Samonas Traditional Villas

Main Street (Samonás) 730 03

All the villas have a fully equipped kitchen with a complete set of cutlery and cookware. For a charge, guests can also pre-order a range of food items and drinks to be placed in their villa upon arrival. The property will happily purchase anything extra you think you will need in your villa for your first couple of days stay. Samonas has a small shop on-site, selling everything from home-made sweets, soft and alcoholic drinks, including a wide selection of Greek wines, juices and much more, all Cretan, Greek or organic products. Books, CDs of Greek music and DVDs are all also available.

All our dwellings are 2-storey (maisonettes) with unlimited views to the mountain and the sea. They are exclusively built in stone and wood to match their surroundings.

Each is built at a different level due to the ground's steep slope, with common courtyards as well as independent verandas or balconies and quiet corners.

All dwellings have 2 main entrances with traditional rustic locks and big iron keys. They are decorated with many small folklore objects and antiques. All incorporate the same comforts and luxury, although they differ in size and layout.

The reception area is common for all dwellings, presenting the image of a small coffee house where visitors may taste tsikoudia, wine, herbs and local dishes. During their stay, visitors can buy all types of local products as well as a small variety of necessity items. This area provides the possibility of internet connection and also includes a small library, CDs, DVDs and board games. The settlement also includes a large traditional wood-oven and barbecue, swimming pool, well-equipped gym and steam bath.

Please note that as there is no a 24hr front desk, guests are requested to inform Samonas Traditional Villas in advance about their arrival time. Please inform Samonas Traditional Villas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Apokoronas Prefecture is well known for its hospitable inhabitants, its beautiful traditional villages and its unique natural beauty. It is worth visiting all the villages, since each one has its own particular colour, traditions, folkways and history.

The nearest beach in Kalyves is located at a distance of 12 km, while you may also visit the beach of Almyrida (14 km) and Georgioupoli (30 km), all clean and awarded with the blue flags.

You may visit Stylos springs, walk along rivers Kiliaris, Xydias or Almyros, marvel the biotope of Georgioupoli and the unique Kourna Lake found in Crete.

If you prefer the mountain, there are also many trails to follow. From Kares you will ascend the small stone-built structures of shepherds at location Gournes.

From Kambi you may start for the Volika refuge at an altitude of 1450 m where the only access is by foot, or Psychro Pigadi, a location with a view virtually to the whole north part of the prefecture.

The gorge of Diktamos, 10 km long, is spectacular. Inside the other very near gorge of the area the Ramni-Macheri you will come across the Byzantine church of Agios Nikolaos as well as of Agios Mamas. Other Byzantine monuments include the castle, Panagia Serviotissa near Stylos, Agios Ioannis Theologos, the monastery of Agios Georgios in Karydi.

It would be an omission not to visit Aptera, with remains from the ancient, Byzantine and Roman eras.

The Minoan tombs in the same area are also impressive.

In the entire region there are more than 200 caves, the nearest Samonas cave located next to our settlement as well as the church of Agios Samonas.

However, Chania and Crete are not limited here. Maybe all these are just a small, good start. Going around the area you will come across hospitable coffee houses and beautiful taverns with traditional Cretan cuisine.

No matter your choice eventually, the only thing certain is that you will be delighted with all your senses. We wish its recollection will bring you back soon to us.

Offering a garden, Samonas Traditional Villas is located in Samonás. Chania Town is 13 km away. All units include a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area and/or balcony. There is also a dining area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave, a toaster and refrigerator are also available, as well as a kettle. Every unit features a private bathroom with bath robes. Samonas Traditional Villas also includes a year-round outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar. The property also offers special diet menus and packed lunches. Free use of bicycles is available at the property and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Réthymno Town is 34 km from Samonas Traditional Villas. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from the property.

All dwellings incorporate the same comforts and luxury, although they differ in size and layout.

On the ground floor, there is a fully-equipped built-in kitchen with
oven, ceramic stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, small electric sweeper, pressure cooker and a whole line of well-known kitchen items and top quality dinner service.

The dining room features a large table made of wood and marble and hand-made engraved chairs.

After dinner, relax in the sitting room with fireplace, TV, DVD player, stereo, telephone and double or triple couch with orthopaedic mattresses, which easily converts to 2 single or one double bed.

Upstairs there is a bedroom with double bed with orthopaedic mattress, toilet, mirror, wardrobe, screen, full-length mirror, iron, ironing board and telephone.
The bathroom with shower also has a washing machine, washer-dryer and hairdryer.

All dwellings have at least one independent courtyard or veranda and balcony with traditional outdoor furniture.

Apart from the fireplace, all dwellings have air conditioning on both floors and hot water from solar and electric water heater.
All furniture is hand-made, carved made from beech. The linen draperies are embroidered and of top quality while the quilts and pillows are feather.

By Car:
- From Chania's airport you can drive to Souda Harbour and then to Rethimno.
- After a few kilometres, turn right to the village of Stylos.
- Pass through the village and after the last houses, turn again to the right and drive 5 km up to the mountain.
- At the top of the hill is Samonas you will find our hotel.

The road is winding but the view is amazing.