Sea and mountain Views from each of three terraces over which Villa Zara’s grounds extend, capture the very essence of Crete; the comings and goings of the occasional ferry boat, hilltops capped by sparkling white villages and mountains rising dreamily in the distance. A totally modern Villa, Zara has been constructed and decorated using the best of Cretan tradition, with gleaming wood beamed ceilings and wood furnishings. A few individual villas scatter the hillside on which the Villa is built, from which privacy is maintained behind tree lined, stone walls.
1 km uphill from the sandy sweep of pretty Almerida, with its tavernas almost on the sand itself, the village of Plaka, has a mini market and some very good tavernas whose tables and chairs spill out onto the square, bringing it to life in the evenings. Villa Zara is 800m wandering distance from this square. For a change of beach scene, the small resort of Kalives and Georgioupolis are within easy striking distance. Chania Venetian Harbour is 25 kms away and Rethymnon 40 kms.
Outside Villa Zara
Swimming Pool - Tiled, 9m x 4.5m private pool with roman step entry and jacuzzi jets. Depth 1m - 1.70m.
Sea View Pool Terrace - Surrounding tiled terrace with sun beds, parasol and sofa set.
Sea View Barbecue Terrace - Purpose built barbecue, dining table with benches under a pergola, sink with tap.
Sea View Dining Terrace - Spacious tiled terrace with a large dining table and chairs,
A drying area and washing machine at the rear.
Sea View First Floor Balcony - Furnished with a small table and chairs.
Garden - Grass area and olive trees.
Ground Floor
Sitting Area - Lower level sitting area with corner open fireplace, Satellite TV (limited channels/news only), DVD, comfortable modern/traditional Cretan Sofa and 2 chairs, 3 windows with garden views. Air con unit
Dining Area - Upper Level dining area with wooden table and seating for 6
Kitchen Area - Wooden fronted fitted cupboards, double sink, electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and espresso maker (Tassimo brand capsules)
Twin Bedroom with en suite shower room - 2 single beds, double glass doors to covered pool view terrace and window with sea views. Air con unit.
First Floor
Double Bedroom with, en suite shower room - 1 double bed, window with sea view, French doors to sea view terrace, (shared with twin bedroom ). Air con unit.
Twin Bedroom with en suite shower room - 2 single beds, double glass doors to sea view balcony (shared with double bedroom), window with sea view & window with mountain view. Air con unit.
A 7th person (child) can be accommodated on a simple folding bed, suitable for a child up to c. 12 years old.
Housekeeping
Your Villa will be prepared for you on arrival with fresh bath and hand towels and all beds made up.
For stays of 7 nights or more - house towels will be changed every 3 - 4 days.
For stays of 14 nights or more - bed linen will be changed every 7 days.
Pool/beach towels - one per person for the duration of your stay.
Parking - There is space for parking next to the Villa inside the gated entrance.
Questa villa si trova a Apokoronas e vanta una posizione strategica in campagna. Porto di Souda e Antico porto veneziano sono due tappe fondamentali per gli amanti delle attività. Anche Fabbrica di Vetro Art of Living e Museo marittimo di Creta meritano una visita. Vai alla guida turistica di Apokoronas
No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Villa Zara?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Villa Zara?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Villa Zara?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova Villa Zara?
Con una buona posizione in campagna, questa villa si trova a 3 km da luoghi d'interesse come Fabbrica di Vetro Art of Living, Spiaggia di Almyrida e Spiaggia di Koutalas. Kera si trova a 4,1 km di distanza.
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Recensioni
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Jean
20 giu 2026
Lovely Villa Zara
Our second stay at Villa Zara did not disappoint. A lovely villa but the best parts are the amazing outside terraces, pool, garden and views.
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Marlies
11 set 2024
Superb!
Great house with a very nice pool with a fabulous view in the sea.
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Stephen
28 ott 2025
October sun in Villa Plaza
Our extended family stays in villa Zara every year and it is our ‘happy place’ where we always feel relaxed and distant from the pressures of the U.K. There are excellent restaurants in nearby Plaka (especially the incredible Elpis) and it is a short drive to great beaches at Almerida and Kalives. The villa itself has a great pool and good facilities.
