Villa Kastellakia

Location & access

The private villa is located in the south part of Rethymno, at a distance of only 2.6 km from the historic and commercial centre of the Prefecture. The nearest museum is at a distance of 3.1 km and the sandy beach only 1.5 km from the villa. You can use any transportation even go on foot, since the 2.6 km route is very interesting and the path will bring you to direct contact to the verdant surrounding, and will reward you with a great mountain, sea and green view. Furthermore the nearest and biggest hospital of the Prefecture is located 3.2 km from the residence, which provides you security in case of an accident. If you are visiting Crete by plane you should know that the driving distance from the airport of Heraklion is 81.5 km and from the airport of Chania 72.4 km.

Crete Island

Crete is located south of the Greek Mainland and is a top tourist destination. The excellent infrastructures, the luxurious hotels, the private villas, the wonderful beaches and the unique monuments attract thousands of visitors.
Crete is the largest island of Greece and the 5th largest in the Mediterranean which makes it the most popular Greek vacation destination. Crete is the southernmost point of Europe and is located on the crossroad of three continents and five seas. It is located south of the Aegean and north of the Libyan Sea. It is a verdant island with wonderful beaches, clear waters, spectacular Venetian architecture and amazing sights.
Your vacations in Rethymno will remain unforgettable. Rethymno is located on the northern coast of Crete, it is the seat of the same-named municipality and capital of the Prefecture of Rethymno. It is the administrative, commercial and communication centre of the Prefecture of Rethymno.
The city of Rethymno is a very interesting tourist destination. The picturesque and well organised city is a paradise for the visitor who wishes to relaxed, by taking walks in the quaint alleys or enjoying routes to the historic and natural monuments. The old town of Rethymno preserves to a big extent the urban planning formed during the period of the Venetian Occupation, combined with the changes made for the benefits of the tourism boom and the continuous settlement. It is also been declared as a historical monument worthy of protection and a traditional settlement. Your stay in Rethymno, the centre of the island, will give you the opportunity to easily explore the entire island according to your demands, preferences and interests.

Crete Island

History

The history of Crete is long and eventful due to its strategic geographical location, and except of being the crossroad of the continents it was from the beginning of its history an apple of discord for any conqueror.
The ancestors of Cretans were the Minoans, but the island was populated by Achaeans, Dorians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians and Turks. Also for a long time pirates of the Mediterranean Sea plundered the coasts of Crete. Witnesses of Crete’s unending adventures are the city walls you will meet in all modern towns, as well as the fortresses, constructed on the capes and surrounding islands, which were used as observation towers.

Crete Island

Beaches

Crete’s coast line is over 1,000 km long with beaches for any preference. There are endless sandy beaches, pebble beaches, organised cosmopolitan beaches, as well as desert pristine beaches, and beaches for diving and water sports. Here are some of Crete’s beaches.

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