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Villa Almyrida Sands Chania

Greece, Crete, Chania

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Beach: 5.7km

Villa Almyrida Sands Chania is a stone villa dating back from the 19th century which has been completely restored following traditional standards. In the past, it was the home of the village winemaker, and so the old wine press was refurbished as well.

The villa can accommodate up to 7 guests. It consists of 3 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and terrace. Two of the bedrooms have a sea view. A large kitchen which is open to the living room will accompany you on all your meals. A beautiful heated pool, surrounded by lush vegetation will allow you to swim throughout the year.

It is ideally located in the heart of Xirosterni and only 8 minutes from the fishing village of Almyrida and its sandy beaches. Xirosterni is made up of old traditional houses with magnificent views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains. It is only 2 km from Vamos, 9 km from Kalyves, and 6 km from Almyrida beach. In the nearby village of Gavalochori, 3 km away, guests can visit a traditional Cretan embroidery workshop and a folklore museum.

Xirosterni is known for its music festival which takes place every year on August 5th. The village was previously known as ‘Viola’ – a pretty local flower. The new name for the villa is a combination of two Greek words meaning “dry cistern” or “dry-well”. You can admire in the garden a perfectly restored cistern. An ideal place for people who love Crete, Greece, plants, sea, and nature. We love to share our passion for this beautiful island and we will help you enjoy your holiday here and discover it from a different view.

About the Location

Greece, Crete, Chania

Nearest Points

Beach 5.7km
Restaurant 550 m
Market 5.4km
Airport 37.6 km
Port 22.3 km

Local Services

ATM/Bank • Postal Office • Groceries • Laundrette - Serviced • Medical Services • Pharmacy • Police • Mini Market

Local Attractions & Activities

Restaurants • Churches • Winery Tours • Water Sports • Swimming • Museums • Bars • Horse Riding • Mountain Biking • Daily Cruise


What Guests are saying

Review Score: 10 / 10

Villa Almyrida Sands Chania

Greece, Crete, Chania

All Reviews

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Encarnacacion S.
Sep 2022

Absolutely recommended

We loved the house. It is very well preserved and studied in great detail. It is big and comfortable. The outdoor pool is ideal and very well lit. Lovely hosts and know everything. The homemade bread and jams we found for breakfast were a big treat.…
We loved the house. It is very well preserved and studied in great detail. It is big and comfortable. The outdoor pool is ideal and very well lit. Lovely hosts and know everything. The homemade bread and jams we found for breakfast were a big treat. It is also close to Almyrida beach and is a good base to see the most famous beaches of Crete.
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Ben W.
Aug 2022

Everything was perfect!!!!

The villa is beautiful, very clean and tidy and comfortable. The yard and pool are great! During the stay, the pool and yard were cleaned several times and towels were changed. Pictures reflect reality. Everything we needed was there. Amazing hosts!…
The villa is beautiful, very clean and tidy and comfortable. The yard and pool are great! During the stay, the pool and yard were cleaned several times and towels were changed. Pictures reflect reality. Everything we needed was there. Amazing hosts!! Great people, responded promptly to any questions and queries! . The hosts recommendations for beaches, tavernas and anything we needed were excellent. We enjoyed every moment. We are sure to return to this wonderful place!
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Peter S.
Aug 2022

The stone villa is a really charming accommodation

We were excited. The house has been lovingly restored and equipped completly. We were allowed as a family with 2 children 19 days to spend there and have felt very comfortable. The rooms are very individually designed, the beds very comfortable. The…
We were excited. The house has been lovingly restored and equipped completly. We were allowed as a family with 2 children 19 days to spend there and have felt very comfortable. The rooms are very individually designed, the beds very comfortable. The air conditioning helped us well in the hot days. The nice outside area invites you to linger. The pool, which is ideal for refreshment, was cleaned every two days by Yannis. We gladly made use of the grill. Within walking distance there is everything for everyday needs in a Mini market. However, a car is essential. It is a nice quiet privat place from there you can reach many destinations in crete. Almyrida with nice restaurantes directly at the sea can be reached by car in 10 minutes. Our sincere thanks go to Yannis and Cecile for the very warm care during our time. Thank you for your fantastic homemade orange jam and the olive oil. We are missing your bread in the morning, your helpful recommendations and the cheerful conversations Yannis! The time in the stone villa will remain in very good memory. We could let ourselves drift and were wonderfully decelerated. Many thanks for that!
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Ellen O.
Jul 2022

