Villa Roxani, Guide de voyage, What to see

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Chania is a lovely town full of life and people, especially during the summer months. It is an ideal holiday destination for both Greeks and guests from other countries.

When visiting Chania the guests should visit the unique Venetian old town which lies next to the centre of the new Town and offers nice sea views, cafes, restaurants, and shops. The guests could also stay here for a few days in one of the lovely renovated Venetian buildings. The waterfront of the old town is full of cafes, restaurants and bars with a very strong sense of romanticism in the atmosphere.

Most of the sightseeing in the Chania town can be found in the old town: the fortress of Firka, the Venetian Lighthouse, the Mosque of Kioutsouk Hasan, the Neoria and the great Arsenali. In the old town the tourists can also visit three respective museums: the Archaelogical Museum, the Naval Museum and the folklore Museum.

In the outskirts of the town, on the way to the airport there is the Halepa district. Halepa is a historical suburb of Crete where many diplomatic activities have taken place. The house of Eleftherios Venizelos, one of the greatest politicians in Greece, is located here.

A little further from Halepa there is the hill of Profitis Ilias with the Tombs of Venizelos family. The small park offers gorgeous views on the Chania city, especially during the sunset. There are two lovely cafes next to the Tombs, Koukouvagia and Ostria, which you could visit for a while.

The visitors of Chania should go for swimming in one of the endless lovely sandy beaches west, east and south of the city. They could also visit the remote unique sandy beaches of Chania prefecture with green-blue chrystal waters, and white-pink sand.

If you are a fan of nature then the passing of the longest gorge of Europe is a must. The Samaria Gorge is located about 50 km from Chania and it leads to a lovely small village with crystal waters, Agia Roumeli. In case you also like swimming in lakes or enjoy the lakes then the lake of Kournas is worth seeing. It is located about 40 km east of Chania with many lovely tavernas with traditional food next to it.

In the Akrotiri Peninsula, about 10 km from Chania the visitor can see three of the five Monasteries of Chania: Gouverneto, Agia Triada and Gonia (Akrotiri). The Chrissoskalitissa Monastery and the Gonia Monastery (Kolymbari) worth also seeing in case you like this kind of sightseeing.

Commentaires

"Had a wonderful stay and would recommend! The village is scenic and very quiet. The house itself had a lot of modern upgrades and was very comfortable, and the outdoor patio area was amazing! We were provided a lot of helpful links ahead of time and were given a tour and more information about the house and surrounding area upon arrival. Would go back!"

Brigida

Canada
"We loved the place. Thank you for the great stay, recommendations, hospitality and overall kindness. We’ll definitely be back!"

Kyle

United States of America
"We recommend. Emmanuel and his extended family gave us a very warm welcome to Meskla, not to mention regular gifts of fresh produce and home cooking throughout our stay."

Luke

United States of America

"Absolutely serenity, if you are a nature lover this place is the perfect gateway up into the mountains and for enjoying a view of the valley while you have meals."

Alex

Netherlands
"We enjoyed our stay at Villa Roxani very much. The outside area was beautiful and relaxing. Everything looks exactly like pictures."

Kate

Latvia
"La maison de Ioannis est idéalement située dans le très joli village de Meskla : un peu dans les montagnes il bénéficie d’une température idéale en ce mois d’août, la maison en pierre reste toujours fraîche. La piscine et les aménagements extérieurs sont très jolis et agréables. Le village est magnifique et beaucoup d’activités sont accessibles très proches : randonnée, jardin botanique, port vénitien de Chania, magnifiques plages… C’est l’endroit idéal pour découvrir la Crète authentique et passer d’excellentes vacances au calme et loin du tourisme de masse."

Hugh

United States of America

"Wonderful outdoor space with pool and kitchen to fully enjoy the fantastic views and very helpful and friendly host! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The local tavern under the trees is a must visit!"

Fiona

United Kingdom
"We spent a really memorable, beautiful week in Meskla in this wonderful house! We visited in mid April and the smell of orange blossom was amazing in the morning, and everywhere was lush and green. The location is perfect for exploring the mountains and foothills of the lefki ora, the village has a lovely taverna next to a pretty river and natural spring, and you can drive to Skines or Chania quickly if you need anything extra."