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Amanda
30 ago 2022
Fabulous Family Holiday
Villa Zara was perfect for our family holiday. The set up around the pool was brilliant - so many different spots to take in the beautiful views, read in the shade and soak up the sun. Easy walk to Plaka for some lovely tavernas. Great support from Diane and the team. We loved it!
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Katie
8 set 2023
Loved loved LOVED Villa Zara!
This villa was perfection.. location, view, pool, shady area to eat and cleanliness.. we loved walking to Plaka. We loved Almyrida to eat. We loved the beach at Kalyves.. it was just a perfect holiday for our family! We met some friends at Bali Beach one day as this was a good half way point to where they were staying and this was really fun.
There wasn’t a thing we would change - we had the best holiday and with the English summer weather being so bad, what a year to choose our first family Crete holiday!
Recensione verificata
10/10 Eccellente
Angus R.
10 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
The photos really don’t do Villa Zara justice - the panoramic views don’t just offer the sea but also the stunning white mountains. The outside area offers so much space and options for enjoying the weather and the pool is excellent, if a little bracing in May! (Don’t be put off, it’s lovely once you have done a lap).We received very clear instructions to get to the villa and on arrival received a welcome pack with some essentials. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the house is well equipped if you want to self-cater. Cleaning staff were friendly and very efficient.The nearby village of Plaka offers a number of local tavernas and make a point to hunt out the Emerald bar for a lovely view of the sunset while enjoying your meal.We would completely recommend this stay to others and hope to return!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2026
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
David
26 lug 2023
Stunning villa in a beautiful location.
The location is perfect, with only a short (10 minute) walk to the Plaka village for the tavernas and local supermarkets. The stunning views from the terrace and poolside, especially the sunsets make this a fantastic location for a holiday. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was essential, and the pool a blessing for cooling off in the hot Cretan sun. Access to t
Poolside shower wasn’t working which was a pity. Plenty outside taps though to rinse off suncream before cooling off in the pool.
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10/10 Eccellente
Mary
25 ott 2024
Best view in Crete!
I have been visiting Crete with Freelance for about 20 years and have stayed in many of their excellent villas, but I think Villa Zara must top the list!
The house itself is fine, with 3 en-suite bedrooms. The kitchen and living area is small but perfectly adequate and the outside area is huge. There is a large swimming pool, large barbecue area and large grassed area.
The view sweeps around from the beautiful Lefki Ora mountains to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri Peninsular.
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Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Jean
1 lug 2022
Another fantastic Freelance villa
Lovely location, super pool, spacious bedrooms, lovely outdoor and bbq area. Helpful and welcoming owners. Fantastic views.
My husband and his friends have commented that it would be much better if the toaster had 4 slots rather than 2 because it takes too long to make toast for everyone in the morning! 🤣 I am almost embarrassed to give this feedback as everything else was perfect.
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Nico
29 set 2021
Nicest vacation
Everything was perfect and we will be back
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
Stephen
15 set 2021
Howells family stay at Villa Zara
Our family of 6 stay at the beautiful Villa Zara every year and we always regard it as our ‘happily place’ where we can all relax and enjoy the pool and the amazing view. We have got to know the local restaurants and shop in Plaka and look forward to seeing them each year.
Da un sito partner
10/10 Eccellente
John
6 set 2021
We loved it !!
We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa in Almirida. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing sea views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it!
David , Date of arrival - 14 August 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Philippa K.
23 ago 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Fabulous villa in superb location
We were all overwhelmed by our stay at this wonderful villa. It is large, spacious and airy, with many different outside areas in which to relax and enjoy the incredible views. The photos really don't do justice to the amazing views you get of the bay - and the fabulous sunsets. We only had a week here this year and very happily spent 3 days just chilling out at the villa. We had all we needed there! The pool is fantastic. The local supermarket in Plaka, has everything you could need - with the restaurants in the village providing a variety of atmospheres and menus. This is our third time in the area, and the best villa we have stayed in. Diana at Freelance Villas was really helpful and on hand at any time to help with any queries we had. We loved it!