Iakinthi Villa, Αξιοθέατα, Σταυρός

Ο Σταυρός είναι μια ήσυχη, παραθαλάσσια περιοχή 17χλμ βορειοανατολικά των Χανίων στο δρόμο από Κουνουπιδιανά προς Χωραφάκια στο βόρειο άκρο του Ακρωτηρίου. Είναι το κατάλληλο μέρος για ξεκούραστες και χαλαρές διακοπές.

Το πιο ιδιαίτερο χαρακτηριστικό του χωριού είναι μια λεπτή λωρίδα αμμώδους παραλίας στη σκιά ενός τεράστιου βράχου που αποτέλεσε και το σκηνικό της ταινίας "Ζορμπάς". Η παραλία περιβάλλεται από ένα κόλπο κατάλληλο για να απολαύσει κάποιος τον ήλιο και τη θάλασσα.

Οι επισκέπτες μπορούν επίσης να θαυμάσουν μια νεολιθική σπηλιά που χρησίμευε ως καταφύγιο από το τέλος της εποχής του χαλκού και κατά τη διάρκεια των Ελληνιστικών χρόνων. Η είσοδος της είναι ορατή από την παραλία. Υπάρχει μια ακόμη αμμώδης παραλία δυτικά του κέντρου κατάλληλη για κολύμπι.

Το κέντρο του Σταυρού βρίσκεται δίπλα στη μεγάλη αμμώδη παραλία. Το κατάλληλο μέρος για να γευματίσει κανείς ή να πιει καφέ είναι σε κάποιο από τα πολυάριθμα εστιατόρια, τις ταβέρνες και τις καφετέριες της ακτής. Στη διάθεσή σας επίσης βρίσκονται μίνι-μάρκετ και σνακ μπαρ.

Δίπλα στο Σταυρό υπάρχουν πολλές παραλίες για κολύμπι. Στη δημοφιλή αμμώδης παραλία του Καλαθά (6χλμ νότια) μπορείτε να κάνετε wind surfing και εκπαίδευση σε αυτό καθώς επίσης να δοκιμάσετε θαλάσσιο σκι, θαλάσσια παιχνίδια, κανό και καταδύσεις. Υπάρχει εστιατόριο πάνω στην παραλία και εγκαταστάσεις για βόλεϊ. Η παραλία του Τερσανά (5χλμ νοτιοδυτικά) αποτελεί ακόμα μια εναλλακτική για κολύμπι και χαλάρωση. Η παραλία του Μαραθίου (10χλμ νοτιοανατολικά) είναι επίσης αμμώδης και διαθέτει μπαρ και καφετέρια.

Ενώ θα βρίσκεστε στο Σταυρό θα ήταν ενδιαφέρον να επισκεφτείτε μερικά από τα υπέροχα μοναστήρια και εκκλησίες του Ακρωτηρίου, του "Ιερού όρους της Κρήτης". Τα σημαντικότερα είναι το "Γουβερνέτο" και το "Καθολικό".

Το χωριό βρίσκεται 25 λεπτά από το αεροδρόμιο των Χανίων και 35 λεπτά από το λιμάνι της Σούδας. Υπάρχει τακτική συγκοινωνία (6φορές την ημέρα) από το Σταυρό στο κέντρο των Χανίων. Η παραλία ενδέχεται να έχει αρκετό κόσμο αλλά ακόμα και έτσι αποτελεί ένα ευχάριστο προορισμό για όλους.

Σχόλια

"Myself and my fiance spent 5 weeks in villa iakinthi and it was just magical. The villa is spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. The garden and pool area was amazing, so well kept. We had the best time just relaxing by the pool, swimming, eating lunch in the garden. There are a number of lovely beaches and restaurants in the area within walking distance and within 30 min drive."

Siobhan

Ireland
"Séjour inoubliable. Superbe villa."

Sébastien

France
"Very kind, attentive and generous hosts. Very peaceful location with a lovely pool. Well equipped villa. All we needed for a very enjoyable week."

Henry

United Kingdom

"Extremely pleasant. The garden is fabulous. The owners are very kind and quickly answer all our needs. Maria, from the agency, answered quickly and professionally to all our questions."

Pierre

Canada
"We had an incredible week long stay at this beautiful home in Stavros. The owners and caretakers were so helpful and accommodating, sending excellent recommendations for local beaches & restaurants, and even dropping off freshly baked goodies twice during our stay! We could not have asked for a more beautiful and relaxing stay."

Riane

United States of America
"Very kind and friendly owners. Nice house for up to 6 persons. We highly recommend this location."

