Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata
Autorizzazione turistica greca n. MHTE 1042K10003000801
Il suo premiato architetto ha escogitato un design, per una casa di campagna lussuosa ma alla mano, che combina elementi tradizionali (come ampi muri in pietra, travi di legno a vista), con elementi moderni (come pannelli di vetro pieghevoli, pozzi di luce interna , ponti di avvistamento ad ogni piano) per offrire ai residenti la sensazione di essere sicuri e accoglienti, mentre sono aperti per godersi le viste panoramiche e il docile clima cretese: il meglio che c'è! In piedi sui suoi 4000 m2 di uliveti, con piscina privata 12 x 3,5 m, la villa si trova in una zona idilliaca della campagna di Nea Kydonia, da dove dista solo 10 minuti di auto dalla città di Chania e 800 m dal mare di Kalamaki , con molte spiagge sabbiose nelle vicinanze. Ciò che gli ospiti precedenti hanno amato di più è stata la sensazione di spaziosità, la comunicazione e le linee di visione libere che i pozzi di luce hanno permesso, l'opportunità di godersi l'esterno nel patio, la terrazza da pranzo e la piscina, l'equilibrio del decoro di colori e materiali terreni con alluminio e accessori moderni. Funzioni accessibili :: Ingresso gratuito al piano principale. Ampie porte d'ingresso, tutte le porte larghe 75-90 cm, camere da letto con spazio di manovra. I letti singoli possono essere fatti alti 45 cm. Un montacarichi (80 cm x 110 cm) dà accesso a tutti i piani, ma può essere utilizzato solo per facilitare gli ospiti con problemi di mobilità sotto la propria responsabilità o dei propri tutori. Ci sono due bagni accessibili. Uno nel piano principale con lavandino accessibile, toilette alta 45 cm e accessibile da una rampa alta 0-12 cm. Il coperchio del bagno è alto 53 cm e ha un sedile da bagno portatile. Altenativamente può essere usato come un bagno con doccia. E uno al piano terra (roll-in shawer), toilette alta 45 cm, maniglioni, altezza della doccia regolabile .; Tutti gli ingressi sono gratuiti. Accesso gratuito alla piscina. Cinema all'aperto accessibile in giardino a bordo piscina.
Questa villa si trova a Chania e vanta una posizione strategica nei pressi di parchi a tema e vicino alla spiaggia. Antico porto veneziano e Porto di Souda sono due tappe fondamentali per chi ama le attività. A livello naturalistico, invece, tra le principali attrazioni della zona ci sono Spiaggia di Kalamaki e Spiaggia dorata. Viaggi con dei bambini? Che ne dici di fare tappa a Golfland e Parco Acquatico Limnoupolis? Scopri le divertenti discipline sportive della zona, tra cui moto d'acqua e immersioni subacquee, oppure vivi grandi avventure all'aria aperta con attività come escursioni speleologiche e ciclismo. Vai alla guida turistica di Chania
Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata ha una piscina?
Sì, la struttura dispone di una piscina all'aperto. Le piscine sono riscaldate o di altro tipo.
Gli animali sono accettati presso Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata?
No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 13:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata?
Orario del check-out: 09:00.
Dove si trova Villa di lusso adatta alle famiglie a soli 10 minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia con piscina privata?
Con una buona posizione vicino alla spiaggia, questa villa per famiglie a Chania si trova a 2 km da luoghi d'interesse come Go Karting Kato Galatas e Spiaggia di Kalamaki. Spiaggia di Agia Marina si trova a 3,7 km di distanza.
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10/10 Eccellente
tulip i.
2 ott 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Beautiful villa, Kostas was an amazing host great location
Soggiorno di 7 notti a settembre 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Gary W.
3 ott 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Retreat
Beautiful villa with plenty of space. The owners were very lovely and helpful. All the rooms were very tasteful and comfortable.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a settembre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Peta S.
19 ago 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Lovely property with plenty of space for our two families. Watching sunsets from the terrace was a particular highlight. Kostas was so kind and welcoming, gave us some really helpful tips about the area and what to explore and was always available to answer our queries.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Laura G.
