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Villa Maria

4.8(8 reviews)

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Villa Maria, on Crete, sits at Cretan Blue Villas Villa2, Analipsi 720 55, Greece, in the coastal area east of Heraklion. First-time visitors should expect a restaurant setting near the resort strip, with the sea and main road close by.

A 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews marks it as one of the best-received spots in the area. Analipsi is reached by road from Heraklion, and the island's other main towns include Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra and Sitia. The website at http://www.villamariacrete.com/ is its online reference. Matala and Elafonisi are the other well-known spots on Crete.

Winter brings rain and rough seas, and many island hotels and tavernas shut between November and March. Greek is the main language on Crete, written in the Greek alphabet, which also appears on road signs and menus.

Horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills are common on menus. Only some islands have airports, and others are reached mainly from Athens or through a larger hub island.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of business is Villa Maria?

Villa Maria is a restaurant on Crete, in Greece, and its own site is http://www.villamariacrete.com/. The kitchen serves the sort of dishes found across the island, such as horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from the hills.

What should first-time visitors expect at Villa Maria?

First-time visitors to Villa Maria can expect a restaurant setting on Crete where the menu follows the island's usual fare, including horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from the hills. Greek is the main language on Crete and appears in the Greek alphabet on road signs and menus, so a little patience with the script helps. Many hotels and tavernas on the island shut between November and March, when rain and rough seas arrive.

Where is Villa Maria located on Crete?

Villa Maria sits at Cretan Blue Villas Villa2, Analipsi 720 55, Greece, on the island of Crete. Analipsi is the address to give a taxi driver or to enter into a navigation app when heading there.

How do visitors rate Villa Maria?

Villa Maria holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews, which places it among the higher-scoring places to eat on Crete. That score comes from a small set of diners, so it reflects a focused rather than a broad survey.

Is Villa Maria easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Crete?

Villa Maria is within reach of Heraklion, and the island's other main towns and resorts include Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, Matala and Elafonisi. Crete is served by airports, though some other islands in Greece are reached mainly from Athens or through a larger hub island.

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