Villa Kamara, Travel Guide, Kolymbari

Kolymbari is a waterfront village located 23 km west of Chania, at the base of the Rodopou Peninsula with a long, pebble beach; it is appealing if you look for a quiet, natural, holiday destination. Earlier Kolymbari was well-known as a rural village with olive-trees and vineyards, today it is a developing touristic village.

Kolymbari has several quality tavernas serving seafood and traditional, rustic food. You can try these special dishes in one of the fish tavernas in the centre of the town or in the tavernas in the lovely waterfront next to the long, pebble beach. There are few cafes and bars for a coffee or drink, therefore you should visit other nearby villages (Platanias, Agia Marina) or the Chania''''s old town if you want more intense nightlife. In the village there is Post Office, OTE, and an ATM.

From Kolymbari it is very easy to visit the Gonia Monastery which is located 1 km to the north and celebrates greatly on the 15th of August. It was built during the 17th century in a wonderful place, it is surrounded by verdant vegetation and it offers a magnificent view. The Monastery has a fortress form, overlooking the bay in front of it; it was also a centre of resistance during the revolution of 1821. The Gonia Monastery hosts today an important collection of precious post-Byzantine icons, relics, and other rare religious treasures. The Orthodox Academy of Crete is located next to the Gonia Monastery.

While staying in Kolymbari you can visit (by boat) the north-eastern edge of Rodopou peninsula where one can see the ruins of the ancient town Dyktinna, the Gramvousa island with the Gramvousa castle at the top, and the beach Balos (you can also go there on foot). Kolymbari is very near the Falasarna and Balos beaches which are regarded as two of the purest beaches of Crete and you should visit them both. The famous Elafonisi beach is also quite near; in 1 hour driving distance.

In Kolymbari you can come easily if you follow the New National Road for about 30 minutes from the Souda harbour or for 20 minutes from the Chania city. The distance from the international airport in Akrotiri is 39 km. A taxi to Kolymbari from the Chania Airport, costs approximately 30 Euros. There is frequent bus connection with the city of Chania.

Arviot

"We loved our staying in villa Kamara. We have been welcome with a very good home made cake. We had a very nice time in family and the owner was really helpful when we needed anything. The jacuzzi is so cool and hot :) The beds are so comfortable. The villa is gorgeous with such a nice decoration and a wonderful fireplace and the garden really nice with his lemon tree. Thanks to all the team."

Adeline

France
"Fantastic accommodation, beautifully designed home. Excellent amenities. Very comfortable. Highly recommend."

Nicola

United Kingdom
"Still hungover with the holiday blues, writing this review is a warm reminder to the wonderful vacation we had staying at this amazing villa. Check-in was really easy and flexible too as our flight in was a little delayed, made all the more better with a bottle of wine and fresh baked cake waiting for us. The bedrooms are spacious and comfy with great access to the star of the show, the hot tub. A perfect addition to this beautiful property that takes full advantage of the mesmerizing balcony view. If you are looking to disconnect and properly relax on your trip to Crete then look no further than this villa. We had the best time and will be excited to return in the future!"

Jacob

United Kingdom

"The owners & property managers are super helpful & arranged our rental car for us at a very reasonable rate. We would definitely stay here again & will recommend this special spot to our friends."

Jim

United States of America
"Villa Kamara is stunning and cozy. Located in a very small rural village, your stay will be calm and private. The house has got all needed amenities, from a fully functional kitchen to a large table and comfortable living room area with a warm fireplace and TV. The master bedroom has its own bathroom. Sheets, towels and basics were provided plentily. Emmanuel & Co made sure to check in with us regularly if we needed anything and responded very quickly to all our requests. They provided helpful advice and suggestions at all times. Furthermore, we were greeted by the lovely house owners with a homemade cake and Raki. What a warm welcome! I would recommend this house to groups of 2 to 6 people who want to do day trips in the area and get to know Crete. A rental car is absolutely needed however. We had a wonderful time here! Very fond memories! Thank you so much!"

Juliana

Germany