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GREY STONES VILLA
CRETE

Welcome to Crete, the largest and southernmost island in Greece. 

A trip to Crete is always a precious journey. Would you like to discover thousands of years of culture with historic palaces and remarkable museums or take a stroll through the old towns with Venetian architecture? Are you interested in beautiful sandy beaches with crystal-clear water? Or would you prefer to hike across the fertile plateaus through beautiful olive groves and cross one of the numerous gorges? 

Whether you simply want to relax or are looking for activities, Crete offers you countless possibilities. 

Just 8 kilometers west of Heraklion with the international airport on the north coast of Crete is the sandy beach of Ammoudara in the municipality of Malevizi. It is 7 km long, making it one of the longest beaches on the island. Ammoudara is a busy seaside resort for locals and tourists alike and offers many amenities and activities. 

Here in Ammoudara with many shops and all kinds of restaurants with traditional specialities you will find the brand new and luxurious maisonette villa 

Grey Stones Villa 

with private pool and wonderful modern architecture in a quiet neighborhood just 700m from the sandy beach.

ACCOMMODATION

Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara Room1 bedroom decorated double bed and wardrobe
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara room kitchen with decorated table and chairs
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara room living room
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara living room amenities and pool view
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara room kitchen view
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara Room1 bedroom
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara Room2 double bed, wardrobe and amenities
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara Room2 bedroom with balcony view
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara Room2 bathroom amenities

The Grey Stones Villa, with a total area of 115 sq.m. fully air-conditioned and heated during the winter months, has on the upper floor 2 comfortable bedrooms each with a double bed. Each bedroom has its own furnished balcony as well as its own en suite bathroom ensuring comfort and privacy for each guest. On the spacious balcony of the master bedroom, there is also a Jacuzzi

In the interior and exterior ground floor area of the villa-maisonette you will find all the amenities that will make your stay at Villa Grey Stones an unforgettable experience. 

In the open plan living room with high quality furniture in white tones, as you can see from the photos and video, you can relax with a glass of wine while your children play comfortably and safely in the villa's outdoor area. 

The dining area is next to the modern fitted and fully equipped kitchen where you can enjoy all your meals. If you still prefer to dine outside on your terrace, as the Greeks do during the summer months, there is an outdoor dining area with chairs and a comfortable sofa with shade and a gas barbecue where you can grill the finest delicacies. 

On the ground floor, there is an additional WC.   

Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara room kitchen view

Finally, the private swimming pool with sun loungers and shade complete your private space for comfort and relaxation. 

Of course, there is also free wireless high-speed internet and 3 TVs with free Greek, German, English, Netflix and other international satellite channels. 

Whether you are seeking a serene privacy for relaxation, or an escape without giving up your usual comforts, Grey Stones Villa is the ultimate destination for a carefree and rejuvenating stay. 

FACILITIES

Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara room pool with sunbeds and decorations
Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara villa yard with short table

The Grey Stones Villa has a fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances (electric cooker with oven, extractor hood, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave, filter coffee and espresso machine, toaster, toaster oven, hot air fryer, kettle, electric fruit juicer, egg cooker, dishwasher), as well as along with dishes, glasses and cookware utensils. The dining table and chairs are of high quality.

  • The two bathrooms have a shower cabin and are equipped with shampoo and shower gel, a towel set, a hairdryer and a first aid kit.
  • The air conditioning and heating are of high quality with fan-coil heat pump.
  • The villa is fully powered by natural energy sources (photovoltaics).
  • Plasma TV 55 inch with satellite channels and Netflix in the living room and 43 inch TV in each bedroom.
  • Laptop size safe deposit box free of charge.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available in all indoor and outdoor areas.
  • Washing machine and separate tumble dryer dryer.
  • Iron and ironing board.
  • The balconies are fully equipped with a small table and two comfortable chairs. 
  • Jacuzzi on the balcony of the master bedroom.
  • The freshwater pool and terrace offer sun loungers and umbrellas free of charge.
  • Free towels are available for the pool.
  • Cleaning, change of bed linen and towels twice a week.
  • The owners place great emphasis on the use of ecological cleaning products.
  • Special high chairs for small children 2-3 years old are available as well as a baby cot with a mattress and bed linen.
  • Smoke detectors indoors and a fire extinguisher.
  • Alarm system.
  • Free street parking. 

YOUR DESTINATION

View of the beach of Ammoudara

The settlement of Ammoudara with its homonymous beach is located about 7km from Heraklion and is now a suburb of the city.

Ammoudara takes its name from the long sandy beach (ammos = sand), that stretches for 7 kilometres from the Pankritio Stadium to the mouth of the Almyros river, making it one of the longest beaches in Crete. In some places, the beach is more than 200 metres wide. 

