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Miramare Villas, situated in an idyllic setting at the top of a hill looking over the Almyros beach in Agios Nikolaos, eastern Crete, the views of these five top quality, glamorous, newly built exclusive villas are as close to heaven as one could possibly get. Agios Nikolaos is within a walking distance from the Villas and you have easy reach of the major places of interest on the island.

Miramare Villas is situated in an idyllic setting at the top of a hill looking over the blue flag awarded Almyros beach, the views of these five top-quality, glamorous, newly built exclusive villas are as close to heaven as one could get.

The town of Agios Nikolaos, eastern Crete, is within a walking distance from the Miramare Villas and you have an easy reach of the major places of interest on the island.

The Villas are tastefully furnished and offering all the newest modern amenities and extensive rooms, with excellent interior design, spacious fully furnished terraces, superior views of the Almyros beach, nearby Agios Nikolaos, and a big private swimming pool of 35 sq.m., are ideal settings to create a truly relaxing atmosphere, for a peaceful stay and holiday.

In addition, spacious lounge and dining area, elegantly designed kitchen-fully equipped with all necessary machineries-and fine porcelain. Each villa has an open fire-place as well.

The 3-bedroom villa consists of 3 bedrooms out of which 2 are with a balcony and the 3rd bedroom with a window.

The 4-bedroom villa consists of 4 bedrooms out of which 2 are with a balcony and the 3rd & 4th bedroom with a window. The 3rd bedroom is often used as an accommodation for children and the 4th bedroom in the basement as an assistance room for the driver or a babysitter.

Your Villa is part of the Miramare Resort, so whenever you like you can walk (100m - 5 minutes away) to the hotel, enjoy its restaurants, cafes, spa, large pool, and all the facilities.

Why We Like It

- Lovely views over Almyros beach and the mountains.

- Sandy beaches, limestone gorges, Minoan sites, Orthodox monasteries, even an uninhabited island are all within easy reach

Good To Know

- Hiring a car will allow you to explore the area better ... if you wish that.

- Almyros beach is just a 3min walk from the serenity of your villa

The Villas

All Villas are tastefully furnished and offering all the newest modern amenities. Extensive rooms, with excellent interior design, spacious fully furnished terraces with a superior view of the Almyros beach, and a big private swimming pool of 35 sq.m. Spacious lounge and dining area, elegantly designed kitchen fully equipped with all necessary machinery and fine porcelain. Each villa has an open fireplace. Luxury whirlpool bathtub, LCD television sets with DVD player.

Villa 3 Bedrooms (Lato, Olous, Zakros) [3 bedroom villas, approx. indoor 150m2 - Private Pool 35m2]

They are ideal for romantic getaways, a retreat to lay back and relax in the tranquillity and serenity of the large ground floor terrace. Each one has its private pool (35m2) and is built on three levels. There are three bedrooms in every luxurious Villa and it can accommodate up to six guests. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and a bathroom with a whirlpool bathtub, whereas the remaining two bedrooms are furnished with twin beds and include en-suite bathrooms and/or shower cabins. 3 bedrooms out of which 2 are with a balcony and the 3rd bedroom with a window. On their ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen tastefully styled. The large and comfortable lounge and dining area are decorated with stunning stone-walled features. The uniqueness of the architectural and decorative style of the open-plan lounge is braced by an elegant stone fireplace, making the Villas an appropriate and appealing choice for all-year-round holidays as well.

Villa 4 bedrooms (Knossos, Festos) [4 bedroom villas, approx. indoor 250m2 - Private Pool 35m2]

They both have four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests (as well as two more persons assisting personnel, e.g. nanny, butler, etc). As they are both built on four different levels, each bedroom is located on a different one; each bedroom is accompanied by a bathroom or an en-suite shower cabin. 4 bedrooms out of which 2 are with a balcony and the 3rd & 4th bedroom with a window. On their ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen tastefully styled. The large and comfortable lounge and dining area are decorated with stunning stone-walled features and a modern fire-place, making the Villas an appropriate and appealing choice for all-year-round superb holidays as well.

Facilities in All Villas :

Large Living room, Spacious bedroom, Individually controlled air-conditioning cooling and heating services, Two 32” Satellite LCD TVs, music and radio channels, DVD and CD player with an extensive library, ISDN Direct dial telephone, fridge, mini bar on request ideal for families, direct dial phone luxurious bath towels and robes, separate towels for swimming pool, biological toiletries, safe deposit box, laundry and dry-cleaning service, internet access, en-suite bathrooms to master bedrooms with jacuzzi, toilet amenities, hairdryer, make-up mirrors and weighing scales in the master bedroom.

Eating

All Villas have a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meal. Also, Villas guests can use all the facilities and restaurants of Miramare Resort.

Aegeon is the hotel's main restaurant where all the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are served in buffet style and the guests enjoy traditional and international cuisine's flavors. Each meal at Aegeon Restaurant is unique as the choice of the dishes varies and all the ingredients and products that are used are naturally and locally grown. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor sitting area, that combines remarkable views and unforgettable flavors.

Aeolos is a la carte restaurant, situated next to the pool. At this restaurant, guests enjoy a wide range of local and international flavors for lunch. Theme nights as Cretan night, BBQ, or seafood night are organized also here once a week. Please note that the dress code is applied at Aegeon and Aeolos.

The snack bar Aegeon, next to the pool, serves beverages and refreshments to our guests throughout the day, while they relax.

