Villa Zorba is a contemporary waterfront retreat set on the rocky coastline of the Akrotiri peninsula, with sweeping views across Chania Bay. This modern villa offers high-end accommodation in a private and scenic location, blending striking architecture with carefully selected materials, elegant interiors, and panoramic sea vistas. Nestled on a 4,500 sqm plot near the quiet village of Tersanas, the property provides easy access to both unspoiled natural surroundings and cultural highlights, including Chania’s Venetian harbour, just 13 km away.

The villa features five bedrooms. Four enjoy exceptional sea views, while the fifth overlooks the majestic White Mountains. Three bedrooms are furnished with double beds, and two with twin beds. Four of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms: three with a shower, toilet, and sink, and one with a bathtub and sink. The fifth bedroom is adjacent to a standalone bathroom equipped with a shower, bathtub, and toilet. Near the entrance, a small open living area includes a sofa bed, making it suitable for accommodating an 11th guest, ideally a child.

On the ground floor, the main living area is styled with minimalist leather furnishings, a television, and a Bose sound system, and opens directly onto the terrace. The fully equipped kitchen features a central island, modern appliances, an exposed stone wall, and a designer dining table. One of the bedroom suites is also located on this floor, with direct access to the terrace and a wellness-style shower. The upper floor houses a second living area with a television, PlayStation 3, and a selection of books.  An additional guest bathroom is also available on this floor.

Outdoor areas are extensive and thoughtfully arranged. Highlights include a 50 sqm heated infinity pool with a shallow section for children, multiple terraces, sunbathing spots, a barbecue area, and pergola-shaded dining and lounge areas. A peaceful relaxation zone is located along the path leading down to the sea. The outdoor Bose sound system with Bluetooth connectivity adds to the atmosphere, and a welcome basket with local spirits enhances the guest experience. For those interested in fitness, the villa is equipped with adjustable weights, a bench, and yoga mats.

Villa Zorba is an ideal choice for travellers seeking a private and stylish escape, with uninterrupted sea views and easy access to the natural beauty and cultural heritage of north-western Crete.

Villa Zorba enjoys a premium location next to the sea in Tersanas, set within a secluded, rocky landscape. It is one of the few villas in this area with direct sea access. Within a few minute’s drive, you can visit one of Tersana’s tavernas for a healthy and tasty local Cretan feast. Tersana Beach enjoys two taverns, loungers, parasols and lovely fine sand. At the top of the hill, you will find the village of Chorafakia with its shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Next door, is the beautiful beach of Kalathas, another Cretan wonder sprinkled with palm trees, loungers and parasols. There are several tavernas serving delicious traditional Cretan specialities and lots of seafood. A wonderful array of watersports are available.

Opposite Kalathas is a small island which you can easily reach by swimming. Marathi boasts two beaches, separated by a small pier. They are well protected from the winds and boast impressive views to Drapanos Cape and the White Mountains. Again there is a small island which can be reached by swimming with a small pine wood. The western coast of it is popular with scuba divers. Seitan Limania Beach, on the east coast of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of Crete’s most gorgeous hidden secrets. It is nestled in a canyon leading out to sea with cliffs either side and the finest white sand reaching out to turquoise waters that turn to the deepest blue as it joins the sea. It is stunning! You can take a boat trip to see this sensational beach. Close by, there is also Stavros Beach where ‘Zorba the Greek’ was filmed in 1964. If you have seen the film you may recognise the memorable scene where Quinn’s character dances the Sirtaki! For an amazing trip out, you could hire a boat to head over to the famous Balos Beach. The peninsula is home to many beautiful, ancient monasteries such as the 16th century Gouverneto Monastery and the 17th century Agia Triada Monastery.

Chania Old Town is a must. It is utterly gorgeous with unique shops, a brilliant dining scene, trendy bars serving cocktails and its famous harbour. The old Venetian harbour offers a phenomenal location for romantic strolls and dinner. It was originally built by the Venetians between 1320 and 1356 and is now a vibrant, cosmopolitan spot. The Egyptian lighthouse is much photographed, especially at sunset. You can take a slow meander to the lighthouse to take in the stunning views of the harbour, Old Town with the majestic White Mountains in the background. On the waterfront, the Giali Tzamisi is the oldest Muslim building in Crete. The Turkish name is translated to ‘The Seaside Mosque’. It plays host to various cultural events and exhibitions.

Following the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the second most visited tourist attraction in Crete is the dramatic Samaria Gorge which is 55km from the villa. It is the longest gorge in Europe and definitely worth the drive. Within the White Mountain’s National Park, it rises to an altitude of 1,230m, is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest and continues down to Agia Roumeli on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The park and gorge offer protection to over four hundred and fifty species of plant and animal, of which seventy are endemic to Crete.

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