Salacia
This property is truly one of a kind in the area of Apokoronas on western Crete.

7 Bedrooms

14-15 Guests

6 Bathrooms

Private infinity pool
Description
This property is truly one of a kind in the area of Apokoronas on western Crete.
Located between the seaside resort of Almyrida, and the traditional village of Plaka, the villa is situated right above the sea at the end of a small country road. There is complete privacy on this estate of 8000 m2 land, and the views are simply incredible. The area is peaceful and quiet, and the property is so near the sea that you can hear it.
The villa includes 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (5 of which are en-suite), a guest WC, a large living room and dining room, a spacious kitchen, many balconies and terraces, and a private infinity pool of approximately 70 m2. The lovely garden includes a lawn of 300 m2, and there is parking on the property for 4-6 cars.
West wing: The ground floor includes the main entrance, the guest WC, 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with shower, and a shared terrace with the main entrance area. In addition, on this floor is the living room (with fireplace) leading to the dining room and kitchen located in the east wing. The living room also accesses a balcony with sea views and the pergola covered outdoor lounge with beautiful views which leads to the pool and garden area.
The first floor includes 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with shower, and a balcony with sea views (which is also accessed by the hallway), and access to the south courtyard. Furthermore, there is a triple bedroom with 1 bed size 180×200, and a single bed size 90×190 and a balcony with sea views, as well as a twin bedroom with 2 single beds size 90×200. These 2 bedrooms share a bathroom with shower which also includes 1 of the 2 washing machines provided.
East wing: The ground floor includes the spacious kitchen fitted with 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, a wine-fridge, and a pantry; the large dining room (with fireplace) which seats 14, and access to the pergola covered outdoor lounge. In addition, a hallway off the kitchen leads to the outdoor dining area with BBQ, as well as 1 double bedroom with bed size 180×200 and private bathroom with shower and where the 2nd washing machine is located. This bedroom has large sliding doors leading to a covered terrace next to the outdoor dining area.
The first floor includes a double bedroom with bed size 180×200, a private bathroom with bathtub and shower, a wardrobe area, and a private balcony with sea views. Furthermore, there is a second bedroom with 2 twin beds size 90×190, a private bathroom with shower, and a balcony with sea views.
The lower level accesses the part of the basement with the gym. The hot tub is accessed by the gym, and also with an external staircase from the garden area.
The gym contains the following:
- Gym room, bathroom with WC, sink and shower
- Excite Live Run Treadmill
- Excite Live Synchro Elliptical Machine
- Skillrow Rowing Machine
- Technogym Bench with dumbbell 2.5 -10kg
- Dumbbell 12-22kg
- Adjustable Weight Lifting Bench
- A Crunch Bench
There are also some yoga mats, a 65inch TV, and a Sonos amp with in-ceiling speaker.
The gym is available for guests under 3 conditions :
- Extra security deposit of € 500
- Gym rule agreement signed, with no access for unattended children under 15; all equipment should be used exclusively within the gym.
- Liability waiver letter signed.
The hot tub is accessible to all guests without condition. Type built in Kos Minipool of 2.3m in diameter, seating 5 persons.
The rental price of the villa includes free use of the hot tub. Discount of € 500 per week if the gym is not needed.
The villa is in impeccable condition and built to a high quality, with comfortable, lovely interiors and emphasis given to excellent beds, sun-beds, parasols, and other furniture. In total, the living area of the villa is 400 m2 plus balconies and terraces (not including the basement).
All rooms have air-con units, and many of the rooms as well as the outdoor lounge are in addition equipped with ceiling fans.
Outdoors: A gated entrance leads to the parking area large enough for 4-6 cars is on the lower level of the property and includes a carport for 3 cars. From this level there is a path leading to the pool and lawn area, as well as a staircase leading to the main entrance on the ground floor level.
The infinity pool and large lawn are located on the ground floor level and have exceptional views to the bay of Almyrida, Souda Bay, the open sea, the Akrotiri peninsula towards the north, and the magnificent White Mountains towards the west and south. On this level there is also the outdoor dining area and the outdoor pergola covered lounge.
The southern part of the property is undeveloped and closed off providing adequate distance from the nearest neighbour, Emerald, a small family run hotel. This hotel also has a small restaurant with very good food, and is only 90 meters from the villa. Apart from the hotel, the immediate vicinity includes private villas, and a few large apartments.
The house was plastered using river-sand from Santorini combined with eggs and yogurt to encourage algae bloom, resulting in an aged effect.
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Facilities
Private infinity pool | Pool shower | Pool towels
Outdoor dining | Sunbeds and parasols | Outdoor lounge
Private parking
Garden
Lawn
Enclosed property
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Amenities
Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning in all rooms
Ceiling fan in some or all rooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Heating
Fireplace
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Beds & Baths

Guest WC.

