Sansa Villa is a short drive away from all local amenities including beaches, tavernas, cafes, and supermarkets. The neighboring resorts of Adelianos Kampos and Platanias have everything you need to enjoy a beachside holiday. 

Sansa Villa is also just a short drive from Rethymno town. With a plethora of tavernas and fine dining restaurants, boutiques, cafes, fortresses, museums, and art culture, Rethymno is not to be missed. 

The villa has easy access to both the coastal road and the national highway so exploring the island is easy. The villages nestled in the hills behind Pigianos Kampos are interesting to drive to and explore. Enjoy a meal and stunning views in one of the traditional tavernas in villages such as Pigi and Maroulas. 

Arkadi Monastery is within a 20-minute drive and is a must-see. The scenery along the way is stunning and the monastery has a very interesting history. The ruins of Ancient Elefterna and the museum allow you to discover some of Rethymno’s history.

There are many villages to explore around the area, Margarites being one of them. Take a stroll around the beautiful mountain village, famous for its handmade pottery, and soak up the atmosphere in one of the traditional tavernas. 

Located just a short drive from the highway, you are in a prime position to explore the south or west of the island but also within an hour's drive of Heraklion. If you don’t want to travel far there is plenty to explore on your doorstep. Lake Kournas, known as the “Emerald’ Lake,  is just a 40-minute drive away. Hire a pedalo or paddle boat and turtle spot, swim in the lake, or simply enjoy the glorious scenery and environment in one of the lakeside tavernas.  Argiropouli is famous for its lush green vegetation and water springs. Many of the tavernas have water wheels and are famous for fresh trout and ‘antikristo’ lamb cooked slowly over an open fire. 

Head south and visit the tombs of the village “Armeni”, an unusual discovery, and continue on to the village of Spili with its lions’ head fountains and craft shops. Explore the famous Amari valley and the plateaus of Psiloritis or enjoy a drive through the intimidating Kourtaliotiko canyon as you head down to the crystalline waters of south Crete.