Properties for sale in Crete, Greece
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House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
Located in the scenic village of Pano Loumas, just a short drive from Plaka and Elounda, this 167 sq.m. off-plan villa offers beautiful panoramic mountain and sea views. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of summer 2026, offering a prime opportunity to secure a modern home before ground is broken. The 93 sq.m. ground floor features a bright, open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, a guest WC, and one bedroom with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The 74 sq.m. first floor offers two more ensuite bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), both opening onto private balconies with great views. Outside, the property enjoys a sun terrace with a swimming pool, a driveway, and parking. This description is for the two larger villas positioned at the upper part of an exclusive 5-villa complex. Both the Eastern and Western villas are currently available and feature nearly identical mirrored designs, carefully planned to ensure maximum pool privacy between them. If you want more space, you can add a 93 sq.m. basement level if decided before construction starts. For an additional price, this upgrade brings the villa to 260 sq.m. total and adds a private gym and two more ensuite bedrooms. The coastal resort of Plaka, with its nice pebble beach, several good taverns, cafeterias and minimarkets, is approx. 8.5 km (15-minute drive) away from the property. The tourist town of Elounda, with its organized sandy beach, supermarkets and all kinds of shops for basic daily needs, is about a 20-minute drive. About 70 minutes from Heraklion International Airport.
House in Ammoudara
Ammoudara, Crete
This spacious 165 sq.m. detached house, built in 2006, offers great seaside living in the sought-after Ammoudara area near Agios Nikolaos. Situated on a generous 1,400 sq.m. plot adorned with olive trees, this three-level home is in good condition, requiring just a few minor updates to truly shine. The property sits just a two-minute stroll from the beautiful sandy beach of Ammoudara. The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen and living area, complete with a fireplace, a wood burner, and air conditioning for year-round comfort, opening onto an outdoor terrace sheltered by a pergola. This level also hosts a double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. Upstairs, the first floor features three bedrooms, two of which include built-in wardrobes. One of these bedrooms enjoys access to a spacious balcony that is also reachable via the main hallway. A full family bathroom with a bathtub serves this floor. Completing the home is a versatile loft level, which can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, a quiet home office, or a creative studio. This top floor opens onto a terrace boasting pleasant views of the surrounding neighborhood, the mountains, and the sea in the distance. Equipped with central heating and storage space, it is a highly practical home in a genuinely beautiful location. The generous outdoor area features a dedicated barbecue spot complete with a traditional built-in oven. Ammoudara is well-organised, tranquil, sandy beach, and small resort village, located just 3 kilometers southeast of Agios Nikolaos. Sheltered in a beautiful bay, it features crystal-clear, refreshing waters fed by underground springs. The area offers a mini-market and traditional taverns where you can enjoy local Cretan food. The seaside town of Agios Nikolaos with all the amenities, many shops, restaurants, supermarkets, hospital and pharmacies, is only 5 min by car from the property, and international airport of Heraklion only a 50 minute drive.
House in Milatos
Milatos, Crete
Experience ultimate seclusion in this unique 78 sq.m. stone bungalow, hidden away on an immense 2,238 sq.m. plot. Secured by an electric gate and private driveway, this peaceful retreat delivers absolute tranquility. The lush grounds feature two beautiful spaces: the vibrant "Oasis" semitropical garden with pool at the front and a peaceful "secret garden" tucked away behind the pool. The outdoor space is a Cretan dream, featuring two pergola-covered areas for dining and lounging, a built-in oven, a swimming pool with umbrellas, and a covered bar area with high chairs. Inside, the partly furnished layout offers a kitchen, a living room, a double bedroom, and a main bathroom with a shower, as well as a primary bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub. Enhanced with air conditioning, a solar panel for hot water, and plenty of parking space, this home is a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern, comfortable living. Located 5 minutes drive from the nearest beach, taverns and shops. Sisi village, with more amenities and shops, is only 6 km away. The cosmopolitan seaside town of Agios Nikolaos is 20 kilometers east and the capital of Heraklion with international airport, harbor, excellent restaurants, shops, clubs and healthcare facilities can be reached within 35 minutes.
