Olive, palm, and pine trees nestle close to this newly built villa on Crete, making it feel like a rocky outcropping in the landscape. It’s built into the hillside and spills over the slope, with the pool and alfresco living areas stretching down toward the sea. Make like a local and follow a path to a small rocky beach or walk to the restaurant in the village of Likotinara.

Soak in the sunshine from a lounger by the heated infinity pool or savor the shade of a pergola-covered outdoor sitting area. Just down the hill, a stone barbecue makes quick work of dinner, and alfresco living and dining areas tucked into the scenery invite you to linger outside over a bottle of Greek wine or around a firepit.

Glass walls on 3 sides make the living room feel like an extension of the terrace, and a pair of plush blue-green sofas is just as welcoming as the loungers outside. Follow a hallway bordered by floor-to-ceiling glass to the open-concept dining area and fully equipped kitchen, where azure cabinets evoke the color of the sea.

The villa’s location in the hamlet of Likotinara means you’re close to a local-favourite rocky beach and just over 2 km from the nearest taverna. Drive to nearby villages for restaurants and markets, and make the 9-kilometer trip to the island’s longest sandy beach. In 20 minutes you can be on the national road headed for the city of Chania.

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