About Villa Thalassa
Half an hour's drive from Chania Airport, short walk to traditional Cretan Village of Plaka, also to beautiful sandy beach of Almyrtha and village. Sleeps up to 6.
Detached, 2 double bedroomed, comfortably furnished and spacious villa for private rental. Overlooking Souda Bay and the Mediterannean Sea (balcony views of sea from both bedrooms and outside upper terraces). Short walk down to village of Plaka with 2 mini-markets and several tavernas. Another short walk down to sandy beach of Almyrtha.
Set in its own spacious grounds with traditional stone walled terraces (one terrace overlooking shared pool and two more private terraces at front of villa). All terraces cater for both shade lovers and sunseekers. There is also a large covered veranda (with table and chairs) creating a cool and shady place to relax and have dinner and gaze at the sea. There is also a safe for visitors use to store valuables.
Villa Thalassa (meaning the sea) - is ideally situated within a few minutes walk of Plaka village and a further ten minutes walk to the beach resort of Almyrtha, with Kalives beach and village a little further along the coast and, just a drive along the coast is Georgeopolos. All have sandy beaches, all have totally different atmospheres.
There is a garage/filling station just a few minutes walk down hill towards Plaka village and also 2 small friendly snack bars who welcome families. Nearest one has blow up toys and a bouncy castle in garden for toddlers.
You can see more information about Villa Thalassa on my OwnersDirect.co.uk Page.
Location of Villa Thalassa
Villa Thalassa is close to the following towns and beaches. It is possible to walk from villa to Plaka village, and both beach resorts of Almyrtha and Kalives.
Plaka Village - The unspoilt village of Plaka is situated overlooking the sea and offers terrific views of both Souda Bay and the White Mountains. Plaka village square, where you can enjoy the village atmosphere, has some excellent tavernas, and is only a few minutes walk down the hill. Plaka provides 2 minimarkets to meet everyday requirements.
Almyrtha Beach - Blue Flag beach - the closest beach (within 10 minutes walking distance (downhill) is a more lively village than Kalives. It has a family atmosphere, as it has many beachfront Tavernas, kafenions and family snack bars.
Kalives - Is smaller than Almyrtha and is a fishing village, with a more traditional feel although it too has an excellent beach and beach front tavernas and also lively more traditional music evenings on the beach. Kalives also has a chemist, a butchers, 2 bakeries (making Tyropita and Spanakopita) cheese pies and spinach pies fresh every morning. Car and scooter hire through Flisvos (very good rates and reliable) are situated in Kalives High Street. The Greek church, in the centre of this village, is also worth a visit, and always has an open door.
Georgeopolos - A little further away (about 20 minutes drive), but totally different is the beach town of Georgeopolos, again with a lovely sandy beach but many more bars and cosmopolitan food and more hotels catering to UK tastes in both food and shops. But well worth a visit for a contrast to sleepy Greek.
Chania - Chania is part of the Apokoronas which is said to be Crete's most beautiful and exotic part - highly recommended as a day's outing, either by car or there is an excellent bus service to all towns and villages in the Chania area. Chania was once the capital of the island. Chania is famous for its ancient Venetian Harbour, which is very atmospheric both day and night. The harbour has many beautiful shops and a cobbled pedestrianised walking areas, where you can sit and drink, eat, or shop to your hearts desire. Excellent atmosphere for just sitting and relaxing and doing the most popular Greek pastime i.e. people watching.
Chania itself has many tiny narrow lanes and is reminiscent of the Kasbahs of Morocco with hidden shops full of treasures from clothes, leather goods, jewellery and local food delicacies such as Lookoomia (Turkish delight) and Baklava (traditional cakes).
Kokkino Chorio - 10 minutes drive inland - famous for filming of Zorba the Greek starring Anthony Quinn. It also has a glass blowing factory which is always open and where excellent souvenirs can be bought. This village has 2 tavernas, where traditional Cretan food and live music nights are held regularly.
