房源位置

The newly built complex is located on the picturesque south-east coast of Crete, in the agricultural village of Koutsouras, less than 2 km west of the tourist town of Makry Gialos and 24 km east of Ierapetra. Paradisos villas are located less than 200 meters from the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea, a few minutes walking distance away from a quiet rocky beach, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Located only a few minutes’ walk from bakery, and coffee shops, patisserie, super markets, bars, restaurants, and pharmacy, the villas combine romantic seclusion with proximity to modern comforts. Likewise, the property is located only a few km away from the tourist town of Makry Gialos, as well as traditional Cretan mountain villages with numerous authentic tavernas and bars.
You can also enjoy numerous additional beaches that are 5 - 15 minute drive from the property. For a whole week you do not need to visit the same beach twice – we will share with you all our local secrets. The south-east coast of Crete is devoid of currents and other dangers and provide a safe haven for those who enjoy swimming in the open sea.

The villa is reachable either through private or public transportation.
THINGS TO DO:
- HIKING and CANYONING: Pefki and Oreino/Koutsouras gorges
- DAY-TRIPPING-REMOTE ISLAND AT THE END OF EUROPE: For even more exotic swimming destinations, take the little boat that crosses over to Chrysi and Koufonisi, two enchanting islands in the Libyan Sea opposite Ierapetra and Makry Gialos, respectively. The more popular is Chrysi (or Gaidouronisi), with its sand dunes, cedars and fantastic waters. Formerly an informal camping destination, it now has beach umbrellas, sun loungers and food stands. The island’s best-known beach is Belegrina, to the north; there are, however, many other beaches to be explored, including Kataprosopo and Vagges to the east. Koufonisi (or Lefki) is a lower-key destination that does not attract large numbers of visitors. This island features sandy beaches, white rocks and low vegetation; an ancient theater dating to the 2nd century AD and the remnants of a settlement have been discovered here. Daily cruises now from Makrigialos to paradise Island Koufonissi, located about 10 nautical miles southeast of Makrigialos. It’s uninhabited now, but full of ruins that indicate human activity from the Early Minoan times to post-Byzantine years. The island is surrounded by 36 amazing sandy beaches with fine golden sand and crystal turquoise waters, unknown to almost everybody. Some of them, like Asproulas, Hiliaderfia, Faros and Roman Theatre, would easily be ranked among the best on earth. Visit the southernmost ancient stone theatre in Europe, have a refreshing swim or just relax. Both islands are included in the Natura 2000 network of protected areas.
- BEE and HONEY exploration: STICKY TOUR !!
If you’ve ever had a dream of being a beekeeper or had a keen interest in bees or simply just enjoy the sweetness of the gold liquid it produces, you can now get a “behind the honey” experience. Our family gives a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and work as beekeeper next to us.
- WINE TASTING: Toplou (43 km away) is a 15th-century monastery located in the northeastern part of Crete, 10km east of Sitia and on the way to the beach of Vai. It is one of the most significant and historic monasteries in Crete. The monastery owns a great deal of land which produces excellent organic products such as wine, thyme honey, raki and olive oil. There are guided tours in the winemaking area, where you can taste the wines in combination with traditional cheese, olives and rusks with tomato. All the wines for taste are also for sale at the monastery. It is open to the public daily, from 09:00 - 18:00 hour. For more details about the Toplou Monastery, visit our Toplou section on this website.
- WATER SPORTS
- EXPLORE A DIFFERENCE BEACH EVERY DAY:
- Maxeridi Beach is secluded and private, always calm when there are waves elsewhere (west of property)
- Galini Beach is perfect for windy days (west of property)
- Aghia Fotia Beach, with its fine pebbles and sun loungers (west of property)
- Kalamokania Beach is a long pebble beach that is quiet and relaxing (east of property)
- Makry Yialos Beach is long, sandy and touristy. Great for children and those who prefer easy swimming (east of property)
- Diaskari is long, sandy and much less touristy. Nice lounges if you get there early (east of property).
