Villa Salacia
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The Area

Explore the Area & Things to Do

Villa Salacia combines the privacy of a secluded luxury villa with easy access to the beaches and villages of the Apokoronas region, while Chania and Rethymno are both within comfortable driving distance. See the Location & distances page for exactly how far each place is.

  • Aptera fortress overlooking Souda Bay, Crete
    Aptera Archaeological Site approx. 15 km · ~20 min drive

    Ancient Aptera sits on a hilltop above Souda Bay, with Roman cisterns, a Venetian-era monastery and Ottoman fort. Walk the ruins for sweeping views over the bay and the White Mountains.

  • Chania Venetian harbour and Kioutsouk Hasan mosque, Crete
    Chania Old Town & Venetian Port 28 km · ~40 min drive

    Wander Chania's Venetian harbour, lighthouse and old lanes. Browse the covered market and boutiques, then dine on the waterfront. Come in the evening, when the harbour is at its prettiest.

  • Flower-covered alley in Rethymno Old Town, Crete
    Rethymno Old Town approx. 40 km · ~50 min drive

    Rethymno's Old Town blends Venetian and Ottoman architecture. Explore the Fortezza fortress, the old harbour and shaded alleys full of cafés and craft shops, or stroll the long town beach.

  • Seitan Limania cove on the Akrotiri peninsula, Crete
    Seitan Limania Beach approx. 50 km · ~1 hr drive

    A dramatic narrow cove on the Akrotiri peninsula, with turquoise water between steep cliffs. Reached by a short, steep path, so wear sturdy shoes. Go early, as parking and space are limited.

  • Aerial view of Falassarna Beach, Crete
    Falassarna Beach approx. 85 km · ~1 hr 20 min drive

    One of Crete's finest beaches: wide, golden sand and clear shallow water on the west coast. It is famous for sunsets, and there are ancient ruins nearby.

  • Samaria Gorge, Crete
    Samaria Gorge Hike approx. 70 km · ~1 hr 30 min drive to Omalos

    Crete's most famous hike, about 16 km through a national park from Omalos down to Agia Roumeli. A ferry and bus bring you back. Allow a full day, and check seasonal opening dates.

  • Balos lagoon and Gramvousas island, Crete
    Balos Beach & Gramvousas approx. 110 km · ~2 hrs drive

    A lagoon of pale sand and turquoise shallows at Crete's northwest tip. Reach it by boat from Kissamos or by a dirt road and walk. Gramvousas adds a Venetian fortress and a pirate-era legend.

  • Elafonissi beach and lagoon, Crete
    Elafonissi Beach approx. 105 km · ~2 hrs drive

    A protected lagoon with pink-tinged sand and warm, shallow water you can wade across to a small islet. Visit early in the day to avoid the crowds, and bring shade.

  • Knossos Palace, Crete
    Knossos Palace approx. 135 km · ~2 hrs drive

    The Minoan palace near Heraklion is Europe's oldest city site, with reconstructed frescoes and the legend of the labyrinth. Combine it with the Heraklion Archaeological Museum for a full day.

Distances and drive times are approximate, measured from the villa by road, and vary with traffic and season.