Holiday Villas in Greece

Holiday Villas in Greece

Pure Crete villas at Kalami

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'Greece's most southerly island, Crete, is rich in both natural attractions - mountains, beaches, gorges - and historical sights - Knossos and Phaestos and the people: occasionally fierce and unpredictable, always hospitable.'

'I revisited the village where I had spent a winter nearly 30 years ago. Those had been harsh days. There was limited electricity and the houses were cold. For warmth we gathered in the local cafeneion, watching the village's only black-and-white television. Of the two channels, one was devoted to armed forces propaganda. The villagers' faces were dour and strained'

That cafeneion is still there, as are the old houses I remembered (though not, alas, all the villagers). They have been joined by a dozen or so rooms for rent, a clutch of tavernas, an internet cafe and a small hotel. However, black-clad women still call to their grandchildren in the streets; old men still roll dice in the cafe; while the young people - both male and female - now make a volta through the village at sunset. There's a sense of modest advancement, moderated by tradition. I sat with my Greek island essentials - a glass of ouzo, another of water; a plate of olives, a view of the sea and sky - and exulted. As I said: the more Greek islands change, the more they remain the same.' Paul Mansfield, Daily Telegraph

Pure Crete offers a portfolio of villas and private self catering holiday accommodation in Crete, the most southerly Greek Island. Each villa has it's own individual characteristics and is maintained to a very high standard.  Our portfolio of traditional Greek villas in Crete include properties at Megala Chorafia, Stilos, Malaxa, Armeni, Alikambos, Neo Horia and Kalami.

Crete is the largest island of Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Turkish domination lasted from 1669 until the separation from Turkey at the end of the 19th century and finally with Crete's unification with Greece in 1912.Today Crete is separated into 4 counties (the county of Heraklion, of Lassithi, of Rethymnon and of Hania) and constitutes one of Greece's districts. 

A Brief History of Crete by Spyros Koutsoupakis can be found at: http://hep.physics.uoc.gr/HistCrete.htm#btop

Pure Crete's houses are owned by local families so the economic benefits go to local communities who engage in restoration and environmental work. Pure Crete sponsors a loggerhead turtle hatchery, contributes to the protection of the bearded vulture and subsidises the installation of solar energy.

Pure Crete's villas offer breathtaking views of the White Mountains and sea from the rural tranquillity of village houses, with pools or close to unpopulated beaches. Pure Crete's work in restoring traditional accommodation and in protecting endangered species in Crete means our visitors may enjoy anything from walking, hiking, bird watching, wild flowers, scuba diving or painting to sunbathing and swimming, safe in the knowledge that their holidays help to conserve Crete's natural and physical environment. The distinctive music, dance and cuisine, so important in Cretan life, can all be shared by visitors.

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