An underwater reef at a distance of 40-50 metres from the coastline acts as a natural underwater breakwater, thus providing the coast with valuable protection against erosion. 

The waters are blue and slope gently, making it ideal for families with small children.

Landscape view of Ammoudara mountain side

Visitors will find a wide range of facilities along the beach: There are hotels, small apartments and houses of the locals, restaurants and bars with car parks, supermarkets, organized places with sun loungers and parasols, and in some places even stationary lifeguards water sports as well as the Wind Surfing Club of Heraklion, infrastructure for a beautiful and carefree holiday. Of course there are many spots without human intervention, with small dunes and without crowds. 

The beach of Ammoudara has been repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag of the European Union. 

Attractions in the surroundings of Ammoudara & Heraklion

There are many attractions within a distance of less than 10 km from our villa, such as:

  • The archaeological collection of Malevizi in Gazi (1.5 km).
  • The ruined Monastery of Agios Ioannis Farangitis (5 km).
  • The Almyros Gorge (6.8 km).
  • The Museum of Rural History and Folk Art of Arolithos (5 km).
  • The Voulismeno Aloni, 15-38 metres deep. Its walls are ideal for climbing, which is why there are 12 climbing routes of increased difficulty (9 km).
  • The forest of Keris (9 km), very close to Voulismeni Aloni.
  • The natural beach of Paleokastro (8,5 km).
  • The archaeological site of Tylissos (8,3 km).
  • The Doxa Cave, Marathos (11.8 km) 

The above information on the region's attractions can be found on the website of the Municipality of Malevizi, where you can also download the app to your cell phone.

In Heraklion and its wider area, we recommend the following places of interest:  

  • The Palace of Knossos (13 km) 
  • The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (7 km): the best collection of Minoan art in the world 
  • The Heraklion city with the Venetian city walls (7 km) 
  • The Natural History Museum in Heraklion (7 km) 
  • The Creta Aquarium and the Dinosauria Park in Kato Gouves (27 km): The Sea World in Crete and the Dinosaur Theme Park, a route for young and old that takes visitors from the present to prehistory. 

Recommended places of interest on Crete

Ammoudara and Heraklion are located almost in the center of Crete and therefore the visitor can easily spread the distances to both the eastern and western side of the island.  

Some of the most recommended places in Crete that can easily be visited without an overnight stay are: 

  • The beautiful old town of Rethymnon (68 km) with the Venetian Harbor and the Fortress of Fortezza. 
  • The old town of Chania (133 km): discover the Venetian influences in this amazing city. 
  • The Samaria Gorge: An excursion here is only recommended with the services of a local tourist office. 
  • The Preveli Monastery (102 km): one of the most revered holy places in Crete. 
  • The city of Agios Nikolaos with the island of Spinalonga (75 km): The former leper colony in a ruined Venetian fortress. Read before reading Victoria Hislop's book: 'The Island'. 
  • The Lassithi Plateau (70 km): surrounded by mountains, famous for its picturesque windmills. 

Important points nearby

  • Doctors and dentists: There are doctors of all specialties in Gazi within 1.5 km of the villa.
  • Hospital: The University Hospital of Heraklion and the best in Crete is located at a distance of 5 km. In case of emergency, you must call the emergency number 166 for an ambulance. 
  • Pharmacy: 2 km away. 
  • ATM: About 500 meters from the villa. 
  • Banks: In our area, the nearest banks are in Gazi. 
  • City bus stop: 500 meters to Heraklion. 

Opening hours

  • Banks are open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 2pm and Friday from 8am to 1.30pm 
  • Post offices are open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 2pm. 
  • The opening hours of the shops vary from 8 and 9 am to 1 pm and again from 5 - 5.30 pm to 8.30 - 9 pm 
  • Most tourist shops are open continuously from 8 - 9 am and until 10 - 11 pm. 

HOW TO GET TO THE VILLA

Grey Stones Villa Ammoudara villa yard with short table

The Grey Stones Villa in Ammoudara is between 12 and 14 km from Heraklion International Airport, depending on the route. 

The address is Nik. Skoufa 9 & Makrygianni corner, 71414 Gazi Heraklion. The entrance is on Makriyannis Street.  

Coordinates: 35.330173, 25.074612 (on Google Maps and OpenStreetMap

There are two routes: You follow the coastal road from Heraklion to Ammoudara and drive through the town. For your orientation. The villa is only 1 kilometer from the Agapi Beach hotel located on Andreas Papandreou Avenue. 

Alternatively, take the national road 90 to Rethymno until Gazi and from there follow Google Maps

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