Sunset Escape Luxury Villa sits in Hersonissos, on Crete's north coast some 25 kilometres east of Heraklion, in a setting that mixes coastal ease with the traditional villages of the interior. The villa's private pool and terrace form the natural centre of any stay here, with a barbecue grill on hand for evenings spent outdoors rather than in a restaurant. Inside, air conditioning, a Nespresso machine and satellite TV cover the basics without fuss, and a safe deposit box and on-site parking take care of the practical side of things. The surrounding area rewards a bit of exploring. Koutouloufari, a hillside village of cobbled lanes and small tavernas, lies about 1.5 kilometres inland, while Old Hersonissos climbs the hill above town with its square, churches and small Rural Life Museum. Down at the coast, the sea here is known for calm, shallow water sheltered by Cape Sarandaris, making the beaches straightforward for swimming. Car or motorbike rental is available directly, which makes it easy to reach Analipsi's seafront tavernas 2.5 kilometres east or venture further to the Malia Minoan Palace, one of Crete's key Bronze Age sites.