Fortino Villas Superior Villa features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps up to 4 persons. It sits with its sister villa, Fortino Villas Deluxe Villa, on three acres of olive grove with rich vegetation, fig trees and vines close to Tersanas on the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete. With its rugged coastline the Akrotiri peninsula lies north east of Chania. There are several lovely sandy beaches, interesting caves, churches and monasteries that date back centuries, and also historical monuments. Only 800mt away is Tersanas, a small seaside village with a lovely sheltered sandy beach and a couple of tavernas. The hidden gem of small Mahairida beach is only 1.5km away, and the sandy beach at Kalathas is only 2.2km drive from the villa. Just 3.5km away is the village of Stavros which enjo...Fortino Villas Superior Villa features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps up to 4 persons. It sits with its sister villa, Fortino Villas Deluxe Villa, on three acres of olive grove with rich vegetation, fig trees and vines close to Tersanas on the Akrotiri peninsula in western Crete. With its rugged coastline the Akrotiri peninsula lies north east of Chania. There are several lovely sandy beaches, interesting caves, churches and monasteries that date back centuries, and also historical monuments. Only 800mt away is Tersanas, a small seaside village with a lovely sheltered sandy beach and a couple of tavernas. The hidden gem of small Mahairida beach is only 1.5km away, and the sandy beach at Kalathas is only 2.2km drive from the villa. Just 3.5km away is the village of Stavros which enjoys several local amenities including a few tavernas, cafe/bars and a mini-market. Stavros has an excellent sheltered sandy beach and is perfect for children and is well known for its association with the film ‘Zorbas the Greek’ where scenes were filmed at the beach. The village of Kounoupidiana is 5km away where you will find a wider choice of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, a bank, petrol station, bakery, and a chemist. Chania, the capital of the region, is only 12km away. It is a busy town with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and the Venetian harbour is a sight to behold with little fishing boats bobbing up and down on the water on the eastern side while the waterfront on the western side has an abundance of cafes and restaurants ranging from local to chic. Narrow, picturesque and colourful little back streets with a splendid array of shops, boutiques, small cafes and tavernas lead off behind the waterfront. Theotokopoulou St. is one not to be missed with its characteristic Venetian buildings with ornate balconies. A visit to Chania should be near the top of any list of things to see and do whilst in the area. The location makes an excellent starting point for exploring beautiful western Crete whether you are interested in sightseeing, archaeology, walking, horse riding or simply relaxing and enjoying some of the wonderful beaches in the area. Scenic drives towards the White Mountains are also not to be missed. This cosy villa is on two levels and sleeps up to 4 persons. With its stone walls and beamed ceiling it has a distinct country cottage feel. Measuring 60m² it has a ground floor open plan kitchen and living/dining area, a bathroom, as well as an upper sleeping gallery. The kitchen is fully equipped with a 2 ring gas stove, mini oven with 2 hotplates, fridge-freezer, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, and utensils. The dining table seats four persons, and there is a sofa bed for two persons that can be made up as either a double or twins, a chest of drawers, a clothes closet, CD/DVD player, and a 26'TV. The bathroom has a shower and also a washing machine. Stairs lead to the upper gallery bedroom with a floor bed that can be either a double or twin beds. Outdoors features a furnished terrace and a pool (25m²/depth 1mt-1.8mt) with walk-in steps. You can enjoy al fresco dining as there is a brick BBQ as well as a brick table with bench seating. Views are of the landscape, towards the sea, and peninsula to the west. Please note that the villas are approximately 30 metres apart and are fenced off from each other but there is an opening for access as sometimes they are booked together for larger parties. Facilities Air conditioning/heating Wi-Fi TV 26' CD DVD player Kitchen (2 ring gas stove, mini oven with 2 hotplates, fridge-freezer, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, and utensils) Iron & ironing board Washing machine Patio with table & chairs Outdoor brick-built table and bench seating Pool (25m²/depth 1mt-1.8mt) Sun loungers (4) Umbrella (1) Safe Luxury linen Beach towels Bathrobes Slippers Hairdryer Bathroom amenities Slippers Soundproofing Open all year round Parking Cot (on request) Cleaning Cleaning/change of linen & towels every 3 days Additional Services with extra charge Washing and ironing Cleaning and linen change daily Beauty treatments, yoga, massage Babysitting (on request) Distances (approx) Chania airport: 8.5km Heraklion airport: 140km Chania city: 12km Souda Port: 12km Tersanas village: 800mt Horafakia (supermarket): 2.5km Kalathas: 2.2km Stavros: 3.5km Beach: 800mt Kounoupidiana (shops/supermarkets/bank): 5km Tavernas/cafe: 800mt SERVICES INCLUDED Villa Manager Services | Private Parking area | Swimming Pool Cleaning | Gardener Services | Housekeeping / linen change | Linen Provided | Towels Provided | Bath/Shower Amenities | Arrival Pack (the contents of which may differ from villa to villa) | Local Knowledge Booklet/Expert | 24 hours Concierge Service | WIFI We are looking forward to assisting you with your next villa holiday. 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