Stay in Timbaki — a grounded, sun-washed village in southern Crete, set on the edge of the fertile Messara Plain and shaped by the rhythms of land, wind, and everyday Cretan life. Unpolished and authentic, Timbaki offers a quiet kind of beauty — the kind you feel more than you see.

Life here revolves around farming and community. Greenhouses stretch across the plain, olive trees frame the landscape, and the village comes alive during its weekly open-air market, one of the largest in southern Crete. Locals gather early, trading fresh produce, herbs, cheeses, honey, and stories — a ritual that has defined Timbaki for generations.

A short drive from the village leads to Timbaki Beach / Kokkinos Pirgos Beach, a long, open stretch of sand and pebbles facing the Libyan Sea. Wild and spacious, with dramatic skies and powerful sunsets, it’s ideal for long walks, swimming, and moments of complete stillness by the water.

Timbaki also makes an ideal base for exploring the south. The ancient site of Phaistos, the seaside village of Kokkinos Pirgos, the harbor town of Agia Galini, and the iconic beaches of Matala are all within easy reach — while Timbaki itself remains rooted, quiet, and real.

Timbaki isn’t about postcard perfection.
It’s about space, simplicity, and staying close to the real pulse of Crete.