Platanias, Rethymno villas this little village has grown into a fairly sizeable resort with a long, soft sand beach offering all sorts of water sports from parasailing to water-skiing. There’s a good selection of restaurants and bars and a bit of nightlife, too. If you’ve got teenagers who want a bit of action and younger children who want to paddle and play in the sand, this could be a good option.

Bali villas This small quaint coastal resort is located in a large inlet, at the bottom of a valley and hosts a magnificent mountain backdrop. Within the resort are three small bays, some sand and some shingle. In the middle bay you will find a small harbour with a great selection of tavernas, restaurants and shops.

Rousospiti, Rethymno villas The small typical Cretan countryside village of Rousospiti is situated to the south west of Rethymno, only ten minutes drive away. There are a few local bars and tavernas in the village where locals eat and drink, so relax and absorb the culture.

Three Monastry, Rethymno villas Three Monastry is a large wine and raki growing area, which is set in an elevated position boasting panoramic views over countryside, the town of Rethymno and out to sea. Located in a peaceful setting, Three Monastry is within easy reach of Rethymno and can be driven to within ten minutes. The area also boasts having a small rare breeds animal farm, which clients staying in the nearby villas have opportunity of seeing these animals.

Pigi, Rethymno villa Set in the countryside only one kilometre from the sea and ten minutes drive from Rethymno, Pigi is a small local village surrounded by citrus groves and olive orchards. The bustling resort of Platanias can be found within a ten minute drive away which offers a variety of tavernas, shops, bars and cafes.

Plaka, Chania villa Set on the cliff top above the village of Plaka, our villa offers distant views of Souda Bay and out across the Aegean. This enchanting village offers a small selection of tavernas, mini markets and a local fishing harbour - an ideal combination for sampling traditional Greek cuisine.

Rethymno villa The harbour is the heart of this delightful town which is about an hour’s drive from Crete’s cosmopolitan capital, Heraklion. The massive 16th Century Venetian fort, built to repel pirates.