Sea Queen Villa

The villa

Sleeping ten lucky guests in luxurious comfort, Sea Queen Villa enjoys a dreamy location within 4km of the magical Venetian harbour of Chania Old Town and with four gorgeous Blue Flag beaches on the doorstep. Separated by a high wall from the natural park of Agii Apostoli, the villa enjoys a giant, totally secluded 5500 square metre plot in a peaceful area. You can walk from the lovely Agii Apostoli Beach to Kalamaki along a continuous stretch of golden sand finding atmospheric, friendly tavernas along the way. The sunsets along this marvellous stretch of coastline are phenomenal and the sea is crystal clear and very inviting.

Kalamaki and Agii Apostoli are laid - back resorts with a fantastic range of restaurants, bars and taverns plus a variety of shops. It is a wonderful area where you can truly relax and easily explore the many charms of Crete. If you don’t want to drive once you arrive at your villa, you can easily catch the local buses or take a taxi into Chania Old Town, Agia Marina or beyond. The Chania bus stop is just 50m from the villa. Chania Old Town is one of the most alluring, captivating towns of Crete. With picturesque, narrow alleys draped with colourful bougainvillea, a fabulous dining scene, atmospheric bars, the most amazing sunsets and gorgeous little boutiques lining the cobbled streets, you will quickly lose your heart and want to return time and time again. Crete is also home to three of the most sensational beaches in all of Greece, Balos Beach, Elafonissis and Falasarna. You really must try and visit at least one of them!

Sea Queen Villa comes with five bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, exceptional living space and stunning outdoor space. It even has a children’s playground for the little ones! The open plan living space is drowned in natural light with giant glass doors opening to the terrace, pool and garden. Sumptuous contemporary furnishings keep it modern, bright and comfortable. The chef’s dream of a kitchen sits at the back with its wooden units, thick white worksurfaces and excellent stainless steel appliances. There is even a handy wine fridge to cool your delicious local white wines. The dining area is very spacious and enjoys gorgeous views out to the garden. Alternatively, you can head outside for some alfresco dining.

Four of the villa’s five bedrooms are also located on the ground floor while the dreamy master sits upstairs with stunning views. They are all heavenly havens with quality beds beautifully dressed in crisp cottons and with attractive soft furnishings. Two of the rooms enjoy double beds and two offer twins which are next to each other. All of the rooms boast immaculate en - suite shower rooms with top - of - the - range fittings. They also enjoy access to little patios or terraces. The master bedroom suite is fabulous with a beautifully dressed king - size bed and a luxury bathroom with a hydro - massage bath and gorgeous views of the White Mountains.

The gardens and terraces are superb. Children are very well looked after with a little playground area with a playhouse, lots of toys and a children’s shallow section in the pool. The garden is lovely and perfect for family games. Next to the house is a brilliant built - in barbecue where your barbecue chefs can cook a delicious feast which you can enjoy in the shaded alfresco dining area. The sail canopies are trendy and very attractive. In addition, under a pergola, you will find a wonderful alfresco lounge area, the perfect spot for pre - dinner drinks. You can relax on quality loungers by the pool enjoying your holiday books.

Sea Queen Villa is a very popular villa with its very special location. It is so lovely to take a late night wander on the beach. Transport into the Old Town of Chania is excellent. One evening there will definitely not be enough!

Sea Queen Villa enjoys a lovely position just metres from Agii Apostoli Beach and its natural park. The beach extends to Kalamaki, a very friendly, laid - back resort just outside of Chania. You will enjoy gorgeous sandy beaches, amazing restaurants and tavernas and some useful shops. There is even a huge LIDL close by for supplies. The beach restaurants are wonderful and generally always offer a glass of raki and some fruit or a mini pudding as a treat afterwards. There is a good range of restaurants, some serving traditional Greek specialities and others offering fine dining such Corinna Star at Corinna Mare in Kalamaki and the restaurant at the Domes Noruz Chania Hotel. You are very spoilt for choice if you decide not to cook in the villa!

Known as the Venice of the East, Chania Old Town is magical with unique shops lining its cobbled streets, a brilliant dining scene, trendy waterfront bars serving delicious cocktails and its famous Venetian harbour and imposing lighthouse. The harbour was originally built by the Venetians between 1320 and 1356 and is now a vibrant, cosmopolitan spot. The Egyptian lighthouse is much photographed, especially at sunset. You can take a slow meander to the lighthouse to take in the stunning views of the harbour, the Old Town and the backdrop of the majestic White Mountains. On the waterfront, the Giali Tzamisi is the oldest Muslim building in Crete. The Turkish name is translated to ‘The Seaside Mosque’. It plays host to various cultural events and exhibitions. You will also enjoy many buskers on the streets playing a wonderful selection of music.

Following the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the second most visited tourist attraction in Crete is the dramatic and imposing Samaria Gorge. It sits at the foothills of the White Mountains and is the longest and most famous gorge in Europe. Within the White Mountain’s National Park, it rises to an altitude of 1,230m, is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest and continues down to Agia Roumeli on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The park and gorge offer protection to over four hundred and fifty species of plant and animal, of which seventy are endemic to Crete. This includes the rare kri - kri which are wild goats.

Though the four local beaches are wonderful, you may want to spend a day on the exotic, spectacular, famous beaches of Balos, Falasarna or Elafonissi. If you get time to visit Balos Beach, you will remember it forever. In the protected ‘NATURA’ area of Balos Bay, its glistening white sand and turquoise sea is incredible. Not far away is another Cretan wonder, Falasarna, another nestled lagoon with pool like waters and pink sand. It has been awarded the best beach of Crete and one of the top ten beaches in Europe. Elafonissi is equally wonderful and worth the drive.