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Antilia Apartments in Crete
Tel: +30 (28210) 75773 Email: antilia@chania-cci.gr Web: www.Antilia-Apartments.com
Crete
Crete is a place of welcome and hospitality, an island full of ancient pride, a more cheerful Sisily,
a Scotland with much more sun. Crete impresses even the most demanding visitor. The town of
Hania, probably the most charismatic in Crete has been through the centuries a junction of
civilisation and culture between the East and the West, and has been called the “Queen of the
Mediterranean” and the “Lady of the East”.
Come for a scroll through the narrow alleys of its Venetian Harbour and feel the magic sweet
smell of the Jasmine. Come for a lazy day to the endless magical beach in Elaffonisi, with the
shallow water and the pink seashell sand. Come for an exciting visit to that magical small island
of Gramvussa with its historic castle and the exotic scenery of Balos. Let us, at the Atilia, take
you to an intoxicating journey through the small fishing villages of the northwest coast, all the
way up to the highlands of the White Mountains. Let us take you on a fascinating journey to
endless sandy beaches and wild ravines, inaccessible mountain tops with caves, rare plants,
birds and animals, churches and monasteries that go back to Byzantine years and Venetian
castles that will embrace you. Let us show you where the heart of Crete is and give you a real
taste of the island and its people, who are ready to welcome you with a glass of raki and village
pies.
Tavronitis
Still relatively uncommercialised and authentic, Western Crete just waits to be explored.
Tavronitis is a small traditional village which is ideally located just in the centre of the county of
Hania and can be used very convenient as a base to explore both sides of the island.
Tavronitis is a working village. You can find quite a few fruit shops on its main road, a couple of
small mini-markets, a bakery with its daily fresh baked bread, an excellent patisserie shop with
its unique fresh cakes and ice creams, and naturally the best made baclava in the area. A couple
of small cafenion complete the relaxing picture with the locals drinking Greek coffee while
watching the world going around. The small river of Tavronitis is a stones throw away and is a
paradise for bird watchers especially during April and May. A gentle walk takes you down to the
sea front, where you can find a few family run tavernas. Only two miles away by the Spatha
peninsula, lays the small fishing village of Kolibari, famous for its excellent tavernas where you
can enjoy freshly caught lobsters and local fish. It is also where the 13th century Byzantine
monastery of Gonia is located and the Orthodox Academy with its modern conference centre,
open for everyone who seeks their knowledge or as a tranquil place for creative thinking.
History Of The Apartments
Once upon a time, on a hot summer’s day some 20 years ago Stavros was taken by his young
friend Irene in a romantic walk, on the hillsides of the village of Tavronitis. On the way they both
stopped in Irene’s father’s vineyard. Stavos was astonished from the breathtaking views of the
Aegean sea and the majesty of the White Mountains in the background. It was then that they
made a promise that as soon as they had both completed their studies they would come back
and share a life in this, their special place.
They kept their pledge. Five years on, Stavros has graduated from the University of California
with a degree in Aeronautics. Irene returns from Athens where she has been studying business.
Once more they do the same walk in the sun-drenched vineyard. Later that day over a glass of
raki, they share their dream with Irene’s brother Stelios. What they long to do is share the
beauty, the character and great friendliness of the place with others.
Now their dream is no longer a dream. They built two small but elegant apartment blocks, which
they love and cherish as they do their own home. They decided to call them Antilia because the
beauty and the elegance of their place deserved the name of Altantis young and beautiful
princess.
Antilia Apartments
The apartments were first built in 1989, in the small but traditional Cretan village of Tavronitis in
the north-west coast of the island. Antilia impresses every visitor with its unique architecture,
extensive gardens, but most of all with the breathtaking views of the turquoise blue Aegean Sea
that stretches all the way from the Spatha peninsula to the Thothorou islands and Akrotiri.
Antilia is a small property, which consists of 14 different size high quality apartments built in two
small individual units. Both units are surrounded by jasmine and bungavilleas, set up on a
hillside, only 250 metres from the main road in a patchwork of colours, with the impressive
White Mountains in the background and the blue of the Aegean in the front. The two units are
separated by pretty flower filled gardens which are full of roses (Stelios’ pride and joy),
geraniums and hibiscus.
A swimming pool (20x8m and the colour of lapis lazuli) is set to a large panoramic terrace. All
around the pool area is beautiful flower pots filled with colourful geraniums and roses, making it
the ideal place to relax and sunbathe. This is certainly the best place on the coast to watch the
www.Antilia-Apartments.com sunset over Spatha’s peninsula. A welcoming snack-bar is provided on the terrace, making
Antilia one of the few properties on the island that offers you both the privacy of having your
own pool and gardens, and the opportunity to socialise with your fellow holidaymakers when you
feel like it. The snack-bar, built in 2002, is open all day long, serving all sorts of homemade
delights, all done with extra love and care from mother Antilia. Barbeques and Cretan evenings
are also organised with plenty of food and wine which incidentally comes straight from Stavros’
barrels from the Antilia cellar.
