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EXPERIENCES

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SAMARIA GORGE

Samaria Gorge rises before you like a mythical gateway, carved by time and the raw power of Crete’s wild heart. The air shifts as you step inside, cool and ancient, carrying the whispers of forgotten paths. Sunlight pours through narrow stone corridors, revealing a world untouched and breathtaking. Each turn pulls you deeper into a journey that feels both sacred and electrifying. By the time you emerge, you’re transformed—expanded by the canyon’s fierce beauty. And when you return to Villa Crista, the spirit of Samaria still burns bright within you.

 BALOS

Balos unfolds like a dream—where turquoise waters melt into rose-tinted sands and the horizon feels impossibly wide. The moment you arrive, the world slows, as if the island itself is inviting you to breathe deeper. Light dances across the lagoon, turning every ripple into liquid crystal. The wild cliffs surrounding Balos rise like ancient guardians, framing a landscape that feels otherworldly and sacred. Standing there, you sense both serenity and awe, as if touching the very soul of Crete. And when you return to Villa Crista, the memory of Balos stays with you—bright, warm, and unforgettable.

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ELAFONISI

Elafonisi greets you with a palette of pink sands and luminous, shallow waters that shimmer like a living jewel. As you wander across the soft shoreline, the world feels suspended in a gentle, sacred hush. The lagoon glows beneath the sun, its colours shifting from crystal blue to warm rose with every step you take. Wild dunes and rare cedar trees frame the scene, giving the beach an untouched, almost mythical aura. Standing in this paradise, you feel both weightless and deeply alive, as if the island is revealing its most delicate secret. And when you return to Villa Crista, Elafonisi’s soft radiance follows you—warming your spirit long after you’ve left its shores.

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DISTANCES

ABOUT US

Chania Airport - 22Km
Herakleion Airport - 130Km
Souda Port - 7Km


Almy Seaside/Galazio Kima/Kiani Akti Beach - 6.5Km
Elafonisi Beach - 84Km
Balos Lagoon - 64Km
Falasarna Beach - 63Km
Kournas Lake - 30Km
Aptera Archaeological Site - 1.5Km
Old Town Chania - 15Km
Archaological Museum of Chania/Halepa 15Km
Maritime Museum -15Km
Samaria Gorge - 53Km

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CHANIA TOWN

Chania glows with Venetian charm, winding alleys, and the soft hum of timeless stories. The old harbour shimmers at sunset, painting the water in gold and rose. Every corner reveals hidden cafés, artisan shops, and scents of Cretan spice drifting through the air. In Chania, the past and present dance together—inviting you to wander, taste, and fall under its spell.

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