Kalithea Villa

The owner's vision behind the construction and running of this villa is translated into total respect of the natural environment and traditional Cretan architecture combined with all the necessary requirements that ensure a pleasant stay with all modern amenities.

The main building of the villa is simple and influenced by Aegean island architecture. It emphasizes on spaciousness and manages to combine elegant decorative elements with the restrictions of traditional minimalism. The materials used in the construction were selected carefully emphasizing on environmental protection; local stones were used in walls and floors, unprocessed wood, ochre and ecological paints for plastering and floors as well as traditional construction techniques for the exterior and interior plastering, the rooms and floors. The exact site of the building was selected after careful study in order to achieve optimal results in heating and cooling. Solar energy is also used wherever it is possible.

Pemonia is a village in the broader area of Apokoronas in Hania, a well-known and famous area for its natural beauty and the diversity of the genuine Cretan countryside, offering its visitor ample possibilities for any form of ecotourism or alternative tourism in the rugged, unspoiled Cretan countryside, in the mountains or on the beaches. This small but picturesque mountainous village remains unspoiled through the ages, far away from any form of tourist exploitation. The village is 26 km away from the city of Hania, in the middle of the road between Hania and Rethymno, and a mere 1,5 km from the basic road axis of Crete of Hania-Heraklion at the foot of Lefka Ori. The warmth of the mountainous scenery and the mild Cretan winters make Pemonia an ideal destination for winter getaways; at the same time, its proximity to the picturesque beaches of Kalyves and Almyrida (only 9 km away) and the endless beaches of Georgioupolis (8 km away) provides an alternative solution for wonderful summer vacations. At the exit of the village, a private road leads to the panoramic location of the Villa Kallithea. Hidden away from any indiscrete eyes, the only sound that might disturb the visitor here is the song of the birds. Inside a garden of 1.200 square metre surface, is the main building of the villa with a surface of 200 square metres as well as a pool with a surface of 50 square metres and panoramic view. A green valley of olive trees, the Lefka Ori massif and the blue horizon of the Aegean Sea make up a dreamy background, one you think you can almost touch just by reaching out with your hands. In the village you can find only basic supplies but if you go as far as Kalyves (9 km) and Vrysses (4km) you will find big supermarkets where you can buy anything you like. In the nearby villages at less than 2 km away, there are many traditional taverns serving genuine traditional Cretan dishes made with excellent local products. Local people, who can appreciate what Cretan cuisine has to offer, often choose the taverns in Agioi Pantes (just 1.5 km away), Tzitzifes (1.5 km away) and Melidoni (2 km away) for their excellent food. Of course, a little farther away you will find many more seaside taverns and restaurants in Kalyves, Georgioupolis, Almyrida and Armeni.