House in Ammoudara
Ammoudara, Crete
This comfortable 90 sq.m. apartment is located on the third floor in the highly desirable Ammoudara area, just a short drive from Agios Nikolaos. It offers an exceptional opportunity for a permanent residence or a serene holiday getaway. Inside, you will find an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area complete with a fireplace for cooler evenings. The home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, with air conditioning installed in both the bedrooms and the living room. The outdoor spaces include a 90m2 front balcony boasting beautiful sea views, as well as a yard and garden area located just around the corner. This is a move-in-ready home perfect for coastal living. The house has autonomous central heating. The international airport of Heraklion is only 50 minutes by car from the property.
House in Epano Loumas
Epano Loumas, Crete
Located in the scenic village of Pano Loumas, just a short drive from Plaka and Elounda, this 119 sq.m. off-plan villa offers beautiful panoramic sea and mountain views. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of summer 2026, offering a prime opportunity to secure a modern home before ground is broken. The villa features a bright, open-plan kitchen with living and dining areas, a bathroom, and 3 double bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom). Outside, the property enjoys a sun terrace with a swimming pool, and parking. This listing is for the smaller villas positioned at the lower part of an exclusive 5-villa complex. All villas are currently available and feature identical designs. The coastal resort of Plaka, with its nice pebble beach, several good taverns, cafeterias and minimarkets, is approx. 8.5 km (15-minute drive) away from the property. The tourist town of Elounda, with its organized sandy beach, supermarkets and all kinds of shops for basic daily needs, is about a 20-minute drive. About 70 minutes from Heraklion International Airport.
House in Mardati
Mardati, Crete
Seaview building plot, nicely positioned inside the village planning zone of Mardati, a quiet middle and high class residential area south-west of the cosmopolitan tourist town of Agios Nikolaos and close to several wonderful beaches. From its elevated position on gently sloping terrain, the plot enjoys views of the sea, the village of Mardati and the surrounding hills and mountains. It's 300 m2 in size and has the planning permission (allowance) for individual house or houses of up to 240 m2 on one or two floors, plus basement. It is possible to make a swimming pool, verandas, pergola, parking, small garden on the remaining space of the plot. The plot has road access and all services (electricity, water supply, telephone and broadband internet) are right on the spot. From its elevated position (205 meters above sea level), the house built here will always enjoy nice views of the sea, the mountains and the surrounding countryside. Agios Nikolaos as well as several organized sandy beaches are only a 5-minute drive from Mardati. The international airport of Heraklion is a 45-minute drive away from here. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.
House in Sision
Sision, Crete
Building plot of 2027 m2, nicely positioned in the area of the coastal tourist resort of Sissi, Crete. The plot has the allowance to build up to a total of 200 m2, plus basement. It already has an existing building license for a 103.60 m2 house, built on one floors (ground floor), and a swimming pool of 18 m2. The license is valid until 17-10-2029, with the possibility to have it renewed for another 4 years at a small fee. It has direct asphalt road access and all services (electricity, water supply, telephone and broadband internet) are available on site. It enjoys views of the surrounding countryside and the mountains. The nearest organized beach is only a 3-minute drive away. In walking distance (about 800m) to the nearby village of Sissi where there are several restaurants, cafeterias, bars, shops, supermarkets and other amenities for basic needs. There is also a small harbour where boat owners can tie their boat. About an 8-minute drive to the popular tourist resort of Malia where there can be found a large variety of shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs and other amenities. The international airport of Heraklion is about a 30-minute drive away.
