The traditional countryside of the beautiful Akrotiri-peninsula with its quiet sandy beaches is the surrounding of the recently built Perle Resort Hotel & Health SPA Marine, some 17 kms from Chania - the most beautiful town of Crete with a picturesque Venetian harbour. Perle also places you 2 kms from the nearest beach Stavros which was the scene for the making of the famous film 'Zorbas the Greek'. Stavros is a sea-side village with some supermarkets & shops, bars and taverns. You may consider hiring a car for a few days to give you the independence to visit Chania and explore the area at your leisure.