Details of Villa Thalassa
Interior - There is a spacious air conditioned living room with open kitchen on the ground floor, plus shower room with wc. The living room has two single sofabeds and coffee table, with TV and DVD player (with various dvds). There are double patio doors leading out of living room onto an uncovered patio area (overlooking the pool) with a sea view. Also an ideal viewpoint of pool (and children playing in pool). At other end of living room is the kitchen which is fully fitted with fridge freezer, oven and hood, microwave, toaster, washing machine, iron and board. There is also a small dining table and chairs in the kitchen for eating inside. Double patio doors lead out of kitchen onto a covered verandah (with sea views) and dining table and chairs.
The marble staircase leads to the large bathroom (with bath) and the two double bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds. Both bedrooms have fitted double wardrobes. Both bedrooms have patio doors openining out onto a covered terrace - with fantastic views of Souda Bay across to the Akrotiri peninsula and towards Chania. Both bedrooms also have air conditioning and they also can provide heating during cold spells. The villa is bright and airy and has marble floors throughout, ideal for keeping cool, it is fully air conditioned (this is all included in the rental price).
Exterior - The entrance also has a covered veranda area with table and chairs for outside dining with a view of the sea where guests can dine and watch ships go by into Chania Harbour. The villa has a spacious gravelled garden to the front and side, with double patio doors leading out of the living room onto a patio area overlooking the large pool. The car park can also be seen from this patio area, to the side of the house.
The front veranda also overlooks a very large terraced area where there are sunloungers for exclusive use of my guests to sit by the pool. The pool is a separate area to the side of this larger terrace, it is shared by the three other villas to the front and below Villa Thalassa. They are all 3 privately owned as 2nd holiday homes - and so the pool is not often used.
Prices & Conditions for Villa Rental
Prices below include welcome pack on arrival and maid service at end of each week (fresh towels and sheets will be provided), Air conditioning and all utility bills.
Rental Prices for Villa Thalassa, Plaka, Western Crete - Prices per week in UK pounds
| Rental Period | Rental Price per week |
|---|---|
| May | £400 |
| June | £450 |
| July | £500 (First 2 Weeks)/£550 (Last 2 Weeks) |
| August | £600 |
| September | £550 (First 2 Weeks)/£500 (Last 2 Weeks) |
| October | £400 (First 2 Weeks)/£360 (Last 2 Weeks) |
NB - Please note that the pool is not suitable for babies. The villa site is not really suitable for wheelchairs or the elderly (as gardens are terraced with stone steps throughout). No pets permitted.
Rental Booking notes for Villa Thalassa - All prices include:
- A welcome pack
- Air-conditioning
- All electricity and Water
- A weekly maid service (on a Tuesday normally)
- Iron & ironing board
- Pool maintenance
- Sun loungers and towels
Car Rental Information
FLISVOS car and motorbike rental - highly recommended!
I can highly recommend this particular office of the Flisvos group. Maria - who runs the office and speaks fluent English is extremely helpful and friendly.
When speaking to Maria - just mention me, she knows me as the half Greek half English Maria who is the new owner of Villa Thallassa in Plaka. She has assured me that she is only too happy to look after my visitors. She can arrange for a person to come and pick you up from and take you back to either Chania or Heraklion airport and drop you at the front door of Villa Thalassa. In 2007 we were paying (for 3 day rentals) about 20 euros a day. These rates get cheaper the longer the rental period. This is for the smaller car rental something like a new Panda.
Office: Almyrda, Chania - Tel: 0030 28250 31100
Website: www.flisvos.com
Flights
Easyjet have now opened a new direct route all through the year to Heraklion Airport (which is only 90 minutes away from Plaka on a good straight road). This is excellent news as they are very cheap flights.
Rental Availability of Villa Thalassa
Availability of the Villa can be checked through OwnersDirect.co.uk. I always keep this up to date, but it is always best to contact me in person so I can verify the dates you would like to book are available.
Contacts for Renting Villa Thalassa
A deposit of just £100 secures rental of this large villa for a family holiday in Western Crete.
Contact: Mrs Marie Reece
- Tel: 0034 9521 10771 (Spain)
- Mble : 0034 6469 27533 (Spain), 07928712327 (UK)
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