Villa Koule

Environment/surroundings :
Villa Koule has a spectacular location at the Souda Bay in the village Kalami, near Chania, northwest of Crete.
The most beautiful time of day, is when the sun sets and bathes in wonderful colours, a breathtaking view stretching out before your eyes. Inside the house, stone and wood create a warm and friendly environment.
The house is located a few steps away from the sandy and pebbly beach and has a beautiful garden with views across Souda Bay on one side and the Samaria Gorge on the other side towards the mountains. One can enjoy beautiful walks in the area in the many existing gaps, including the famous Samaria Gorge. Nearby are lovely villages where you can eat delicious fresh fish, such as Kalives and Almyrida. The cultural city of Chania is very nearby. Within a few kilometres, you can visit archaeological sites, such as Itzedin fortress, ancient Aptera and Koules fortress, after which the villa has been named.

At the traditional cafe of the village, just a 5 minute walk from the house, you can have a coffee/drink, enjoying the magnificent view. And within 3 kilometres, you will find another beach, restaurants, cafes, shops and a supermarket etc.



Short introduction :
Villa on spectacular location at the Souda bay , private pool, near Chania, NW



House :
Ground floor: (Kitchen(kettle, toaster, cooker(4 ring stoves, electric), coffee maker, oven, microwave, fridge freezer), Living/diningroom(TV(satellite), dining table(6 persons), fireplace, DVD player, dockingstation, CD player), balcony)

On 1st floor: (bedroom(Double bed(160 x 200 cm), balcony, airconditioning), bathroom(bath with shower, washbasin, toilet))

Basement: (bedroom(2x Single bed(90 x 200 cm), airconditioning), bedroom(2x Single bed(90 x 200 cm), airconditioning), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet))

shower(outside), washing machine, airconditioning, terrace, garden(private, fenced, landscaped garden, 2000 m2), garden furniture, BBQ, deckchairs, Parasol, swimming pool(private, 7 x 4 m.), safety deposit box, Cot, high chair, ironing board, iron, hair dryer



Environment/surroundings :
Location - Information about area
Kalami Village
Kalami village is located 15km east of Chania, on the southern coast of Souda Bay and near the village Megala Chorafia. It has a spectacular view over the Bay and the fort of Souda. It is also close to the ancient city of Aptera and the Turkish forts of Intzedin and Palekastro.
Just 500m northern of the village, a beautiful beach with deep water and round pebbles is shaped. At the eastern end, there is a tiny harbor with boats. The beach is very popular to the locals, but still and not very well organized. There are some umbrellas and a few tamarisk trees. There are a few options for accommodation and food in the wider region and the village.

Itzedin fortress
The fort of Intzedin is the only fort on Crete built by the Turks, located on the hill Kalami, 15km east of Chania and has a panoramic view to Souda Gulf. The fortress of Intzedin was built in 1872 by Reouf Pasha, on the same location where in 1646 the first Turks built a tower, chasing away the Venetians. It was the main defense construction of the port and was named "Intzedin" to honor the first born son of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Intzedin. In posterior years, the building was used as a prison for political prisoners, prisoners of the common criminal law and for prisoners who received the death penalty.

Souda Islet
Souda is the name of the small island that stands like a guard in the entrance of the gulf of Souda. A natural harbor protected by the high mountains the east of Chania, on the northeast side of the port of Chania. On its northwest side, there is another smaller and round island, named Leon, recorded on Venetian maps as the "island of rabbits" (Scoglio dei Conigli). There is also the Fortezza fortress.

Ancient Aptera
The ancient city of Aptera was founded in the 8th century BC in a panoramic position that controlled Souda Bay and flourished in the Hellenistic period. It was abandoned in the Arab years, when it was destroyed by the pirates (or an earthquake). The city ports were at Marathi and current Kalives. These great ports made Aptera one of the most important commercial centers of Crete, if not the greatest.According to tradition, it got its name from the Sirens who lost their wings after losing in a musical contest against muses, so they stayed wingless (aptera in Greek). However, it apparently got its name from Aptera Artemis (wingless Artemis) that was worshiped in the area, as evidenced by the coins of the city.

Fort of Koules
The fort of Koules is located in Paleokastro area, 12km east of Chania, near the village of Kalami and close to the ruins of ancient Aptera. The fort was built by the Turks after the Cretan Revolution of 1866, in the framework of a program to control Crete from a network of towers. The fortress was constructed by Hussein Avni Pasha, the Turkish governor of Crete and