Accommodation
Indulge in the charm of the ideal accommodation on the island of Crete
Discover absolute relaxation and luxury in the villas of Crete Essence Villas – Lagkada, an ensemble of carefully designed, autonomous villas near Makrys Gialos, Lasithi.
Surrounded by Crete’s natural beauty, the villas face the open sea of southern Crete, with the local hills rising behind them. Each villa features a private pool, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and every amenity required for carefree holidays. Ideal for families, groups, and couples, our villas make you feel at home from the very first moment. Enjoy authentic Cretan hospitality, dive into your private pool, relax on the terrace, and explore the area’s stunning beaches and attractions.
ACCOMMODATION
01/03
Villa Aeolus
Capacity: 12 guests
Room space: 145 sqm
A spacious 145 m² residence with five bedrooms, ideal for large families or groups, offering absolute privacy and unique sea views.
02/03
Villa Artemis
Capacity: 8 guests
Room space: 130 m²
An elegant 130 m² villa with four bedrooms, ideal for families and groups, combining comfort, privacy, and stunning sea views.
03/03
Villa Athena
Capacity: 6 guests
Room space: 110 m²
A tasteful 110 m² villa with three bedrooms, ideal for smaller groups or families, offering privacy, serenity, and a stunning view of the open sea of southern Crete.
Three independent villas near Makrys Gialos
Crete Essence Villas – Lagkada is a collection of three independent villas on a hillside near Makrys Gialos, in Lasithi, on the south coast of Crete. Villa Aeolus, Villa Artemis and Villa Athena each have their own private pool, garden, balcony and outdoor space with a terrace or patio.
The villas face the open sea of southern Crete, with the local hills rising behind them.
The three different sizes give families and groups a clear choice according to the number of people travelling. Whether you need three, four or five bedrooms, you can compare the villas by capacity and by the individual features of each villa.
Parking available outside the villas.
Choose the villa for your group
Villa Aeolus is the largest of the three, with 145 m², five bedrooms and capacity for up to 12 guests. It has twin beds in every bedroom, five en suite bathrooms and two sofa beds. The villa is arranged over two levels and has a balcony. Its private pool is lit after sunset.
Villa Artemis is a white villa of 130 m² for up to 8 guests. It has four bedrooms, a fireplace, verandas and a balcony.
Villa Athena has 110 m² of space and accommodates up to 6 guests in three bedrooms. It has a fireplace, a balcony and a stone-arched patio with a dining table overlooking its private pool and garden.
What every villa includes
Every villa has a kitchen with hobs, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, coffee maker and kettle.
The indoor facilities also include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, a washing machine, iron and towels.
Outside, each villa also has a barbecue, sun loungers and umbrellas.
Children are welcome, and a baby cot and high chair can be provided on request.
Cleaning takes place twice a week, and a rental car can be arranged.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement; please ask us before booking.
Planning your stay
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
Online check-in is available before arrival.
We speak Greek, English, German and French.
Beaches and Makrys Gialos
Lagada, a small beach, is about 700 metres away on foot.
Dragon's Beach (Ammoudi) is about 1 km away and around 2 minutes by car.
Diaskari and Lagoufa beaches are about 5 minutes away by car.
Makrys Gialos and its town beach are about 10 minutes away by car.
Check availability
Choose the villa that matches the size of your group and check availability for your dates with the Book now button.
You can also send us your dates and number of guests from the contact page.