Villa Amaryllis

Villa Amaryllis is built on a small development overlooking olive groves, grape yards and the distant mountains and is within walking distance of an attractive Cretan village and close to the main coastal highway.

This house is built from natural stone by artisans who are experts in buildings of this type. The stonework is a refreshing change from the more modern type of construction now widely available in Crete and has a completely different look and feel. Offering cool interiors during the hot summer months, and a wonderful traditional feeling.

The surrounding area of the villa is a botanical paradise. A large number of herbs grow there, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. In total, 268 endemic plants can be found in Crete. Wildflowers of spring, various trees, rare, cretan herbs, gorges and caves, wild birds as well as unique small sandy or rocky beaches could make the holiday an unforgettable experience.

Villa Amaryllis is within walking distance of an attractive Cretan village,  and close to the main coastal highway. Heraklion airport only 50 minutes drive away. The nearest beach would be at the village of Panormo with its attractive fishing harbour and variety of tavernas.

Distances and other information

• Distance from nearest airport: 50 km
• Distance from nearest beach: 12 km (Panormo beach)
• Distance from nearest port: 28km
• Distance from nearest town centre: 2 km
• Distance from capital centre: 28km
• Distance from nearest health centre: 2 km. The owner of Villa Amaryllis is a doctor and will give whatever information or help in case of emergency.
• Distance from Rethymno Town: 24 km
• Distance from Heraklion Town: 39 km
• Area name: HUMERI village
• General village description: A very quiet and traditionally constructed village, rich in vegetation and with a magnificent view of the sea, mountains, valleys located nearby.
• Road Condition: asphalt all the way to the villa.
• Distance from Heraklio airport: 55 km
• Distance from Rethymno port: 28 km
• Nearest village is Perama at a distance of 2 km
• Nearby villages: Margarites, Melidoni
• Nearby tourist spots: The Cave Gerondospilios in Melidoni village, Margarites village (a picturesque village with pottery workshops) and the beautiful fish village of Panormo.
• Taverns in the area: 1 tavern open during summer, more in and around Perama, Panormo.
• Bar-cafés in the area: in Humeri, Perama, Panormo.
• Markets in the area: not in the village, closest markets are in Perama, Panormo
• Banks and shops can also be found in Perama.
• Entertainment: in Perama
• Health Centre: in Perama
• Local Transportation: car hire is strongly recommended
• Festivities: in Melidoni, Margarites, Anogia and other nearby villages, traditional dances during summer.

Villa Amaryllis features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sitting area, a fireplace, a kitchen, a garden ana parking space.

The ground floor offers:

• a fully fitted kitchen
• a spacious living area
• bedroom W.C. and
• an outside covered area with attractive feature fireplace

1st floor offers:

• large airy bedroom
• W.C and shower room and
• terrace with unbeatable views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby village.

Cretan diet is the base of what is known as Mediterranean diet is famous worldwide.
This diet has been declared officially from the world's medical society as the healthiest and most complete of diets.

Villa Amaryllis offers to its guests (on demand) some excellent dishes of the traditional Cretan diet, prepared by ladies of the nearby village.  Client has the possibility to choose among a variety of certain traditional Cretan dishes, order by phone and lunch will be delivered to the villa on time agreed.