The olive tree of Vouves
One of the oldest olive trees in the world, declared a natural heritage monument. The Olive Tree Museum stands right beside it, and around 20,000 people visit every year.
Location
A seaside village near Chania, at the foot of the Rodopou Peninsula and perfectly placed for exploring western Crete.
Villa Dimokratia
Kolymbari 730 06, Chania, CreteGPS 35.528139, 23.781841
Distances from the villa
- Kolymbari village & beach
- 1 km
- Platanias
- 13 km
- Deliana–Mesavlia gorge
- 16 km
- Kissamos port (daily cruises to Balos)
- 17 km
- Chania town
- 23 km
- Falassarna
- 26 km
- Souda port
- 29 km
- Balos lagoon
- 30 km
- Chania airport (transfer available)
- 41 km
- Elafonisi
- 49 km
- Palaiochora
- 54 km
In Kolymbari
Everything you need for a relaxed stay, a few minutes from the villa.
- Supermarket & bakery
- Butcher & fishmonger
- Tavernas & grill houses
- Cafés & pastry shop
- Pharmacy
- Banks & ATMs
- Post office
- Petrol station
- Car & bike rental
- Diving centre
- Mini golf & karting
- Spa
- Hairdresser & barber
- Souvenir & jewellery shops
- Tourist offices
Clinic and medical centre in nearby Kissamos.
Worth a visit nearby
Monastery of Gonia
1 km west of Kolymbari. Built between 1618 and 1634, next to the Orthodox Academy of Crete.
Ancient Diktynna
Ruins of the temple of the goddess Diktynna at the tip of Cape Spatha, once a pilgrimage site for all of Greece.
Deliana–Mesavlia gorge
16 km away. An easy 5 km walk of about an hour, fine for children. Best in spring.
Church of Episkopi
The early Christian church of Archangel Michael, with mosaics and murals, from the age of Justinian.
Saint John’s Cave
In the village of Spilia, with the spring of holy water that tradition links to Saint John the Hermit.
Chania Old Town
23 km away. The Venetian harbour, the old town and its nightlife, in summer and winter alike.
Explore western Crete from here.
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