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 8 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Kallos

Villa Greece, Crete, Kissamos

Elegant Villa Kallos near Kissamos with private pool and gigantic views of the coast and the blue shimmering sea.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
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From €360.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 4 (+12) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Michail

Luxury Villa Greece, Greek mainland, Sivota

This luxury villa with private pool is located directly on the beach, is fully air-conditioned and offers many amenities with perfect service

  • Free cancellation option
  • Sea/beach access
  • Private pool
New
From €342.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 8 Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Aloni

Villa Greece, Crete, Kissamos

Close to the sea and with its own infinity pool, VILLA ALONI combines the beauty of the Cretan landscape with contemporary architectural design.

  • Jacuzzi
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
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From €780.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 8 (+1) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Tatiana

Villa Greece, Corfu, Agios Stefanos

On the gentle slopes of Corfu's northeast coast, in a prime location overlooking the small village of San Stefano with its charming harbor full of fishing and sailing boats, this luxurious sea view villa offers a unique and sophisticated domicile, the perfect destination for travelers seeking a quiet retreat for their vacation.

  • BBQ
  • Detached
  • Pool with hydromassage
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From €357.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 10 Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa Arion

Luxury Villa Greece, Mykonos, Aleomandra

Villa Arion is a beautiful villa in Aleomandra, Mykonos, welcoming guests since July 2018. The beautiful 350 sqm villa consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 guest houses and extends on a 4,000 sqm plot overlooking the Aegean Sea, with olives and other Mediterranean plants.

  • Fitness area
  • Jacuzzi
  • Private pool
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From €2,300.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Nautilus

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Livadia

Luxury Villa Nautilus offers beyond the magnificent sea view, special architectural and design elements - let us surprise you!

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €330.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 12 (+2) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Kappas

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Sostis

This traditional villa is located very close to the wonderful golden sands of Agios Sostis Beach, famous for its unspoiled nature and turquoise waters.

  • BBQ
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €720.00
per night / 13 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Siriatis 2

Villa Greece, Crete, Kerames

Villa Siriatis 2 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 7 reviews
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From €270.00
per night / 7 persons
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climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Acaste

Villa Greece, Corfu, Kanouli

Luxurious villa with large swimming pool in a quiet area surrounded by olive groves on the green island of Corfu

  • Private pool
  • Smart TV
  • Close to the beach
New
From €289.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 4 (+3) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Mykonos Divino 4

Suite Greece, Mykonos, Agia Sofia

For a unique vacation in this oasis of comfort and tranquility, with cozy interiors that reflect myconic charm and international design

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
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From €180.00
per night / 4 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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