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Villas in Crete for Families or Groups
By Katia Luz
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - specially chosen with your family event in mind. Are you looking for a large villa or adjacent villas for a:
- family reunion
- large family gathering
- holiday with the extended family
- special event like a commitment ceremony
- or an anniversary celebration
- or wedding accommodation?
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - specially chosen for family groups are shown below from west to east.
Villas in Western Crete
Elafonisi Beach with unique pink sand
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - within comfortable driving distance to Elafonisi Beach, in the south-west of Crete, are Mouri Villa.
This is perfect for a large family group, accommodating 8 people in 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a pool and spa.
Find lots of outdoor space for eating meals together in the shady courtyards, by the pool with views over green hills. Enjoy the elevation and expansiveness of being up high and taking in the fresh country air.
Enjoy the stone and wood traditional architecture with modern conveniences. Just 43 km from Chania town and 8 km to the nearest beach.
Explore the Chania region from this villa.
“A very nice property with a pool and jacuzzi and lots of space for 2 families of 4. Splendid view from the terrace. The owner is very nice and helpful and came by for a regular check of the pool and jacuzzi.”
Falasarna Beach
Falasarna Beach is a wide sandy beach
Welcoming 8 guest near Falasarna Beach and Kissamos is the Vibrant & Verdant Villa, with sweeping views across Kissamos Bay and expansive space for all the family.
Enjoy the full kitchen as well as the covered outdoor kitchen for meals on the terraces.
The children can enjoy the pools, and the adults the balconies, large garden and many different relaxation spaces.
6 km to Kissamos and beaches, 43 km to historic Chania town and 61 km from the airport.
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups
The stunning landscape of Stavros Beach in Crete
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - Stavros Beach is a stunning landscape with a sandy beach only 15 km from Chania town in the west of Crete. This beach was the wild location for the filming of the dance of Zorba the Greek.
Apollo of the Sun Villa - welcomes 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. This seafront villa is stylish and modern with a large pool. 4.2 km to Stavros Beach.
Within minutes of the international airport and Chania's ferry port at Souda Bay, this villa makes a wonderful easy location for your family reunion.
Villas in Central Crete
Vederi Estate is located in the countryside 3 km from the beach of Gerani and just 7 km from the Venetian Old Town of Rethymnon. These four villas, made in the local stone and wood construction in traditional style, are set peacefully in an olive grove.
Set just outside of Prines village, visitors can experience Cretan food at local tavernas in that village, or visit Rethymnon for its plethora of dining and cafe choices.
Three of the villas welcome 6 guests easily and each has its own private pool, with terraces and BBQ facilities for al fresco dining.
Villa
Melpomeni has 5 bedrooms, all with ensuites, and suits larger parties
of 10 guests, with immaculate presentation, sea views, spa and pool.
The historic Arkadi Monastery is just 20 km away and this visit can be combined with a visit to the Amari Valley or Margarites Village for its ceramics.
Villa Rodea sits high above Agia Pelagia
just 10 km from Heraklion town with ocean views, fresh air and that
beautiful sensation of space from every angle in the villa. Start your
mornings on the terrace. The villa welcomes 8 guests in style with 4
bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large kitchen and a lovely pool.
"We loved the space that the villa offered us for our two families of 4! There was plenty of space for the kids to run around and the pool and outdoor areas are fantastic for meals and drinks. The property is located on the top of a beautiful hill with an incredible view of the sea. The villa is around 20 mins from around 10 coves that have the most beautiful clear water. The host helped us with a few areas to visit in the area as well as provided us with excellent restaurant options. It’s beautiful, modern, spacious with everything you could possibly want. You definitely need a car to be here."
Matala Beach is famous for its chalky sandstone promontory with ancient caves
Matala Beach is located on the south coast of Heraklion 75 km from the capital Heraklion town and just 71 km from the international airport.
This unique sandy beach has plenty of atmosphere, scenery and history, as well as clear, clear waters and loads of water activities. Known for its caves which date back to ancient times, it also has a very distinct and beautiful peninsula jutting into the bay.
The calm waters are perfect for swimmers and snorkellers of all ages. Scuba diving and boat trips are available and the tight cove is ringed by tavernas and cafes.
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - Orelia Villa is just outside the village of Kamilari overlooking the Libyan Sea. With adjacent villas and apartments accommodate 6 guests with the friendly help of Voula and her family.
Explore the Heraklion region; visit Matala, Kommos, Kokkinos Pirgos and Red Beaches nearby. This villa is also close to the ancient sites of Phaistos, Gortyna and Agia Triada.
Villas in the East
Almond Tree Villas
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - these exquisite villas will be your family reunion solution. Combine 1, 2 or 3 villas together to fit everybody close, yet with 'sanity' space between each home.
Elounda Villa sleeps 10, whilst the other two Almond Tree Villas sleep 6 and 4 respectively.
Various combinations of bedrooms and bathrooms are available and all have access to a pool and gardens, excellent quality of amenities including BBQ areas, patios, terraces, kitchens, air-conditioning and sun lounges.
These villas are best accessed with a vehicle as the Plaka beach is 4 km and 20 minutes away is Elounda Beach.
Explore the Lasithi region from this location.
Eleon Villa
Villas in Crete for Families or Groups - this contemporary styled Eleon Villa sits high on the hill overlooking the stunningly beautiful bay of Elounda, and features 4 bedrooms welcoming 16 guests easily, in style. Allow your guests to relax under one roof, whilst being perfectly situated to explore the island or attend your special event.
The character-filled design gives many opportunities to take in the magnificent view, as does the infinity pool. Stay minutes from Elounda Village and Elounda Beach and 10 km from the vibrant town of Agios Nikolaos in eastern Crete.
With 4 bedrooms in the main villa and a separate suite, there is plenty of privacy and roominess in this spacious, modern, stylish villa near one of the most cosmopolitan holiday villages on Crete.
Elounda Beach is less than 3 km from Eleon VillaOrpheus' Call
Orpheus' Call - this magnificent villa welcomes 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and
inspiring panoramic mountain views. Enjoy luxury in this rustic rural setting.
9
km from Agios Nikolaos
in Eastern Crete, 9 km from Kritsa village. Sitting outside the small village of Peponides Πεπόνηδες in the stunning mountains. Visit the ancient
city of Lato just 7 km from this villa. 9 km to the beach.
Agia Fotia Beach is less than 3 km from Carob VillaOn the Map
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Getting Here
Take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, with many flights available per day.
Or take a 9.5 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.
More on flights and ferries below.
Car hire in Crete is a really good idea as it is a large island 60 km by 260 km. There is so much to explore.
When you book with our car rental partners - Rental Centre Crete - you are supporting a local company with excellent service and easy online booking. We are sure you will be well looked after by the team. Choose from hybrid, electric or regular vehicles.
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