Kōa Villas are situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Kamilaris. Located just 200m away from the lively village, you will find a variety of tavernas, restaurants, and cafes while pharmacies, supermarkets, and butchers are located nearby for easy access. 

The town of Tymbaki is located just 7 km away and there you will find many daily amenities such as a pharmacy, butcher, fishmonger, bakery and more. 

Matala is located 8, km away from the villas. Matala is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Crete and certainly the most famous beach of south Heraklion prefecture. It is famous for the carved caves in the rocks and the hippies of the ‘70s. There is a beautiful sandy beach, 300m long, with fine gravel and crystal clear deep water. Moreover, the seabed is quite rocky in some places (especially in the central part of the bach) and waves are common, due to frequent west winds. Furthermore, there is a huge cave on the north part of the beach, from the top of which some people dive. The beach is very well organized with umbrellas, toilets, showers, lifeguards, first aid, beach volley courts, snack bars, water sports, excursion boats, a camping site, etc. Around Matala, you will find many options for accommodation, entertainment, and food. Also, a large part of the beach is covered by tamarisk trees, where you can find shade. In the evenings, the bars on the beach are full of many people, both locals and foreigners. Especially in June, the internationally renowned Matala Festival takes place. 

Finally, Kokkinos Pirgos is located 9km away from the villa. It is the seaside village of Timbaki, the main port of the region and developed in tourism. In Kokkinos Pirgos you will find a selection of shops, restaurants and cafes. The climate of the region is generally warm and many locals deal with growing fresh vegetables in greenhouses.