Villa Almythea is a charming stone villa that is situated in one of the most sought after locations of this beautiful area, on the top of hillside high above the small, but ever popular, sea side resort of Almyrida. The Greek word for view is “thea” and as the name of the villa suggests, there are wonderful sweeping views across the village to Souda Bay and the Akrotiri Peninsula in the north, and over olive, carob and almond covered rocky hillsides to The White Mountains in the south. The seemingly rural setting belies that fact that Villa Almythea is within walking distance of the small fishing harbour, the shops, cafes and excellent tavernas that are clustered around the cove-like sandy beaches in Almyrida which hold the coveted blue flag for cleanliness.

The owner has created an attractive and comfortable holiday home with the aim of making your stay at Villa Almythea completely stress free. The traditional features which include honey-blonde stone walls, pillars and arches, and beamed ceilings and pergolas made from fragrant local cypress wood, blend effortlessly with many modern comforts including: a fully fitted kitchen with stainless steel appliances such as a ceramic hob, built-in oven, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a kettle, a coffee maker, and a toaster: fully tiled bathrooms (one equipped with a washing machine); Free unlimited WIFI, a smart TV, DVD player, aluminium doors, tilt-turn windows, mosquito screens, and air-conditioning units in the bedrooms. For the cooler nights at the start and end of the season the A/C units double up as heaters.

Despite the villa’s appealing interiors, you will probably want to spend most of your time relaxing outside on one of the 2 upstairs balconies, the shaded dining terrace, or on the tiled and paved pool terrace in order to take in the panoramic sea and mountain views. The main terrace is dominated by the pool, whilst the adjacent barbeque is sure to be the centre of culinary activity for al-fresco dining. Long summer days spent resting in the hot sun and cooling off in the pool conclude perfectly with glorious sunsets, a glass of chilled wine from the nearby winery, and the delightful aroma of freshly caught fish sizzling away on the barbeque. The elevated position ensures that the villa is often blessed in the summer by cooling breezes that come in off the sea, and the tilt-turn windows and mosquito screens in the bedrooms help you to make the most of these. At night-time, the pool is illuminated and the lights of passing fishing boats and the evening ferry on its way to Athens twinkle from the bay. The flowerbed that borders 2 sides of the pool terrace has recently been planted with oleandar, a Callistemon (bottlebrush) bush, colourful lantana shrubs, and fragrant rosemary, basil, and mint that are perfect for adding to your salads and mojitos!

As hard as it may be to drag yourselves away from the cheerful ambience at Villa Almythea, the surrounding area has a host of incredible sites. A particularly pleasing option for those of you who do not want to cook, but would like to have a drink with your meal, is a leisurely stroll of 1.1km that brings you to the laid back village of Almyrida which has something for everyone. The whole family will want to window shop at the gift and jewellery shops, and then dine on appetizing and very fresh local cuisine whilst sitting next to the crystal clear turquoise sea. The more active members of the family may like to waterski, scuba dive, paddle board, pedalo, windsurf, kayak, or sail during the day, or stay out late whilst enjoying the delicious cocktails at the local cafes. The walk to the village is downhill on the way there and mostly uphill on the return journey. The views do come at a price but you may not notice if you have had a glass or two with dinner! Some of you may prefer to take a 3 minute taxi ride back home but do be aware that they are not a particularly cheap option.

Villa Almythea is ideal for those wanting to stay in a pretty stone villa with exceptional views and easy access to beaches, shops and tavernas.

***Please note that due to the proximity of a few adjacent holiday homes in this tiny hamlet, a respectful awareness of noise level when enjoying the pool and terraces is appreciated.

Villa Accommodation

Ground floor (2 steps from the private parking area, 2 large steps from the pool terrace): Open-plan living room and kitchen with dining area, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room, and a covered sea and mountain view dining terrace. The main/side door opens from gravelled and gated parking area. A second door opens from the covered poolside dining terrace into the open-plan kitchen, dining area and living room. The modern kitchen is fully equipped and includes a a ceramic hob, a built-in fan assist oven, a fridge/freezer, a microwave oven, a coffee maker, a toaster, a kettle, and there is a white dining table with 6 Eames style chairs in black or white. The kitchen has a window that looks out to the next door villa and pool. An archway leads to the living area which has large dark grey corner couch, a coffee table, a lap top table, a TV unit with a Smart TV, and 2 sets of double French doors that open out onto 2 steps to the pool terrace. At the far end of the open plan living/kitchen area is a book shelf /display unit, and doors to a shower room and a twin bedroom. The downstairs twin bedroom has 2 single beds with black metal bed frames, 2 black metal and white painted wood bedside tables with lamps, a white painted wood dressing table, a matching mirror, and a grey fabric stool, built-in wardrobes with drawers, shelves, and hanging space, a window that looks out over trees to the mountains and a side sea view, and double doors that open out onto the shaded sea and pool view dining terrace which is equipped with a teak dining table and 6 chairs with burgundy and grey striped cushions. The downstairs shower room has sand coloured tiles, a shower cabinet with glass doors, a wash basin with a wenge vanity unit and a mirror with a lamp and a wenge cabinet, a toilet, a metal and frosted glass corner shelving unit, a washing machine, iron and ironing board, and a frosted window to the parking area at the rear of the villa.

