On an island vacation one seeks a lot of things for that perfect holiday - a great villa, a pool, a view of the blue Mediterranean, proximity to the beach, town with a charming vibe, great restaurants, nearby shopping for quick groceries and other amenities. Guess what happens: one ends up compromising on a few things.
With Villa Lygaria, the villa is the destination. A truly spectacular home in a great location, it met and exceeded all our expectations. Don't look any further, this is it. Equally important were the people. Everyone from Yannis/Emmnanuel and Maria made our stay memorable. I have to give a shout out to the the villa owners, Kostas and family for everything they did by checking on us that we were comfortable to suggestions for travel. A big thank you.
More about the villa: the home is perfect for 4-5 people, simple in decor but spotlessly clean, a view to die for and an outdoor setting that makes you want to live outdoors. Lygaria beach and it's little township has a charm that nearby Agia Pelagia could not rival. Taverna Sirrocco on the beachfront owned by three charming brothers whose wives are the chefs, could not be beat for garden to table food on the waterfront. It is a 15-20 minute drive to Heraklion town if you wish to explore and shop, but Lygaria is the best!