Home The Villa Pictures Pricelist Contact   The Villa Asteria is located near the village of Kalamaki, in central South Crete, some 60 kilometres from Heraklion. The area is known for its remarkable natural beauty, its more than 300 annual sunny days and its four thousand years of history. Preserved from mass tourism, it is the ideal place for individuals and small families in search of holidays combining rest, the pleasure of the sea and discovering a beautiful region. The archaeological sites of Faistos, Gortys and Agia Triada are just a few kilometres away, as are the long sandy beaches of Kalamaki and Komos and entertaining places like Matala. Walks in the mountain or though beautiful gorges leading to small beaches (Agiofarango, Martsalo) can also be part of your program. Don't miss, the traditional, local tavernas and kafenios in our small villages where, apart from the excellent local specialities, you'll experience the real, Cretan hospitality and way of life... Our villa is equipped with heating, so why not come and visit Crete in winter? With snow on the mountains, grass and flowers in the countryside, the purest atmosphere and the beauty of the Libyan sea, the island is never more impressive and beautiful than in this season... So, whatever kind of holidays you're dreaming of, be sure that our region will offer the best of nature and culture to you, to make your stay something you won't forget...