Approximately 6 km north of the coastal town of
Matala. The historic village of SIVAS with around 400 inhabitants, mostly farmers, is located 62 km south of the capital
Heraklion on the western slope of the Asterousia Mountain at an altitude of 110 m overlooking the Messara Valley and the beautiful blue of the South Crete Sea.
The location of the village is ideal for exploring the world famous attractions of the area such as the ancient palace of Phaistos as well as other attractions such as the archaeological sites of Gortyna and Agia Triada, the Greek monastery “Moni Odigitrias” and of course the beautiful beaches of
Matala, Komos, Kalamaki, Kaloi Limenes, Agiofarago,
Lentas,
Agia Galini and Preveli.
Near the village, archaeologists have unearthed circular tombs from the pre-palatial period (2600-2000 BC). In 1958 a large collection of early Hellenistic coins was found. However, the collection was looted and only 36 coins were saved and are currently on display at the Archaeological Museum of
Heraklion.
The village itself has an interesting architectural character. In 1980, Sivas was declared a “listed traditional settlement site” by a decree of the Greek Ministry of Culture.
The three holiday homes are located approx. 6 km north of Matala on the southeast coast of Crete near the excavations of Gortys and Phaistos. The three individual holiday villas are built on different levels and offer independence, privacy and unobstructed views of the surrounding area. A shared beautiful 40 m² pool with a depth of 1.5 m is available to guests of all three villas.