Villa in Crete
Reasons to book
About this villa rental
Guest access
Access to all area of the property except the basement where the owner lives.
Guest interaction
As a local person, I can offer you ideas for enjoyable and interesting things to do during your stay at Anva. Feel free to ask me for advice.
Neighborhood overview
Agii Apostoli woods is not a long walk and the area offers several beautiful beaches, a playground and lots of outdoor activities like beach volley, beach racket, bicycling, and jogging. You'll also find a choice of sea activities such as windsurfing, canoeing and Jet Ski at the beaches plus cafeterias/canines for refreshments. At the Park music festivals and other culture events get organized. There are plentiful restaurants, cafeterias and snack bars in the area and do keep some time spare to explore the beautiful Old Harbor in Chania town. There are bus stops nearby for Chania city and Platanias/Stalos/Agia Marina for night life.
Getting around.
Car is recommended if you plan to explore Crete.
Driving from Chania town going west on the road parallel to the beaches (PEO Kissamou Chanion) for about 3.5 km you reach Agios Panteleimonas, Makris Tichos. 200m from the main street is Anva. You can take a taxi - destination Anva, 6 Panteleimonos street, Makris Tichos. You can also take a city bus Nr 21 from Chania 1866 sq - destination Makris Tichos, (200m walk from bus stop). You'll find bus stops quite close to the house with a regular service into Chania town and also to destinations west of Anva.
From KTEL the main bus station in Chania down town, take the bus to West coast line, stops in Makris Tichos and runs all night. Also, from KTEL, there are bus lines to every village or destination (Samaria gorge/Knossos/Elafonissi etc.)
Recommend places.
The famous beaches of Balos, Elafonissi, Falasarna, Palaiochora, Sougia.
Close is Galatas village where the composer Mikis Theodorakis was raised. There is a Museum about him. Close to visit is Agia Lake, with children playground and cafés, for romantic getaways. Limnoupolis Water Park is in 6 km for a day visit. For mountain hikes try Deres horse riding center in 25 km, or Therisso village driving thru a gorge for 16 km, or the Botanical Garden in 16km.
Welcome drink is provided on arrival. Also, you will find tea, coffee, juice, sugar, milk, bread, butter, fruits, water, cookies if supermarkets/restaurants are not available at time of arrival.




































