Apartment for sale in Gavalomoúri with 2 bedrooms – ID 2230299

This duplex apartment is for sale in Gavalomouri, Patanias, Chania. The property is quietly located in the village of Patanias and offers beautiful views of the mountains and the surrounding natural landscape. Surrounded by olive groves, it lies within the village boundaries. The ground floor features a spacious, open-plan living area with an energy-efficient wood-burning stove as its focal point, which is connected to the entire house's heating system. Large balcony doors offer direct access to the tiled terrace and allow plenty of daylight into the living room. Also on this level is the kitchen with its own balcony access to the terrace as well as a bathroom and a practical storage room. A staircase leads to the upper floor where there are two bedrooms, each with French doors leading onto a balcony with breathtaking views, and a recently renovated bathroom. The property also includes a newly paved terrace with fence, ideal for private dining and outdoor entertaining.

🏠 Gavalomouri (zip code 730 02) - The green oasis in northwest Crete, surrounded by a sea of olive trees Gavalomouri is an idyllic, traditional village in the northwest of Crete, nestled in the rolling hills of the municipality of Platanias (Voukolies region). Perched on a slight hill, the town offers a picturesque backdrop of gently rolling hills covered in dense, centuries-old olive groves, overlooking the majestic peaks of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and, from some hillsides, the sparkling Cretan Sea. Far away from mass tourism, Gavalomouri has retained the genuine, authentic Cretan feeling: quiet village streets, hospitable residents and historical traces that go back to the Geometric era characterize the picture. Gavalomouri is a refuge for explorers, those seeking peace and quiet and nature lovers who appreciate rural solitude and the Mediterranean lifestyle without wanting to forego the quick accessibility of vibrant coastal towns such as Tavronitis or the historic old town of Chania. 🌿 Character & attitude to life Life in Gavalomouri is characterized by a deep, soothing calm and Cretan serenity. With just 100 to 120 residents - including some residents from abroad who have found their dream property here - there is a family atmosphere. A particular highlight of village life is the annual festival of the Holy Trinity (Agia Triada), which is celebrated in the courtyard of the local church and attracts visitors from all over the region to dance and celebrate together from dusk to dawn. Here the air is pure and filled with the scent of ripening citrus fruits and olives. Living in Gavalomouri means living in harmony with nature, in a village where the clock ticks more slowly and the olive harvest cycles still determine the pace of everyday life. 📍 Location The village is located in the hilly hinterland of the Chania regional district, just about 7 kilometers south of the north coast. Due to the slightly elevated location (approx. 130 m above sea level), almost all properties and houses enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the wide landscape and the surrounding valleys. Just a few minutes away is the larger village of Voukolies, which serves as a local center and offers excellent infrastructure all year round. Just a little further up the hill is the famous village of Vouves, home of the legendary, 3,500 year old monumental olive tree. 🚗 Distances Voukolies (center/shopping/taverns): 2.0 km | 4 mins Tavronitis (beach/motorway connection): 7.0 km | 8 mins Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves: 5.5 km | 9 mins Chania (center/old town): 26.0 km | 25 mins Souda Port: 32.0 km | 30 mins Chania Airport (CHQ): 44.0 km | 45 mins

2 bedroom apartment

Gavalomoúri, Crete, Greece