LOCATION

Crete

Crete is a land of breathtaking scenery with beautiful sandy beaches and towering snow peaked mountains. A unique, cosmopolitan mix of old and new, traditional villages and modern towns. It may be an island but it is far from small. Stretching approximately 260 km from east to west, it is the largest of all the Greek islands and in fact the 5th largest in the Mediterranean.

One thing that will never go unnoticed in Crete is the friendliness of the Cretan people who have a word for it “philoxenia” which means friend of strangers.

Did you know?
The church of Panagia Kera overlooking KERA beach. It is a picturesque 19th century chapel which was built in the site of an older monastery. Legend says that when some pirates attempted to occupy the area, the residents prayed to the church of Panagia Kera. Virgin Mary listened to the prayers and petrified the boat and the pirates.

Kera, Chania

Kera village is located in the province of Apokoronos in Municipality of Kalyves. It is a quiet, peaceful place with a magnificent beach 400 meters from the villa, while the village center (Almirida) is only 1,5 km away.

With the White Mountains as a backdrop and the lush green landscape, the Apokoronas region of North West Crete is characterized by it’s breathtaking natural beauty filled wild flowers, herbs, olive trees and welcoming vineyards.

You should not miss the chance to explore the inland villages with their cobbled streets and tasty local delicacies.

Chania, the capital of West Crete, is only 20 minutes drive and has a beautiful Venetian Harbour with a fascinating history as well a cosmopolitan vibe one would expect from a modern city with fine restaurants, bars, clubs, live music, traditional harbour side tavernas and fashionable shops.

The birthplace of the Minoan Civilization, is also a source of cultural experiences that include museums, archaeological sites, ancient towns, churches, monasteries, folklore festivals, theatre and cinemas.

Distances:

400m to Kera beach
1,5 km to the village centre and nearest amenities (bakery, supermarket, ΑΤΜ, taverns, cafe-bars, Pharmacy, petrol)
2km to Kalives beach and resort (Post Office, Bank, Pharmacy, Supermarkets, Petrol)
5 km to Vamos (regional centre and 24hr emergency clinic)
14 km from Lake Kournas and the golden sandy beach of Georgioupoli
30km to nearest airport at Chania (150km to Heraklion)
28km to the beautiful Venetian Harbour of Chania
45km to Rethymnon ( Old town and Fortezza)
50km to the West coast (Falassarna, Gramvousa, Balos)
55km to Omalos Plateau and entrance to the Samaria Gorge
65km to South Coast (Chora Sfakia, Sougia, Paleochora, Elafonissi

Access: How to Get Here

By Air
There are daily scheduled flights from all major E.U countries to Athens El. Venizelos Airport and connecting domestic flights to either Chania or Heraklion airport.

By ferry boat
Should you wish to travel by boat, there a scheduled boat trips from Piraeus Port to Souda.

Piraeus Port
Tel. +30 210 422-6000 to 04

Transfer Service from and the Airport is provided upon request. Transfer time is approximately 30-40 minutes.

Useful telephone numbers

Athens, International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Tel. +30 210 353-0000

Chania Airport
Tel. +30 28210 63224

Piraeus Port
Tel. +30 210 422-6000

Chania Souda Port
Tel. +30 22890 22218