Traditional Stone Villa for sale in Apokoronas

This 80 sqm stone house is the only one in the complex featuring a canted tile roof above the bedroom, positioned slightly higher than the other residences. It offers two indoor furnished verandas of 4.5 sqm each, both enjoying stunning mountain, valley, and sea views, one of which is accessible directly from the bedroom.

The main living and dining area features an energy-efficient fireplace, air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD & CD players, and a fully equipped kitchen set under a charming stone arch, preserving the home’s rustic character. A washer/dryer is also integrated within the kitchen for convenience.

A wooden staircase leads to the upper floor, where a double bedroom with A/C, wooden ceiling and flooring, and a bathroom with a hydro-massage shower create a serene and elegant atmosphere.

The villa is part of a traditional resort complex developed on a 869.91 sqm plot with a total built area of 520.90 sqm. The estate comprises one single-storey building, four two-storey buildings, one three-storey building, two storage areas, a covered barbecue area of 50 sqm, and a heated swimming pool of approximately 50 sqm, as well as a mini-market.

Additionally, there is an extra building currently used as a gym, with a total area of 48.5 sqm, including a 39.2 sqm main space and a 9.3 sqm storage room — a versatile structure that could easily be converted into an independent guesthouse or studio.

Distances at a glance (in kilometres):
Stylos / market – 6
Kalyves / beach & market – 13
Vamos – 15
Georgioupolis – 27
Chania – 26
Chania Airport – 33
Rethymno – 54

Furnished with handmade wooden furniture, antiques, and folk art details, this villa exudes warmth and authenticity, embodying the true Cretan way of living — simple, elegant, and connected to nature.

Whether envisioned as a private retreat, a boutique hospitality villa, or part of a heritage-style investment, this property combines authentic architecture, prime location, and timeless appeal.

A genuine stone-built home in Apokoronas — where mountain, valley, and sea come together in a perfect balance of tradition and beauty.

Traditional Stone Villa for sale in Apokoronas. Location Information:

The district of Apokoronas in the north-eastern corner of the Chania prefecture and at the foot of the White Mountains is one of the greenest regions of Crete and contains some interesting sights, such as Lake Kournas, the island’s only freshwater lake, picturesque villages, and small beach resorts.

Aptera
The ruins of ancient Aptera are located on a hill above the bay of Souda. Founded in the 7th century BC, Aptera was one of the largest city-states in Crete and was continuously inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD.
A monastery was established there in the 12th century.

Most of this very large site has not been excavated yet but you can see an impressive Roman cistern, a Greek temple, various other buildings, and massive defensive walls. At the north-western end, there is a Turkish fortress with superb views of Souda Bay.

The archaeological site of Aptera is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 2.30 pm and entrance is free.

Kalyves, Almyrida and Plaka
Located on the coast in Souda Bay, Kalyves is a large village with a nice sandy beach and has been attracting more and more tourists in the last few years.

Most of it is fairly low key and you still get the sense that you are in a Cretan village.

A little further to the east, Almyrida has seen a number of tourist developments as well. Its sandy beach with shallow waters makes it a good destination for families with small children but it can easily get quite crowded. Above Almyrida, the small village of Plaka offers stunning views of Souda Bay and the White Mountains.

Georgioupolis and Lake Kournas
Georgioupolis, at the eastern end of the district of Apokoronas, used to be a sleepy little fishing village but its long (9 km) sandy beach has seen a massive development in hotels.

Lake Kournas is located 3 km inland from Georgioupolis at the foot of the mountain and is the only freshwater lake in the whole of Crete. This makes it a popular “exotic” weekend destination for the Cretans.

The landscape in Kournas, especially if you pick a grey day, is reminiscent of a mountain lake in the Alps and you lose the sense of being on Crete. Unusual!

Vamos
Vamos is the capital of the district. In 1995 a group of villagers started a project to preserve the traditional way of life of Vamos.

With funds from the European Union, they started a project to showcase the crafts and products of the region and restored old stone buildings using traditional materials and crafts, and turned them into guest houses.

Vrysses
Vrysses (or Vrisses) is a new village dating back to 1925. It is located on the road which links the north coast with Sfakia.

There is not much to do in Vrysses but the river that flows through its center makes it a nice place to escape the summer heat, in the shade of the giant plane trees. Vrysses is also famous for its excellent yogurt.