Shades of blue—sea, sky, pool, mountains in the distance—complement the red-orange earth around this modern stone villa on Crete’s Bay of Chania. The panoramic views are reflected in the glass façade and framed by rows of sliding doors connecting the interiors to the outdoors.

Listen to the waves lapping at the rocks from a terrace that stretches the width of the villa, featuring an infinity pool and plenty of loungers. Cool off with a drink in the covered alfresco sitting area, and open a bottle of local wine to go with dinner from the charcoal barbecue at the dining table for 8.

The villa’s rock walls feel like part of the island landscape, and its bright, open rooms feel inspired by the beach, with light pouring in through walls of windows, and blues and grays drawn from water and stone. Curl up with a book on one of the mod sofas in the living room, and sit down to dinner from the fully equipped kitchen at the breakfast bar or dining table.

It’s a 2-minute drive to the closest beach and less than a 10-minute drive to many other beaches, where you can swim in the clear water or pause for a drink at a beachfront taverna. Plan a day trip to the nearby city of Chania to explore its narrow streets, snap a photo of its lighthouse, and spot Venetian influences in its 14th-century harbor.

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