Villas in Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia is a bay resort about 23 km northwest of Heraklion, suited to groups wanting a private pool near the city. It is a busy village rather than a quiet one, and the homes are spread over a wide area.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £1,266
About Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia was once a tiny fishing village and has grown into a busy resort. The village sits in the middle of an rounded, amphitheatre-like bay that rock outcrops almost encircle, and the beaches are sheltered by those rocks. The centre has seaside tavernas, cafés, bars, cash machines and souvenir shops, so evenings are spent in the village. The homes are not clustered at the water: they are scattered across a wide area around the village, and most have a private pool and a garden. Many sleep eight or more, and some take much larger parties. Remains of the Hellenistic town of Apollonia are visible at the north end of the bay, and the ruins of a monastery lie about 1 km west of the village. Out of season the resort side is quieter.
Is Agia Pelagia right for you?
- Best for
- Larger groups wanting a private pool within reach of Heraklion
- Not for you if
- You want a small, peaceful fishing village, because this one has become a busy resort.
Near Agia Pelagia
Heraklion
Crete's capital lies about 23 km southeast, roughly 20 minutes by car, and its airport is about 25 minutes from the village.
Apollonia ruins
Remains of the Hellenistic town of Apollonia are visible at the north end of the bay.
Monastery ruins
The ruins of the Monastery of the Sebbathians lie about 1 km west of the village.
Getting to Agia Pelagia
Heraklion airport is the nearest, around 25 minutes by car. Buses from the airport change in Heraklion and take about an hour, and a shuttle transfer takes roughly 35 minutes. Because the homes are spread out, a hire car is the practical choice.
When to go to Agia Pelagia
The village is built around its sheltered bay, with tavernas, cafés and bars aimed at holidaymakers, so it is at its busiest in the main holiday season. Outside that season, check opening times for tavernas and bars before you travel and expect a quieter place. The Apollonia remains and the monastery ruins do not depend on beach weather.
Villas in Agia Pelagia
4-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
10
4
0
Air ConParkingFireplace+7 more
from£316
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
8
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£271
per night
4-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
10
4
0
Air ConDishwasherFireplace+11 more
5-star property
5-star property
"Villa Anthekleia"
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£198
per night
1-star property
"Villa Dimelen"
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
8
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+12 more
from£246
per night
Villa Hara - Agia PElagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£181
per night
4-star property
Hochzeit Villa Anemomylos Beheizter Pool Jacuzzi
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
23
8
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
4-star property
Villa Claire - Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£181
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£243
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£243
per night
5-star property
6-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
14
6
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£508
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
3
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£196
per night
Meltemi Villa Kreta
Agia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
12
6
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£2110
per night
Agia Pelagia villa holidays: questions answered
Is Agia Pelagia good for large groups?
Yes, many homes here sleep eight or more and some take far larger parties, and most have a private pool. The homes are spread over a wide area, so check where each one sits relative to the bay.
How far is Agia Pelagia from Heraklion airport?
It is around 25 minutes by car from the airport, and the village is about 23 km northwest of Heraklion city. The bus journey changes in Heraklion and takes about an hour.
Is Agia Pelagia a quiet village?
Not really. It grew from a tiny fishing village into a busy resort with tavernas, cafés, bars and souvenir shops, so choose a home with its position on the map in mind if you want calmer surroundings.
Is the beach at Agia Pelagia sheltered?
Yes. The village sits in an rounded bay almost encircled by rock outcrops, and the beaches are sheltered by those rocks.
What can you visit near Agia Pelagia?
Remains of the Hellenistic town of Apollonia are visible at the north end of the bay, and monastery ruins lie about 1 km west of the village. Heraklion is about 23 km away.
Nearby towns to Agia Pelagia
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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