In the year 2002, Antilia has gone through a major renovation bringing the standard of the
apartments to a very high level. Inside, the apartments are furnished and decorated with soft
creamy colours, with elegant and comfortable sofas, French designer curtains and bed covers,
soft lighting and pretty paintings.
The kitchenettes fitted with attractive cherry wood cupboards are provided with particularly good
quality cutlery and crockery and come complete with a cooker oven and grill, as well as a small
fridge. Whilst each bedroom has its own individual character they all have remarkably smart
fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets, as well as very stylish dressing tables. All the apartments
have their own private bathroom including bathtubs with high quality fittings and large mirrors.
Naturally all the apartments are fully air-conditioned and have satellite TV.
Most of the apartments have private terraces on both sides, so you can enjoy the morning sun at
breakfast and watch the sun going down over Spatha’s peninsula while you are enjoying your
afternoon Gin & Tonic.
Most of the ground floor apartments have two bedrooms – one with two single beds and the
other with one double bed. They both also have full size bathrooms.
The first floor apartments are of an open plan split level design with gleaming wood staircases
leading up in the bedroom with a lovely view over the sea. Some bedrooms lead on to an outside
upper terrace with remarkable views towards Chania, the sea, and the White Mountains
(apartments A5 and B5). The terraces are covered with beautifully designed terracotta tiles
leading to an outside staircase, which takes you directly to Antilia’s beautifully kept gardens.
Coming to Antilia Apartments your only concern about your well-being should be getting the
flight arrangements sorted out. From that point on, we at the Antilia will make sure that this is
going to be the most memorable holiday for you and your loved ones. No more hassle, no more
waiting in long queues, or coaches full of other holiday makers when you arrive at your
destination. You can enjoy a VIP service going to your accommodation with Antilia’s shuttle bus
or if you are more adventurous or know Crete already, you can collect one of Antilia’s hire cars at
the airport with full instructions of how to get to the Antilia Apartments.
Flights
Charter flights to Chania Airport are normally available from the end of March to the end of
October on Tuesdays only. There are also flights available to Heraklion Airport from most major
UK airports on other days. Tickets are available from most operators and ticket specialists, such
as Flight Line in the UK (telephone 01702 470 757).
Car Hire
Whilst it is possible to get around by taxi or bus we strongly recommend that you have a car for
your holiday otherwise you will be unable to explore the beautiful countryside of the island. By
booking a car from Antilia Car Hire you can be a 100% sure that you are not only getting the
best deal but also that you are renting an up-to-date, reliable and well maintained car that also
comes with full road service around the island. All our cars are new and air-conditioned and we
can arrange delivery and collection from Chania’s airport. Our prices include local taxes,
unlimited mileage, third party liability insurance, collision damage waiver, theft protection, and a
road map. Coverage excludes damage to the underside of the vehicle and tyres.
Local Activities
If enjoying beautiful landscapes and relaxing under the sun in never-ending beaches is not
enough, holidays in western Crete can be also an experience to remember since there are all
kinds of activities, and places of archaeological, historical and ecological interest. Cretan waters
are considered to be some of the cleanest in the Mediterranean, therefore sea sports are
available almost at every beach in the north-west side. Snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, wind
surfing, jet skiing, paragliding – just make your choice.
Away from the water we can organise a day in a horse riding centre in the woods of Dere village.
Get to know the countryside on a horseback through special formed paths. Tennis is also an
option in the area. Out of the 20 officially recognised areas of natural beauty in Crete, 14 of
them are in the county of Hania. Discover them by car from the Antilia Car Hire, hiking or on a
daily cruise.
Visiting the 61 gorges can be a unique experience. The scenery is breathtaking and imposing,
although is different in every gorge. From the famous Samaria Gorge, which is the longest one in
Europe, to the Topolia Gorge with wild untouched scenery, the area is full of caves with stalgtites
and stalagmites up to 20m high and beautiful Neolithic fossils.
Hiking about the Korikos peninsula leading to Gramvousa and the island of Balos, apart from
having the opportunity to see the 16th century Venetian fortress and enjoying the exotic sea, you
will also come across rare wild birds. Ideal for bird watching, the Rodops peninsula, Tavronitis
www.Antilia-Apartments.com River and on the southwest coast, rare birds can be seen especially during May and September.
