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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 (+3) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Alexandra

Luxury Villa Greece, Greek mainland, Sivota

Beachfront Villa Alexandra is an exclusive villa with private pool directly on the beach and offers the perfect service for guests with high demands

  • Free cancellation option
  • Sea/beach access
  • Private pool
New
From €630.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 4 (+2) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Levantes

Villa Greece, Santorini, Vourvoulos

The attractive villa with private swimming pool offers a great sea view and is located in Santorini not far from Vourvoulos beach

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €600.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 13 Persons
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • 7 Bedrooms

Villa Icarus

Luxury Villa Greece, Mykonos, Elia

Icarus - exclusive luxury villa with private swimming pool and fantastic sea view on the trendy island of Mykonos

  • Fitness area
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
Very good
5,0 1 review
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From €1,900.00
per night / 13 persons
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  • 16 Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 8 Bedrooms

Olive Nest

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Chania

The exclusive villa offers a private heated pool with breathtaking views over the city of Chania to the coastline

  • Heatable pool
  • Events
  • Home cinema
New
From €1,550.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 4 (+3) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Plethora

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Kissamos

The luxurious Villa Plethora with high level of design and private infinity pool, is located on a large plot in the middle of nature.

  • Barriere-free
  • Detached
  • Private pool
New
From €320.00
per night / 5 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Elpida

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Lazaros

Villa ELPIDA inspires all senses - with sea access, heated infinity pool as well as brilliant views of the Aegean Sea and the offshore islands Delos and Rhenea...

  • Heatable pool
  • Sea/beach access
  • Seafront
New
From €582.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 2 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Cayo Executive Room with Private Pool

Suite Greece, Crete, Plaka

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is a new, modern, ecologically sensitive, luxury resort born out of a passionate love for the art of travel.

  • Fitness area
  • Private pool
  • Wellness area
New
From €290.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • 16 Persons
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • 8 Bedrooms

Villa Opal - Tourlos

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Tourlos

Villa Opal offers an unforgettable location overlooking the famous windmills of Mykonos Town, the harbour and the Aegean Sea.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €2,400.00
per night / 16 persons
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  • 2 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

J&G Suite with private Terrace

Suite Greece, Crete, Chania

JG Suite is an elegant suite on two levels with a beautiful roof terrace on the second floor of the skilfully restored town house with a cosy terrace.

  • In town
  • Beach within walking distance
  • Terrace
Very good
5,0 1 review
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Price on request
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Laysan 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 €297.00
per night / 7 persons
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climate resilience tax of 10 euros (19 %): €10.00
Total: €10.00
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  • 10 (+1) Persons
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Emerald Deluxe Villa

Villa Greece, Zakynthos, Volimes

Emerald Deluxe Villa offers you luxury, breathtaking sea views and wonderful moments of relaxation and privacy on the island of Zakynthos

  • Sea view
  • Pool with hydromassage
  • Close to the beach
New
From €450.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 2 Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Emerald Honeymoon Cave Suite

Suite Greece, Zakynthos, Volimes

Honeymoon Cave Suite is a luxurious and romantic accommodation for honeymooners, anniversary celebrators or for guests who just want to be pampered

  • Events
  • Sea view
  • Pool with hydromassage
New
From €315.00
per night / 2 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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  • 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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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Nuez two storey Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Mochlos

The elegant Nuez Villa with private infinity pool and impressive views also of the Aegean Sea is a modern house that celebrates itself with minimal but effective design and a creative dialogue between inside and outside.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
Very good
5,0 1 review
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From €490.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 8 (+2) Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Skyline

Luxury Villa Greece, Corfu, Gouvia

In an exclusive private estate, this villa has been designed to provide a fabulous island retreat, complete with stunning 180⁰ sea view

  • Heatable pool
  • Detached
  • Wedding Location
New
From €850.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 6 (+5) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Passithea

Villa Greece, Rhodes, Pefkos

Villa Passithea is located just 150 meters from the beach and has a private pool, heated in the cooler months and equipped with swimming and hydromassage jets.

  • Heatable pool
  • Sea view
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €283.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 4 Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Thalia

Villa Greece, Kefalonia, Sami

The villa with private pool is located just 50 meters from the sea in the village of Karavomylos, Sami district on the east side of Kefalonia.

  • Detached
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €110.00
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
New
From €780.00
per night / 4 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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  • 6 Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Olivia Two

Villa Greece, Skiathos, Kalyvia

The outdoor area offers, in an atmospheric corner overlooking the Aegean Sea, a barbecue area with a large dining table directly accessible from the kitchen

  • Free cancellation option
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €282.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 6 (+2) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

LA Terre Luxury Villa

Villa Greece, Zakynthos, Kipseli

LA Terre Luxury Villa is a spectacular luxury villa right by the sea with an infinity pool, a whirlpool and a magnificent view of the sea

  • Sea/beach access
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €300.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • 2 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Villa Dawn

Villa Greece, Santorini, Fira

Villa Dawn with magnificent sea view is located in the town of Fira, the most cosmopolitan place of Santorini.

  • In town
  • Sea view
  • Additional service possible
New
From €243.00
per night / 3 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
New
From €180.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Luciana

Villa Greece, Rhodes, Pefkos

Villa Luciana offers a wonderful sea view, is located only 150 meters from the beach and is ideal for families or friends for a relaxing beach vacation

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €189.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 28 Persons
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • 12 Bedrooms

Beach House Arvi

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Arvi

Beach House Arvi with a particularly private atmosphere, offers a relaxing home for your vacation directly on the sandy beach in the south of Crete. The offer of extensive amenities and additional services ensure a sure guarantee of pure enjoyment.

  • Heatable pool
  • Fitness area
  • Sea/beach access
Very good
5,0 1 review
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From €2,500.00
per night / 28 persons
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  • 10 (+2) Persons
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Ambrosia

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Lazaros

Villa AMBROSIA, an amazing private pool villa in Mykonos, enjoys uninterrupted views of the islands of Delos and Rhenea.

  • Heatable pool
  • Jetty
  • Seafront
New
From €1,257.00
per night / 10 persons
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  • 12 Persons
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa Daloli

Luxury Villa Greece, Mykonos, Agios Ioannis

Das 350 qm große Anwesen bietet Platz für bis zu 12 Gäste in seinen 6 Doppelschlafzimmern und verfügt über ein großes Wohnzimmer mit einem hellen Essbereich, einen Infinity-Pool, einen privaten Parkplatz und eine private malerische Kapelle vor Ort.

  • Events
  • Private pool
New
From €2,100.00
per night / 12 persons
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  • 6 (+1) Persons
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Pearl

Villa Greece, Mykonos, Ornos

Villa Pearl is ideally located between Ornos and St. John, overlooking the windmills of Mykonos Town, and is only 5 minutes drive from beaches.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €600.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • 4 (+3) Persons
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Tramountana

Villa Greece, Santorini, Vourvoulos

Charming villa with private swimming pool as well as wonderful sea view in Santorini only 400 meters from the beach of Vourvoulos

  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
Very good
5,0 1 review
New
From €810.00
per night / 4 persons
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