The area around the villa

Our villa is located on a hill between the traditional village of Sellia and the well known seafront village of Plakias.

The natural beauty of the place helped Plakias to become a renowned tourist resort now providing all the facilities that a visitor could wish.

Accessed by the magnificent Kotsifou and Kourtaliotiko Gorges, the village of Plakias is set towards the centre of a large bay enclosed within the arms of mountains. Originally a very small and quiet fishing village, it now offers a range of amenities. While it has grown in size over the years, it still retains its special charm that draws many visitors back again, year after year.

For those interested in self-catering, the supermarkets, bakeries and other shops offer a very wide range of products, including local and traditional goods. There are, however, a tempting variety of tavernas and cafes. While there is no bank, there are a number of cash point machines, a post office and a doctor.

For those wishing to explore further afield, there are books available describing the range of local walks. Plakias makes a good starting point for walks along the coast to Souda, or up into the encircling hills to other villages such as Sellia or Mirthios, which give spectacular views out to sea. Bicycles are available to hire, as are motorbikes and cars.