Crete Villas
As you laze at a sleepy taverna and marvel at the startling clarity of the deep ultramarine sea, sipping ice cold beer or retsina, you will already have succumbed to the timeless magic of Greece.
The spirit of Crete is heavily reflected in the islands landscapes and culture. With its soaring mountains and fertile plains in the palaces of the Crete Minoan era and the castles, mosques and minarets of Venetian and Turkish conquerors.
Above all it is the traditional hospitality of the Cretan people with their infectious love of life and enjoyment of simple pleasures that makes villa holidays in Crete perfect
Kreta is a land for all temperaments, blending fascinating layers of history with a proud and thriving folklore in a powerfully beautiful setting.
Crete is a land apart, a unique island with a vibrancy and sheer diversity that weaves its own special sirens spell on all who visit her. Fringed by long sandy beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs, the green but frequently rugged scenery is splashed with patches of vivid colour as wild flowers run riot through the fields and olive groves.
Crete is a much larger island than most people imagine, being 280 km long and up to 64 km wide. There are still a surprising number of unspoilt areas of Crete as yet undiscovered by mass tourism where deserted beaches genuinely still exist and where you can still wine and dine in the local taverna for astonishingly low prices.
Chania & West Crete
Still relatively un-commercialised and authentic, Western Crete & Chania just waits to be explored. Here, the magnificent White Mountains bestride the landscape and melted snow from their high slopes water the fertile coastal plains, where orange, lemon and olive groves flourish and superb fruit and vegetables of every description grow in amazing profusion.
This part of Crete also boasts some of the island’s best Villas in Crete, best beaches, especially the coast west of Chania. One long 15km stretch of sandy beach is diffused with rocky outcrops and bustling villages which offer numerous waterside tavernas.
Crete itself has some fantastic landscapes and has immense natural beauty. Considering a Crete villa holiday may be one of the best ways to experience this gorgeous country in style and comfort. See our full selection of Crete Villas in all our Crete Villa Destinations including our ever popular Crete family villas.
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Featured Crete Villas
Villa Metapothia
Sleeps 13
Villa Kallisto
Sleeps 6
Villa Nikos
Sleeps 6
Villa Afrati
Sleeps 6
Villa Amvrosia
Sleeps 6
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Enjoy the Holiday Villas in Crete Experience
Considering a holiday villa in Crete? There is much to enjoy from this island environment and a villa stay is the perfect way to enjoy the sights and culture of this Greek destination.
Fall in Love With Villas in Crete
Laze at a sleepy taverna, sipping an ice cold beer or perhaps a vintage retsina. Marvel at the startling clarity of the ultramarine sea. Before you realise it, you will have already succumbed to the timeless magic that is Crete.
What Villa Holidays in Crete Are All About
The spirit of Greece is reflected in every corner of Crete, from the island’s landscape to its culture. Soaring mountains are the backdrop for villa holidays in Crete. Lush fertile plains spill gracefully into luxurious coastal destinations and beachfronts. It’s the reason Crete villas to rent have become so beloved — for their beauty, their tranquility and their unforgettable views.
Where Ancient History & Modern Beauty Meet
Choose from holiday villas in Crete set beside ancient Minoan palaces or amidst castles and mosques of Venetian and Turkish conquerors. Gorgeously appointed holiday villas in Crete feature modern interior luxuries, pools, and graceful architecture.
Above all else, a villa rental in Crete surrounds travelers with the warmth and hospitality of the Cretan people. Their infectious love of life and pursuit of simple pleasures make villa holidays in Crete truly memorable.
Holiday villas in Crete afford the traveler privacy and handpicked accommodations. Whilst surrounded with millennia of preserved history, modern Cretans keep traditions and folklores thriving. This rich tapestry of culture is all set amongst the breathtaking views of this famed Greek island.
Considering a Holiday Villa Rental in Crete? Learn what to Expect from a Trip to Crete
Crete is a land apart. It is a unique island with a vibrancy of old and new, whose sheer diversity weaves its sirens spell on all who visit her. Fringed by long sandy beaches, rocky coves and towering cliffs, visitors are often surprised by the selection of picturesque Crete villas to rent. The green scenery is splashed with patches of vivid wildflower fields whilst olive groves dot the land. Imagine awakening to this view in your holiday villas in Crete.
Crete is a much larger island than most people imagine, spanning 280 km long and 64 km at its widest point. There are still a surprising number of unspoiled areas of Crete yet undiscovered by mass tourism. Here, deserted beaches genuinely still do exist, places where you can wine and dine in the local taverna for astonishingly low prices. Finding a Villa rental in Crete near such locations is why it’s important to use the services of a local expert, who knows the secret spots and the Crete villas to rent away from the crowds.
Discover Holiday Villas in Crete
Whether exploring the undiscovered beauty of remote regions or enjoying the popular destinations, Crete has some of the Mediterraneans’ most fantastic landscapes, immense natural beauty, and a wonderful mix of rich history and present-day culture. Considering a Crete villa holiday may be one of the best ways to experience this gorgeous country in style and comfort.