Gabi

Germany

"Superb villa and pool coupled with friendly and responsive support ensured we enjoyed a memorable holiday. The delivery of freshly baked pastries from the owner and his wife really made is feel so welcome. We would not hesitate to recommend this villa as it was close to a range of excellent restaurants mini markets and superb beaches. Thank you"

Andrew

United Kingdom
"Villa and pool very nice and exactly what we were expecting / hoping for. Hosts very attentive and kindly gave us arrival gifts! Emmanuel and Yannis very helpful throughout the booking and arrival process. Thoroughly recommended, thank you."

Mike

United Kingdom
"We had our vacation here and it was overwhelming. Great place to be and the staff was perfect!! We are definitely planning to come back again! Thanks for the great stay."

Evelyn

Netherlands

"Very nice place, close to the beach. Had a great time, highly recommended."

Dmitry

Lithuania
"We like the house and pool area very much. It was perfect for us with younger kids. Great that there are many places to sit and to have the possibility to be/be away of the sun."

Emma

Sweden
"Perfect space for a family holiday. Every comfort imaginable. Such lovely people kind but unobtrusive I cannot express how wonderful the property is."

Jill

United Kingdom

"Emmanuel & Yannis Were amazing hosts. There was a fruit bowl and bottle of wine in the fridge and Raki on the table. Emmanuel & Yannis came a few times to water the beautiful garden and always surprised us with freshly made cheese pastries and bowls of figs that they grow in the garden. Our stay was amazing and made even better by the warmth and affection they showed to us. We would recommend this property without reservations! Thank you Emmanuel & Yannis x"

Ed

United Kingdom
"Villa itself is excellent, fabulous outdoor/pool area. Loads of space and balcony areas in the villa itself."

Michael

United Kingdom
"Just such amazing hospitality! The house is well equipped, spacious, well maintained and the pool is large and wonderful to enjoy. Without a doubt I would stay here again and hope I can come back sometime soon!"

Toni & Sylvie Dreams2Realty

"La villa Lakinthi est superbe, très agréable, avec une grande piscine au milieu d'un parc bien entretenu et fleuri et située à 600 m à pied de la plage. Les propriétaires sont d'une gentillesse extrême"

Murielle

France
"Villa Iakinthi was an amazing place and fully equipped. The pool, BBQ and housecleaning were very good. We can't wish more. The owners were very nice and kindly. They served us a great dish by arrival and bring some Greek specials during our stay."

Nelleke

Netherlands
"We spent beautiful 6 weeks holidays in this villa. We appreciated the tranquil place, location in the nice garden together with the private pool."

Miroslav

Czech Republic

"The pool and gardens were a beautiful oasis. The large pool was perfect for swimmers and really warm and lovely for night swimming too."

Michelle
"Iakinthi villa is the most amazing place! spacious inside and set in the most beautiful garden with a beautiful pool! The owners were so welcoming, bringing us delicious cheese pastries on two occasions. We will definitely go back again. Thank you to all!"

Carol

United Kingdom
"The villa is very beautiful with all the facilities we could have asked for and a fabulous pool."

Victoria

United Kingdom

"Fabulous house in great location with pool and a short walk to the sea."

Hannah

United Kingdom
"We had the most incredible stay - if you go to Crete, you absolutely have to stay there! The pool and surrounding grounds are stunning and there is plenty of space to relax in the house. The location is peaceful and only a 10 minute walk to various beaches and bars/restaurants."

Harriet

United Kingdom
"Es ist alles so wie auf den Fotos!"

Alfred

Germany

"We loved the villa. Perfect for 6 adults and a two year old. Excellent outside spaces and plenty of seating. Shade and sun. Large table on the balcony was perfect for lunch and a barbecue too. Good quality bedding and comfortable beds. Very flexible check in and check out for all our different flight timings. The pool was delightful and we liked all the different beaches around Stavros. Would definitely recommend."

Philippa

United Kingdom
"Beautiful villa! The hosts and villa manager were so welcoming and extremely quick to respond to any of our queries. The villa is extremely close to the beach and has gorgeous sea views from the balcony - we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Crete :)"

Sophie

United Kingdom
"We really enjoyed our stay! The villa was spectacular and we enjoyed it so much that we didn't want to leave."

Philip

United Kingdom

"We had a great time staying at the villa. It was everything we’d hoped for as we were spending our first holiday away with our 16 month baby. Very peaceful and felt like we were well out of the tourist rat race."

Luke

United Kingdom
"Holidays in this villa was the best choice we could do (2 adults + 2 children). Everything was perfect. Quiet area, but still very close to the beach, tavernas, Chania. The house was perfectly equipped, very clean and spacious."

Ludmila

Slovakia