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The Area
The area around Horizon Luxury Villas is a gentle mix of countryside and coast, where small villages, olive groves and slow local life meet easy access to the sea and the main towns of western Crete. In Kournas and the nearby settlements you will find traditional cafés, small family run tavernas and local shops where people still greet you by name after the second visit. Nature is always close, whether you are driving past vineyards and orange trees, taking short walks on quiet rural roads or simply sitting on your terrace watching the light change over the valley. From here you can explore mountain villages, visit the springs of Argyroupolis, discover nearby monasteries or simply enjoy the relaxed rhythm of everyday Cretan life without any rush.
Nearby Beaches
Within a short drive from the villas you reach some of the most inviting beaches in this part of Crete, with long stretches of sand and clear, shallow waters. Georgioupolis beach is ideal for families and easy swims, with parts that are organised with sunbeds, umbrellas and beach bars as well as quieter sections if you prefer more space. A little further along the coast, Episkopi beach offers many kilometres of sand where you can walk, swim and choose between simple seafront tavernas or more relaxed beach clubs depending on your mood. With the coastline so close it is easy to spend your days moving between the villa, the lake and the sea, always finding a spot that suits the way you want to enjoy the sun and the water.
Cretan Gastronomy
Staying in this area is a real pleasure if you love good food, because Cretan gastronomy is all about simple, fresh ingredients cooked with care and generosity. In the villages around Lake Kournas and along the coast you can try classic Cretan dishes such as dakos with juicy tomatoes and local cheese, slow cooked meats with herbs, wild greens, fresh fish and seafood, all paired with olive oil from nearby groves and local wine. Many tavernas are family run, with recipes that have been passed down for generations and vegetables that often come straight from the owners garden. You can enjoy long, relaxed meals by the lake, on the beach or in small mountain villages and then come back to your villa to continue the evening on your terrace, maybe with a glass of raki or wine and a few local delicacies you picked up on the way.
The Location
Horizon Luxury Villas sits on a peaceful hillside above the village of Kournas in western Crete, surrounded by olive groves and open views to the sea, just a short drive from Lake Kournas, the only natural freshwater lake on the island, where you can swim, rent a pedal boat and enjoy relaxed meals by the water. At the same time you are close to the long sandy beaches of Georgioupolis and Episkopi, with both organised spots and quieter stretches, while the position between Chania and Rethymno lets you explore historic old towns, harbours and villages during the day and always return in the evening to the calm, private setting of your own villa.