Holiday Home Description
On a quiet, secluded, private development on the edge of the village of Kokkino Chorio, Ilios house is ideal for couples looking for peace and relaxation. There are lovely sea views from the 1st floor balcony, a perfect place to relax and soak up the sun during the day or enjoy a sundowner at dusk. There is a traditional taverna in the village as well as a small shop where you can find everything for your everyday needs including fresh bread.
The buzzing village of Plaka where you will find a small selection of tavernas and bars and a well stocked shop is approx 25 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive. The lovely sandy beach at Almirida is approx 35 mins walk or 5 mins drive.
The bedroom at Ilios House is air-conditioned and has french doors opening up directly onto the first floor balcony. The bed is extremely comfortable having a Silentnight memory foam mattress. Good quality cotton bed linen is supplied. There is plenty of hanging and drawer storage space and a hairdryer is provided.
The kitchen is comprehensively equipped to make self catering easy.
The covered ground floor terrace is furnished with a large dining table and 4 chairs and there is another small dining table and 2 chairs inside the house.
The comfortable lounge area has a rattan sofa and chair. A satellite TV (not SKY but BBC radio stations and Sky news can be tuned), DVD and CD players are provided for your entertainment together with a selection of DVD's, CD's and books.
The modern, fully tiled shower room with shower, wash basin and wc is on the ground floor.
The private balcony (1st floor) and covered terrace (ground floor) are both fully furnished with tables, chairs and sun loungers for sunbathing, al fresco dining and watching the sun go down.
There is access to a pool and gardens which are shared by a total of 8 houses allowing you to be as sociable or as private as you wish. Ilios House overlooks the pool with doors leading directly on to the pool terrace.
Ilios House is registered with and licensed for holiday rentals by the Greek Tourist Authorities (EOT) -
Licence number 10 42 K 12 3K 03374 0 0.
Ilios House is normally rented by the week, from Tuesday to Tuesday to fit in with the majority of flights from the UK to both Chania and Heraklion airports. Some flexibility in arrival/departure days is possible (depending on other bookings).
Prices quoted are in gbp sterling, per week for the property and are not per person.
Prices include air- conditioning, all linen except for beach and pool towels, weekly maid service and linen change and a welcome pack. There are NO hidden extras.
NB - breakages deposit - we take credit or debit card details and retain them as the damage deposit until after your return from holiday. If there are charges to be recovered we will contact you before charging your card.
If you want to book, please use the availability chart to check your dates and either complete the enquiry form (follow the link below) and submit it to us or call us. We will confirm the availability and send you a booking form; at the same time we will put the villa on hold for you for 48 hours to give you time to book your flights and complete the booking formalities. NB - we would advise you not to book your flights until we have confirmed that we are holding the house for you.
Property Details
| Address | Crete |
| Location | Greece > Crete > Almirida |
| Postcode | - |
| Breakage deposit | £ 250.00 |
| Number of bedrooms | 1 |
| Number of bathrooms | 1 |
| Max people | 2 |
| Check In | 16.00 |
| Check Out | 10.00 |
| Nearest airport | Chania |
| Distance to Airport | 40 minutes drive |
| Distance to Beach | 5 minutes drive (Almirida beach) |
| Price From | £ 375.00 (Weekly) |
Late Availability
Sorry, there are currently no late availability offers for this property.
Almirida Area Information
Almirida and Kalives are situated in the Apokoronas region to the east of Chania which is where most of our holiday villas are. Apokoronas is one of the most picturesque areas of the province of Chania with attractive villages dotted all around. The main village of the region is Vamos where you will find full facilities including a 24 hour health centre.
Quote from a client - August 2011 Highly recommend the Dream speedboat trip from Almyrida – best day of the holiday vote by all (3 teenagers and 2 older!).
Quote from a client - June 2011 - "This is our first visit to Crete and we enjoyed every minute of it, it is such a beautiful island and Plaka is wonderful, very peaceful and relaxing with a good selection of tavernas in the square and a little supermarket for provisions - the man who owns it is very helpful!! Almyrida is lovely too with a bigger selection of tavernas, a great bakery and a lovely beach.