8 lug 2019
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Beautiful villa close to the beach!
Our large family group loved our stay at the villa. It was the perfect size for our group with wonderful balcony views. The pool was nicely maintained which was perfect for afternoon dips on those hot Crete days. Highly recommend!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2019
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10/10 Eccellente
Dina C.
28 ago 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great Villa for Groups of Friends
We had a lovely stay at Villa Catani. It was perfect for our group of 3 families (6 adults & 7 children age 6-14). Lots of space to hang out together or find somewhere for yourself. The outdoor seating areas had beautiful views and the villa had everything needed for our stay.
Our host, Kostas was wonderful and kindly provided tips for restaurants, beaches & sightseeing.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Lauren D.
4 lug 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Perfect property for large groups.
This is the perfect property when traveling with a large group. Enough space to stretch out and not feel like you’re on top of each other. The kitchen was well supplied and big enough for several cooks at once! The AC cooled the house down and was very comfortable during a few hot days we had. We also enjoyed the pool after long days of sightseeing. The house is close to beaches, restaurants and grocery stores. Kostas is a wonderful host and responded timely if we had a question or issue.
Soggiorno di 10 notti a giugno 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Tony H.
22 mag 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Perfect for a group of friends
An unusual building design - with all the accommodation in the main building, and outside dining and relaxing areas on 2 open sided verandas, catching the cooling breezes - the top one being popular for chilling.
Everything was all one expects from a villa of this size.
But by far the biggest plus was the welcoming host, Kostas, who met us on arrival - guided us round the villa and provided excellent advice on everything from restaurants to beaches.
We would recommend Villa Catani to any of our friends & family
Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Eleanor H.
2 set 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We stayed for 2 weeks in August. The villa is beautiful, so much space for our party of 2 families (10 people)There are good beaches within walking distance, you can surf at a beach just 15 mins walk. Ideally you should rent a car for the villa as there is so much to see and do in Crete but it isn’t essential.We had teenagers in our group and they were able to visit the beach and shops separately. The villa is just off a busy road but you can cross over either just up or just down from the villa and walk on much safer roads.We also visited Galatas several times on foot (inland) and had wonderful meals.Kostas was very accommodating and always available for any minor issues we had.It was a perfect trip, thank you Kostas!
Soggiorno di 14 notti ad agosto 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Patrizia C.
7 giu 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Amazing house in ana amazing place
We had a wonderful time at villa Catani! As a group of 15 (8 adults. 7 children) we loved the villa with its stylish quirks. The communal areas are comfortable and spacious, with the outside balconies giving the opportunity for some beautiful views, particularly at sunset. We loved spending time around the pool. Kostas and Katerina are awesome hosts, always available and extremely welcoming and helpful. A holiday we will never forget. Hopefully we will be back soon! Thank you Kostas & Katerina!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2023
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8/10 Buono
Martin L.
19 apr 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Spacious Family property in an Olive Grove
Large family house with all the querkiness associated with a gradual build. The property is decorated with the proprietors own paintings leaving you with an impression of different themes as you move between rooms. External facilities incl shaded seating, eating and the pool more than adequate. Internally, the lounge and dining area can get a little tight for large parties. However, weather permitting, most will spend their time outside. The owners live next door and are always on hand to give helpful guidance on local facilities. They rear some turkeys and ducks and have some domestic animals as well that our younger family members enjoyed.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad aprile 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Eric L.
4 lug 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
50th Anniversary Gala
We gathered at the villa with 5 adults and two children from America and 5 adults and 2 children from Denmark. The villa accommodated us all perfectly.
It is classy but comfortable with common spaces to take advantage of sun or shade. The bedrooms are all excellent and the kitchen is beautifully equipped. The pool is perfect for grandparents, parents and children.
Kostas is a delightful host combining Greek wisdom and philosophy with practical advice on restaurants, beaches and sights nearby to go with his delicious apricots, marmalade and welcoming treats. He thoughtfully made all areas safe for the children.
This was a vacation we will never forget and we hope you will have the pleasure of enjoying it too. You will not be disappointed.
