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Villa for sale in Apokoronas Crete. Tucked away in the tranquil countryside of Apokoronas, surrounded by olive groves and mountain views, this historic stone villa represents a genuine piece of Cretan heritage. Dating back to the late 1800s, it has been carefully restored to preserve its traditional character while offering modern comfort and functionality. The villa has a total area of 65.77 sqm, including 33.5 sqm on the lower level with the kitchen, living, and dining area, 32.3 sqm on the upper level with one bedroom and one bathroom, and an 11.1 sqm storage room. Originally built as a storehouse for grains, olive oil, and wine, one of its sections once formed part of the village wine press, remnants of which remain a charming testament to its past. The property is arranged across four distinct levels, creating an intimate yet dynamic layout. The fully equipped kitchen occupies the first level and includes a washer/dryer for convenience. Just four steps below, guests enter the main living and dining area, featuring an energy-efficient fireplace, air conditioning, satellite TV, and DVD/CD players. A door opens onto a semi-covered veranda of 9 sqm, comfortably furnished to host three guests, offering beautiful views of the mountains and olive groves. This villa is part of a larger traditional resort complex developed on a 869.91 sqm plot with a total built area of 520.90 sqm. The estate consists of one single-storey building, four two-storey buildings, one three-storey building, two storage rooms, a covered barbecue area of 50 sqm, and a heated swimming pool of approximately 50 sqm. Together, these elements form a unified complex of five autonomous maisonettes (each in a separate building) and a mini-market, surrounded by landscaped outdoor spaces that reflect the authentic charm of Cretan life. Decorated with handmade wooden furniture, antique pieces, and traditional folk art elements, the villa offers a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere — a blend of simplicity, craftsmanship, and warmth that defines Cretan architecture. Located just a short drive from Almyrida and Kalyves beaches, and within easy reach of Chania city and the international airport, this property combines seclusion, accessibility, and timeless character. Whether used as a private retreat, a boutique rental villa, or part of a heritage hospitality concept, this home captures the essence of Crete’s history and hospitality. Distances at a glance (in kilometres): Stylos / market – 6 Kalyves / beach & market – 13 Vamos – 15 Georgioupolis – 27 Chania – 26 Chania Airport – 33 Rethymno – 54 A rare 19th-century Cretan villa — where stone, tradition, and the spirit of the island live on. Villa for sale in Apokoronas Crete. Location Information: The district of Apokoronas in the north-eastern corner of the Chania prefecture and at the foot of the White Mountains is one of the greenest regions of Crete and contains some interesting sights, such as Lake Kournas, the island’s only freshwater lake, picturesque villages, and small beach resorts. Aptera The ruins of ancient Aptera are located on a hill above the bay of Souda. Founded in the 7th century BC, Aptera was one of the largest city-states in Crete and was continuously inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD. A monastery was established there in the 12th century. Most of this very large site has not been excavated yet but you can see an impressive Roman cistern, a Greek temple, various other buildings, and massive defensive walls. At the north-western end, there is a Turkish fortress with superb views of Souda Bay. The archaeological site of Aptera is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 2.30 pm and entrance is free. Kalyves, Almyrida and Plaka Located on the coast in Souda Bay, Kalyves is a large village with a nice sandy beach and has been attracting more and more tourists in the last few years. Most of it is fairly low key and you still get the sense that you are in a Cretan village. A little further to the east, Almyrida has seen a number of tourist developments as well. Its sandy beach with shallow waters makes it a good destination for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains. Georgioupolis and Lake Kournas Georgioupolis, at the eastern end of the district of Apokoronas, used to be a sleepy little fishing village but its long (9 km) sandy beach has seen a massive development in hotels. Lake Kournas is located 3 km inland from Georgioupolis at the foot of the mountain and is the only freshwater lake in the whole of Crete. This makes it a popular “exotic” weekend destination for the Cretans. The landscape in Kournas, especially if you pick a grey day, is reminiscent of a mountain lake in the Alps and you lose the sense of being on Crete. Unusual! Vamos Vamos is the capital of the district. In 1995 a group of villagers started a project to preserve the traditional way of life of Vamos. With funds from the European Union, they started a project to showcase the crafts and products of the region and restored old stone buildings using traditional materials and crafts, and turned them into guest houses. Vrysses Vrysses (or Vrisses) is a new village dating back to 1925. It is located on the road which links the north coast with Sfakia. There is not much to do in Vrysses but the river that flows through its center makes it a nice place to escape the summer heat, in the shade of the giant plane trees. Vrysses is also famous for its excellent yogurt.

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