Quote from a client - September 2010 - "We loved Chania and recommend it. The drive south to Chora Sfakion is spectacular. Another great drive is to Georgioupolis via Kokkino Chorio with village after village unchanged by time. Sunday lunch in one of the tavernas in Gavalochori surrounded by Greek families enjoying each other's company was great fun."
Quote from a client - August 2010 - "Almirida has good beaches and tavernas. Great 2 hour trip with George on the Crete Dream rib around the coast to the Octopus bar and back - snorkelling included. Fabulous holiday. Many thanks."
Quote from a client - August 2010 - "Great beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. Fab food at all the resorts, just follow the locals and you won't go far wrong".
The White Mountains dominate the area and provide a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches at Almirida and Kalives. In the last few years visitors from Northern Europe have become so enchanted with Apokoronas that many have bought homes here which has brought new life and tourist facilities to the area. This also means that there are now sophisticated and luxury villas available to rent in this part of Crete. Most of our properties are situated slightly inland, a little bit removed from the madding crowd, in the most sought after locations but with beaches and the sea close at hand.
The large bay that makes up the seaside resorts of Almirida and Kalives has many separate, safe, sandy beaches, usually with full facilities. Almirida, once a fishing village is now a thriving seaside resort. Tavernas and bars line the sea front. There are a couple of mini-markets, a bakery, patisserie, a wine shop and a newsagents. There is a windsurfing school, a scuba diving centre and boat trips are available with Captain Nick. Mountain bikes can be hired and there is also a small taxi rank. The Almirida Beach Hotel is open to non residents and has internet facilities as well as a 10 pin bowling lane. There is a limited bus service to Kalives and Chania. At the entrance to Almirida archaeologists discovered an ancient Mosaic which belongs to the 5th century. Other archaeological finds have been unearthed about 10 minutes away at Aptera, between Kalives and Chania.
Kalives is a working village as well as being a tourist destination so in addition to the beaches, tavernas, bars and tourist shops you will find many local shops as well as a fairly big supermarket of the INKA chain. Banking, post office, pharmacy and petrol station facilities are available in Kalives. There is a bus service to Chania.
Plaka – approx 25 kms east of Chania and just above above Almirida; once a sleepy place of approx 250 inhabitants, Plaka has grown over the last few years as people have discovered its charms and moved into the area. You could come to Plaka for a holiday and never move out of the village because it has everything you need, a petrol station, well stocked mini markets, tavernas and a couple of bars that are popular with locals and tourists alike. The area around Plaka has so much to offer that it would be a shame not to explore the other local villages. There are many marked walks and pathways in the immediate area. Local transport and taxis are available in Almirida.
Kokkino Chorio - Just a few minutes drive up the hill from Plaka, Kokkino Chorio is famous for its part in the filming of Zorba The Greek; nearly all the village participated. Anthony Quinn is still talked about in the village kafenions!! There's a fine traditional taverna in the village square. The village boasts some of the most stunning views out to sea and has deservedly become a desirable location both for permanent residence and as a holiday destination. There is a glass blowing factory in the village with a shop and a café – don’t forget to re-cycle your bottles.
Gavalochori - The historical village of Gavalochori is situated just a few kms inland from Almirida, on the road to Vamos and was named after the Byzantine family Gavalodon who lived there about 1200AD. The village has many old buildings which are being lovingly restored and make this village much sought after. In the centre of the village is a shop exhibiting traditional arts and crafts of the local women. There is also a folklore museum. Kafenion and tavernas edge the village square inviting you to sit and to pass the time away.
Walking in the area around Almirida and Kalives - there is a great deal to interest walkers in this lush area. Extending about 10 kms or so inland it is rich in olive and citrus groves, pasture lands and tiny hamlets rarely visited by tourists. In the spring-time, the fields, groves and tracks abound in an endless variety of flora including many species which are endemic to Crete. Keen birdwatchers will find a large number of local as well as migratory birds to see, ranging from tiny warblers to large buzzards and even the odd kite!