This is flat plot of land for sale in Stavros Akrotiri Chania Crete with a surface of 5777,86sqms and a building density of 235sqms. It is located in a serene location, just 500 mtrs away from the beach of Stavros. It is a flat plot of land with views over the sea and the mountains. The plot can be accessed by an asphalt road and all utilities are already there.
The Blue flag sandy Beach of Stavros offers its clear crystal waters for swimming and it has been made famous by the film “Zorba the Greek”. 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.
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.
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.