Bedroom # 3: double bed size 180X200 cm, single bed size 90X190, balcony.
Bedroom # 4: two single beds size 90X200.
Shared bathroom with shower for bedrooms # 3 and # 4.


Bedroom # 7: double bed size 180X200 cm, bathroom with shower and bathtub, balcony.

Services Included
Welcome basket
Concierge
24 hour emergency service
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Services on Request
Car rental | Bicycle rental | Scooter rental
Taxi or limo transfer from/to airport
In-villa Chef
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Distances
Beach
1 km to the sandy beach at Almyrida with restaurants, cafés, and shops
Shop
500 m to Plaka and 1 km to Almyrida
Airport
34 km to Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Town
28 km to Chania and the famous, beautiful Venetian Harbour
Restaurant
200 m to nearest restaurant, 500 m to Plaka,1 km to Almyrida
Village
500 meters to the village of Plaka with restaurants, cafés, and groceries shops
Airport
130 km to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Port
19 km to Chania’s port, Souda
Price
There is an addition of € 15 per day in climate tax for the villa.
Discount of € 500 per week if the gym is not needed.
Check in at 4 pm. check out at 10 am.
Security deposit € 1000.
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Trine, October 2024
Hei Alexandra. Vi var veldig spent på hvordan 1 uke i 1 villa – 7 par som ikke sees for ofte skulle bli. Men huset – Salacia var stort nok til at vi kunne ha litt privat liv men også fine middager og stunder alle sammen. Alexandra var helt fantastisk – laget et akkurat passe program for uken – noen dager ingenting, nydelig tur til syd kysten og en veldig fin og interessant vintur. Vi endte opp på samme restaurant i Plaka – som Alexandra anbefalte og som også leverte mat ned til huset. Kan på det varmeste anbefale både Salacia og Alexandra /Almyra villaferie til alle som ønsker en godt planlagt allsidig tur til Kreta. Trine & Halvor
Stian, October 2024
Sommeren og høsten 2025 har vi leid Villa Zoe sammen med et vennepar og deres tenåringsbarn samt Villa Salacia sammen med min bror og hans familie samt mine foreldre. I Villa Zoe var vi 8 og i Salacia var vi 11. Begge husene ligger flott til i åskanten under Plaka og over Almyrida og har fantastisk utsikt med et «utrolig» foran Salacia. Felles for begge opphold var i tillegg til at husene lå fint til en upåklagelig service både i forkant og ikke minst på stedet dersom noe uforutsett oppsto. Begge husene er godt utstyrt, og oppleves store og luftige. Skulle man ønsket seg noe overholdet måtte det være at det luftige utområdet på Zoe lå foran Salacia med dets innbo og utsikt.
Lis, October 2024
Hei Alexandra. Vi hadde et fantastisk opphold og koste oss veldig i hele huset. De minste ville ikke hjem.
Diane, September 2024
Incredible views with wonderful pool! Large family holiday and we loved it!! The highlight is the view across to the peninsula. It is stunning! And there are plenty of places from which to enjoy it. Sitting in the shade by the villa, on sun loungers round the pool, in the pool or from various balconies. Location: halfway between Rethymnon and Chania make it great for airport or ferry. Short walk to Plaka (5 mins) with good supermarkets and one very good taverna and a couple of other OK ones. Slightly longer walk (15 mins) down to Almyrida with more choice of tavernas and two or three small beaches. Good taxi service back up the hill if you don't want to walk. NB. The driveway down to the villa is steep for those with walking difficulties Rooms: All great. Most with ensuite. Two rooms share a bathroom. All but one have great views across the sea and have their own balconies. The master suite is amazing with windows on all sides, a large dressing room and bathroom (with bath and shower). Perfect for us with 20+ year old 'children', their partners, parents and a grandparent. Lots of space and privacy for us all so we didn't feel we were living on top of each other Living areas: large and spacious, outside and in, with lots of places for us all to sit together or in smaller groups. Kitchen very well kitted out, with everything you could imagine to cook with (only a four ring hob, slightly surprising for such a large villa but was fine for us) Management: Alexandra responsive and Carina was very helpful day to day.
Jens, August 2024
Lovely stay in Plaka. We loved this property. The views of the bay, the swimming pool, and the interior design and amenities were high points. Carina was a wonderful and accessible host and resource. We love Plaka and think the home is a great starting point for expiration of Crete, especially Chania. We will return! Five stars!
Paul, July 2024
Amazing Salacia stay. The villa, the hosts, the location were all amazing.
Jamie, July 2024
Wow!!! This house is so lovely!! Such a wonderful location, each and every part if of this home inside and out is exceptional. I would highly recommend staying here.
Knut, October 2023
Hei. Etter en fantastisk uke med hele storfamilien, 8 voksne og 5 barn i Villa Salacia ønsker vi å anbefale dette stedet på det sterkeste. Alle, både voksne og barn har storkost oss. Flott sted å feriere for flere familier. Topp service fra vi bestilte, og under hele oppholdet fra Almyra Villaferie v/ Alexandra og hennes ansatte. Alt gikk på skinner. Stor takk. For familien, Knut Hellman.