Soggiorno di 8 notti a giugno 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Sarah M.
10 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
A Beautiful Villa with Wonderful Hosts
We hosted our family reunion in Kostas and Katerina‘s home and we absolutely loved our entire time at the villa. We were 4 family groups (13 guests at most) and the home had plenty of space for us all. It was charming and entirely wheelchair accessible which was very important as a full time power wheelchair user. We loved gathering as a family on the 2 verandas and just taking in the views (the pictures do not do it justice). Our family made such great memories in their villa whether it was gathered around in the living room, breakfasts and dinners around the kitchen table, breakfasts around the table on the 1st level veranda, relaxing on the 2nd level veranda, or just relaxing by the pool. The home had plenty of places to gather as a family and make memories. The home’s location was great as it was near beaches, restaurants, stores, and attractions. Kostas made our stay memorable as he was so hospitable and always responded timely whenever we had questions or even just inquiries on what to do. We were so sad to leave the villa and would absolutely stay here again if we are in Chania, Crete again.
Soggiorno di 10 notti a maggio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Diego D.
26 lug 2017
Cozy paradise
The Villa was amazing, there was enough room foto us all even if we were 12 people. The pool was very relaxing but nice beaches were Just a few bus stops away. We couldn't rent a car so shopping foto food was hard in the best, but if you get organized, is completely doable. Kostas Is the nicest host
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10/10 Eccellente
Andrea F.
27 lug 2012
I would call it Villa Paradise....
We've rented this villa for 10 days from 13th to 23rd of July. We've been in contact directly with the owners and they are very nice persons and they have a very nice family and we invited them in their house (funny isn't it?), for a half italian half greek dinner...very nice evening indeed. The villa is more than we expected from the pictures and is very comfortable and well organized. We were 3 couples with 2 kids each and was perfect fitting for us; the swimming pool and all the balconies were put in safe with plastic fences and we were very relaxed during our stay (even though I'd suggest to always keep an eye on kids expecially if they are around 4y). I'd suggest to rent a car or a scooter if you prefer and if you don't have children but you should consider that crete is a very big island and it could happen to drive for more than 200 km per day so maybe the car is a better option (the owner suggested us a local company and we have saved 100 euro comparing to international companies for the same kind of cars!). There is a big table (with also an extension) capable of more than 15 seats and we always had dinner in the balcony out of the kitchen, the most convenient but we had a lot of drinks in the higher patio looking at the wonderful view expecially during sunsets.
I don't have much more to add rather than I'd call this house Villa Paradise instead of Villa Catani. :-)
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8/10 Buono
Beate B.
17 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Familievennlig villa med god plass. Veldig hyggelig og hjelpsom vert.
Veldig fornøyd med valg av bolig.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Werner B.
15 nov 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Gorgious villa in beautiful setting
Surrounded by a lovely olive grove, the extraordinary architecture of Villa Catani made our holidays an unforgettable experience. A seperate construction with comfortable and spacious terraces on 2 levels provided a great view on the waterfront. We extremely enjoyed our stay with the greater family, including 4 little kids. We were heartily welcomed by our host Kostas, who constantly cared for our comfort and gave us a lot of useful tips. Due to the pleasant weather - even at the beginning of november - we enjoyed the well-maintained pool as well as the nearby beaches. We really can recommend this hospitable and extraordinary location.
Soggiorno di 12 notti a ottobre 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Ghillie B.
14 ago 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Villa Catani
As three families, 14 people, we spent 10 days at Villa Catani. The house is beautifully designed for the climate, having a outdoor lounge area which is great for a sundowner, and an outdoor dining deck. For sleeping, we were also able to split youth and adults between the three floors. Kostas is the most welcoming and relaxed host. A lovely man who checked in with us during the week and gave us figs, honey and great advice about the area.
Soggiorno di 10 notti ad agosto 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Zoe F.
2 giu 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful house, great location
We were quite a large group (11 adults and 5 small children) and this house was fantastic. It was large enough with multiple outdoor balconies and that we could relax together without worrying about waking up the babies. The pool was well covered at the shallow end too which helped with the young ones and the bbq was unbelievable. The nearest mini market is 10/15 mins walk away which we liked to do to get fresh air. It’s down quite a steep up but we all managed fine with this even pushing prams up in the heat.
