Luxury Villas in South Crete

For a more authentic escape beyond the conventional holidays in the spotless resorts, the bustling markets and the gourmet restaurants of northern Crete, Southern Crete is the ideal destination since the four prefectures, Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Lassithi they have their own allure. It is ideal for on-the-road adventures as well as visitors in search of relaxation by the Libyan Sea. With a plethora of picturesque villages, historical monasteries, striking gorges, South Crete strongly resist mass tourism development. The principal occupation for most of the residents of southern Crete is tourism, olive cultivation, fishing and farming, with greenhouses to be a particularly dynamic part of the agricultural industry.