Club Greece at Villea Village

The resort and its setting

Club Greece at Villea Village is built in the whitewashed, low-rise style typical of Crete, set in Makrygialos — a small, working coastal village on the island's southeastern shore rather than a big resort strip. Accommodation is designed for extended self-catering stays, which suits families, couples and groups who want a proper home base rather than a hotel room. The setting trades big-resort buzz for something quieter: genuine village life, local tavernas, and a slower pace that's increasingly hard to find on Crete's busier north coast.

Makrygialos and things to do nearby

Makrygialos Beach is right on the doorstep, with the Libyan Sea offering calm, warm swimming conditions for most of the season. From the village, it's an easy drive to some of Crete's best-known sights: Ierapetra, the island's southernmost town, is about 20 km away and worth a wander for its old quarter and seafront. Further afield, the Vai Palm Forest (around 30 km) is one of Europe's few natural palm beaches, and Spinalonga Island (roughly 35 km), the former leper colony off Plaka, is a popular boat-trip destination. History buffs should budget a full day for Knossos Palace, about 90 km away near Heraklion — doable as a day trip, but a proper excursion rather than a quick stop.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Club Greece at Villea Village and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare works as a straightforward owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers, and no commission is taken from the sale — unlike agency resales, you keep what you agree with the buyer.

As with most resort-managed timeshares, a resale here isn't simply a private handshake deal: the transfer typically goes through the resort's owners' association or management company, who will confirm the current annual maintenance fee and any transfer or administration charge applicable at the time of sale. Because Club Greece at Villea Village is affiliated with Interval International, a resale buyer taking on the week also gains the ability to use that membership for exchanges, provided their own Interval International account is set up and in good standing — this is a genuine selling point worth highlighting in your listing. Always confirm current transfer fees, annual maintenance charges, and any right of first refusal directly with the resort or its management before agreeing a price, since these details can change and aren't something BidMyTimeshare controls.

What renters and buyers look for

Renters booking a week here are typically drawn to the quieter, more authentic village setting, proximity to Makrygialos Beach, and the option to combine a Cretan stay with day trips to Ierapetra, Vai, or Spinalonga. Buyers considering a resale will want to know the season or week number, unit size, current annual maintenance fee, and whether Interval International exchange rights transfer with the deed — all details worth spelling out clearly in your listing description.

Practical notes

Heraklion International Airport, roughly 90 km away, is the main gateway to this part of Crete, so factor transfer time into any rental or exchange plans. May to October brings the warmest, most reliable weather for swimming and outdoor exploring, and because the southeastern coast is popular in peak summer, both renters and exchangers should expect to book well ahead for July and August dates.