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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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  • Altera Cave Hebe
  • 2 People
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Altera Cave Hebe

Suite Greece, Crete, Agios Pavlos

The location of the property is particularly unique, as the suite is only 100 m from the sea and the beach.

  • Sea/beach access
  • Private pool
  • Seafront
New
From €324.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • White Sand Beach Villa
  • 6 (+1) People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

White Sand Beach Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Agios Nikolaos

White Sand Beach Villa with private pool and wonderful sea view, combines the best of contemporary design as well as luxury minimalism and is located only 40 meters from the beach

  • Heatable pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €550.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • Altera Cave Terra
  • 2 (+2) People
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

Altera Cave Terra

Suite Greece, Crete, Agios Pavlos

The location of the property is particularly unique, as the suite is only 100 m from the sea and the beach.

  • Sea/beach access
  • Private pool
  • Seafront
New
From €324.00
per night / 2 persons
Details
  • Villa Kori
  • 4 (+2) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Kori

Villa Greece, Crete, Kamilari

Kouros and Kori are two independent luxury villas, each with private pool, built in modern design.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
New
From €279.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • Villa Logari
  • 6 People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Logari

Villa Greece, Crete, Xirosterni

The beautiful Villa Logari with private swimming pool offers a breathtaking view of nature.

  • Detached
  • Private pool
  • Table tennis
New
From €350.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • Phaestias Terra 2
  • 4 (+2) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Phaestias Terra 2

Villa Greece, Crete, Kamilari

Phaestias Terra ist ein Komplex von drei voneinander unabhängigen Villen, die im modernen Design in Kombination mit Natursteinelementen zur Verfügung stehen.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
New
From €270.00
per night / 2 persons
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  • Mythic Olive Villa
  • 12 (+1) People
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Mythic Olive Villa

Villa Greece, Crete, Chania

Luxurious construction and design on 2,000 square meters of surrounding private land, with terraces and shaded pergolas, offer different options for meals or relaxation depending on the position of the sun

  • Heatable pool
  • Detached
  • Netflix
New
from €670.00
per overnight / 13 people
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  • Villa Anemos
  • 6 (+2) People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Anemos

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Almyrida

The elegant Villa Anemos offers a gigantic view of Souda Bay and the White Mountains. At the private infinity pool, outdoor seating and sunbathing area under lemon trees you will have the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful impressions.

  • Heatable pool
  • Sauna
  • Beach within walking distance
From €500.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • Opsis Regen Living Villa
  • 10 People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Opsis Regen Living Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Anissaras

The luxury residence with private pool and large garden is an eco-friendly luxury environment of 340 sqm in Anissaras near Heraklion

  • Home cinema
  • Pool with hydromassage
  • Beach within walking distance
New
Price on request
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  • Villa Mare - Falassarna
  • 6 People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Mare - Falassarna

Villa Greece, Crete, Falassarna

Villa Mare is a new villa with a high standard of design and construction quality, located in Falassarna with a magical view of the Cretan sea and the mountains.

  • Heatable pool
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
New
From €434.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • Villa Thetis
  • 6 (+2) People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Thetis

Villa Greece, Crete, Chora Sfakion

This beautiful villa offers spectacular sea and coastal views and is located in the charming traditional village of Chora Sfakion in the southern part of Chania

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
New
from €350.00
per overnight / 8 people
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  • Sea Villa 5
  • 8 People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Sea Villa 5

Villa Greece, Crete, Plakias

The villa is located only 2 minutes by car from the sea coast and 2 small beaches - the small bay of Fotinari and the beach of Fotinari, which are known for their unique microclimate.

  • Sea view
  • Private pool
  • Beach within walking distance
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from €320.00
per overnight / 8 people
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  • Suite Serenity
  • 4 (+1) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Suite Serenity

Suite Greece, Crete, Anissaras

The luxurious Suite Serenity with heated outdoor pool ensures an unforgettable holiday.

  • Fitness area
  • Breakfast
  • Private pool
Price on request
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  • Luxury Villa Elounda Beta
  • 6 (+1) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Luxury Villa Elounda Beta

Villa Greece, Crete, Plaka

The luxury Villa is the ideal place to find moments of rest and relaxation. The luxurious villa offers modern design and a gigantic view of the pool, the garden and the majestic bay of Mirabelo with the island of Spinelonga inside.

  • Badewanne mit Hydromassage
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
Price on request
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  • Olea Villa 1
  • 6 People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Olea Villa 1

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Akrotiri

Olea Villas are two luxurious independent villas situated on a four hectare piece of land in an olive grove.