Kate

United Kingdom
"We had a wonderful time at the villa I can't recommend it enough. The accommodation is clean and comfortable with everything you need and the outside pool, kitchen and lounge area is stunning and peaceful with the most beautiful views."

Susie

United Kingdom

"The place was amazing, very nice view, the swimming pool was great and the outside area looked exactly like in the photos. Ioannis responses were very fast, when ever we had a question, he would answer within an hour! Had a amazing time here with 4 friends :)"

Daan

Netherlands
"Villa Roxani has lovely mountain views and is a peaceful place to stay in Crete. Manolis and his family are very kind and helpful!"

Rachel

United Kingdom
"The villa combines traditional charm with modern comfort and is set in a peaceful, picturesque location. The hosts were very welcoming and attentive, ensuring we had a lovely stay. The local touches, including fresh products and thoughtful amenities, added to the wonderful experience. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway in Crete!"

Katerina

Greece

"We had a great week here with our two kids (aged 4 and 13). Lovely outside area with a nice view and a good pool for cooling off in. Inside is very cozy in a Cretan style, but with comfy beds and amenities. Close to a gorge and a great family taverna within walking distance that is well worth a visit (or three)!"

Cecilie

Norway
"We had a fabulous time at Villa Roxani. The villa has all the amenities you could want and Manolis was very helpful both before and throughout our stay. The children loved the pool and we all really enjoyed using the outdoor area for eating and sunbathing with beautiful views across the valley. There are some lovely tavernas in the area and many beaches within a 25-30 minute drive. Highly recommend."

Rosie

United Kingdom
"Lovely house well maintained with very friendly owner. We loved the beautiful and peaceful location."

Yannis

United Kingdom

"We had a wonderful 3 days ! We would have loved to stay longer during our road trip. Best view and terrace. Good location if you want to explore west : Samaria gorge, botanical garden, Chania."

Vanie

Belgium
"Our stay at Villa Roxani was fantastic. The Villa itself is very beautiful with a superb outside area with pool, hammock and a barbecue place. The rooms are spacious and with a Cretan charm that make them very cozy and comfortable."

Kevin

Germany
"The villa is lovely and has everything you will need for your stay."

Geoff

United Kingdom

"The Villa Roxani in Meskla is the perfect location for everyone who wants to get away from mainstream tourist attractions an experience the natural spirit of Crete."

Stefan

Germany
"I’m so glad that I found this place when we searched the internet for places to stay, in the beginning of this year. Our expectations were high, due to the beautiful pictures in the add, but never could we believe that it could be better. But it was! We work as teachers, and this was Exactly the kind of place we needed to come to, for letting our brains rest - totally. The house, the nature and all the environment. The quietness, only bird song for the ears. This was the best week we’ve ever had on a vacation. For our hearts, minds and souls. Thank you!"

Frida

Sweden
"We enjoyed the hospitality, the landscape and the walks in the nature, especially the gorge Sarakina."

Nikos

"Une villa extraordinaire dans une vallée qui permet d accéder à tout l ouest de la Crête merci pour votre accueil."

Catherine

France
"Great location to go hiking in the Omalos mountain area. We found it to be a perfect base. Friendly, quick and very helpful host. Great outdoor area!"

Christian

Germany
"Very calm and authentic location. Staff very responsive. Warm welcome the first day. Perfectly met our expectations."

Sophie

France

"We enjoyed such a wonderful stay at Villa Roxani! The facilities were brilliant and it was such a relaxing stay. We loved the outside cooking area, we barely cooked indoors at all! The pool was great and so refreshing in the heat! Everything was so homely and comfortable! I miss getting up to the views over the village and the hills."

Carlos

United Kingdom
"This place was a little paradise, the outdoor pool and kitchen was so beautiful. Manolis and his family were wonderful hosts, even bringing us fresh produce from their garden which made the trip even more special. It is the perfect location if you want some quiet away from the city but also not too far to drive to many nice sites."

Amy

United Kingdom