If there were more than 5*’s to give we would do so, no pictures/words can do the villa, owners or location justice.
We’ve stayed at many amazing villas over the years and we’ve learned all the things to look for and check that suit what we want. Despite all the research arrival is always an unknown and there are always a few things over a long break that could be improved. Not here, this piece of paradise is pure perfection. We couldn’t fault a single thing inside or out the villa from the moment we arrived to lovely local foods/drink to the sad goodbye at the end of our fortnight.
Sfinari is quite a remote village but there’s all you need here - essential supplies in the mini market to various lovely tavernas either along the beach or a few mins walk/drive up in the village. Kissamos town is a short drive and there are various other places even closer like Phalasarna if you wish to venture, which we didn’t very much. Every night is a beautiful sunset over the bay so grab a drink, sit and admire this from the terrace, pool area, balcony or (my favourite) hammock (there are no mosquitos here too)!! Then walk under a pink sky along the beach, past goats/sheep with a nice breeze, waves lapping against the shore. In 10 mins there are 3 tavernas where you can sit just metres from the shore and enjoy a warm welcome, great hospitality, the freshest seafood and more local gifts of food/raki than you can manage, all for amazing value. We had to pay twice what we were charged just to feel honest. All 3 tavernas have great reviews but we always came back to Captain Fidias’ place, we were made to feel like family and treated to stunning fresh fish, octopus, calamari, salads, the best mousaka, souvlaki and lamb, and delicious baked desserts - rude to resist!!
The sea is yards from the front door and great for snorkelling, with lots of fish and I even got to swim for 20 mins with a giant sea turtle (Caretta Caretta), must’ve been 1.5m and a truly emotional experience, one I’ll never forget :-)
The pool’s great for swimming and has a protected shallow area for kids or adults who want to paddle. It was always clean and clear.
Day trips to Elafonissi and it’s Monastery, Phalasarna, Chania, Milia and Topolia Gorge were all lovely!
Xristina and Pericles were always available to message for help or advice, left us in peace and was lovely to meet once or twice. Thank you so very much for this best holiday we ever had. We WILL be back, can’t wait !!!!