Crete: 13 places to stay
Greece : Crete (13)
Elounda Gulf Villas, Elounda
A luxurious villa-hotel hybrid: secluded suites and houses with pool views over the Med, and very attentive service
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Metohi Kindelis, Chania
A tranquil organic farming estate near Chania, offering 3 self-catering apartments (for 2-4) with private pools and beautiful gardens
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SK Place, Chania
Three beautiful self-catering villas sleeping 4-6, with stunning sea views, private pools, and a peaceful location near Almirida
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Casa dei Mezzo, Makrigialos
Stylish villa combining classical Greek lines, Moorish water features and cool Scandinavian interiors (sleeps 1-8, no young kids)
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Elia Hotel & Spa, near Kolymvari
Eco-friendly spa hideaway nestling in olive groves near Chania, close to some of west Crete’s best beaches
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The White Houses, Makrigialos
Three stylish cottages and two apartments converted from fishermen’s houses, right on the harbour of this sleepy town in eastern Crete
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Veneto Suites, Rethymnon
A 600-year old residence, converted into 10 studios, in the Venetian quarter of Rethymno, run by delightful people
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Villa Creta, Near Heraklion
High in the hills above Heraklion, 2 self-catering villas in the grounds of an organic farm, perfect for young families
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Villa Kynthia, Panormos
An intimate guesthouse-hotel, with antique-filled bedrooms and blissful pool, in an unspoilt village with beaches
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Anidri Eco-cottages, Paleochora
An eco retreat nestling in olive groves high above Crete’s spectacular south coast, with two 3-bedroom cottages and a seminar/yoga room
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Elounda Island Villas, Elounda
Simple, secluded apartments (for 2-6) with a seasonal taverna and tiny beach, on a rugged island off the coast near Elounda
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Porto del Colombo, Chania
A historic building with rooms, suites and apartments, a stone’s throw from Chania’s pretty Venetian harbour and its buzzing streetlife
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White River Cottages, Makriyialos
A delightful hamlet of 13 restored stone cottages, in a secluded valley by Crete's southeast coast
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