General Details

• Country: Greece
• Region: Crete
• Town: Rethymno
• Property No: 519
• Property Type: Villa
• Cost From: £ 450 £ 650
  
• Added On: 21/07/2008 01:00:58

Facilities

• Swimming Pool: Yes - Private
• Heating: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• TV / Cable TV: Yes
• Hi Fi: Yes
• Internet: No
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1
• Sleeps: 6
• Double beds: 2
• Single beds: 2
• Sofa beds: 0
• Cots: 1
• Nearest Airport: Heraklion is 80km away
• Nearest Railway Station:
• Transport Required: Car essential

Owner Details

Please contact Margaret Reynolds using contact details below.

Travel Services

Flights	Car Hire
Insurance	Ferries

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Property Description

Situated near the top of a hill with panoramic views of the nearby sea and the surrounding hills and valleys, Villa Francesca covers 85 square metres of self contained holiday accommodation on a beautifully landscaped plot of 526 square metres, filled with lots of interesting flowers and features.

Property Rental Rates

All costs below are on a per week basis unless stated.

Please note: Prices marked with an * are to be used as a guide only.

Deposit of 30% on booking, balance due 8 weeks prior to start of holiday

Local Activities

Local shop only 2kms away and large shops, restaurants, bars only 5kms away.

Rethymnon

Overflowing with history and its amazing Venetian and Turkish architecture, Rethymnon is built around the harbour with its bustling harbour life. This traditional town is packed with atmosphere, the second largest in Crete, where narrow, shop-lined alleyways and beautiful old houses mix with bars, restaurants and tavernas. There is a lively nightlife here with a range of discos and clubs, if you fancy a night out. The beachfront promenade boasts more shops, bars and tavernas. The beach, which extends east for 14 kms, starts in the middle of the town. If you decide to eat in Rethymnon, you must try the fish dishes; the freshly caught fish is mouth-watering!.

Turtles

The beach from Rethymnon eastwards is well known for nest sites for loggerhead turtles. In fact, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece was set up to protect them, and volunteers cordon off the nests and when the young hatch and emerge at night, the volunteers make sure that they make their way back to the sea. The lights of Rethymnon confuse the young turtles and they would otherwise head for the town rather than the open sea

Heraklion

The capital of Crete, and the main airport and port for the island, Heraklion is more of a touristy town with the usual trappings. But if you ignore these, you will find an amazing amount of the island's history, myths and legends in the museums and you will be able to experience more of the spectacle of Crete's architectural heritage. Most of the history of the Minoa era can be found in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.



Just south of Heraklion is the Palace of Knossos. If the Minoan myths, legends and culture are of interest to you, spend some time here. If it doesn't interest you, visit anyway, you will be inspired

Samaria Gorge

The longest gorge in Europe at 18 kms is very well known for its incredible beauty. The gorge is only 3 metres wide at some points along the route and the sides of the gorge rise to a height of some 600 metres. A stream flows through the gorge between the White Mountains and the Volikas mountain. Approximately 43 km south of the town of Chania, hiking through the Samaria Gorge is only allowed between May to October

The historic Monastery at Arkadi (approximately 10 kms south west of Agia Triada) is the most venerated symbol of freedom in Crete and lies in beautiful surroundings. Probably built in the 5th century by the Byzantine Emperor Arkadius, the Monastery acquired its glory and fame during the revolution of 1866-1869 when the Turks conquered the monastery. The people boarded themselves in the monastery and blew themselves up rather than be captured by the Turks

Chania

Chania (pronounced Harnia) is a city of unique beauty, filled with an abundance of fragrant flowers, and boasting a rich cultural heritage. There are ancient and modern monuments, the picturesque Venetian Harbour and the Old Town, colourful neighbourhoods, a traditional lifestyle and friendly inhabitants

Argiroupoli

This small village, about 27 kms southwest of Rethymnon, is close to the ancient site of Lappa, which is currently being excavated. So far finds have dated from the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods, and are on show at the Rethymnon Archaeological and Historical Museum. Argiroupoli's other feature is it's waterfalls, the tavernas at the bottom use the water for drinking and also for keeping the fish for the fish dishes. The scene is beautifully green and peaceful; the tavernas are nearly all under the trees so they are cool. You can climb (rather steep!) up to the village if you want some spectacular views. Definitely worth a visit

Lake Kourna

A local beauty spot (this is a beautiful lake in a mountain bowl) and a picturesque suntrap. There are Tavernas, shops and a beach. You can also take a boat out across the Lake, or go snorkelling. The water in the summer looks emerald. In December, it has been warm enough to eat a meal out in the open by the Lake.

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