✩ Please message BEFORE you book. The house is listed on many sites and my calendar may not be up-to-date. Usual response time: 1 hour* Highlights ✩ Infinity Heated Pool (Heating charge: 100€ / day) ✩ Bathtub with Jacuzzi ✩ Infinite lawned yard ✩ Outside covered area with a gas BBQ ✩ Luxurious sunbeds and a cabana ✩ Outdoor games (Treehouse & Table Tennis) ✩ Up to 18 guests The size of the villa is 400 sq.m., while it is privately located in a 5000 sq.m plot, offering to our visitors the quality time they deserve for perfect holidays, anniversary celebration or wedding event. Swimming Pool, Pool Terrace & Outside Area The 50sqm swimming pool sits among a lawned garden with trees and flowering shrubs making it the ideal place to relax on one of the sunbeds or the sofas whilst admiring the infinite yard of the Villa and the snowcapped until the first days of June, mountains of Crete. The landscaped garden provides many outdoor games for kids like a table-tennis, a treehouse, a trampoline and a slide. Entrance Villa Fuerte has off-road parking with a sloping driveway beside the Villa to park your car hires. The main entrance is at the front with a few steps up to the front door. Living Space & Kitchen Divided into three floors, the villa can accommodate 16 guests in the existing beds and 2 more guests in extra beds and in the sofas. The bright, open plan kitchen island, dining and seating area on the ground floor is a great place to socialise after a day by the pool. The big shutter doors flood the room with light and really open up the feeling of space. At the basement, we have created a playground, which with 6 single beds and a wooden slide can become your children favourite spot at the Villa. Bedrooms & Bathrooms On the ground floor, there three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has two single beds, the next one has two double beds and the last one has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. There is also a guest bathroom and a family bathroom with a bathtub. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with a king bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower, a jacuzzi and a terrace with fabulous views of the surrounding area. On the basement, there is a bathroom, a bedroom with a king bed and the children playground. Villa Fuerte is located in Alikianos village. Alikianos is a small village located only 12 km from Chania Town. Accessible through the lush green valley of river Keritis, on the way to Alikianos visitors will pass from the wooden bridge of the river that was constructed after the destruction of the Stone Bridge on 2019. Most of the inhabitants of Alikianos deal with agriculture and cattle-breeding. The village consists of modern and traditional stone-built houses. In the middle of the square lie several war monuments dedicated to the men who fought for the country.​ Local markets & Shopping In Alikianos, there are two Supermarkets for those daily essentials, offering local products. There are also 2 bakeries, while we can arrange with the baker to deliver your breakfast directly at your front door. Every Saturday, in the city of Chania, is a market where you can pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the local yoghurts and cheese. The old town has a mix of shops ranging from a bootmaker to boutique clothing. Bars & Restaurants You'll be spoilt for choice on where to eat in the villages around the Villa. There are several tavernas that sell the local food cooked with traditional Cretan recipes. If you prefer fish, there are some waterfront restaurants that overlook the sea within 10 minutes drive. Or why not put on your dancing shoes and head to one of the many nightclubs or cocktail and music bars of Platanias or Chania city centre? Beaches The beach of Platanias is around 10 minutes' drive from the Villa, with clear blue water and soft golden sand. There is also the Blue Flag beach of Agia Marina with plenty of sunbeds and parasols to hire and a selection of beach bars and tavernas, all about 1km away. For a day at the beach, Elafonisi and Falasarna are ideal destinations! There are white sand and pink hues and turquoise waters that ripple in the breeze. Both beaches are a bit far away, but it definitely worths driving there!​ Family fun For some fun in the sun, especially when the coastline close to the Villa is wavy, Limnoupolis Water park offers a great adventure for the whole family! About 10 minutes drive from the Villa, Limnoupolis with its waterslides for the energetic and the lazy river for the more laid-back members of the group can provide with moments of joy all the members of your company. Places of Interest The city of Chania is not to be missed! The Venetian Harbour is fringed with restaurants, cafes and bars. This is a great place to rest after a day exploring the maze of alleys in the old town of Chania. Within 10 minutes' drive, you will also find the Botanical Gardens of Crete that worth a visit. In that garden, you will be amazed by the variety of products which you can walk into through handmade paths. If you decide to have lunch or dinner at the restaurant of the gardens, make sure you ask for their local salad with more than 100 ingredients! ​ We can arrange for you: Taxi Transfer from / to Airport (surcharge) Car rental service Excursions & Activities in Crete And any other help you may need. Room service: Every 3/4 days For any other service we are available for you.