Villa Althaea is located in the village of Loutra, in a peaceful and beautiful countryside area.

The Villa offers a bakery and local restaurant, which can be reached within 10 minutes walking. Also, a car rental is not needed since there is bus stop very close to the villa with frequent itineraries.

Locations near Loutra include the village of Pigi and Adele. The beautiful village of Pigi is located 5 minutes away by car and has all the necessities guests might need such as tavernas and cafes, a mini market, bakery, butcher, as well as a pharmacy. A gas station can be found in the nearby village of Adele which is also 5 minutes away by car.

Pigianos Kampos beach, which is the closest to the villas, 7 minutes driving, is a vast, sandy and well organised beach, with shallow waters making it ideal for families. It’s a perfectly organised coastal tourist resort, with many sun beds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, lifeguards, beach bars, restaurants and water sports. Next to Pigianos Kampos, in Adelianos Kampos there is also an Atm machine. 

Also Rethymno town, offers a great selection of choices in shops, restaurants and anything else you might need and can be easily reached by car within 12 minutes. Specifically in Rethymno centre there is a large variety of shops (supermarkets, fishmongers, butcher shops, bakeries,) as well as highly acclaimed restaurants, numerous cafes, pastry shops, ice cream shops and more. In Rethymno you may also visit the magnificent old town, the Venetian harbour,  the museum and the venetian castle “Fortezza” which is the trademark of the city.

The Villa is also just 9 Km away from the famous historical monastery ‘’Arkadi’’. The proximity of the villa to the villages is ideal for pleasant walks. Th distance from Chania and Heraklion airports and the proximity to the sea, makes it  ideal for families or groups of friends looking for relaxation. Also at the south part of the island, can be easily reached within 30 minutes approximately and there are a lot of wonderful beaches such as Damnoni, Plakias, Souda, Agios Pavlos and more.