Petter, July 2023
Vel hjemme igjen tenker vi på hvor fantastisk vi hadde det i Villa Salacia. Huset fungerte veldig bra med så mange store og små. Bassenget var i konstant bruk og stod til forventningene for alle. Vi var flere ganger å spiste både lunsjer og middager på Emerald. Menyen var enkel og rettene velsmakende-Mamma Mia stemning. Carina var hjelpsom og rask med tilbakemeldinger når det var noe vi lurte på. Proff yoga instruktør som gjorde treningen til en magisk opplevelse. Maten tilbredt i huset var velsmakende og velkomponerte. Alt i alt sitter vi igjen med en veldig god følelse etter oppholdet.
Sarah, July 2023
We had a wonderful 7 days at Villa Salacia. The pool was amazing - what a beautiful view. The pictures on the website do indeed to the Villa justice We were a party of 14 but the Villa never felt crowded and there was plenty of space. We opted to pay the deposit for the basement gym which has very high spec equipment. We used it a lot and it was a great facility for our active family. It was just missing cold water down there for during workouts but that’s a bit of a “high quality issue” !! The restaurants in the town served delicious food and were very reasonable . There were a couple in nearby Plaka too which were good - well we went to one but the others looked good. Alexandra was a very attentive host and helped us choose an excursion to Marmara beach and took all the worry out of sorting out the logistics of travel. Chania old town is super cool and interesting. We even saw a turtle swimming below in the sea from the pool - a real highlight We were all sad to leave - especially that gorgeous pool. I would definitely recommend.
Lynne, June 2023
Incredible villa! We came with two families- 9 people- teenagers and young kids. The Villa is even more spectacular than the photos. So much room, everyone had their own “space” and bathrooms. Great kitchen for cooking- all the things you need. And the pool and view… remarkable. Location is ideal for having private space at the Villa, but 2 minute drive to local beaches, restaurants, and shops. Property manager is lovely- anything that came up (and it was very little), she responded immediately and handled it. 10 out of 10, highly recommend this place!
Karen Sofie, September 2022
Vi hadde en fantastisk uke i dette huset med hele storfamilien. Det var et aldersspenn på 1-70 år i gruppen og huset passer perfekt for flere familier. Soverommene er delt opp i to fløyer, noe som er praktisk når man er mange på tur og trenger litt tid for seg selv. Rommene var store, freshe og fine. Stranden som lå i nærheten av huset er veldig barnevennlig, så her var vi hver dag og koste oss. Her ligger det også mange gode restauranter å spise på. To kvelder hadde vi kokk i huset som lagde helt fantastisk mat, dette kan anbefales på det sterkeste. Så god service fra Alexandra hele veien, alt fra valg av hus som passet oss best, mottagelse og service når vi var der nede. Vi fikk hjelp og råd til alt vi lurte på. Vi kommer gjerne tilbake hit igjen.
Thom, August 2022
Perfect location, beautiful views, luxury. Group of 10 with 4 kids and 2 families. The villa is wonderful. Having the separate wings and 2 staircases gives each family that bit of space and makes bedtimes so much easier. Also the kitchen is the most equipped we have ever stayed at everything is there even a cocktail shaker! The views are as good as they look, in fact having the views of the Crete mountains and the bay make this truly breath taking, we never tired of it after 10 days. Thirdly the location is perfect. The villa is not overlooked, very private but Plaka center is 5 mins uphill and has a few restaurants. Next door the emerald Hotel has a great restaurant, the emerald salad is amazing, but the fish, mushrooms and prawns equally great. Even at the top of road, sunset restaurant is also fabulous, food. Much grown in their own garden, you can tell how proud they are of their delicious food. I should also add communication with Alexandra and Carina was fast and they answered all queries prior to our stay and during. Fabulous service, super clean villa. Luxury and we hope to return one day!
Laura, July 2022
Amazing views and accommodations. Spectacular views from every room/outdoor space. Visited with an extended family group of 13 and the accommodations were perfect. Enjoyed daily walks to Almyrida and trips around Crete from this central location. Very responsive property management.
Bobby, July 2022
Amazing Stay! We were amazed by the house, the views, the location and all of the great support from Alexandra, Carina and team! The pictures and descriptions were not even close to how amazing the real experience ended up being. Thank you!
Amanda, June 2022
Absolutely superb. The location is great because you have absolute privacy, an amazing view and just a short ride (or walk) down to the beach. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Impeccable.
Thomas, August 2020
