About this property

Beachfront Location: Altera cave villas in Agios Pavlos offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Wellness and Leisure: The property features a spa and wellness centre, fitness room, and hammam. Additional amenities include a yoga studio, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa. Comfort and Amenities: Recently renovated, the villa provides air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens. Guests enjoy amenities such as a washing machine, dishwasher, and soundproofed rooms. Nearby Attractions: Located 94 km from Heraklion International Airport, the villa is close to attractions like the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (49 km) and Venetian Harbour (49 km). Highly rated by guests for its excellent facilities and services.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Canoeing


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fuka
    Japan Japan
    the room, pool, view, beach, everything was amazing. we had a great time here and we want to go back already. we were glad we went there by car since there is no restaurant or grocery store in walking distance. but except that they have...
  • John
    Austria Austria
    The villa, and all its facilities as well as location is simply superb.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s seclusion, the quality of the accommodation, the helpfulness of the staff and owners.
  • Dr
    Austria Austria
    Just about everything, the place itself, the location, the view, the quiet, friendly and helpful staff. The architecture of the villas makes you feel as if you were alone on the hill, amazing. The pool is a fine addition and it is really well kept.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in villa Terra. The pool and the view are sublime. There’s a great beach down a short set of stairs. The view and the solitude. It was very quiet, great for relaxing and we slept amazingly. The option for a breakfast being delivered...
  • Joni
    Finland Finland
    Very peaceful. No other tourists in sight. Beatiful view. Private beach. 10/10 getaway to relax and enjoy the view. Small shop with the essentials just 5 min drive away.
  • Sigrid
    Germany Germany
    Ein wunderschöner gepflegter Ort Der Ausblick ist traumhaft. Die Gastgeber sehr nett . Die gedeckten Farben auf den Wänden und Möbeln sind sehr beruhigend
  • Gaya
    Israel Israel
    מקום פסטורלי, מבודד, שלו. העיצוב מקסים, החוף הפרטי מושלם. אין מילים
  • Tibor
    Romania Romania
    Locatia excelenta. Priveliste de vis. Piscina un mare plus
  • Melina
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben unsere Flitterwochen bei den Altera Villen verbracht. Pinelopi und ihr Team waren wahnsinnig zuvorkommend und freundlich. Die Villa ist außergewöhnlich schön und was besonderes. Man hat einen traumhaften Ausblick auf das Meer. Der...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Oreo Travel

Company review score: 9.3Based on 3,092 reviews from 172 properties
172 managed properties

Company information

Through a journey that started in 2001, Oreo Travel was founded by Stratos Beretis, an experienced member of the Greek Tourism Industry, a Graduate of the Department of Economics of the University of Crete and a Master Degree Holder in Tourism Business Management. Having passed through several management positions, he was won over by the occupation with tailor made tourism services and especially in inbound tourism in villas, independent properties, country houses and small holiday rental units. Oreo Travel started as a representative of global tour operators and continues to this day with an ever-growing network of partners and properties in Crete, Peloponnese and Athens, in line with the new promotional and managing methods. Our goal at Oreo Travel is to promote the properties we partner with in the best way possible, by solely operating as a booking agent on behalf of our partner-property owners, whom we advise and guide in providing high standards of hospitality for their guests, in accordance with the regulations and the laws that govern the accommodation industry. Furthermore, we are constantly available for our guests to answer questions, solve potential problems that may arise while booking or staying in and to recommend services that may be needed to facilitate their stay and maximize their travel experience (car rental, transportation, tours, excursions and concierge services). Our customer support operates daily from 7 am to 11 pm and we provide a 24/7 emergency support to our valuable customers. We welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay!

Property information

Beautiful villas (adults only) with unlimited sea view, 100m from the beach where sunbeds and umbrellas are offered, each with a private swimming pool (28sq.m. that can be heated upon request at least one week prior to arrival with an extra cost of 50 euros per day in the months of April-May-October-November) and full amenities, at Agios Pavlos at the south coast of Rethymno. The villas are a short drive distance from the local tavern, cafe, bar, and mini market (all open from April to October). The villas have unique architecture, and they maintain the quality of the natural landscape. The construction is in harmony with the natural environment and it fully follows the principles of bioclimatic design and almost zero energy consumption. Altera villas ,Heve -Ourania - Sun , each has a single-floor layout comprises a double-bed bedroom, a fully equipped living room with a sofa-bed, a modern en-suite bathroom, and a well-appointed open-plan kitchen Altera villas, Aura-iris-Tyche , each has a single-floor layout with a total of two main rooms,one master bedroom with a double bed and another room which is used either as a second bedroom with two single beds that can be also turned to a double or as a living room (if used as a second bedroom an outside open living area is provided). There are also two modern bathrooms, a fully equipped open-plan modern kitchen and a veranda with outdoor furniture.All villas are fully air-conditioned and equipped with Satellite TV and WiFi coverage in all areas. The villas offer exclusive wellness services, including Spa, Hamam, Massage, and Yoga sessions (available at an additional cost).

Neighbourhood information

Located in the serene and enchanting area of Agios Pavlos, the villas offers easy access to the fully organized main sandy beach and several other idyllic beaches nearby. Explore the vibrant coastal charm of the region, with a variety of traditional taverns, cafes, and bars just 3 kilometers away. The coastal village of Agios Pavlos (St. Paul) is located 58km south of Rethymnon city, west of Agia Galini, and very close to the tip of Cape Melissa. You can access the area by driving from the village Sachtouria.The bay has a beautiful beach with green deep waters and magnificent rocky seabed. Near the beach you can find a few taverns. Moreover, basic services are provided on the beach, such as umbrellas, sunbeds and pedal boats. Above the beach you can visit the small church of Saint Paul.

Languages spoken

German,Greek,English,French,Norwegian

Property surroundings

House rules

Altera cave villas takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Altera cave villas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 1203623