Places to stay near Toplou Monastery

Villa Riviera | 20m to beach • Crete’s Hidden Gem

Looking for a peaceful seaside retreat? Whether you're a couple or family, this beachfront private villa offers tranquility, comfort, and stunning sea views—just steps from Karavopetra Beach 🏡 Surrounded by olive trees, this cozy home provides privacy and the perfect setting for relaxation ☕ Enjoy coffee with a sea view 🍽 Fire up the BBQ for outdoor fun ☀️ Sunbathe and swim just outside your door 🌅 Take sunset walks by the coast 📍 Book now for an unforgettable escape in Xerokampos, Crete!

Villa Aspropilia |By Plakalona Villas & Apartments

Welcome to Villa Aspropilia, a refined escape for those seeking comfort, privacy and true connection with nature. Nestled in a peaceful landscape just 5 minutes from town centre and 3 minuites from the beach, this modern villa is a part of a complex of three independent villas each offering its own private space. Clean architectural lines elements creating a relaxing atmoshpere. Open spaces invite you to unwind, while every detail is designed for comfort-ideal for couples, families or friends.

Villa Atalandia: Beachfront 5 heated Pools Gym BBQ

Villa Atalandia, perched on a cliff by the beach, offers a sunlit retreat with panoramic sea views. Inspired by the Palace of Knossos, this villa accommodates 12-14 guests and features a gym, garden, amphitheater, barbecue area, and heated swimming pools. Discover the Perivolakia Gorge, Makry Gialos, or take a boat to Chrissi Island. Enjoy local shops and restaurants serving authentic Cretan cuisine. Relaxing by the sea or exploring the mountains, Villa Atalandia is an unforgettable getaway.

Beachfront house with an amazing view

This picturesque house is built on a small peninsula, right above the water, facing the sea from both sides. You can enjoy the sea view simply lying in bed! The feeling of the sea penetrates you just by relaxing on the sofa, without even having to swim! The unique landscape, the quiet rhythm of life and the great food in this village of archaeological interest, will quickly fill you with calmness and relaxation. Advantage: quick refreshment of soul, mind and body. Free wifi 50 mbpps!!

Mochlos Beach Villa Crete Villa By The Sea

Beachfront villa, located in the traditional archeological village of Mochlos right above the water. Amazing breathtaking sea view, just few steps from the beach as well as our village known excellent Taverns. Best Cretan cuisine, a variety of local delicious dishes, fresh fish, seafood, vegetable, café & bars. Facing the sea, just grab your towel and walk straight down to the beach, relax, swim . Perfect for couples, solo travelers & families. Free wi fi, 1 h 15 drive from Heraklion.

Garden Stone Cottage Ariadni near the beach

Stay in a lovely newly refurbished Cottage with a spacious garden in the middle of an olive growth. It self contained with an Airconditioning unit, a fully equipped kitchen, a luxurious bathroom and private garden and entrance. This cozy cottage with a double bed and a sofa can accommodate up to 3 people. The cottage is a 4-minute walk from the beach and a 5-minute drive to Palekastro's square. Its amazing location is perfect for someone who wants to relax and discover the area.

Mochlos Beach Studio

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. A beachfront holiday studio in a new villa complex with a shared swimming pool. Includes 1 bedroom, bathroom, external kitchen, spacious private balcony with stunning sea view, shaded by a pergola, and surrounded by a garden. An additional huge beach deck with pergola, located right down by the beach. The apartment is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, small family, groups of friends combined the attached apartment. WiFi & AC.

Beachfront villa Phi, jacuzzi and amazing views

Enjoy a peaceful holiday by the sea! Wake up in the morning to a unique sunrise from your bed. Relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi, the shared pool, the terraces, listening to the sound of the waves and the birds chirping. The view everywhere is exquisite. In front of you the endless blue of the Cretan Sea, around you the impressive Cretan nature. From the two living rooms to the bedrooms, the dining room, the kitchen, the bathrooms, the outdoor shower, the view is breathtaking.

Mandarini House

Mandarini House is located at Choclakies,a small village 10 km (8min drive) from Palekastro on the way to Zakros.It was built in 1935 and fully restored in 2019.In this small village live 12 people and its at the heart of Sitia ‘s UNESCO Global Geopark.The starting point to pass through the gorge and get at the Karoumes beach is here. Beaches to visit VAI 14km Hiona 12km Kouremenos 12km Erimoupoli 15km Kato Zakros 17km Xerokampos 15km

Traditional Windmill-Milos

"Milos" is a traditional windmill that dates back to about 1900 and is located at the highest point of the traditional village of Kroustas in an area of 1400 sqm. The panoramic view is ideal for moments of absolute tranquility and relaxation.It is surrounded by a manicured garden with Cretan herbs, a stone living room and BBQs.It is located 13 km from the city and the blue beaches of Agios Nikolaos, at about 500 m from the "milos" .

Ground Level Villa with Sea View

Laid-back luxury inspired by Crete’s natural beauty. Set in a lush Mediterranean garden overlooking Mochlos bay, the property combines ivory concrete, local stone, and clean lines in harmony with nature. Interiors feature calming tones, natural furnishings, and curated art. With three bedrooms, four bathrooms, an infinity pool, and a heated indoor plunge pool, it offers an effortless, tranquil escape by the sea.

Authentic Cretan Stone Windmill - AC - WIFI - SAT

A classic Cretan windmill design, which in our days rarely exists in some areas of the island. The inside space was cleverly converted into a 2 bedroom house with 1 bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, cosy living room with shower and laundry closet. The kitchen offers access to a spacious courtyard with outdoor furniture. The windmill is built with local stone, fitting perfectly into the surrounding environment.