House in Ierapetra
Ierapetra, Lasithi
Situated amidst serene olive trees just outside the village of Koutsounari, this spacious 200 sq.m. residence sits on an expansive 1,800 sq.m. plot, perfectly balancing privacy with a short walking distance to a few local taverns and shops. The lower floor opens into a living, dining, and kitchen area, complemented by a practical pantry/laundry room and a bathroom with a shower. Seamlessly connected through the main kitchen is a versatile, secondary living quarter. This self-contained space features its own open-plan kitchen, dining, and sleeping area, an additional separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a bathtub—making it ideal for guests or extended family. Upstairs, the home offers two double bedrooms and a shower bathroom. A standout feature of this property is that every single room enjoys direct access to pergola-covered balconies with beautiful panoramic sea views. Complete with a basement dedicated to storage, and covered parking spaces, the generous estate also offers ample space to build a private swimming pool if desired. Town of Ierapetra – about a 10-minute drive away. The international airport of Heraklion is about a 90-minute drive away while the airport of Sitia is about an hour’s drive away.
House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
Nicely positioned on the slope of a hill near the quiet coastal village of Vlichadia, at the north coast of Crete, north-west of the busy luxury tourist resort of Elounda, this building plot of 4192 m2 enjoys very nice views of the Cretan Sea, the hills and the surrounding countryside. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of a total of 204 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement. Plenty of space would be left to make swimming pool(s), open or covered terraces, pergolas, parking space, garden, etc. There is excellent asphalt road access, and electricity and water are available nearby and easy to connect to, once a building license has been issued. Very little development has taken place in the area that has a uniquely natural, unspoilt beauty. There are a few small villages for basic shopping within a short drive from Vlichadia. There is a very nice fish tavern in the village that stays open all year. Distance to the sea: about 700 meters (on a straight line). The tourist resort of Plaka, Elounda is about a 25 minute drive from the plot. In Plaka and Elounda can be found many more shopping possibilities and amenities as well as nice organized beaches. The international airport of Heraklion is about an hour from here.
House in Katsikia
Katsikia, Crete
Seaview building plot, nicely positioned in the quiet village of Katsikia which is located on a hill, in the northern outskirts of Agios Nikolaos, Crete. From its elevated position (130m above sea level) on the slope of the "Katsikia" hill, the plot enjoys nice, unobscured views of the sea and the countryside and mountains. It is 371 m2 in size and has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to a total of 240 m2, plus basement. Enough space would be left to make a swimming pool, veranda, pergola, parking space. There is good asphalt road access and services (electricity, water supply, telephone and broadband internet lines) are right on spot. Only about a 4-minute drive from the nearest organized sandy beach. Only about a 6-minute drive from the town of Agios Nikolaos. The international airport of Heraklion is a 45-minute drive away. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.
House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
This fairly large building plot of 9041 m2 is nicely positioned oin the wonderful hills north-west of the high-class tourist resort of Elounda. From its elevated position approx. 270 meters above sea level, it enjoys wonderful uninterupted views of the Elounda bay, the Mirabello bay and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a villa or villas of up to 280 m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement. Plenty of space would be left to make open & covered verandas and terraces, parking space, garden areas, tennis course, heli-pad etc. The land has asphalt road access and services like electricity, water supply, telephone and internet are very close and easy to connect to. The tourist town of Elounda and its nice organized sandy beach is about a 10-minute drive from the land. The province capital, Agios Nikolaos, is a 20 minute drive away. Only about an hour’s drive from the international airport of Heraklion. Elounda was a small fishing town on the Mirabello Bay, on the island of Crete. Although fishing is still a large part of life in this very picturesque area, tourism has taken over as the main industry of Elounda. It is part of the municipality Agios Nikolaos. It is popular with European tourists and has many hotels including several 5*hotels. Elounda is also the closest major town to the former leper colony of Spinalonga. The town is a 10 minute drive to Agios Nikolaos and the village of Plaka (Lasithi). Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.
