Villa Taupe

The villa

Villa Taupe is a contemporary retreat in Ammoudi, near Agia Pelagia and just outside Heraklion, offering a flexible layout ideal for families or groups seeking both shared and private space. Set across three levels, the villa features four bedrooms, two open - plan living areas, and two fully equipped kitchens, with separate entrances enhancing privacy. Interiors are defined by clean lines, natural light, and carefully selected furnishings, with Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linens, and sleek bathrooms adding to the sense of comfort.

The ground floor hosts a stylish living area with direct access to the garden and pool terrace, alongside two bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the first floor, the main suite includes a seating area, coffee station, and en suite bathroom, while an additional bedroom also benefits from its own en suite. The upper level offers a second living and dining space with panoramic sea views, opening onto a furnished roof terrace designed for relaxed evenings.

Outdoors, the landscaped garden features a private swimming pool, teak loungers, and a shaded dining area. Nearby Agia Pelagia offers a sheltered beach, traditional tavernas, and watersports, while Heraklion provides easy access to cultural sites, shopping, and nightlife.

Villa Taupe enjoys an elevated hillside setting in Ammoudi, on the outskirts of Agia Pelagia, a charming and picturesque coastal resort. This relaxed fishing village is well suited to families and those seeking a peaceful atmosphere, with a selection of traditional tavernas, small boutiques and a lovely sandy beach. Set within a scenic amphitheatre - shaped bay northwest of Heraklion, Agia Pelagia takes its name from the church of the Monastery of the Sebbathians, the ruins of which lie one kilometre west of the village. Surrounded by hills and mountains, the area offers access to several small sandy and rocky beaches, including Lygaria Bay, Mononaftis Bay, Kladissos Bay, Made Beach, Psaromoura Beach, Fylakes Beach and Ammoudi Beach, some of which are only accessible by boat.

A short drive away, Heraklion offers a lively contrast, with its historic Old Town and Venetian harbour at its heart. Highlights include the church of Agios Titos, Morosini Square with its Lions’ Head fountain, and the Koules Fortress guarding the harbour. Visitors can explore the Venetian walls designed by Michele Sanmicheli, browse Daedalus Street’s shops, or visit the renowned Archaeological Museum. The Palace of Knossos, one of Greece’s most significant archaeological sites, is also within easy reach.

To the west, Rethymno combines rich history with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a sixteenth - century old town, a picturesque harbour and nearby coastal villages such as Bali, Agia Galini, Plakias and Adelianos Kampos, as well as the notable monasteries of Preveli and Arkadi.