On top of a hill with a spectacular panoramic view of the sea, countryside and mountains, Villa ARIALKίS offers the best for the discerning visitor. A large infinity pool extends only a few steps from the sitting room to mesh with the azure of the sea and cascade into a children's pool . A fully furnished barbeque patio under a pergola promises magical moments throughout the day with more panoramic views and sunsets that will take your breath away. We have named our villa "ARIALKίS" from a compound of words meaning the "power of the earth and sea", because these elements dynamically burst forth to meet the eye and rejuvenate body and soul. Trails abound through forested areas, orange and olive groves, with clusters of traditional homes and narrow village paths to explore. However, be warned: The amenities of ARIALKiS, with its spectacular pool, sun deck, fully equipped free-weight gym, barbeque patio and tree-laden garden with its picnic lawn, hammocks and vegetable garden for your fresh salads, make it difficult to tear oneself from the villa; for it is, indeed, a microcosm of comfort, action and beauty in itself!

Born and raised in Chania, after an Odyssey abroad I returned to my birthplace, which I have always considered to be one of the most beautiful "playgrounds" for anyone who possesses the virility and the imagination to enjoy it to its full potential. With interests varying from extreme sports to music and writing, I am hard pressed for choices of what activity to tackle first on just about every morning I wake in the birthplace of European civilization. My only grievance in life is that there are not enough hours in a day to do the things I love in this microcosm of the best that life has to offer to anyone who feels alive to his fingertips. What's more, I greatly enjoy sharing all this enthusiasm with my guests by suggesting the right places to make their most out of their visit.

What really makes our neighborhood unique is its panoramic location and the architectural harmony of stone-built homes in the midst of lush olive groves and beautiful gardens. Villages and agricultural trails throughout the area are ideal for hiking and mountain biking. Maleme beach is only a 3-minute drive or 20-minute walk away with restaurants, supermarkets, taverns and clubs within easy reach, but the greatest advantage of ARIALKiS is that it is located at the hub of everything Western Crete has to offer, whether it is a drive to the mountains and the picturesque villages, the sandy beaches of Elafonisi, Balos, Falasarna, or the more cosmopolitan beach plazas of Platanias, Maleme, Agia Marina and Kolymbari... The city of Chania is only a 20 minute drive away and 35 minutes to the airport. There is a bus stop within 700 meters to the north of the villa on the coastal national road with a route to and from Chania with stops at the beaches and villages along the way. There are also rental car/motorbike offices nearby and taxi service is available throughout the day. But then again, who would want to leave the cozy comfort and beauty of our villa?