Kostas was a lovely host helping us settle in and provided a taxi number as we didn’t hire a car. You don’t really need a car for this house unless you are planning excursions, we managed to do everything by walking (shopping/restaurant/beaches) or taxis (big shops/water park) and rhe taxis were never too expensive esp considering we usually had a full cab.
All in all a great house with fab hosts. Perfect for large groups that don’t want to drive and plan on relaxing pools days with some beach action and restaurants…oh the water park is a strong recommendation too. We went late May and it was completely empty - good for really young ones too
Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
David S.
29 ago 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
A stunning and comfortable villa - communal spaces and privacy combined
We had an amazing time staying at Villa Catani in August 2021. We were three families with 6 children (a total of 12 people) and this place was great for us. The Villa is spacious and airy with cleaners coming in twice a week to change bedding and freshen up. There are many brilliant spaces for anyone staying at the Villa to use including a large outdoor dining table and several other seating areas. The highlight for the adults was the wonderful upstairs outdoor seating area/balcony with huge cushions and loads of space for all of us to relax with a drink etc once the children were in bed and watch the sunset/night sky and hear the sea.
There is a well equipped kitchen and all the essentials are provided.
The pool was excellent and all of our group had a great time making use of it, particularly the children some of whom barely came out of it the whole holiday. There is a shallow end for little ones and a deeper part for others and plenty of loungers for those who want to relax in the sun around it as well as a handy shaded seating area next to it. The villa is set amongst picturesque olive groves just off the road down to the seafront.
A word about the layout - there are three large double rooms on the first floor and one on the ground floor of the main building. The other two rooms are a separate downstairs studio accessible through a separate entrance. This allowed all of our party to feel properly spaced out and not on top of each other with two standalone bathrooms and three en suites.
The villa is quite well located with a walk of around 15 mins to a lovely beach (it’s closer to get to the front but worth a slightly longer walk to the sand and amenities e.g beach bars, that Kalamaki beach offers). Galatas is split with half of it inland of the Villa and the rest along the sea front. Whilst most tourists head to the front which is lovely, it’s worth a look at the inland part which includes the amazing restaurant Mastrapas which will give a proper snapshot of brilliant local cuisine and atmosphere.
Kostos and Katerina couldn’t haven’t been kinder and made our visit so smooth and pleasant. From the Greek pastries provided on arrival to the information on local attractions and services, to the fresh figs brought round part way through our stay they were the perfect hosts and we were so glad to be able to stay at their wonderful villa.
Soggiorno di 14 notti ad agosto 2021
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8/10 Buono
Amy B.
26 ago 2020
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Staying at Villa Catani
We stayed at Villa Catani for 11 days and it was lovely. It was spacious enough for 4 families with various terraces and places to go and admire the wonderful views. It had a rustic charm about it, felt safe for children and set in a wonderful olive grove. The pool was perfectly placed with shade at one end or if you wanted to go to the beach, it was a pleasant 10/15 minute walk. Kostas was very accommodating and hospitable and I would highly recommend staying there to anyone.
Soggiorno di 11 notti ad agosto 2020
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10/10 Eccellente
niels a.
7 ago 2020
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Virkelig fremragende og spændende hus med mange muligheder.
For en familieferie var dette det rette sted! Mange muligheder for aktiviteter indendørs og udendørs. Alle behøvede ikke opholde sig samme sted - mulighed for stor frihed. Værtsparret var yderst imødekommende: Ønskede at hjælpe os bedst muligt med indhegning af pool (3-årig), mørklægning for vinduerne :-) osv osv.
Lækkert (bl. a. hjemmebagt) tragtement ved velkomsten.
Virkelig spændende arkitekt-tegnet hus.
Det eneste, der generede nogen af os, var, at der var meget lydt, hvilket hørtes om natten især.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2020
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10/10 Eccellente
Pernille H.
