Sunset and sea views
This is a plot of land for sale in Akrotiri Chania, of 4080 sqm with 200 sqm of building density. It is located on the road between Stavros and Tersana, in a quiet area . The plot is slightly raised making it higher than surrounding plots, resulting in a beautiful 360 degree sea view from the first floor. It has views of Stavros mountain and Stavros Beach, the white mountains of Crete and over the bay of Chania.The plot is 1 minute away respectively from the Blue flag sandy Beach of Stavros made famous by the film “Zorba the Greek” and the sandy cove of Tersanas. Horafakia is the closest village with shops, taverna and kafeneon. Located in the rugged landscape on the western coast of the Akrotiri Peninsula, Tersana and Stavros are only ten minutes from the airport and twenty minutes from the historic City of Chania. Additional shopping and general amenities are available in Kounoupidiana, just five minutes away by car.
- Beach nearby
- Mountain View
- Sea View
- Utilities Nearby
Area Description
Stavros
Stavros, Crete is a seaside village located 17km northeast of Chania, at the northernmost edge of Akrotiri peninsular. One characteristic feature of the area is the very steep camel-shaped mountain Vardies rising opposite the harbour of Stavros. The mountain is famous, because there were filmed scenes for the film “Zorba the Greek”, where Anthony Quinn danced the famous Sirtaki Dance in 1964. Then Stavros was a humble small fishing village. Today the region has become a major tourist resort with many hotels and important tourist infrastructures, as well as a preffered destination to buy property in Crete. The two beautiful beaches of the area have contributed to the development of the area.
Akrotiri
If you are looking for property for sale in Akrotiri, Crete, the peninsula features some of the most beautiful and cleanest sandy beaches of Chania. Numerous beaches include, well-known Stavros beach, where Zorbas the Greek was filmed, Kalathas and Tersanas. Kalathas beach is a beautiful sandy beach lined with pine trees in the south and a small islet at swimming distance and features cafes and traditional tavernas. Tersanas, Crete is another fine sandy beach with shallow waters suitable for children. A variety of wild birds and turtles find haven in this peaceful area which is so diverse, offering endless possibilities to the visitor, from birdwatching, horse-riding, hiking or simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery. There are also several churches and historically significant monasteries in the area such as the impressive Agia Triada and Moni Gouvernetou built in the 16th century, a visit to which is highly recommended.
