Villa Acrothea is located in the traditional village of Kournas, close to Lake Kournas, Georgioupolis and Kavros.
Kavros, the nearest tourist town, is less than 4 km, where you can find shops, cafeterias, bars, tavernas and supermarkets and access to the beach.
The 9 km (6 mi) sandy beach is the main attraction of the area, with Kalyvaki beach on the other side of the river of Georgioupolis as well.
The small fishing village, Georgioupolis, about 7 km, is very much a tourist town now, with many cafés, tavernas and small hotels and apartment blocks. The town square has been renovated with fountains and is surrounded by outdoor seating used by tourists enjoying their drinks and ice creams.
Nearby Lake Kournas, less than 3 km, is also a popular excursion. Crete’s only freshwater lake, has a perimeter of 3,5 km and a diameter of almost one km. You can find taverns and restaurants overlooking the lake and down at the lake there are more. During the tourist season there are paddle boats, canoes and sunbeds for enjoyment.
Argyroupoli is a village in the municipality of Lappa, Rethymno, altitude 260m. It was previously known as ancient Lappa. Most of the drinking water in the region comes from here and worth a visit, with small waterfalls, and many taverns.
Less than 20 km, about 20 minutes by car is the city of Rethymnon, it is an old Venetian harbour town, with a lot of history, numerous Byzantine churches and monasteries, enchanting Venetian monuments, the most well-preserved Renaissance city in Greece, with endless beaches, caves, gorges and unique flora and fauna.
Less than 45 km, about 45 minutes by car is the city of Chania, it constitutes a crossroad of civilizations and continents with a long history, natural beauty, unique architecture and rich tradition. The main characteristic of the city is the Venetian port of the old city with the Egyptian lighthouse that has survived for many centuries and attracts the eye of residents and visitors.
There are all sorts of activities to do in the area. You can hire a bike or go hiking and discover the countryside, or go horseback riding, or hire a canoe to go up the river at Georgioupoli, or at the lake of Kournas and at the beach you can hire a jetski, go wind surfing, parasailing, paragliding or waterski ...