19 ott 2019
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Dejligt og velfungerende hus 10 min gang fra strand
Vi boede 11 mand fordelt på 3 generation 1 uge i oktober. Huset svarede fuldstændig til billederne og planløsningen fungere meget godt til en stor familie, med mange forskellige området at opholde sig på. Flere fantastiske terrasser med både sol og skygge gennem hele dagen. Hurtigt internet og alle nødvendige fornødenheder. Eneste lidt negative er at huset er meget lyt og et par døre på køleskab og toilet der trænger til at blive justeret. Kan klart anbefale huset og stor ros til Kostas for modtagelse og god råd til aktiviteter.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a ottobre 2019
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10/10 Eccellente
Katrina M.
2 set 2019
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful holiday in Crete
We travelled from Ireland to stay at Villa Catani for 12 nights in June 2019, our party was made up of 6 adults and 4 teenagers. We all had a wonderful holiday in Crete and the house was a fantastic base for exploring all of this beautiful region of Crete.
Our host Kostas met us at the villa and had kindly prepared a delicious homemade Greek snack for us which was very welcoming after our late-night flight. He was an excellent host and extremely helpful throughout our holiday with any queries we had.
The house provided plenty of space for everyone with lots of outdoor seating areas to relax. The house was very spacious with a great pool there were plenty of sun loungers and shaded spaces to sit if needed. The house has beautiful views over the olive groves and in the evenings the views of the sunset are spectacular out to the sea.
The air-conditioning was great, silent and very cooling. The villa was cleaned twice during our stay and we were provided with clean sheets and towels.
We enjoyed may evenings BBQing and eating outside at the large dining table. We also walked to the local restaurants at Kalamaki, we can recommend Nesaki (excellent pizzas) and Salavantes.
We did many trips from the house including a trip to Balos Beach and Elafonisi beach, two of the most amazing beaches in the world and to the local beaches of Kalamaki and Iguana beach.
The house is close to the beautiful city of Chania (10-minute drive) where we enjoyed lovely dinners in the evenings and great shopping.
We hired a private boat for the 10 of us from Chania and had a wonderful day with Manos and Billy on the traditional Greek boat https://www.manoscruises.com/ We went snorkelling, jumping off the boat and we enjoyed an amazing BBQ prepared by Manos on the boat. This was one of the highlights of our trip.
The waterpark is only a 15-minute drive away, it was very well organised and we spent the whole day enjoying it.
We loved Crete and staying at Villa Catani made it a very special holiday. I would highly recommend it.
Soggiorno di 12 notti a giugno 2019
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10/10 Eccellente
Christelle D.
22 ago 2019
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Excellent sejour
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans la maison de Kostas. Elle est spacieuse, moderne et très agréable. La piscine est très sympa. Merci beaucoup! Nous la recommandons sans hésiter.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2019
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10/10 Eccellente
Barbara J.
25 giu 2018
Excellent family holiday
We were a mixed group of 10 people with an age range from 06 months to 71 years old. The villa lent itself perfectly to our group. The downstairs is almost like a separate flat with lots space and a variety of beds plus lots of toys etc for the children. There is also direct access to the garden. The rest of our party was spread around the ground and first floors. The villa is very well appointed and we were all extremely comfortable. There were at least 5 different outside sitting places which we used according to time of day, where the sun was, who was around etc.
It was a 10 minute walk to the sea from the villa and then another 5 minutes along the coast road to the beach. We had a choice of 5 beaches which were all walkable from the villa and many restaurants and shops. Bit difficult with a pushchair though as the climb back up the hill to the villa would be a bit tiring and hot with small children.
I recommend Balos Beach (without small children) but if you go please go early. Absolutely stunning. We left the villa at 07.30 and were parked by 08.45. There is then a 2km walk to the beach but it is worth it. We left at 11.00am and met hoards of people arriving. Some had to park 5km before the main car park as the beach became so busy. That means a 7km walk to the beach which is too far! I would suggest getting there early or don't go at all. Samaria was closed on the day our group (without children) wanted to walk it but we walked the Irini Gorge and did a few other walks out of the book.
Kostas was very helpful with the few queries we had and I can thoroughly recommend staying at Villa Catani.