Maza is a tiny hillside village of a few traditional stone houses and has a sleepy square with a small chapel and two tavernas – just a five minute walk from the Villa Kontis. The surrounding landscape contains valleys of pine forest and olive groves unfolding towards the White Mountains.

Villa Stella is a romantic retreat for couples. One of the few houses of the little hamlet of Nerokouro, Villa Stella provides a simple but peaceful and comfortable escape from the crowds.

Villa Anastasia is the Kalives village house of the Tsigounakis family. Spacious interiors lead out to shaded terraces and the attractive pool area.

Thirty kilometres east of Chania, close to the northern coastline of the Drapano peninsula, is the sleepy hilltop village of Vamos. Narrow cobblestone streets pass through the old village centre of attractive stone houses, a cafénion and two tavernas, a bank and post office, a small art gallery, a baker and a shop selling local produce.

Kali Zoe means “Good Life” in Greek. The English owner has created an attractive escape above the sea for those looking for a comfortable home and a large swimming pool with views over the sea.