Dream vacation in village on Crete

incredibly well designed house with modern furnishings, very well equipped with all necessities, lovely outdoor space, grill, and pool. there were nooks for reading, beds for Sun bathing, and complete privacy. the house is situated in a small traditional…
incredibly well designed house with modern furnishings, very well equipped with all necessities, lovely outdoor space, grill, and pool. there were nooks for reading, beds for Sun bathing, and complete privacy. the house is situated in a small traditional village strategically located between various centers in Crete so you can relax into village life, head to the most gorgeous beaches in the world, or visit Chania and Rethymno. the owners brought us fresh bread and fruit and were so welcoming and helpful. access was super easy and we had the time of our life! highly recommend.
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Sarah L.
Jun 2022

This was the most perfect vacation rental we have ever stayed in.

It had everything you needed but still felt clean and minimalist. Yannis was wonderful- he met us, explained everything, came back with bread and jam the first morning, and brought our kids a giant bucket of Playmobile treasures that kept them occupied…
It had everything you needed but still felt clean and minimalist. Yannis was wonderful- he met us, explained everything, came back with bread and jam the first morning, and brought our kids a giant bucket of Playmobile treasures that kept them occupied all week. They provided a crib and high chair for our family we were staying with and their baby. The town is just a couple of houses but the one tavern and one minimart are incredible. You are so close to the beach and other destinations in Crete, but a car is essential. We loved the recommendations the hosts provided for restaurants and activities. We stayed with our two kids and our brother in law with his wife and baby, so 7 total. There was plenty of room and the yard was incredible. If we are ever back in Crete, we would absolutely stay here again.
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Patricia
Dec 2020

Excellent!

It’s a wonderfull house with an excellent pool. For families it’s perfect. The pool is heated and had really nice sunbeds. The house is new, nice decorated. You get great tips like heaving breakfast at cafe Francoise. It’s a gem. We will return…
It’s a wonderfull house with an excellent pool. For families it’s perfect. The pool is heated and had really nice sunbeds. The house is new, nice decorated. You get great tips like heaving breakfast at cafe Francoise. It’s a gem. We will return!
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Fei
Nov 2019

Nice Stone Villa with super friendly host

the villa is a nice combination of modern facilities and traditional stone House architecture. We found it very romantic - about 10 minutes drive you can reach the nearest Almyrida beach. There you can also find many restaurants. - very friendly host…
the villa is a nice combination of modern facilities and traditional stone House architecture. We found it very romantic - about 10 minutes drive you can reach the nearest Almyrida beach. There you can also find many restaurants. - very friendly host, we felt very welcomed - the heating system in the swimming pool keeps the water warm.
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Lieve
Oct 2019

Amazing stay in Almyrida Sands

De location is very central, it’s easy to drive to villages around the area or to Chania City. The outside area is stunning, with a big swimmingpool and nice places to lay down around to pool. The hosts Yannis and Cecile are so Friendly and help you…
De location is very central, it’s easy to drive to villages around the area or to Chania City. The outside area is stunning, with a big swimmingpool and nice places to lay down around to pool. The hosts Yannis and Cecile are so Friendly and help you out if you need to know something. The Villa is renovated but still in the Old Greek style, it’s a beautiful house. Everything is super clean and in the kitchen you’ll find everything you’ll need. Thanks for the amazing stay, we come back for sure!
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Olga
Oct 2019

Take a dive into luxury!

The place is a hidden gem! Very comfortable and perfect. Fully equipped. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful. Xerosterni is great location if you want to wander around Chania region.
A
Ar
Jul 2019

A beautiful home in a traditional environment

Terrace adjacent to bedroom was splendid for starring at the stars and chilling during the blue hour in a quite neighborhood. Kitchen well equipped, everything hyper clean and furnished with great taste. A house with everything, including a great host…
Terrace adjacent to bedroom was splendid for starring at the stars and chilling during the blue hour in a quite neighborhood. Kitchen well equipped, everything hyper clean and furnished with great taste. A house with everything, including a great host. We felt home on the first evening and for the week... Will be back to „our house“
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Sander
Jun 2019

