Holiday home for max. 7 persons
Macheri, Crete, (Chania and the surrounding area), Greece

The village of Maheri is located in the area of Apokoronas, 23km from Chania, it has 50 permanent residents and is considered to be one of the best preserved of the traditional villages of Crete. It is classified by the Ministry of Culture as a typical Greek village of extraordinary natural beauty. Amphitheatrically built on the side of a mountain at an altitude of 160 m, between two gorges, it is one of the historical villages at the foot of the White Mountains.

This village is especially beautiful because of the enormous perpendicular rock on its west side which holds the white chapel of Saint-John in a split in the rock as well as the rich vegetation that covers the surrounding hills. On the east side of the village square there is a small stone theatre with the capacity for seating 500 people comfortably where cultural events take place each summer.

The village of Maheri, although it has no big streets and it is completely divorced from tourist Crete, is easily accessible. It is only 4 km from the national road that traverses the northern coast of the island, 23 km from the city of Chania, 18 km from the harbor of Souda, 24 km from Chania airport, 40 km from Rethymno,1 km from the road that leads to Sfakia and to southern coast of Crete and only 5 km from the closest beach and the village of Kalives where there are public services and shops.

Villa Aladanos is located in the village of Maheri and features 1 fully equipped, stone-built villa. It is elegantly decorated and offers free Wi-Fi and furnished courtyard with views of the Cretan Sea and the White Mountains. The villa possesses a private heated hot tub, a fireplace and a private pool.The spacious, split-level villa features country-style decoration, arched walls and details of wood. The air-conditioned villa at the Olga’s Filoxenia has a kitchen with stove and dining area with handmade chairs. A living room with sofa and LCD TV with DVD/CD player is provided. BBQ facilities are also available.

The nearest beach is 5 km away. The scenic town of Chania is within a 20-minute drive.

• Courtyard (100 m2)
• Private heated Jacuzzi for 5 persons at the Terrace with sea and mountain view
• Private pool
• 4 Deck Chairs
• Umbrella
• 8 garden chairs and table
• Gas Barbecue
• Balcony with table and chairs with unlimitied view to village’s square

Private pool, heated jacuzzi, fully-equipped, gas bbq

Maheri is an ideal starting point for hiking and for excursions and for acquaintance with the rich fauna and flora of island and the innumerable historical and prehistoric monuments.

You can enjoy walking, trekking, bicycling, horse riding, go-carting and climbing.

There are many walks along mountain paths and gorges including the world famous Samaria Gorge.

Most water sports are also available in Kalyves and Almirida beaches, 5km away from Maheri, such as windsurfing, diving, snorkeling, sailing, jet skiing and fishing.