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Crete is home to an amazing variety of #herbs and #flowers; these beautiful white #lilies can usually be found on the sandy soil of the island's coastline but we also love to grow them in our garden 🌿🌷  

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A great place to make memories

I’ve been visiting this place since I met my husband over a decade ago. Coming from the Greek mainland myself, Crete -famous worldwide for its natural beauty, cultrural wealth and exquisite cuisine- always seemed to me like a wondrous place to visit; little did I know about Gournes, this little charming village by the sea close to Heraklion, the largest city on the island. However, what really got to me was this beautiful summer house with the colourful garden, I fell in love with it the minute I laid my eyes on it.

Are you familiar with the Greek island architecture? The picturesque white houses with blue doors and windows? This is the case of Villa in the Garden, a  90 sq.m. house built to accommodate the family’s need to relax and enjoy some serious quality time away from the fast-paced city life.The spacious patios offer access to a large garden that features an astonishing variety of trees and flowers (vaudevillians, jasmine trees, hibiscuses, rosebushes, indigenous lilies etc.) .

If you want to blow some steam off...

You’re at the right place! Enjoy every moment of your holiday, spend time  in the garden, wander in the orchard, or relax on a hamstring under the thick shade of the eucalyptus and the palm trees. Go swimming, the beach is only 5 minutes away; go walking or riding a bike along the coastline at sunset, feel the cool sea breeze against your skin and let the glorious colours of the horizon amaze you. Visit the Cretaquarium, that is litteraly 10 minutes on foot from home, and discover more than 2,000 marine creatures.

Discover the wild beauty, geographical diversity and cultural wealth of Crete

Crete is the largest Greek island featuring an amazing geographical diversity: a beautiful sandy coastline along with imperious wild mountains, lakes, caves, waterfalls, canyons and valleys. From small villages to large cities and cosmopolitan destinations, the island welcomes a wide range of travellers from across the world.

Its long fascinating history has left tangible marks on the land & the people; no doubt, Crete is an island with a strong cultural identity that spans from unique local costums to art, music and an amazing gastronomy that is considered the quintessence of the Mediterranean diet. Long story short, there are endless opportunities to enjoy yourself, spend quality time with your loved ones and make beautiful memories that will accompany you throughout your life.

Are you ready for a lifetime experience? Find out more about Villa in the Garden!