Land for sale in Sternes Akrotiri Chania

Sternes is a small graphic village in the Akrotiri area.

Akrotiri is a peninsula in Chania, Crete, Greece.

Akrotiri is a rocky foreland on the northern side of the island of Crete, in the Sea of Crete. It is roughly circular in shape, connected to the rest of the island by a wide causeway between Chania and the town of Souda. To the south, Souda Bay is found between the peninsula and the island. Most of the peninsula is a plateau somewhat elevated from the sea. There is a string of hills along the northern coast. A variety of flora occurs on the rocky promontory of Akrotiri.

This scenery attracts various buyers from all around the world, giving a cosmopolitan character as well as a significant appreciation to the most privileged plots of land in Akrotiri.

Akrotiri Peninsula is just off Chania on the northwest coast of Crete and here you find Chania Airport and Souda port. Akrotiri has several sandy beaches and is a popular holiday area, Kalathas Beach is just one of them.

Although still in a natural setting with rural villages, great walks, and lovely sandy beaches. Akrotiri is still undeveloped for the more sophisticated tourism and therefore has all its authenticity. Chania town with all the lovely tavernas, cafes, bars and shops are just a short drive away.

Akrotiri lies 10 km north-east of Chania town close to the second airport of Crete. Akrotiri is famous for its long history and heritage. The village is adorned with interesting museums and monuments and monasteries like Gouverneto, Agia Triada, and Paxinos.

Other fine beaches can be found in Akrotiri, like Stavros beach, where, apart from the soft sand and the clear waters, visitors can admire a Neolithic cave that was used as a sanctuary from the Bronze Period and through all the Greek periods.