How to get to Villa Alexandra and Villa Francesca in Agia Triada
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Proceed from Heraklion on the national road towards Rethymno and Chania for approx 80 kilometres (50 miles) and look for the right turn signposted Platanias (Platanias) and Arkadi. Turn right and proceed to the bottom of the road (approx 100 metres, be careful of the deep drains across the road). This is Platanes (Platanias). Galaxy Car Hire is on the right corner at the bottom. To the right is the resort with all the shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and roads to the beach. Turn left and almost immediately left again on the Arkadi road. Follow this road for approximately 3.5 kms. Pass under the bridge and on the left hand bend look out for LIDL on your right, your nearest bulk supermarket. Keep on this road, without turning off, through Tsesmes and Adele. Immediately after Adele look for this signpost in Greek:
Take the turning to the right for Agia Triada. Keep on this road for approximately 2.5 kms. You will notice that the road begins to climb somewhat, because Agia Triada is in the hills. After about 2.5 kms, you will come to an orange bin by the left side of the road under a Telegraph Pole with a sharp turning (doubling back on itself) to the right. Turn right here. Be prepared for a steep climb (first or second gear only). After the villa on the left, take the first sharp left turn and follow this road for approximately 100 metres, Triada Views is the first villa on the left.
NB. THE FINAL 100 METRES UP TO THE VILLAS ARE FAIRLY STEEP, BUT THIS IS MORE THAN COMPENSATED FOR BY THE STUNNING VIEWS FROM EACH VILLA.
In Tsesmes, look out for a restaurant on the right hand side. This is Stratos's Restaurant - you must have a meal there. In Adele, there is a small shop on the left (on the way to Agia Triada), where you can buy some groceries etc. There is also another shop in Pigi, the next village on from Adele on the Arkadi road.
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Flight Information
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FLIGHT DEALS SPECIALLY FOR VILLA ALEXANDRA & VILLA FRANCESCA.
SKYDEALS have a freephone number for flights: 0500 011 747. Quote Villa Alexandra's membership number VIPS 4819. They can arrange cheap flights especially for Villa Alexandra holidaymakers when you book.
Visit the SKYDEALS website for more information.
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Large parties can reduce travel costs, travel on quieter days and at much more suitable times by considering a combination of easyJet to Athens and Aegean Airlines from Athens to Chania or Heraklion. The flight from Athens only takes about 35 minutes.
From April 1st 2008 it will be possible to book direct low cost easyJet flights to Heraklion, Crete from London Gatwick and other easyJet airports.
Click here to go to the easyJet website.
There are two airports that service the Island of Crete: Heraklion and Chania. Only a few airlines use Chania, so most flights will arrive at Heraklion. Flights to Heraklion will also be cheaper!
The airport information below may not be accurate. We have put up the latest links to the following airports. Flight details are available from these sites. The links take you to the individual aiport websites.
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Aberdeen Airport (BAA)
Belfast Airport
Birmingham International
Bristol Airport
East Midlands Airport
Edinburgh Airport (BAA)
Exeter Airport
Gatwick Airport (BAA)
Glasgow Airport (BAA)
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Heathrow Airport (BAA)
Humberside Airport
Leeds/Bradford Airport
Luton Airport
Manchester Airport
Newcastle Airport
Stansted Airport (BAA)
Teesside Airport
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There are some very competitive prices from airlines and other sources on the Internet. Below is a selection of some of the most popular. You may also wish to check out Google or any other search engine to see what you can find.
Cheap flights to Heraklion from cheapflights.co.uk.
Cheap flights from travelcare.co.uk.
Cheap flights from heraklion-cheap-flights.com.
Cheap flights from bargainholidays.co.uk.
Cheap flights from coop-travelcare.co.uk.
Cheap flights from flightsavers.co.uk.
Cheap flights through Excel Airways.
Good deals on flights to Heraklion from TravelRepublic.
Grab A Flight
GB Airways are offering good deals on flights to Heraklion.
Charter Flights
Flightline
Aegean Airlines - Athens to Chania and Athens to Heraklion all year and at very reasonable rates.
Olympic Airlines
Air Ticket
Airport Car Parking
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Car/Cycle/Scooter Hire Information
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Eurocars
Car rental for the entire island of Crete. Automated facility for online offer calculation.
Location: Rethymnon, Adelianos Kampos
For 2007, Eurocars have offered a 10% discount to everyone who books their holiday at Villa Alexandra and Villa Francesca. Indicate on the Booking Form whether you would like to accept this offer and we will get back to you with the details.
Testimonial: First class service. Car was delivered to the airport for 4.15am. They telephoned twice before we left UK to check, then suggested changing pick up time to avoid waiting at the airport. Very helpful.
V & P C, UK
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Crete Cars
Car Rental company with stations all over Crete. We offer brand new cars. We keep our prices low and we offer 24-hour service and absolutely FULL insurance including Collision Damage Waiver.
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101 Oscar Car
A company established in 1990 in Rethymnon. In a short time, it has succeeded to earn the trust of its clients by offering good services with a low cost.
We offer our services 24 hours per day every day, all over Crete
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Traffic Rent-a-Car
One of the biggest car hire companies in Crete. We have one of the biggest varieties in car types and we offer our knowledge about car hire and Crete. Get in the world of Traffic and discover Crete, exactly as you would like to: With smile! With safety! With trust!
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Scooter & Cycle Hire
Cycles, scooters and motorcycles can be hired either at the resorts, or in the towns. Rates for scooters start from about 16 Euros/day and motorcycles from about 25 Euros/day.
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Ferry Information
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There are a wide range of ferry services to and from all over Crete.
Ferries to and from Heraklion, Chania and Rethymno: Pireas and Thessaloniki.
Ferries to and from East Crete (Agios Nikolaos & Sitia): Rhodes and Pireas
Ferries to and from South Crete: Sfakia, Loutro, Agia Roumeli, Paleochora, Sougia and Gavdos
Ferries to and from North-West Crete: From Kissamos (Kastelli) to Githio, Kithira, Antikithira, Kalamata and Pireas.
Blue Star Ferries
Ferry Ticket
Ventouris Ferries
For more information go to the CreteTravel.com website.
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