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VILLA THALASSA

Almyrida

We consider Villa Thalassa to be one of the most impressive and stylish villas on Crete. Finished and furnished to a very high standard with a choice of terraces for either sun or shade, and gorgeous panoramic views of Souda Bay, The White Mountains, the beach and village of Almyrida, and the olive clad valley and surrounding hills, it is easy to see why this villa is already a very popular choice. Villa Thalassa and its larger sister, Villa Helios, are only 4 minutes walk from the sandy beaches, shops, and tavernas in Almyrida, set above a small, quiet access road on the top of a cliff with a few neighbouring villas.  "Helios" and "Thalassa" mean "Sun" and "Sea" in Greek, and these villas definitely live up to their names.

Completed in April 2008, these spacious villas have been beautifully designed to incorporate the highest building standards with luxurious modern comforts and facilities, and the traditional features of a classic island home. Local stone has been used for the wide stone staircase, the window and balcony ledges, and for the flag stone paving on the front and pool terraces, local wood has been used for the open beamed ceilings, pergolas, doors, windows and shutters, terracotta tiles have been used for the balconies and upstairs terraces, and marble has been used for the window and balcony ledges. The villas easily stay cool during Crete's long, hot summers thanks to thick walls, high vaulted white wood, extra insulated ceilings, tilt and turn windows which take advantage of the sea breezes, and air-conditioning units in the bedrooms. For the cooler nights at the start and end of the season, and the a/c units also double up as heaters. Another clever design feature is that none of the bedrooms share adjoining walls which gives total peace and privacy to each guest.

No expense has been spared in the villas; every piece of furniture and all the appliances are of the highest quality:from the state-of-the-art Pioneer surround sound stereo system with a DVD player, satellite TV  and MP3 docking station, kitchen appliances, sumptuous Bo Concept couches to the high quality mattresses in the bedroom! The modern bathrooms are in a class of their own decorated with beautiful individual mosaic tiles.

Enjoy the lovely views and great weather on the terraces and pool area where there is an ample supply of garden furniture including; dining tables and chairs, a BBQ, umbrellas and sun-beds. All around the property are traditional clay pots and colourful flowerbeds, been planted with an array of typical Mediterranean flowers, bushes and trees.

Villa Thalassa is ideal for the uncompromising holidaymaker who expects luxury and comfort within a short walk of sandy beaches and excellent tavernas.

Accommodation.

Ground floor (1 very small step from the semi covered front patio, 9 steps from the parking, 3 steps from the pool area): 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1 large entrance hall, 1 utility cupboard. 1 step up from the front patio, through the double front doors, is the entrance hall, the wide open staircase, and the utility cupboard which houses the AEG washing machine. The main bathroom has terracotta-colored tiles, a vanity shelf with a washbasin, mirror and spotlight, a full bath with a shower attachment, and a toilet. The 1^st twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 2 bedside tables and reading lamps, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging and drawer space, and double doors that open out onto the open front terrace. The twin beds can be joined to form a double bed, without having a "gap" between the beds.

The double bedroom has a queen sized bed, 2 bed side tables and reading lamps, and built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes with hanging space and drawers. The window looks south to the neighbouring villa that is completely covered in fuchsia bougainvillea, the pool terrace and the mountains, and double French doors lead out onto the semi- covered pool terrace. The en-suite shower room has natural/khaki-colored tiles, a vanity shelf with washbasin, mirror and spotlight, a shower unit with a glass door, and a toilet. The 2^nd double bedroom is at the opposite end of the ground floor and has 2 single beds, 2 bedside tables with reading lamps, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging and drawer space, and double doors which open out on to the front covered terrace.

First floor (17 steps up a very wide stone staircase with iron railings, from the ground floor): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 twin bedroom, 3 balconies/terraces.  The wide stone staircase leads up to the open-plan living area which is on 2 sides of the staircase and has a 5 metre high white wood vaulted ceiling. The lounge/dining area is well equipped with among other things: a sumptuous couch, a fire place, a dining table and chairs, a sideboard, a 5+1 surround sound stereo system, and a TV with a DVD and satellite TV. The living area has windows that look out to sea or a set of double doors which lead out onto a large terrace which is equipped with a dining table and chairs and looks out over the pool to the mountains or the sea. On the far side of the staircase is fully equipped, country style kitchen that has cream wood cabinets, and walls and work surfaces that are tiled with natural coloured matte tiles. The stainless steel kitchen appliances include a ceramic hob and built-in oven, a cooker hood, a fridge/freezer, a coffee maker and a white dishwasher and microwave. The window looks out to Villa Helios and the sea, double doors lead to a sea-facing balcony.

The heart of the village of Almyrida is only 300m from Villa Thalassa, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, perfect if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are a selection of tavernas, café/bars, bakeries, a jewellery shop, mini-markets, gift shops, and an off-license. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans.  A few minutes by car from Villa Thalassa, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio, lace makers in Gavalohori, and silk makers in Kalamitsi. For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car. 

Almyrida beach and facilities are within easy walking distance, and there is a limited bus service into Chania, but we recommend car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.

LOCAL FACILITIES

K-Travel Rental Prices for 2012   -   Villa Thalassa

All prices shown are per Villa, per Week, in Euros. Not per person!

These prices include a free Welcome Basket and a free copy of the Guide Book "Apokoronas Local Explorer."