Anva is located in the area of Makris Tichos, just 800-900 meters from the six sandy beaches Kalamaki, Glaros, Iguana, Agii Apostoli, Xryssi Akti, Aptera, and only 3.5 km west of Chania town. This beautiful 140sqm villa is modern, fully renovated, artistically decorated and very comfortable. You'll enjoy a magnificent view of the sea from the two furnished terraces on both floors. The villa is on two floors with a spacious open living room offering fast Wi-Fi, smoke detector, satellite TV, Playstation 5, and music, a fully-equipped kitchen w dishwasher, dining area, spacious balcony and garden. It has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms All rooms have air-conditioning. Washing machine and drying machine is provided and all bed linen, bathroom towels and beach towels, cleaning service and change of linen once in a week stay. Anva accommodates 6 people comfortably in the 3 bedrooms and additionally two in the living area on sofas or on extra beds. The plot is fenced with wall and or metal net. The house surrounded by a lovely garden full of trees, flowers and herbs and offers private parking. Close are restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy, bus stops, ATMs and many activities in the vicinity. It is also conveniently located for you to join the national road for your excursions.
Guest access
Access to all area of the property except the basement where the owner lives.
Guest interaction
As a local person, I can offer you ideas for enjoyable and interesting things to do during your stay at Anva. Feel free to ask me for advice.
Neighborhood overview
Agii Apostoli woods is not a long walk and the area offers several beautiful beaches, a playground and lots of outdoor activities like beach volley, beach racket, bicycling, and jogging. You'll also find a choice of sea activities such as windsurfing, canoeing and Jet Ski at the beaches plus cafeterias/canines for refreshments. At the Park music festivals and other culture events get organized. There are plentiful restaurants, cafeterias and snack bars in the area and do keep some time spare to explore the beautiful Old Harbor in Chania town. There are bus stops nearby for Chania city and Platanias/Stalos/Agia Marina for night life.
Getting around.
Car is recommended if you plan to explore Crete.
Driving from Chania town going west on the road parallel to the beaches (PEO Kissamou Chanion) for about 3.5 km you reach Agios Panteleimonas, Makris Tichos. 200m from the main street is Anva. You can take a taxi - destination Anva, 6 Panteleimonos street, Makris Tichos. You can also take a city bus Nr 21 from Chania 1866 sq - destination Makris Tichos, (200m walk from bus stop). You'll find bus stops quite close to the house with a regular service into Chania town and also to destinations west of Anva.
From KTEL the main bus station in Chania down town, take the bus to West coast line, stops in Makris Tichos and runs all night. Also, from KTEL, there are bus lines to every village or destination (Samaria gorge/Knossos/Elafonissi etc.)
Recommend places.
The famous beaches of Balos, Elafonissi, Falasarna, Palaiochora, Sougia.
Close is Galatas village where the composer Mikis Theodorakis was raised. There is a Museum about him. Close to visit is Agia Lake, with children playground and cafés, for romantic getaways. Limnoupolis Water Park is in 6 km for a day visit. For mountain hikes try Deres horse riding center in 25 km, or Therisso village driving thru a gorge for 16 km, or the Botanical Garden in 16km.
Welcome drink is provided on arrival. Also, you will find tea, coffee, juice, sugar, milk, bread, butter, fruits, water, cookies if supermarkets/restaurants are not available at time of arrival.
