| Located on the outskirts of the traditional Cretan | | | | there is a team of English speaking professionals a |
| village of Aspro, and near to the blue flag beaches of | | | | few minutes from the villa to offer any assistance |
| Almyrida, Sophia's House is an example of a typical | | | | required. These people are of a level of competence |
| luxury villa in Crete. | | | | that is way above any standard, alcohol fueled and |
| In an elevated position the villa affords spectacular | | | | hungover travel rep. |
| views over Souda Bay, the largest natural harbor in | | | | You can make the choice between dinning out at any |
| the Mediterrannean.The three bed roomed villa has a | | | | of the very reasonably priced local tavernas or |
| garden with fruit trees and grape vines, its own | | | | maybe try cooking or barbecuing some of the locally |
| private infinity pool, shaded patios and a large roof | | | | grown food. |
| sun terrace. The accommodation has everything you | | | | There are many luxury villas near the seaside town |
| could need including full air conditioning, fitted kitchen | | | | of Almyrida, although most are close enough to walk |
| together with all the appliances you might need. | | | | to Almyrida we would however recommend hiring a |
| There is a large corner unit in the lounge together | | | | car to get the most out of the area, you can always |
| with a selection of books, games and a DVD | | | | leave the car at the villa if you fancy a walk. Local |
| collection. | | | | attractions include shopping and ancient sites at |
| Considering that rental prices start at 595 Euro per | | | | Chania and Rethymno as well as many beautiful |
| week (for the villa not per person) the amount of | | | | beaches to explore. |
| luxury and privacy per person is far greater than you | | | | If you have time other sites include the island of |
| would get from a hotel. You will be able to unwind | | | | Spinalonga ( made famous by Victoria Hislops book |
| and de-stress much quicker at your villa as the sense | | | | "the island") and the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos, |
| of peace, quiet, privacy and tranquility is in a different | | | | Phaistos or Aptera (the Turkish fort at the Aptera |
| league to the bustle, noise, lack of privacy and space | | | | ruins site is visible to the Almyrida area). One |
| associated with a hotel. | | | | unforgettable day is to take the sea cat for a day |
| Don't think that by hiring a villa you will have no | | | | trip to the island of Santorini the original site of |
| backup, you can rest easy in the knowledge that | | | | Atlantis? |