Fantastic Villa Salacia perfectly matched our expectations for our holidays in Crete. A stunning view, a fully equipped modern villa and a round the clock service from Alexandra. She welcomed us with bienvenue gifts and was alvailable to help us during our trip. We will come back surely.
Marcell, September 2019
Excellent experience in Crete. Everything about our stay in this beautiful villa was excellent. The views from the master bedroom were breath-taking from three different glass doors and balconies. The daytime view was of the sea and mountains and the night-time view was of the twinkling lights from across the sea. We also all enjoyed the views from the covered outdoor seating. There was plenty of room for our large party for board games, reading or just listening to music from the provided stereo. In the home, the host provided everything we could possibly desire in amenities or just small touches. The decor of the home was stylish but also functional; and everything was spotlessly clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with plenty of things for use by our large party. There was a choice of outdoor or indoor seating for meals with plenty of room for everyone. The host was very helpful in arranging for transportation ( I recommend renting a car) and recommendations for restaurants and day tours. There were no problems with communication and the host was very professional and friendly. The Emerald next door is an excellent place to eat and enjoy the sea view. But I also highly recommend using the services of the cook. Sula is a delightful person and we loved her cooking. She also provided olive oil and honey that she grew and produced herself.
Nicola, July 2019
Very enjoyable stay in Plaka. The house was excellent. We had 13 staying and there was plenty of room. It was well equipped and very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Christiane, June 2019
We were a group of 6 couples plus child and enjoyed our days at Villa Salacia to the fullest! The property description and pictures are a 100% accurate. Prior to the trip we got a lot and many useful tips from Alexandra who was always very swift in her replies. The villa’s interior is tastefully combining the old and new and very well equipped! The sundowns over the infinity pool turning everything into the deepest orange and pink will be a memory we won’t forget. The villa is in easy reach from the airport if you have a rental car and similarly practically located to visit many places if you’d like to go on a day-trip. Nevertheless, it definitely invites also to simply spend a day at the pool and in the garden and enjoy the scenic views. We didn’t want to go to a touristy or party area in Crete but instead stay somewhere where it’s more peaceful and relaxed and with Villa Salacia (and beginning of June) we got all we wished for. Thanks for the great stay!
Rob, June 2019
Amazing holiday near Almyrida. The property is perfect for a large group. Fantastic space in the home with no one feeling cramped, tremendous pool and views from bedrooms and outdoor space, close to 2 villages with great restaurants, lots to do within reasonable drive. Everyone was super relaxed…..
Knut Georg, October 2019
Takk for oppholdet. Dette vil vi anbefale. Mvh, Knut Georg
Leanne, September 2019
We had a great trip on the boat on Wednesday. Lunch stop was a particular highlight and the food was brilliant! Thank you for arranging. Leanne
Heinrich, July 2019
Det står en Champis fra oss på kjøkkenet til deg. Takk god service og tilstedeværelse . Heinrich
Tom, July 2018
Spent 11 days with my family at this villa and it was absolutely fantastic. The property manager, Alexandra, was great, easy to communicate with and did everything to make our stay amazing. The villa is beyond words! The views are just amazing, the pool, proximity to town, house amenities. Everything was fabulous. Thank you.
Peter, August 2018
Ang opphold på Villa Salacia, august 2018. Tusen takk for et fantastisk opphold i «Villa Salacia»! Vi hadde en herlig uke og fylte villaen med nær familie i forbindelse med bryllupsfeiring. Reisefølget besto av familie fra 14 måneder til 82 år. Bilder og beskrivelse gir et riktig bilde av villaen. Den har meget høy standard utvendig og innvendig. Uteområdene og bassengfasiliteter fremheves spesielt! Vi hadde avtalt transport fra Chania flyplass med drosjer samt leiebil som vi hadde disponibel hele oppholdet. Vi hadde også avtalt innkjøp av matvarer, og vi kunne derfor innta villaen uten tanke på andre ting enn å nyte i fulle drag. Alle forhåndsavtaler fungerte prikkfritt. Kvelden etter ankomst hadde vi bestilt «Chef services». Tre veldig hyggelige og dyktige kokker gjorde kvelden til ett av høydepunktene under oppholdet. Vi foretok også en tur til sørkysten anbefalt av Alexandra. Å bade i grottene i Marmara var en spesiell opplevelse, og vi spiste en nydelig lunch samme sted. Det fantes flere tavernaer i gangavstand fra villaen, men vi laget også mat «hjemme». Kjøkkenet fungerte utmerket, og innkjøp ble foretatt både i Plaka eller på et større supermarked 20 minutters kjøretid unna. Hele turfølget var enige om at dette var en uforglemmelig uke. Vi kommer mer enn gjerne tilbake!
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