House in Asterion
Asterion, Crete
Nestled in the peaceful village of Loutra, just a short drive from the historic town of Rethymno and the beautiful north coast beaches, this delightful property offers an ideal combination of comfort and Mediterranean charm. Situated within a small and well-maintained development of only six houses, the residence enjoys a tranquil setting with lovely sea views and access to an impressive 80 m2 communal swimming pool. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2019, the house offers 66.97 m2 of living space, thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and functionality. The bright interior features a welcoming living area, a separate fully equipped kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, and one bathroom. Large windows and patio doors allow plenty of natural light to enter, creating a pleasant and airy atmosphere throughout the home. Outside, the traditional whitewashed architecture with blue accents creates a charming Greek island aesthetic. Private terraces and seating areas provide inviting spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation. The beautifully maintained communal grounds lead to the large swimming pool, where residents can enjoy refreshing swims while taking in the peaceful surroundings. From various points of the property and the development, pleasant sea views add to the relaxing atmosphere. This attractive property represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a low-maintenance home in a traditional Cretan village, while remaining within easy reach of beaches, restaurants, and all amenities. About Loutra Loutra is a picturesque and traditional village located approximately 10 km east of Rethymno. Surrounded by olive groves and rolling countryside, it offers a peaceful environment while remaining conveniently close to the coast and the city. Rethymno’s charming Old Town, Venetian harbour, and year-round amenities are only a short drive away, making Loutra an increasingly popular location for both permanent residents and holiday homeowners seeking the best of traditional village life and coastal living.
House in Adele
Adele, Crete
Located in the peaceful area of Plakoti Village, close to the traditional village of Agia Paraskevi, this attractive 100 m2 maisonette offers spacious accommodation, beautiful outdoor living areas, and breathtaking sea views. Combining comfort, privacy, and excellent year-round living features, this property is an ideal choice for a permanent residence, holiday home, or investment opportunity on the island of Crete. Arranged over two levels, the house is being sold fully furnished, allowing the new owner to move in immediately and start enjoying the Cretan lifestyle from day one. Upon entering the ground floor, you are welcomed into a bright and comfortable open-plan living area that combines the lounge, dining area, and kitchen into a practical and inviting space. The living room features a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere during the cooler months. Also on this level is a spacious bedroom, a family bathroom, and a useful storage room conveniently located beneath the staircase. The upper floor accommodates two additional bedrooms and a guest WC. From this level, there is access to a wonderful roof terrace that enjoys spectacular panoramic sea views. This elevated outdoor space provides the perfect setting for relaxing with a morning coffee, enjoying the sunset, or entertaining family and friends while taking in the beauty of the Cretan coastline. The outdoor areas have been thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and privacy. A charming courtyard filled with flowers and mature plants creates a peaceful environment where you can enjoy outdoor living throughout the year. Both the courtyard and the roof terrace benefit from pergolas, offering shaded areas ideal for dining, relaxing, and making the most of Crete’s wonderful climate. The property is fully equipped for comfortable year-round living and includes air conditioning in all bedrooms, underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove in the living room, and an external storage room. Well maintained and ready to move into, this maisonette offers generous living space, attractive outdoor areas, excellent comfort features, and outstanding sea views, making it a truly appealing property in one of the most desirable areas of the Rethymno region. Location The property is situated in the Plakoti area, near Agia Paraskevi, a peaceful location surrounded by olive groves and beautiful countryside landscapes. The setting offers privacy and tranquility while remaining close to the coast and all essential amenities. The nearest beach is approximately 5 km away, providing easy access to the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan Sea and the beautiful coastline of northern Crete. The city of Rethymno is only 9 km away, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, medical facilities, and services, as well as the famous Venetian Old Town and picturesque harbour. For international travel, Heraklion International Airport is approximately 78 km away, while Chania International Airport is approximately 75 km away, making the property easily accessible throughout the year. About the Area Agia Paraskevi and the surrounding Plakoti area offer a peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting. Surrounded by olive groves and open countryside, the area is known for its quiet atmosphere and lovely views while remaining close to the beaches and the city of Rethymno. The convenient location allows residents to enjoy the privacy of village life without sacrificing access to modern amenities, making the area particularly attractive for both permanent living and holiday use. This beautifully maintained and fully furnished maisonette combines comfort, privacy, generous outdoor living spaces, and spectacular sea views. With three bedrooms, excellent year-round features, attractive terraces, and a peaceful location just minutes from Rethymno and the beach, it represents an outstanding opportunity to own a home in one of Crete’s most desirable locations.
