Historic, delightful vintage inn, centre of Rethymno in the old town by the cathedral, 5 minute walk to harbour and beach...Vetera Suites

Only four suites form this unusually pretty inn, with antique furniture and comfort, excellent location for walking historic town centre, each suite has kitchenette, breakfast area a pleasure. Oldest & best restored building in Rethymno. Charm defined.

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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike) and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery, trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno feature<<

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Boutique-style hotel in the small village of Sisi offers comfort and style 200 metres from the beach...Angela Suites Hotel

A chic modern hotel with design flair, suites individually styled, ranging from double to family size. Swimming pool and smaller pools for exclusive use of special suites, cafe and restaurant, in quieter (just away from sea) part of the village.

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SISSI (SISI): Not so far from Heraklion (but thankfully well out reach of the noisy and tasteless street-bordello atmosphere of Hersonisos), Sissi village by the sea, with its small circus-like cluster of tavernas on the sea is a combination of commercial and quiet...one moment cute Crete village, the next mini golf and trinkets. You can choose which, by where you go to eat, dine and shop. Sissi is convenient for the airport and many key attractions and sights. Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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A small and a large stone house, private pools, in small village near Kolymbari & the sea, within easy reach of Chania...Villa Sevi

Attractive garden and pool areas adorned with flowers and plants, romantic 1-bedroom house or friendly family-gathering size 4-bedroom villa, furnished in modern/traditional Cretan style, stone buildings, barbecue and a private pool each for the house and the villa. Wood beams, full kitchens, rural and village views.

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KOLYMBARI [CHANIA]: This area sets the stage for hills and mountains between the north coast and Paleochora. Has many remarkably untouched villages, interesting beaches and uncrowded areas. The hillsides are lush and have wonderful fruit trees and nature thrives. Kolymbari village by the sea offers a long beach, shops, many tavernas and an exceptional cafe on the waterfront (open year round), as well as the fascinating Odigitrias Gonias Monastery with worthwhile icons.

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Two traditional stone houses, in rural haven village, each 4 bedrooms with shared pool, fine views...Asion Lithos

Solid stone houses in a charming inland village, exceptionally beautiful countryside around, large pool, each with kitchen and a kitchenette, balconies, scenic routes to Zaros, Phaestos and North & South coasts.

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KATO ASITES/VENERATO: Kato Asites - a small charming village with equally good views and a scenic taverna and cafe above, excellent food. It is in the centre of Crete where both north and south coasts are not far away. Nearby Kerasia is a tiny village, routes for walking and driving are scenic. Rural feel, nearby Convent, archaeology, Zaros & gems of villages via scenic routes. Read our >>Heraklion feature<<

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Small Chania hotel in handsomely restored traditional building on Venetian Harbour, historic features...Belmondo Hotel

Belmondo Hotel is a find. A small hotel with just 8 rooms, some with balcony or terrace, some overlook the Venetian Harbour. Rooms are all interesting, simply and tastefully furnished, well-finished. One of the original Venetian waterfront buildings.

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CHANIA: Host to the beautiful Venetian harbour with its waterfront tavernas, numerous good restaurants, unique accommodation in restored and modern buildings, intriguing narrow shopping streets. Nearby beach, resort and water park areas heading west. The Lefka Ori mountains are easily explored from here, along with many intriguing villages. Good shopping opportunities for handicrafts, clothes and more. Small - more easily digested museums! Read our >>Chania feature<<

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Eight Quality Villas - beyond Elounda, 2 - 3 bedrooms, elegant & informal decor, luxurious...Carob Tree Valley Villas

A collection of fine quality villas set in a carob and olive tree-filled estate just 5 minutes walk from, but with views of the sea. Villas are colour-themed and bright, newly built and in a quiet setting beyond the condensed hotels of Elounda. Fine pools and interior furnishing, appealing kitchens and bathrooms.

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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<< 

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Zaros mountainside bungalow apartments with spacious gardens, pool & restaurant, horse riding...Eleonas Inn

Zaros is just 20 minutes from the south coast, has a well-walked gorge, lake, trout farms & the old village. Start of the scenic Amari route. Eleonas offers rural simplicity just outside the village, horse riding at the Inn and a restaurant and pool. Romance & family holidays both fit in here. In the midst of the nature and beauty of rugged hillsides.

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ZAROS: Up in the mountains, with a lake, a small body of water set in interesting surroundings in a picturesque area. From the lake starts the path to the Rouvas forest - a walk worth taking. Many lovely villages around, like Gergeri and Kamares (with a cave), provide extra sightseeing. Fresh trout is available in most tavernas in Zaros!

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Five new quality small villas with private pool at the exclusive Istron Bay enclave, walk down to private beach, sea views...Istron Collection Villas

Villas have sea views and the distant (30 minute drive) Agios Nikolaos. Pools, fully equipped, new, hillside above Istron Bay sandy beach. Use of all the facilities of the hotel just 200 metres away.

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ISTRON BAY: The village of Istro, a few minutes drive east of Agios Nikolaos, has good beaches. Several small hotels and apartments. It also boasts two internet cafes! One kilometre to the east, along the start of one of the most dramatic stretches of coastal road in Crete, is Istron Bay. The bay is the hotel if you like. Great setting. Visit Kritsa and drive up to the Katharos plateau (a couple of tavernas and a kafeneio await!). Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Stone built villas on the hillside as you enter Mochlos, with pools, sea + village views...Mochlos Villas

Three charming and restful villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms, small usable pools, attractive stone exteriors with modern cottagey style interiors and good furniture, fireplaces, kitchens and bathrooms and surprisingly, a full 24 track recording studio below (totally soundproofed) in case your holiday is a creative endeavour as well!

