The Architect | House in Neapoli, Greece

This place is spectacular! Set in the small mountain town Neapolis, The Architect’s House is an attractive home with many interesting features. There are two living areas, one has a balcony and the other has a large roof terrace. A magnificent cantilevered door separates the main bedroom where an interior window opens through to light & a natural cool breeze. Total space 120 sq.m. There are many popular and also wild beaches within 20 minutes’ drive through beautiful countryside.

The Space
The Architect’s house acts as a signature of fine architectural practice: planning and designing form and space with ambience to reflect functional and aesthetic considerations. A good building should satisfy the three principles firmness, commodity and delight and The Architect’s house certainly achieves all three. Antique and modern furniture live in harmony creating a highly original space. There are many popular and also wild beaches within 20 minutes’ drive and countless cultural activities nearby...

Guest Access
The fishing village Plaka and the island of Spinalonga are great places to visit. Another fishing village Elounda is just along the coast from Plaka where one can cross over the sea causeway to rocky private coves and family beaches.
In the direction of Vlichadia there are many wild beaches where one can be alone. Swimming with turtles and shoals of fish make excellent company for the nature seekers. There are many hiking trails and gorges to explore.

Local activities include:
Cretan music and dancing, archaeology bird watching, cycling, canoeing/kayaking, hiking in landmark places of beauty, for example a trip to the Venetian fort and old leper colony at Spinalonga Island opposite the local beach of Plaka. Exploring gorges, canyons and caves such as the local Kritsa ravine, church and monastery visits, swimming and snorkelling, cooking, eating and drinking, Greek lessons for useful phrases, museums, spa and health options, wildlife and fauna, wine tour, olive picking and olive oil production for winter visitors.

The Neighborhood
Neapolis is a small town and a former municipality in Lasithi, eastern Crete. There is a lively Greek community who frequent the countless cafes and tavernas. It is located 12 kilometres (7 miles) west from Agios Nikolaos in the green valley of Mirabello Bay where there are many beaches.
The main road does not run through the middle like most towns in Crete. The surrounding area is mountainous and is surrounded by olive trees. Olives and olive oil are a very important part of the local agricultural economy. Neapolis has traditional narrow streets and cobbled roads. The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (Megali Panagia) is located on the central square.

Getting Around
The The Architect's House is fifteen minutes drive to many wild and popular beaches. Plaka and Elounda are small fishing villages of Lasithi, which overlook the island of Spinalonga and the Kolikithia Peninsula. They are close to the historical island of Spinalonga. Tourist boats depart from Plaka to Spinalonga on a daily basis.

The The Architect's House is walking distance to several cafes (Kafeneon) and tavernas. Neapolis nights are lively and authentically Greek.

By Car:
Heraklion Airport: 50min
Local villages Fourni, Kasteli, Voulismeni, Latsida, Limnes plus within 10 min
Agios Nicolaos: 15min
Malia: 15min
Elounda: 20min
Lerapetra: 40min
Sitia : 1h:15m

I will meet you outside the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (Megali Panagia) located on the central square.

Close By:
Mirabello Bay (also Bay/Gulf of Mirabello/Mirabella) is an embayment of the Sea of Crete. It is the largest bay of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. There are many places of interest including Areti Monastery and Agios Gianni settlement.