For the variety of events scenarios, among its 1.500 sq.m, the venue offers:
A spacious white Greek chapel of Saint Nicolas with a stone paved square. This square, being a house to the olive and palm tree surrounded by fig and bay leaf trees can accommodate a wedding ceremony of seated 70 people or smaller events.
Cactus corner – right below the chapel, for perfect Mediterranean photo backgrounds
Lounge level in between chapel and main event square
Spacious village style square with partially covered area, cozy yet comfortable for events up to 100 people with full infrastructure of hired catering, bar, DJ. It is size and layout allow for ambient lights enhancement to match your event vision
Verandas of the main house with a pool overlooking olive groves – a perfect spot for the pre wedding cocktail or family dinner
Roof garden with a built-in couch and space for intimate gathering or romantic sip of wine
Spacious ground floor room to accommodate needs of catering or other event vendors and their staff
The Estate holds 2 stone segments of housing with a roof terrace and cozy pool overlooking “carpets” of olive groves.
Bigger segment offers a separate bedroom, one bathroom and a living area connected with the kitchen complex. All designed and furnished with ascetic elegance of earthy colors and materials. It can sleep 2 persons and provides extension for another 2 people that could use the living room couch. Balcony doors lead to the intimate veranda with shaded space and natural wall of bay leaf trees.
A smaller studio, right on the side, sharing spacious covered veranda with a bigger part of the house, welcomes 2 people with more of an open space layout including bedroom and a living area as well as a small kitchenette and its separate bathroom.
Late August nights find us like this!
Can you imagine a hot August night at a private estate, resting at the feet of the mountains and surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean fields?
Here, the sound of music meets the peacefulness of the landscape, while carefully designed lights help the moon brighten the scene.
A celebration immersed in nature — warm, luminous, and quietly unforgettable.
Planning and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#weddingvenuecrete #weddingsincrete #weddingnight #augustwedding
Late August nights find us like this!
Can you imagine a hot August night at a private estate, resting at the feet of the mountains and surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean fields?
Here, the sound of music meets the peacefulness of the landscape, while carefully designed lights help the moon brighten the scene.
A celebration immersed in nature — warm, luminous, and quietly unforgettable.
Planning and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#weddingvenuecrete #weddingsincrete #weddingnight #augustwedding
Your perfect bridal morning balance!
Cretan handmade French fries and Dior!
💚💚💚
Images: @andreas_markakis
Planning and coordination: @creteforlove
#bridalprep #cretewedding #weddingvenue #weddingincrete
Your perfect bridal morning balance!
Cretan handmade French fries and Dior!
💚💚💚
Images: @andreas_markakis
Planning and coordination: @creteforlove
#bridalprep #cretewedding #weddingvenue #weddingincrete
What happens on the roof garden stays on roof garden😍
Sunset cocktail hour before the real party begins…
Planning & Coordination: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#rooftopcocktails #summergreekwedding #venuecrete #weddingmoments #greekwedding
What happens on the roof garden stays on roof garden😍
Sunset cocktail hour before the real party begins…
Planning & Coordination: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#rooftopcocktails #summergreekwedding #venuecrete #weddingmoments #greekwedding
Saint Nicholas’ White Chapel at Markakis Estate brings together the timeless beauty of whitewashed Cretan architecture with the lush, lavish greenery of the island’s landscape.
Surrounded by nature and bathed in soft Mediterranean light, this serene setting offers an unforgettable celebration of love, elegance, and authentic Cretan charm.
Planning: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#greekchapel #weddingincrete #privatevenuecrete #saintnicolas #whitegreekchapel
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Saint Nicholas’ White Chapel at Markakis Estate brings together the timeless beauty of whitewashed Cretan architecture with the lush, lavish greenery of the island’s landscape.
Surrounded by nature and bathed in soft Mediterranean light, this serene setting offers an unforgettable celebration of love, elegance, and authentic Cretan charm.
Planning: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#greekchapel #weddingincrete #privatevenuecrete #saintnicolas #whitegreekchapel
Wedding planning Crete
Get married in Crete
Greek wedding
A stroll before the ceremony where each corner of our gardens sets the right canvas and adds serenity to your moments!
Images: @andreas_markakis
#elopement #shesaidyes❤️ #villawedding #greekstyle #gettingmarriedingreece
A stroll before the ceremony where each corner of our gardens sets the right canvas and adds serenity to your moments!
Images: @andreas_markakis
#elopement #shesaidyes❤️ #villawedding #greekstyle #gettingmarriedingreece
Tucked away among silver-green olive groves and soft oleanders, we gathered in a quiet chapel of Saint Nicolas.
It wasn’t grand or crowded—just intimate, warm, and filled with the kind of love that doesn’t need an audience. Surrounded by nature, laughter, and the gentlest whispers of the season, we said everything that truly mattered…
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#elopementcrete #privatechapelwedding #creteweddings #cretevillas #weddingvenuecrete
Tucked away among silver-green olive groves and soft oleanders, we gathered in a quiet chapel of Saint Nicolas.
It wasn’t grand or crowded—just intimate, warm, and filled with the kind of love that doesn’t need an audience. Surrounded by nature, laughter, and the gentlest whispers of the season, we said everything that truly mattered…
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis
#elopementcrete #privatechapelwedding #creteweddings #cretevillas #weddingvenuecrete
Designed to welcome love stories ❤️
Images & Drone: @andreas_markakis
#boutiquevenues #cretevenue #cretewedding #cretevillawedding #cretechapel
Designed to welcome love stories ❤️
Images & Drone: @andreas_markakis
#boutiquevenues #cretevenue #cretewedding #cretevillawedding #cretechapel
A. Embrosneros, Apokoronou Chania Crete, Greece
T. Anna +30-6973242584 / Andreas +30-6977399403
E. info@markakisestate.com
