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Luxury Villa Rentals in Agia Marina
Sea-view villas with pools on the sandy coast west of Chania, facing the kri-kri island of Thodorou
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A long beach, a goat island and Chania down the road
Agia Marina sits on the north coast of western Crete, around ten kilometres west of Chania, where a long sandy beach runs on into Platanias and the islet of Thodorou rises offshore like a sleeping beast. Breakwaters keep the water calm for swimming even when the wind gets up. In the hills behind, the old village of Pano Agia Marina still has its Cretan houses and family tavernas.
Our Agia Marina collection runs to 60+ villas and apartments. Most look out to sea from the slopes above the coast, and they spread west through Gerani and Tavronitis towards Kolymbari, and inland towards Galatas. Many have private pools, a few have hot tubs, and the largest sleep big family parties.
Here is how to choose your spot, what to do and when to come.
Agia Marina at a glance
- Villas
- 60+ villas and apartments, with up to 9 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £5,300 a week, from around £1,500
- Highlights
- Thodorou islet and its kri-kri goats, the Nerospilia cave and Chania's Venetian harbour
- Best time
- May to October for the beach; spring and autumn for walking and gorges
- Airport
- Chania, around 20 to 25 km away, usually about 30 minutes by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Kyanos Koukounaries Agia Marina: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Countryside Views – Crete6 bedrooms
Villa Kritamos Agia Marina: Spacious 8-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views – Agia Marina8 bedrooms
Villa Elisse | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kosta5 bedrooms
Villa Meltemi AgiaMarina: Spacious 9-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views – Agia Marina Crete9 bedroomsWhere to stay in Agia Marina
Agia Marina itself for the beach and an easy run into Chania, the hillside above it for sea views, Gerani and Platanias next door, and the quieter coast towards Kolymbari and Kissamos for the wilder west.
Sand below, sea views above
The beach at Agia Marina stretches for more than two and a half kilometres. It is gently shelving and has plenty going on: sunbeds, watersports, cafés and tavernas, and in summer a busy evening along the coast road. It runs straight into Platanias, and it is hard to tell where one ends and the other begins.
A short climb uphill changes the mood completely. Pano Agia Marina, the original village, is quiet and whitewashed, and most of our villas sit on these slopes, looking north across the bay to Thodorou. Gerani, a little further west, is quieter still and closer to the stream valleys that run down from the hills.
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An island you may visit once a year
Thodorou, the islet facing the beach, is a nature reserve and one of the last refuges of the kri-kri, Crete's wild goat. Landing is forbidden except on the feast of Agioi Theodoroi in early June. The rest of the year, boats from Chania and Platanias sail around it, and with luck you will see goats picking their way along the cliffs.
About a kilometre and a half south of the village, the Nerospilia cave has stalactites, stalagmites and a long history: it was used as a place of worship in Minoan times. The two together make a good short outing for children, with time for a swim afterwards.
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A Venetian harbour and the coast beyond
Chania is a twenty-minute drive east, and an evening on its Venetian harbour, with the lighthouse, the old mosque and the lanes of the old town behind, is reason enough to stay this side of the island. Galatas, on the hills between, saw some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Crete in May 1941.
Head west and you reach Kolymbari, with the seventeenth-century monastery of Gonia above the sea, and then Kissamos, the base for boat trips to the Balos lagoon. Falasarna and its long western beach make a fine day out, best timed for the sunset.
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Boureki, raki and a long warm autumn
Western Crete eats well and without fuss. Look for boureki, the Chania bake of courgette, potato and soft cheese, along with dakos, little kalitsounia pies and staka, a rich buttery cream eaten with eggs or bread. Lunch ends with a small glass of tsikoudia, which no one will let you refuse.
The beach season runs from May to October. September is the pick, with a warm sea and quieter roads. The village celebrates its saint on 17 July. In spring the nearby Lake Agia is good for birdwatching, and the Samaria Gorge makes a long, rewarding day from the Omalos plateau. Our concierge can arrange boat trips, gorge transfers, car hire and tables in Chania.
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Villa Chrysos Agios Sostis Agia Marina: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaviews – Agia Marina4 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,887 a week
Villa Krios Agia Marina: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool & Sea Views – Agia Marina4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,789 a week
Villa Agapi Agia Marina: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Agia Marina6 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £5,656 a week
Villa Zephyros Kryoneri Agia Marina: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea View – Agia Marina4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,607 a week
Villa Kri Kri Agia Marina: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool & Sea Views – Agia Marina3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,404 a week
Villa Auge Lambis Agia Marina: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views – Crete5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,313 a week
Villa Lefkos Keras Agia Marina: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Agia Marina4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,243 a week
Villa Aghios Agia Marina: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Pool – Agia Marina3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,082 a weekWhy book your Agia Marina villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Our Agia Marina villas range from the busy beachfront to quiet hillsides and villages further west, and we know which have the best view of Thodorou and which let you walk down to the sea. With 60+ properties in Agia Marina, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Boat trips around Thodorou and to Balos, transfers for the Samaria Gorge, car hire, restaurant tables in Chania and transfers from Chania airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in Agia Marina?
Stay on the hillside above the beach for sea views and a quieter evening while still being close to the sand. Gerani and the coast west towards Kolymbari are more peaceful, and properties near the coast road put the tavernas and Platanias within walking distance.
When is the best time to visit Agia Marina?
May to October is the beach season, with July and August the hottest and busiest months. June and September have warm seas and fewer people, and spring is best for walking and wild flowers.
Can you visit Thodorou island?
Only once a year. The islet is a nature reserve for the kri-kri wild goat, and landing is allowed only on the feast of Agioi Theodoroi in early June. Boat trips sail around it throughout the summer.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Agia Marina?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Agia Marina cost?
Across our 60+ villas in Agia Marina, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £5,300, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Agia Marina?
Chania airport is the nearest, around 20 to 25 km away, and the drive usually takes about half an hour. Heraklion airport is a little over two hours by road. Our concierge can arrange car hire or private transfers.
Are there villas in Agia Marina for large groups?
Yes. Our Agia Marina collection includes properties with up to 9 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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