Surrounded by olive trees, the fully equipped Villa Helidoni is located in the traditional Pontikiana village, 3.1 miles from the Rapaniana beach. It offers free WiFi and views to the mountains of Crete. The Villa Helidoni offers traditional decoration with a four-poster bed and wood furnishings. The living room features a fireplace. The bathroom’s a spa bath. Restaurants and shops are within 3.1 miles. The scenic town of Chania is at 15.5 miles while Chania International airport is 23.6 miles away. Free private parking is offered on site.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Villa Helidoni, located at Ano Vouves, Chania Region, 73006, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Villa Helidoni, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Villa Helidoni are revisited so often.