Map of Spilia Crete Spilia is a village a few kilometers inland from the coastal town and tourist resort Kolymbari (3 kilometers away). It lies in a green plain amongst citrus trees and olive groves, about 30 kilometers west of the city of Chania. Spilia has around 275 inhabitants. According to tradition the village was named after the cave (Spilia means "cave") of Agios Ioannis. In this cave there is a church. According to legend, this was the place where Saint John went to live after he had to flee from the Middle East. On the left wall of the last room is a kind of altar. It is said that this was also used as an altar, and Saint John slept on it as well. The path leads on through a gorge to the monastery Katholiki. The route is marked by a sign (a bit at the end of the village turn right).

In the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Spilia in the village there are beautiful frescoes. The church is situated towards the top of the village - first you go up then you turn left - at the end of a road, and there is a small parking lot. The route to the church is signposted.

Besides these two, there are more churches in the village. The whole village, and actually the whole valley in which the village is situated, is dominated by the large new church with its tall bell tower. Furthermore there is a beautiful and somewhat dilapidated church dating back to 1849. There are also in the village a few tavernas, a kafenion and a village shop / supermarket. The number of accommodations in the village is quite limited and consists of several villas with private swimming pool and a hotel.

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Yiannis Cottage in Spilia - villa with private pool

Offering a private pool and a garden, Yiannis Cottage is in Spilia Village. It features a fully equipped unit with free WiFi and views over the pool, the garden and the mountain. Kolymvari Town is 2 km away.

Opening to a furnished terrace, this air-conditioned villa of Yiannis comes with a separate bedroom. It consists of a living room with flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a kitchen with dining area and oven with hobs. An iron is included.

Sun loungers and outdoor furnishings are provided at the sun terrace by the pool, where guests may sunbathe. BBQ facilities, as well as a well-tended garden are featured.

A restaurant and a cafï¿½ bar are 100 metres away, while a supermarket for the general supplies is 1 km away. Platanias resort is 12 km away and Chania International Airport is at a distance of 30 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

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Villa Elea in Spilia - studios, cheap and very good reviews

Situated in the area of Spilia, Villa Elea offers self-catering accommodation with a private balcony overlooking the surrounding orchards and olive groves. The beach of Kolimvari featuring many fish taverns is 3 km away. The air-conditioned Elea studios are spacious and tastefully furnished. They include a fully equipped kitchen, TV and a private bathroom.

In the centre of Spilia, guests will find traditional cafes and taverns, where they can enjoy local specialities under the shade of 300-year-old plane trees. The scenic town of Chania is 25 km away, while its airport is at 35 km. Free on-site parking is available.

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