Libyan Mare

Perched in Palaiochora on Crete’s southwest coast, this luxury apartment complex of four maisonettes sits between sea and mountain. It's about a 15-minute walk to Palaiochora Beach and the Museum of the Acritans, with Kedrodasos and Elafonissi Beaches in the wider region. The property fronts a private beach and offers sweeping views toward Chryssoskalitissa Monastery.

Eight air-conditioned rooms and maisonettes feature private balconies, kitchens or refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs with cable or satellite. Bathrooms come with tubs or showers and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. Expect clean, relaxed rooms that play up the mountain-and-sea panorama.

Soak in the outdoor pool, grab a drink at the poolside bar, or stretch out on the private beach. The property also offers a terrace, garden and picnic area, plus bicycles to rent and tour/ticket assistance. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind with mountain sunsets.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The complex provides a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, luggage storage and free self parking. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available 24 hours for a surcharge.

Enjoy poolside drinks from the bar or use the in-room kitchens and refrigerators to prepare fresh local fare. Picnic areas make casual seaside meals easy and scenic.