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Villa Selene is one of only 4 beautiful holiday villas on our privately owned olive grove of 4.5 acres (17,500 sq metres) just a few minutes drive from the safe and sandy beach at Almyrida, North West Crete. There are several excellent tavernas close by in the village of Gavalochory.

The house usually sleeps 2 - 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Prices are competitive, even for 2 - 4 people as the villa is priced by occupancy.

It has a lovely 9 x 4.5m pool with steps and shallow end, so toddlers have an easy way into the pool, and adults have a great place to sit and chat with their feet in the water with a glass of wine. The pool is also fully gated for child safety.

And it has British plumbing! (no small-bore Greek WC pipes!). Satellite/DVD with a 32-inch wall-mounted TV to entertain the kids during the hottest part of the day. Satellite TV offers 4 channels of English language movies 24 hours a day.

Our guests often comment that this villa is in the perfect location: within walking distance from two villages, close enough to enjoy their facilities but not too close to be disturbed by barking dogs, crowing cockerels and noisy human nightlife that happens in any and every Cretan village or town.

The olive grove is secure, being fenced and hedged by colourful oleander, and surrounded by olive trees. It is the perfect base to explore the picturesque Apokoronas area on foot or by car, with its tiny white hamlets nestled on green mountainsides. Apokoronas is a designated area of natural beauty, protected in a similar way to a UK National Park. At all times there are breath-taking views of the White Mountains which are snowcapped until late May. Literally on your doorstep there are numerous foot-trails through this most spectacular area of Crete, a genuine walker’s paradise.

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2 out of 2 people recommended staying here

Sally

Family from Skipton, United Kingdom · June 2025

We had a great week; the villa was clean and well organised and very peaceful (apart from the cicadas!) - exactly what we wanted. The owners were communicated everything well before our trip and were really quick to respond to our queries when we were there.

Reply from RentavillaCrete

Many thanks for your lovely review Sally. The house is in an excellent location, being close to 2 villages but with the luxury of being in the peaceful countryside just outside. And those views from the swimming pool are magnificent! We hope to welcome you again soon.

Matthew

Friends from Coningbsy, United Kingdom · July 2017

Very good Villa, Marcus very helpful and easy to contact. Villa is set in on olive grove and has lemon and lime trees perfect for home made cocktails. It's up in the hills away from all the local noise and traffic, but only a 7 min car drive into the local small beach front town. Loads of bars and restaurants there. Was a good week away and I...

Linda W

June 2015

Spent two weeks in June in Villa Selene in Alymrida, Crete. The villa was spick & span on arrival, fully kitted out and was exactly as described. The pool was a really good size and was cleaned regularly while we were there. Particularly appreciated the fresh towels and bed linens every 3 to 4 days. The extra little touches do make a...

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Villa Selene, Almyrida. Near beach/tavernas. PRIVATE POOL & QUIET