Salvia Villas offers 3-bedroom villas with private pools in Skouloufia village, 11.2 miles from Rethymno. The complex enjoys 360-degree views across vine meters, olive trees and the sea. Each elegant two-storey villa’s a sun terrace and a balcony. The master bedroom’s a large bathroom with spa bath and shower. Bathrobes, beach towels, toiletries and slippers are all provided. Villas are fully air-conditioned and include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and CD/DVD player. Each has a living room with fireplace and kitchen with washing machine, electric oven, fridge/freezer and toaster. Salvia villa’s 3.1 miles from the nearest beach and 1.9 miles from the ancient town of Elefterna. The long sandy beach of Stavromenos is 5 miles away. In the village there are many traditional cafe and taverns. Free private parking is provided.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Salvia Villas, located at Skouloufia, Rethymno Region, 73100, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Salvia Villas, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Salvia Villas are revisited so often.