House in Choumeriakos
Choumeriakos, Crete
Located in the picturesque village of Houmeriako, just a short drive from the town of Neapoli, this traditional 90 sq.m. stone house (on a plot of 92 sq.m.) offers a nice renovation project. Characterized by its elevated position, the property boasts beautiful views of the surrounding valley and village rooftops. The house is split evenly over two levels of 45 sq.m. each, both currently consisting of two rooms. While the upper floor is in better condition than the ground level, a full renovation could easily transform this structure into a cozy two- or three-bedroom home featuring a living room, kitchen, and bathroom (or two separate residences dowstairs and upstairs). Entrance to the property is through a metal gate off a quiet village lane, opening into a spacious courtyard that services the ground floor. From here, an external staircase on the right leads to the first floor, which opens onto a terrace with peaceful views. Please note that the second staircase visible in photos belongs to the neighboring property. A unique highlight of this property is a second, separate plot of 95 sq.m. located directly across the small village lane from the main house. Positioned right in front of the entrance, this additional space provides an opportunity of creating a private, lush garden or an additional outdoor living area. This is a fantastic opportunity to restore a piece of traditional Cretan charm and design your dream countryside retreat. There are a couple of café/restaurants in Houmeriakos and there are a few also in the neighboring village of Limnes (15 minute walk). Only a 5 minute drive to the small town of Neapolis where you can find shops, super markets, pharmacies, doctors offices and a hospital. The coastal town of Agios Nikolaos is just over a 10 minute drive from Houmeriakos. The international airport of Heraklion Crete is within a 40 minute drive.
House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
This wonderful building plot of 3373 m2 is located only 3.5 km outside of the town of Agios Nikolaos, on the road to the famous luxury tourist resort of Elounda (5.5 km). It has the planning permission (allowance) for a large villa or villas of up to 200 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement. Plenty of space would remain for making swimming pool(s), terraces, pergolas, parking spaces, garden, etc. The house (or houses) built here will have some of the most amazing views in the area as from here the town of Agios Nikolaos, the islands of Agii Pantes and the largest part of Mirabello Bay can be clearly seen. The access to this building plot is excellent as it attaches to the main asphalt road. There are water and electricity lines ready to be connected, right next to the plot. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has a several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.
House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
Rural building plot, nicely positioned at a very quiet and peaceful spot inside the village planning zone of Loumas, north of the high-class tourist resorts of Plaka and Elounda, Crete. From its elevated position about 350m above sea level and due to the slightly sloping terrain, the plot will always enjoy unobstructed views of the sea, the hills and the mountains. This 2429m2 plot faces a public Municipal road over a length of 40+ meters, allowing it to be divided into 2 equally sized plots of 1215 m2 each, each with planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 400 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement. That would result in a total building capacity of 800 m2 (+ basement). Enough space would be left to make swimming pool(s), open or covered terraces, pergolas, parking space, garden, etc. Services (electricity, water, telephone and internet lines) are available nearby and can be connected to the land, once a building license has been issued. There are a few traditional cafes and taverns in Loumas and other nearby villages. The coastal resort of Plaka, with its nice pebble beach, several good taverns, cafeterias and minimarkets, is approx. 10 km (15-minute drive) away from the plot. The tourist town of Elounda, with its organized sandy beach, supermarkets and all kinds of shops for basic daily needs, is about a 20-minute drive away. About 70 minutes from Heraklion International Airport.