Palm bar is a lounge bar that serves cocktails and drinks in the relaxing atmosphere of the romantic terrace. At night, the bar changes colors and faces. The candle-lighted tables on the terrace, the mirror-like sea, the city lights of cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos, the lights of the yachts sailing in the open sea, and those of the villages in the horizon create an idealistic and romantic atmosphere that captures our guests. with a full moon, the rise of the moon behind. Most evenings, the romantic atmosphere of the bar is enhanced by the enchanting live music tunes and the velvet voice and of a skillful pianist.

Kids

Kids are always welcome at Miramare Villas!

Kids can use all the facilities of Miramare Resort.

The Mini Club (unsupervised) is suitable for every age and it is situated next to the playground.

Babies (0-1.99 years old) are accommodated free of charge.

Baby Cot can be provided on request at no charge.

Activities

Sports lover can spend a lot of time in the hotel's fully equipped gym ( no instructor’s supervision ) or playing tennis, a floodlight tennis court is available and professional tennis training staff provides lessons for beginners. Lessons are available on request at a reasonable extra charge.

At Hotel's large games room, guests may find table tennis, board games (i.e. chess, backgammon, and decks of cards). Billiard/pool tables are also available (extra charge).

A wide range of sports and activities are organized by the Hotel's International Animation team. Such activities include competitions, games around our pool, etc. At night, music and entertainment shows are arranged and performed in our open-air theatre.

Discover the city of Agios Nikolaos. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town center. Cafes cater to tastes from regular nightlife to a literary bent.

Nearby attractions include Kritsa village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast.

Chrissi or Gaidouronisi is called the small island in the south part of Crete. This is the island with the famous white-pink sandy beach. Take the boat from Ierapetra 35km from Agios Nikolaos, for a daily cruise to this small paradise.

Enjoy a full-day excursion at the palm forest of Vai on the eastern side of Crete. This is the only palm forest in Europe and it ends up to a nice sandy beach, one of the best on the island. Please note that the beach is full of sunbeds and umbrellas and also full of tourists (early morning, late afternoon, spring, or end of Summer is highly suggested).

On the way back don't miss visiting the Toplou Monastery to admire the view. This is one of the most well-organized monasteries, that produces olive oil and also excellent quality wine.

Take the boat from Elounda or Plaka for a mini cruise to Spinalonga island, an ex lepra colony. Spinalonga became even more famous because of the book " The Island". If you decide to visit the island, we suggest you come here early in the morning or late in the afternoon because of the high temperate during the day.

If you like hiking we would propose Richtis Gorge which is one of the most beautiful trails in Crete; The entrance of the gorge is at Exo Mouliana village, which is located on the Agios Nikolaos - Sitia national road near Sitia. The gorge ends at a secluded beach. It looks like a jungle, with path, old bridges, ruins, a waterfall, and the beach at the end. the hiking takes about 3 hours. If you decide to pass the gorge, arrange a taxi to pick you up from the beach.

If you think of a full-day excursion, it worths visiting Sitia and then to go for swimming to the spectacular Vai beach, a beach with fine sand, pebble, crystal clean water, excellent for snorkeling. At this sandy beach, you will not feel alone, it is very crowded in the summer. The area is famous because of the palm forest which is unique on the island and the biggest in Europe. On the way back, stop to the monastery of Toplou, just to admire the view

Please find more activities in east Crete here or maybe throughout Crete.

House Rules

Check-in: 15.00 pm
Check out: 12.00 pm
Minimum Stay: 2-3 nights, depending on the season

Payment Policy: A 30% deposit is charged upon confirmation on a credit card and the balance is payable 8 days before arrival by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: - Any cancellation within 21 to 7 days before arrival is subject to a 30% cancellation fee.
- Any cancellations 6 days prior to arrival or Non-Show are subject to a 100% cancellation fee.

MHTE: 1042Κ012Α0129123

How To Get There

Miramare Villas & Suites are located in an idyllic setting at the top of a hill looking over the Almyros beach just 1 km away from Agios Nikolaos.

By Air
From April through October there are direct charter and scheduled flights to Heraklion airport (61km). Tickets can be bought in advance for almost all flights via our partner website.

By Sea
If you love traveling by ferry, reserve a flight to Athens and then from Piraeus port to Heraklion or Chania by ferry. It takes about 8 hours and the ferries are good. Tickets can be bought in advance for all ferries via our partner website.

By Car
If you want to explore the region while you're here, we recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent. We suggest our sister website, which offers competitive prices and you can collect your car at either airport.

By Taxi
Book your taxi transfer online easily and safely from the airport or port to any location via our partner website.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through CreteTravel.com

Facilities

Dining: Miramare Resort has a main restaurant where all the meals are offered. An a la carte restaurant, next to the pool, with a wide range of local and international flavors, a snack bar for beverages and refreshments, and a lounge bar for cocktails and drinks. Miramare Villas guests can use the hotel's facilities

Internet Access: Free WiFi throughout

Swimming Pool: each villa has a private pool and the suites that are called "suite with private pool". Suites with sea view use the 3 outdoor hotel's main pools

Spa Treatments: in-room massage and spa treatments available on request

Meetings/Functions: Miramare Resort offers 4 conferences halls with a maximum capacity of 720 persons and can they cover also the catering

Disabled Access: Not suitable

Pets: Not allowed

Languages Spoken: Greek, English, Russian

Parking: Parking place just outside of your villa and at the Hotel's parking place for the suites guests