Dreaming With Your Eyes Open
An oasis in the height of the summer heat. An old nursery rhyme about a flock that drenched its thirst and slept under the shade of Askianos serves as inspiration for our name. This feeling of relaxation and serenity; this sensation one experiences lying under the shadow of the Cretan summer and listening to the melodies of nature: this is what Askianos Villas aspire to offer to their guests.
The view
The small, traditional settlement of Listaros is located at the southernmost tip of Heraklion Prefecture, resting at the foot of the Asterousia Mountains to the east, overlooking the sea to the west and facing the high peaks of Psiloritis to the north. This is where we meet Askianos Luxury Villas, two residences fully integrated into their natural environment, engaging in conversation with their surroundings and offering panoramic views of the sea and of magnificent sunsets, undulating hills covered with olive groves, villages and tall mountains.
Cosmopolitanism or isolation
At Askianos Villas you can benefit from complete seclusion and tranquility as you spend your days listening to nothing but the sounds of nature enjoying hikes across the wildness of southern Crete; or visiting the cosmopolitan restaurants, noisy bars and bustling tavernas which are only a short drive away.
Luxury reminiscent of a different era
At Askianos Villas, we combine all the modern comforts with an aura inherited from a bygone era, which pervades both villas and is rooted in Cretan tradition. Our renowned SEALY mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, Korres toiletries, fully equipped kitchens, state-of-the-art A/C and ceiling fans balance wonderfully with the woven carpets and fabrics, the arched entrances, wooden shutters, carved stone washbasins, stone walls and all other vintage details which nostalgically wink towards the past.
