The villa’s surrounding area is ideal for secluded stay but also being very close to all kind of supplies shops, restaurants and services.

Just a five minute drive from the villa, you can find one of the best sandy beaches of the North coast, the beach Episkopi. Additionally the nearby villages of Episkopi and Argiroupli have  shops, traditional taverns, cafes and some supermarkets for your supplies.

Furthermore, you may easily visit Argiroupoli village which is only 3 km away.  The highlight of visiting Argiroupoli is to see its famous water falls with its rich vegetation.  If you enjoy walking, you can follow the beautiful path through the springs that leads to a cave that houses the church of Agios Ioannis.  The owner of the villa Rossa has a well known restaurant in Argiroupoli called “Athivoles” where you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of traditional dishes and the famous lamb dish called “antikristo.”  The name derives from the cooking method which literally means “across the fire”. It is slow cooked over fire for several hours and is an exquisite delicacy not to be missed.

Another attraction near the villa is Kournas Lake, which is 12 km away is the only natural freshwater lake in Crete.  The lake is in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills.  You can rent a pedalo by the hour and enjoy a ride on the lake. 

Finally both big cities in West Crete are close to the villa as Rethymno city centre is a 20 minute drive and Chania town is about 40 minutes drive away.