Frequently Asked Questions

Villa Alexandrou uses Starlink Gen 3 satellite internet with an average download speed of 220 Mbps and upload speed of 25 Mbps. Latency is 25–50 ms, suitable for Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet video calls. Mesh Wi-Fi provides full coverage across all rooms and the courtyard. A UPS backup keeps the router online for 3 hours during power outages.

The villa includes a dedicated workspace with an external monitor, adjustable standing desk (140×70 cm), ergonomic chair with lumbar support, 6 power outlets and 2 USB-C ports at the desk, natural light from a stone-arched window, and adjustable task lighting for evening work sessions.

Yes. The Starlink router and mesh Wi-Fi system at Villa Alexandrou are connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) that provides approximately 3 hours of backup during power outages. This ensures your internet connection stays online even during brief grid interruptions, so you won’t lose connectivity during video calls or important work sessions.

Yes. The villa is located on a pedestrian lane with zero traffic noise. The 60 cm stone walls provide natural sound insulation. There is no nightlife, construction, or tourist bus traffic in the village. Background sounds are limited to birdsong, goat bells, and the church clock on the hour.

Villa Alexandrou has 5 ensuite bedrooms sleeping up to 10 guests. The villa also features a fully equipped kitchen, open-plan living area, and a walled courtyard with pool.

Yes. Villa Alexandrou has full central oil heating with radiators in every room. The 60 cm-thick stone walls act as a natural thermal battery, maintaining a stable 21°C indoors. Crete enjoys mild winters with daytime temperatures of 15–18°C, making the villa ideal for long winter stays. Heating oil is included in winter rates.

Villa Alexandrou was originally built in the late 19th century (circa 1890) as a traditional Cretan Archontiko (mansion). It underwent careful restoration in 2001 and 2005, preserving the original Venetian-style stone arches, cypress beam ceilings, and 60 cm-thick limestone walls while adding modern amenities like central heating, air conditioning, and Starlink internet.

The swimming pool at Villa Alexandrou is available for use through November and into early December, depending on weather conditions. This makes the villa particularly attractive for autumn and early winter stays when you can still enjoy outdoor swimming while most other pools in Crete have closed for the season.

Monthly stays (October through May) at Villa Alexandrou cost from €3,500 per month. This includes Starlink internet (220 Mbps), heating oil, all utilities, weekly cleaning, bed linens and towels, and access to the dedicated workspace with external monitor. That’s 53% less than OTA nightly rates for the same dates. No hidden fees.

Yes. Villa Alexandrou welcomes monthly bookings, especially during the low season (October through May). Monthly stays are available from €3,500/month, including heating oil, weekly cleaning, and all utilities. The villa is purpose-equipped for extended stays with a fully equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace with external monitor, Starlink internet (220 Mbps), and the infrastructure remote professionals need for productive long-term living in Crete.

Apokoronas enjoys a mild Mediterranean winter with daytime temperatures of 15–18°C and lows rarely dropping below 8°C. Crete gets around 300 days of sunshine per year, and even in January you can expect clear, bright days. Rain comes in short bursts rather than prolonged grey spells. The Apokoronas region, sheltered between the White Mountains and the Cretan Sea, is one of the warmest areas on the island in winter.

Yes. Kalamitsi Alexandrou is 5 minutes from Vamos, which has a 24/7 health center, pharmacy, bank, and supermarket open year-round. Several tavernas remain open on weekends in winter. Georgioupoli beach and cafes are 8 minutes away. Chania Old Town with coworking spaces, museums, and nightlife is 35 minutes away. The area is secluded but not isolated.

Yes. The village is located directly on the Apokoronas Hiking Network. Trail APO-07, known as The Enchanted Forest, is a 2.7 km route from Xirosterni through Roupakias Forest past Souri to Sellia, featuring ancient oak and plane trees. Additional trails connect inland villages to the coast through gorges and traditional settlements.

The village features the Softas, an Ottoman-era underground water cistern with grand stone arches built between 1646 and 1898. A 15-minute hike leads to the Agios Antonios Cave Chapel in the Vryssanos valley, featuring a mysterious stone monster face carved into the rock. The twin villages of Kalamitsi Alexandrou and Kalamitsi Amygdali were historically famous for silk production.

Villa Alexandrou is specifically set up for remote work. The villa features a dedicated ergonomic workspace with a desk, comfortable chair, and external monitor. Combined with 220 Mbps Starlink internet, the setup supports full-time remote work including video calls, pair programming, and async collaboration across time zones. Crete is in the EET time zone (UTC+2), which overlaps well with both European and partial US East Coast working hours. Greece also offers a digital nomad visa for non-EU remote workers.

Crete is an excellent winter destination for digital nomads. Villa Alexandrou provides 220 Mbps Starlink internet, a dedicated ergonomic workspace with external monitor, and UPS backup for uninterrupted work. Crete is in the EET time zone (UTC+2), overlapping with European business hours and partial US East Coast hours. The cost of living is significantly lower in winter, with monthly stays at Villa Alexandrou from €3,500 including utilities, heating, and Starlink internet. Greece offers a digital nomad visa for non-EU remote workers.