The Wine Press & Olive Picker's Houses, Gavalohori Crete

If you are looking for a holiday house to rent in a real Greek village, the Olive Picker's and Wine Press houses are just a couple of minutes walk from the cafes, tavernas and shops of Gavalohori village, yet also have all the facilities that you would expect in a modern villa. Air-conditioning, wireless internet, TV, DVD, central heating, to name but a few..
The historic Venetian towns of Chania and Rethymnon are 45 minutes away, The White Mountains and Samaria gorge, a fresh water lake at Kournas, and miles of sandy beaches along the North coast, are all within easy reach.
At any time of the year you can find a deserted stretch of sand within a half hour drive.
Gavalohori is an excellent base from which to explore the Western part of Crete. There are several well stocked shops in the village centre, a bakery and three tavernas.
Monica's taverna in the village square (5 minutes walk) is open all day every day, all year round. The food is excellent and there are tables indoors, and outside in the courtyard, or the terrace over looking the square.
The nearest taverna, Aposperitis (3 minutes walk) is open from May until the end of October from 6.30 pm every day, also Sunday lunch times and holidays.
The safe sandy beach and tavernas of Almirida are 5 minutes drive. Here the sand slopes gently into the bay, making this a suitable bathing location for all ages. There are several cafes and tavernas where you can take a leisurely breakfast, lunch or evening meal.

Our nearest airport is Chania International, which is 45 minutes drive. Internal flights connect to Athens several times a day all year - direct charters arrive between March and October. Heraklion airport is about 2 hours drive along the North coast highway, a nice scenic drive in the daytime. A hire car is recommended, we can arrange for a hire car or a taxi to meet you at either airport.