Top floor (18 steps up from the ground floor): 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom, 1 full bathroom, and 2 private sea and mountain view balconies. The master bedroom has a black metal double, 2 black metal and white painted wood bedside tables with lamps, a white painted wood dressing table with mirror and stool, wardrobes with shelves, drawers, and hanging space, an en-suite shower room, and a set of double French doors that open out onto the a balcony that looks out over the pool to Souda Bay, and to the White Mountains. The balcony has a pergola with fabric for shade (not shown in the photos at the time of writing in Spring 2019), and wooden a wooden trellis on one side to give privacy from the adjacent villas, and is equipped with a teak dining table, and 3 teak chairs with grey cushions. The en-suite shower room has brown and cream coloured tiles, a shower cabinet with a sliding concertina door, a basin a white wood mirror with a shelf, hooks, and a lamp, a toilet, and a frosted window to the parking area at the side of the villa. The upstairs twin bedroom has 2 single beds with black metal bed frames, 2 black metal and white painted wood bedside tables with lamps, a white painted wood dressing table, a matching mirror, and a grey fabric stool, built-in wardrobes with drawers, shelves, and hanging space, a window that looks out over olive covered hills to the mountains and a side sea view, and double doors that open out onto a private sea and mountain view balcony which is equipped with glass and metal coffee table and 2 chairs. The main bathroom is fully tiled with sand coloured tiles and has a full bath with a shower attachment and a glass screen, a wash basin with a wenge vanity unit, and a mirror with a lamp, a shelf and a wenge cabinet, a toilet, and a frosted window to the parking area at the rear of the villa.

Villa Location

Villa Almythea is located in the tiny hamlet of Agios Vassilis which consists of a few stone houses and an old, quaint chapel. Despite being surrounded by rural countryside with wonderful views and walking trails, the heart of the village of Almyrida is only 1.1km from Villa Almythea, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are Almyrida: 11 tavernas 2 pizzeria/pasta restaurants, 6 cafes, 2 bars, 5 gift shops some of which include clothes and swim suits, 4 mini markets, 1 jewellery shop, 2 ladies clothes shops, 1 butcher, 1 fruit and vegetable shop with a deli counter, 1 Italian ice cream shop, 2 bakeries/coffee shops, 1 off license, 1 pharmacy, 4 real estate offices, 1 nail spa, a hair dresser, and 1 kiosk. There are many activities in the area including private boat hire, horse riding, big game fishing, boat trips, private sightseeing flights, private astronomy and mythology evenings at your villa, Greek cooking classes, and guided coach or walking trips, there is a scuba diving office, pedalo and paddle board rentals, and a water sports centre that rents out windsurfers, catamarans, kayaks, and bicycles.

A few minutes by car from Villa Almythea, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, and folklore museum in Gavalohori. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car.

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Villa Amenities

Views?	Souda The Akrotiri Peninsula, the White Mountains, and Almyrida
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave Oven
Fridge / Freezer
Smart TV
Free WiFi
Air conditioned bedrooms
Air conditioned lounge
CD player
Telephone
DVD Player
BBQ
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating
Fireplace
Hairdryer
Pool towels
Iron and ironing board
Welcome Basket

Any steps? How many?

2 steps from the parking to the front door and ground floor, 18 steps from the ground floor to the top floor, and 2 large steps from the villa to the pool terrace.

How private?

Not very private. The villa and pool terrace can be partially seen from the upstairs balconies of the next door villa to the side/set behind, and the villa to the side/set forward and the villa set 50m to the rear of the villa.

Nearest neighbour?

Nearest neighbour? An occasionally used holiday home immediately adjacent to Villa Almythea.

Villa Rental Prices

The following prices shown EUROS for the Villa with 1 bedroom for up to 2 persons (except in high season) or for 3 bedrooms for up to 6 persons. A 7th person can be accommodated on a fold out bed for the extra fee of 70.00 Euros per week.

These prices include a Free Welcome Pack, Bed Linen and Towels, Once Weekly Cleaning, a Villa Information Book, and detailed directions to all of the sites from the villa copy of the guide book, "Crete on the Road" by Frankie Miles.

*** As of January 01, 2024, the Greek government have replaced the old “bed tax” with a new tax that is applied to all stays in short-term rental accommodation in Greece. The Climate Resilience Levy is a response to the devastating forest fires and floods that Greece has experienced in recent years, with the government hoping to generate extra funding that will go towards financing reconstruction, supporting victims, and increasing the country’s defences against future natural disasters.

The owners of all short-term rental accommodation are legally obliged to collect the Climate Resilience Levy as a separate tax for all overnight stays (per villa) as follows:
€10.00 per night on stays between March 01 and October 31, and €4.00 per night on stays between November 01 and February 28/29.

We will collect the Climate Levy with your final balance payment and it will be clearly itemised on your Booking Confirmation.

Whilst we understand the potential budget concerns of our guests, this tax/levy is beyond our control and we encourage our guests to see this as a way of contributing to the protection of the planet and the beautiful area where they are holidaying.