  • Heatable pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €350.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • Villa Filios
  • 6 People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Filios

Villa Greece, Crete, Mariou

Villa Filios - modern und minimalistisch gestaltete Villa mit privatem Infinity-Pool- ist auf einem 460 qm großen Grundstück in der Nähe des Küstenortes Plakias zu finden.

  • Free cancellation option
  • Private pool
  • Close to the beach
New
from €160.00
per overnight / 6 people
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  • Villa Antheklia
  • 6 (+1) People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Antheklia

Villa Greece, Crete, Agia Pelagia

Modern villa in Crete with impressive views of the Aegean Sea and the bay of Agia Pelagia

  • Children's pool
  • Sea view
  • Private pool
From €135.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • KaDeView Residence 1
  • 6 People
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

KaDeView Residence 1

Villa Greece, Crete, Sissi

The modern designed Kadeview Villa with private pool and fantastic views of the coast and the sea is located close to the beautiful village of Sissi with its natural Minoan harbor, bakeries, taverns and cafés.

  • BBQ
  • Heatable pool
  • Sea view
New
from €270.00
per overnight / 6 people
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  • Villa Phos
  • 10 (+2) People
  • 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
New
from €445.00
per overnight / 10 people
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  • J&G Split Level Suite
  • 2 (+3) People
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • 1 Bedrooms

J&G Split Level Suite

Suite Greece, Crete, Chania

The luxurious Split Level Suite is spread over two levels and is located on the second floor of the skilfully restored townhouse with easy access from the promenade.

  • In town
  • Beach within walking distance
  • Close to the beach
Price on request
Details
  • Villa Petra Philippos
  • 4 (+1) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Villa Petra Philippos

Villa Greece, Crete, Maza

This stunning villa combines the elegance of modern architecture with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The villa is characterized by its large windows, which allow an unobstructed connection between the interior and exterior.

  • Heatable pool
  • Detached
  • Free cancellation option
New
From €300.00
per night / 5 persons
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  • Villa Sissy
  • 8 (+3) People
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms

Villa Sissy

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Platanias

Sissy luxury villa in the heart of Platanias, just 50 meters from the beach and within easy reach of stores, restaurants and bars.

  • Heatable pool
  • Fitness area
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €500.00
per night / 9 persons
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  • Villa Kouros
  • 4 (+2) People
  • 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
New
From €279.00
per night / 4 persons
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  • Glaros Luxury Villa
  • 6 (+2) People
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Glaros Luxury Villa

Villa Greece, Crete, Agioi Apostoli

Glaros Luxury Villa - an ultimate experience in charm and privacy. Nestled on Glaros beach, the villa is a uniquely luxurious feel-good villa concept and a self-contained retreat with two outdoor Jacuzzis as well as a sun terrace.

  • Detached
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sea/beach access
New
From €387.00
per night / 8 persons
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  • Villa AnnaNiko
  • 10 (+2) People
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5 Bedrooms

Villa AnnaNiko

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Gerani

Villa AnnaNiko spares no luxury. Architecture and furnishings combine simplicity and opulence through the use of light wood and chrome, mixed with colour impulses.

  • Heatable pool
  • Fitness area
  • Jacuzzi
from €500.00
per overnight / 6 people
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  • Villa Oleander
  • 14 People
  • 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
New
from €890.00
per overnight / 14 people
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  • Villa Lydia
  • 12 (+4) People
  • 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
Price on request
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  • Villa Daniela
  • 6 People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms

Villa Daniela

Villa Greece, Crete, Koutsounari

Enjoy the relaxed way of life and high-quality lifestyle in the luxurious Villa Daniela and at the same time feel the wild, ancient nature of the surrounding mountains.

  • Sea view
  • Pool waterfall
  • Private pool
New
From €207.00
per night / 6 persons
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  • Native Beach Villa
  • 4 (+1) People
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Bedrooms

Native Beach Villa

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Livadia

A place where you can discover the soul of Crete. Equipped with private and heated pool and all amenities, and moreover located directly on the beach, this leaves nothing to be desired!

  • Heatable pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beach within walking distance
New
From €370.00
per night / 4 persons
Details
  • Villa G&G incl. White House
  • 12 (+2) People
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms

Villa G&G incl. White House

Luxury Villa Greece, Crete, Heraklion

The luxurious villa of 350 square metres is impeccably designed, where every detail of the decoration and furniture, which is really high quality, has been treated with great care and attention...

  • Fitness area
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
New %
from €1,050.00
per overnight / 12 people
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