- If you can spare the time, head as far as Xerokambos, on the south-eastern coast corner of Crete. The road is long and full of curves, but it’s worth it. The wild landscape is alive with the scent of thyme, and there are beaches for every taste – some with small pebbles, some with sand and even one with clay, like a natural spa.
Attractions within 1h drive:
- SITIA (33 Km): a picturesque seaside town, situated on the northeastern side of Crete, a region still unspoiled by mass tourism with Archaeological and Folklore Museums, as well as a Venetian Fortress – Kazarma
The small coastal town of Sitia is pleasant and lively, with hospitable inhabitants who like to interact with one another and their foreign visitors. Just drop in at any of the raki-serving establishments on Eleftheriou Venizelou Street – such as the Oinodeion or Rakodikeion – and you’ll see for yourself. The city’s most beautiful monument is the Kazarma, a Venetian fortress so well-preserved you’d think it was built yesterday. The Archaeological Museum is also noteworthy, as it features the Palaikastro Kouros, a chryselephantine statue dating to the Late Bronze Age (both open Tue-Sun, 08:00-15:00).
- Palm forest of Vai (53 Km): One of the largest natural palm forests in Europe (and consequently has been designated a protected area); the trees are of the species Phoenix theophrasti, commonly known as the Cretan date palms. This is a rare species endemic to the Aegean, which flourishes in wet, sandy soil, reaches a height of 15m and can possess more than one trunk. A large sandy beach spreads out in front of the palm forest. Here, you’ll find the Vai Restaurant, which has been certified by the Agronutritional Cooperation of the Region of Crete and awarded their Cretan Cuisine quality label; the restaurant serves fish and other seafood, local raki and organic wines from Toplou Monastery. Just 7km to the south of Vai lies Kouremenos, a 1.5km-long beach with fine sand and tamarisk trees. On account of its prevailing winds, Kouremenos is a magnet for fans of windsurfing, kite-surfing and SUP (you can find out more about lessons and equipment rentals from Gone Surfing Crete).
- Kato Zakros is well worth the journey that takes you through the inspiring, eternal landscape of easternmost Crete. At this archaeological site, you’ll get a better understanding of the scope of Minoan influence as you explore a small but intricate palace/town complex (ca. 1900-1450 BC) and pick up on key trans-Cretan characteristics that connect this settlement with the Minoans’ larger socioeconomic network. The site’s own treasures include its architecture and rich artworks – among the latter are a bull’s head with golden horns; a gold-covered libation vessel (rhyton) depicting a mountaintop sanctuary; and luxurious vases of rock crystal and colorful veined marble, some with bold, upward-sweeping handles, all now in the Irakleio Archaeological Museum. The harbor and the presence of imported artifacts indicate that Zakros was a gateway to the eastern Mediterranean. Inland lies the “Valley of the Dead” – Crete’s answer to the Grand Canyon (Open daily 08:00-20:00).
- SPINALONGA (a few kilometers past Aghios Nikolaos): One of Crete’s most deeply moving historical monuments, Spinalonga Island is increasingly becoming a focal point of cultural interest and creativity. In antiquity, Spinalonga helped protect Olous (now Elounda) in northwestern Mirabello Bay, from the open sea. (Olous, a sunken Dorian town at the bay’s southern end, prospered in the 4th/3rd centuries BC as a strategic maritime center.) Spinalonga’s massive existing castle, skillfully adapted to the landscape, was constructed by the Venetians (16th century). Later a haven for Christian refugees and Chainides (“fugitive rebels”), the island succumbed to Ottoman rule in 1715, afterwards becoming a thriving port, then an isolated leper colony (1903-1957). Today, Spinalonga is a popular archaeological site with pending UNESCO World Heritage status that has drawn the interest of historians, authors, artists and politicians. Most recently, composer Nikos Xydakis and poet Dionysis Kapsalis collaborated to produce a powerful tribute to Spinalonga (“Apokopos or Spinalonga”), inspired by the 16th-century Veneto-Cretan literary tradition and by the island’s timeless story of struggle, pain, love and death.