Schöne und erholsame Ferien

Wir wurden sehr herzlich von den Gastgebern empfangen. Das Haus ist in einem kleinen Dorf fernab vom Alltags- und Touristenstress. Das Haus ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Es bietet viele Ecken zum Verweilen. Die Küche ist…
Wir wurden sehr herzlich von den Gastgebern empfangen. Das Haus ist in einem kleinen Dorf fernab vom Alltags- und Touristenstress. Das Haus ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Es bietet viele Ecken zum Verweilen. Die Küche ist hervorragend ausgestattet, die Schlafzimmer sind gross und hell. Es gibt eine Terrasse mit Grill und grossem Tisch, moderne Liegen mit einem sehr schönen Pool. Alles war sehr sauber. Es wurde sogar einmal gereinigt.
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Natch
Mar 2019

Exceptionnelle

Nous sommes venu dans cette magnifique villa entre couples et je ne peux que vous la recommander! Nous y avons trouvé un confort expetionnzl, notre intimité grâce aux 3 chambres avec salles de bains et une piscine chauffée se qui est bien agréable…
Nous sommes venu dans cette magnifique villa entre couples et je ne peux que vous la recommander! Nous y avons trouvé un confort expetionnzl, notre intimité grâce aux 3 chambres avec salles de bains et une piscine chauffée se qui est bien agréable en mars!! Les propriétaires sont d’une gentillesse infinie. Discrets mais présents ils étaient toujours disponibles pour nous. Et que dire des confitures maison de Yannis?! Un régal! Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir avec nos enfants cette fois!! Merci pour tout.
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Alexandra
Mar 2019

Simply perfect!

 We have just spent a stay in the villa Almyrida Sands Xirosterni. We had an exceptional warm and delicate welcome. Located in a pretty Cretan village in a quiet area 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Almyrida and Kalives The pool is large and…
 We have just spent a stay in the villa Almyrida Sands Xirosterni. We had an exceptional warm and delicate welcome. Located in a pretty Cretan village in a quiet area 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Almyrida and Kalives The pool is large and heated The villa is spacious and very clean We look forward to going back there
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Encarnacacion S.
Sep 2022

Absolutely recommended

10 / 10

We loved the house. It is very well preserved and studied in great detail. It is big and comfortable. The outdoor pool is ideal and very well lit. Lovely hosts and know everything. The homemade bread and jams we found for breakfast were a big treat. It is also close to Almyrida beach and is a good base to see the most famous beaches of Crete.
B
Ben W.
Aug 2022

Everything was perfect!!!!

10 / 10

The villa is beautiful, very clean and tidy and comfortable. The yard and pool are great! During the stay, the pool and yard were cleaned several times and towels were changed. Pictures reflect reality. Everything we needed was there. Amazing hosts!! Great people, responded promptly to any questions and queries! . The hosts recommendations for beaches…
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The villa is beautiful, very clean and tidy and comfortable. The yard and pool are great! During the stay, the pool and yard were cleaned several times and towels were changed. Pictures reflect reality. Everything we needed was there. Amazing hosts!! Great people, responded promptly to any questions and queries! . The hosts recommendations for beaches, tavernas and anything we needed were excellent. We enjoyed every moment. We are sure to return to this wonderful place!
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Peter S.
Aug 2022

The stone villa is a really charming accommodation

10 / 10

We were excited. The house has been lovingly restored and equipped completly. We were allowed as a family with 2 children 19 days to spend there and have felt very comfortable. The rooms are very individually designed, the beds very comfortable. The air conditioning helped us well in the hot days. The nice outside area invites you to linger. The pool…
read more...
We were excited. The house has been lovingly restored and equipped completly. We were allowed as a family with 2 children 19 days to spend there and have felt very comfortable. The rooms are very individually designed, the beds very comfortable. The air conditioning helped us well in the hot days. The nice outside area invites you to linger. The pool, which is ideal for refreshment, was cleaned every two days by Yannis. We gladly made use of the grill. Within walking distance there is everything for everyday needs in a Mini market. However, a car is essential. It is a nice quiet privat place from there you can reach many destinations in crete. Almyrida with nice restaurantes directly at the sea can be reached by car in 10 minutes. Our sincere thanks go to Yannis and Cecile for the very warm care during our time. Thank you for your fantastic homemade orange jam and the olive oil. We are missing your bread in the morning, your helpful recommendations and the cheerful conversations Yannis! The time in the stone villa will remain in very good memory. We could let ourselves drift and were wonderfully decelerated. Many thanks for that!
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