House in Kalo Chorio
Kalo Chorio, Crete
This corner land of 251 m2 is nicely positioned at the entrance of the main village of Kalo Horio, only a short drive to the beautiful sandy beaches of the area. It is slightly elevated (37m above sea level) and has a gentle inclination, allowing it to enjoy views of the sea, the hills and the mountains. It has planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 220 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement. Depending on the size of the house and coverage, some space would be left to make swimming pool(s), maybe a little garden with pergola or a car port. It has good asphalt road access and services (electricity, water, telephone and internet lines) are available right on the spot. In walking distance (1.7 km / approx. 20 min.) to the nearest sandy beach ("Panteleimon"). Kalo Horio is situated about 10 km south of the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos. It offers many amenities and there is a strong local community present which secures everything is operating 12 months a year. Thousands of visitors come to Kalo Horio to visit its three lovely beaches Aghios Panteleimon, Karavostasi and the Golden Beach of Voulisma. Heraklion International Airport is about a -minute drive from here. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.
House in Kato Elounda
Kato Elounda, Crete
This charming ground-floor apartment in Elounda offers a perfect blend of comfort and functionality across its 35.5 sq.m. The layout features a bright, open-plan kitchen and living area equipped with air conditioning, which opens onto a front balcony. Towards the back, you will find a double bedroom that has direct access to a private yard, complete with a cozy seating area ideal for relaxing outdoors. A modern bathroom with a shower completes the living space. Adding incredible value to the property is a generous 20 sq.m. basement storage room and a solar panel system for energy-efficient hot water. The apartment is sold fully furnished, with the sole exception of the living room mirror, making it completely move-in ready. Elounda is less than a 10 minute drive to the province capital Agios Nikolaos and about an hour to the international airport of Heraklion.
House in Epano Elounda
Epano Elounda, Crete
This beautifully renovated house in the charming village of Pano Elounda perfectly captures the spirit of Mediterranean living across its 90 square meters. Set on an 81.5 sq.m. plot, the home greets you with a classic aesthetic of crisp white and light blue. Its standout feature is a gorgeous front terrace, where vibrant pink bougainvillea climbs around the walls, and a shaded sitting area that is ideal for slow afternoons. Inside, the ground floor opens directly into a cozy dining area with a wood-burning stove. This level also hosts a separate kitchen and a double bedroom. An internal staircase leads up from the dining room to the first floor, which opens into a living room. From here, a private balcony offers beautiful views over the village rooftops with the sea glistening in the distance. This upper floor is completed by a full bathroom equipped with a washing machine, and a second bedroom/office. Only a 2-minute drive (or a walkable distance) to the center of Elounda town where you can find all kind of shops and amenities for your everyday necessities as well as beach, plenty of bars, cafeterias and some excellent restaurants. A 15 minute drive to Agios Nikolaos, the province capital of Lasithi. An hour's drive to the international airport of Heraklion.
House in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi
Located within an exclusive private estate in the sought-after Istron area, this modern 150m2 villa offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience, located just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and pristine beaches of Istron village. Set on an expansive 2,000m2 plot of beautifully maintained grounds, the two-story property is designed to maximize its breathtaking, unobstructed sea views. The upper floor features a bright, open-plan living room with a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen, alongside a dining area and a convenient guest bathroom. This level flows seamlessly out to an immense terrace, complete with a private swimming pool, gardens, pergola-covered areas for dining and a built-in barbecue area. Downstairs, the villa accommodates the main double bedroom with an ensuite shower room, a second double bedroom, a full bathroom with a bathtub, and a smaller bedroom perfect for the guests or a home office. All lower-level rooms open directly onto a serene terrace with a lounge area, overlooking the lush garden and the sea. There is an external staircase leading from the lower terrace to upper terrace and pool area. Equipped with air conditioning, dedicated storage, and a laundry area, this home ensures year-round comfort. The property also features a private driveway with parking, while the estate’s dedicated management team offers property maintenance services for ultimate peace of mind. The village of Istron with its many shops, restaurants and beaches is only a 2 minute drive from the estate. The town of Agios Nikolaos is just a 10 minute drive. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion.

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Find properties for sale in Crete with Your Overseas Home. Apartments near Chania or Rethymno often start from around €120,000, while villas with sea views or resort locations typically range from €280,000 to €800,000+. With historic towns, sandy beaches, and a strong holiday rental market, Crete is one of Greece’s most popular destinations for overseas buyers.
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