Almond Villa is a newly built villa, western part of the traditional village of Prines, 200 meters above sea level. The villa is built with traditional materials. View from the window and veranda"s unique view of the White Mountains, Cretan Sea and Wild Oak. 5 km from the historic town of Rethymno, combining the tranquility of the Cretan countryside with the vitality of the historical and cultural importance of a Rethymno.Prines authentic traditional Cretan village, which combines architectural elements from Arabic, Venetian and Ottoman history.You can go cycling, hiking, mountaineering through the wild Cretan flora, swimming, horseback riding and all water sports at the nearby beaches.Be it the ancient monasteries, churches, castles, caves and gorges cross with unique native wildflowers (Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Gorge, Prassiano Gorge, etc.) Live listening to traditional music and dance festivals in summer Available 12 months a year Winter can be rented for special rate. About Belvilla When you stay in a Belvilla home, you can rest assured of a unique holiday home in ideal surroundings at an attractive price. The portfolio of accommodations consists of more than 40,000-holiday homes in 20 European countries. Interested in a weekend getaway, a summer or winter sports holiday or simply a short break? Do you prefer the coast, the countryside or the mountains? Whatever your preference, there is a Belvilla home to meet your needs, from a cosy gîte for two to a castle big enough for the entire family, from an apartment in the heart of Rome to a cabin in the middle of nowhere, from a simple tree house to a luxury dream villa and from close to home to the other side of Europe. A Belvilla home gives you the freedom to enjoy breakfast in your pyjamas or continue a good conversation into the morning hours without having to worry about the bar's closing time. Prepare gourmet meals with fresh local ingredients in your own kitchen and take advantage of having your own swimming pool to do as many cannonballs as you want! In other words, you can enjoy complete privacy in your home away from home.