The neighbourhood

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​Villa Leon is located in Tsikalaria village. Tsikalaria is a small village located only 10 minutes' drive away from Chania town. ​

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Local markets & Shopping

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​In Souda, just a few minutes' drive away, there are two Supermarkets for those daily essentials, offering local products. There are also 2 bakeries, so we can arrange with the baker to deliver your breakfast directly to your front door.

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Every Saturday, in the city of Chania, is a market where you can pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the local yoghurts and cheese. The old town has a mix of shops ranging from a bootmaker to boutique clothing.

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Bars & Restaurants

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You'll be spoilt for choice on where to eat in the villages around the Villa. There are several tavernas that sell local food cooked with traditional Cretan recipes. If you prefer fish, there are some waterfront restaurants that overlook the sea within 10-minute drive. Or why not put on your dancing shoes and head to one of the many nightclubs or cocktail and music bars of Platanias or Chania city centre?

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Beaches

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The beach of Platanias is around 10 minute's drive from the Villa, with clear blue water and soft golden sand. There is also the Blue Flag beach of Agia Marina with plenty of sunbeds and parasols to hire and a selection of beach bars and tavernas, all about 1km away. For a day at the beach, Elafonisi and Falasarna are ideal destinations! There are white sand and pink hues and turquoise waters that ripple in the breeze. Both beaches are a bit far away, but it definitely worth driving there!​

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Family fun

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For some fun in the sun, especially when the coastline close to the Villa is wavy, Limnoupolis Waterpark offers a great adventure for the whole family! About 25 minutes drive from the Villa, Limnoupolis with its waterslides for the energetic and the lazy river for the more laid-back members of the group can provide with moments of joy all the members of your company.

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Places of Interest

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The city of Chania is not to be missed! The Venetian Harbour is fringed with restaurants, cafes and bars. This is a great place to rest after a day exploring the maze of alleys in the old town of Chania.

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Within 10 minutes' drive, you will also find the Botanical Gardens of Crete that worth a visit. In that garden, you will be amazed by the variety of products which you can walk into through handmade paths. If you decide to have lunch or dinner at the restaurant of the gardens, make sure you ask for their local salad with more than 100 ingredients! ​

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Take a tour in Apokoronas and Sfakia region until the South edge of Crete with the marvellous beaches in the Libyan sea. Heading west from Aoria estate, 9 km away is the amazing traditional village Vryses where you can take an exit from the northern national road towards the Sfakia region; there through a remarkable route on the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), crossing the traditional villages of Askyfou and Impros, you can visit breathtaking sights & beaches like Chora Sfakion, Frangokastello, Loutro, Marmara, etc.

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Distances

Chania city centre: 10 mins drive.
Chania airport: 25 mins drive.
Souda port: 5 mins drive.
Chania Venetian harbour: 15 mins drive.
Nearest beach: 5 mins drive.
National road: 2 min drive.
Platanias: 15 mins drive.
Falassarna beach: 60 mins drive.
Samaria gorge: 30 mins drive.

Limnoupolis water park: 15 mins drive.