This land for sale in Apokoronas Chania Crete is located near the traditional picturesque village of Kokkino Chorio. It is a large plot, of 8421m², connected to roads by both its north and south side, this property is the perfect opportunity for your future home. Its building capacity goes up to 261m² (plus basement), idyllic for both a year round home or an investment property.
It is situated on a gradient hill, ensuring panoramic clear sea views of Souda Bay and the Cretan Sea. The plot maintains close proximity to plenty of sandy beaches such at the coastal villages of Almyrida and Kalyves, plus it is only 35minutes away from the city of Chania and its International airport.
The plot has direct access to asphalt road, and water / electricity connections are nearby.
Kokkino Chorio, Crete is an unspoilt, traditional village in the region of Apokoronas in Chania, located high on the mountain and offers breath-taking views over the Bay of Souda. The village was one of the sites used in the 1964 film Zorba the Greek and it's one of the most popular locations for purchasing property in Crete. It is a small, hospitable village with a couple of small shops, kafeneion and tavern. More shops and restaurants can be found in the village of Plaka, 3kms away. Kokkino Chorio features a glass factory which produces handmade glass, using traditional glass blowing techniques. The coastline northwest of the village is a very interesting place for a stroll due to the ground formation and the various caves.
Apokoronas, Crete is situated at the feet of White Mountains in the north-eastern corner of the prefecture of Chania and is one of the greenest regions of Crete. The area features numerous interesting sights, such as Lake Kournas, the island’s only freshwater lake and the archaeological site of Aptera with its superb views of Souda Bay. Apokoronas features an abundance of historic and picturesque villages with traditional taverns and thriving seaside resorts with beautiful sandy beaches along the coast like Kalyves, Almyrida and Georgioupolis and represents one of the most popular destinations if you are searching to buy property for sale in Crete, Greece.