SEAFRONT SLOW LIVING VILLAS
your private beach
Exclusively
A quiet stretch of sand and stone, framed by natural rock formations and crystal-clear waters.
Only 2 minutes from your villa, yet completely removed from noise, rush, and crowds.
A PLACE TO…
return to yourself
A sacred slow living hideaway carved into the rocks of Southern Crete — designed for deep rest, mindful presence, and authentic rejuvenation.
Discover hidden cave villas, a holistic wellness space for yoga, movement, massage and mindful relaxation, and a sanctuary where every moment slows you down with intent.
only 2 minutes from your villa
private beach
Exclusively
accommodation
4 One-Bedroom Villas
up to 3 guests
accommodation
Cave villas for up to 3 guests, Double villas for up to 4, share the same architectural language, carved into the landscape to offer privacy and calm.
Fully autonomous and equipped, each villa includes a private heated pool for uninterrupted rest.
4 One-Bedroom Villas
up to 3 guests
3 Two-Bedroom Villas
up to 4 guests
Exclusively for GUESTS OVER
14 years old
host or join us
retreats
Altera is a place to take part in a retreat rooted in slow living, where the pace softens and presence deepens.
It is also a carefully designed setting for hosting your own retreat, shaped by the architecture, the landscape, and the natural energy of its southern Cretan location. Here, space, time, and environment work together to support focus, connection, and renewal.
host or join us
RETREATS
Altera is a place to take part in a retreat rooted in slow living, where the pace softens and presence deepens.
It is also a carefully designed setting for hosting your own retreat, shaped by the architecture, the landscape, and the natural energy of its southern Cretan location. Here, space, time, and environment work together to support focus, connection, and renewal.
Upcoming retreat
SOMATIKA
soʊ-MAH-ti-ka | The Art of Balance
Date_ 7-12 April 2026
Note_ Sold Out
Details
A Handstand & Movement Retreat by Mindful Somatics™
A movement philosophy centered on embodied awareness, physical expression, and cultivating balance, strength, and presence through the body.
Join Coach Chala for 6 days of strength, handstand balance, mobility, and connection on the southern coast of Crete.
explore
Stunning
crete
a traveler’s treasure!
Dripping in the Cretan charm, the island is renowned for the blissful beauty of its land, a favorite for many travelers as luscious landscapes, secluded beaches, rugged cliffs and quiet coves, mountain villages and traditional towns, all play a part in Crete’s irresistible appeal!
There is a kind of flame in Crete – let us call it ‘soul’ – something more powerful than either life or death. There is pride, obstinacy, valor, and together with these something else inexpressible and imponderable, something which makes you rejoice that you are human being, and at the same time tremble.
NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS – Report to Greco
The magnificent South Rethymnon hides mysterious destinations and exploring it you will discover traditional villages, gorges, mind-blowing beaches, lakes, imposing mountains ans so many more.
Live the experience..
the project
our manifesto
stay in balance with nature
Nature is vital to our very being. So is sustainable green architecture. A dream of offering exclusive hospitality in a natural place of seclusion, quietness, and privacy, on this land in southern part of Crete that affords mesmerizing and meditative panoramic views of the sea, came true!
Pinelopi Grigoraki
the project
our manifesto
stay in balance with nature
Nature is vital to our very being. So is sustainable green architecture. A dream of offering exclusive hospitality in a natural place of seclusion, quietness, and privacy, on this land in southern part of Crete that affords mesmerizing and meditative panoramic views of the sea, came true!
Pinelopi Grigoraki
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moments of essence