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MOCHLOS: A fishing village by any other name. Separated from nearby places by a steep road, winding gently down from the National highway, there are tavernas in a perfect waterfront setting, serving great food, a small friendly village, small sandy beach and rock swimming platforms - a larger beach in from of Aldiana Hotel is an additional choice. The view of the tiny islet opposite with it's archaeological remains, which many swim to, adds to the quiet appeal. An away-from-it-all find that is known for its mild winter temperatures. Winter-friendly! Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Beautifully restored hotel, both in town centre & on the beach, splendid local period architecture, sea views...Palazzo Apartments

Palazzo Apartments offers the rare town centre and beach location that will please both of you, all of you - "they" shop while you sunbathe and swim! Burnished wood, yacht-like fittings and chessboard mosaic tiles are restored to pristine condition, full kitchens and a hint of grande epoque style - yet a most economical place to stay. Good restaurant and cafe next door.

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS: The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
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Impressive villas between Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, sea views, pools and fine decor and furnishing ...Pleiades Villas

A group of 7 quality villas with private pools and 2-3 bedrooms. Good sea views, en suite bathrooms, quality kitchens, bright, light and smart, relax on pool terraces. Elounda is 7 minutes and Agios Nikolaos 10-15 minutes. All services you may wish for can be provided including babysitting, chef and in-villa dining. Gated entry, private parking.

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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<< 

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Collection of traditional and modern villas and houses in the areas around Matala and Sivas on Crete's south coast ...South Coast Crete Villas & Houses

A few moments inland in the area of Matala on the south coast of Crete. A selection of traditional or modern villas and houses in or close to the villages of Kamilari, Siva, Listaros and Pitsidia - all are near Matala. From cozy & romantic to large enough for multi-generation family vacations and reunions.

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MATALA: Wonderful, wide sandy beach, famous caves carved into the rocks. Good swimming - many waterside cafes, gift-shops & tavernas. Calm in spring and fall, busy & bustling in summer. It's close to the archaeological sites at Kommos, Gortys and Phaestos; also it's a short drive to Agia Gallini for a change of setting. Wonderful sunsets! Absence of large hotels, relaxed & very casual.  

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Large 5 bedroom modern villa , pool, private gardens, sea view, walk to village in 10 minutes, close to Rethymno, smart...Villa Lucia

Unusually private and large, exceptional modern villa with good sizeable pool, 5 bedrooms (1 smaller with bunk bed to the delight of children), enormous living area, 3 bathrooms, full separate kitchen, fireplace, well-equipped, beautiful views over attractive village and out to sea, private parking.

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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike) and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery, trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno feature<<

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Unique rural hideaway - modern mansion house, stunning scenery and bucolic views, restful, relaxing and remote tranquil feel, yet close to coast...Villa Limeri

A one-of-a-kind large house with unique modern architecture which allows the interior to merge through wide and high vista windows with dramatic Cretan mountainscapes, a retreat and place of romance, a place for the gathering of the tribes, a unique experience for the few. When you stay here it seems like the world is somewhere else. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike) and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery, trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno feature<<

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Villa group with close access to Heraklion airport, earthy colours, pools and many facilities, near beach...Paradise Island Villas

A group of villas that are ideal if you want to be in or near the Heraklion area, near the sea, not far (yet definitely away from) from the crass Hersonisos, have a short drive to Aquariums, museums and sights. For many families this will solve the multi-generational quandary of different strokes, for different folks!

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HERAKLION: Crete's biggest, bustling and noisy city. Cafes, clubs, designer shops and many cultural centres. The most important of Crete's Archaeological museums, wonderful museum of Natural History and others. Nearby Palace of Knossos, frequency of flights, ferries and access to other islands. Many nearby contrasts in pace and aesthetics - mountain villages, beaches and clubs at Amoudara or Malia/Hersonisos. Great base for shorter routes to south coast destinations such as Agia Galini, Matala and Lentas. Read our >>Heraklion feature<<

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Luxury retreat, mountain inn, large & superb suites, some have private pools, exclusive, one-of-a-kind, soothing & exquisite place, hypnotic sea views...Olokalon Luxury Mountain Inn

IMPORTANT: Olokalon is in the midst of a change of ownership. Because of this, it is not known when reservations for 2008 will be possible.
Sublime luxurious inn with 14 very large gorgeous modern suites. Tranquility, quality & nature combined. Just outside protected tiny village. Impressive restaurant, enormous pool & cafe, nature paths. On private south coast mountainside estate. Romantic, rejuvenating treat. Unmatched quality and sophistication. A captivating hideaway.

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ANATOLI: Near the south coast, 16 km from Ierapetra town and beach. Anatoli village dates from Venetian times, with many Byzantine monuments in the area. Most of the houses in the village are old or restored, it is a protected settlement (no eye-sores other than the unavoidable power cables!). Walking the paths amongst the houses and observing some of the old relics (like the fountain outside Kallirhoe) takes you back in time. An excellent taverna, perched in a green, elevated area above Anatoli. Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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