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Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City

Family-friendly villa in Rethymno with a water park

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Luxuriate exceptional views of Cretan sea & Rethymno city
30 sqm swimming pool with city views!
The outdoor area provides ample space for all guests
Amazingly comfortable sun beds by the pool for total relaxation
Fenced playground for young children

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortezza Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rimondi Fountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (En-suite)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City


Villa Princess is approved by Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1041K91003064601 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Overlooking downtown Rethymno and the Cretan Sea, Villa Princess uses its sloped terrain to amplify views of the surrounding area.
Located in a great location only 1 km away from the closest beach and the town, the one-storey 130 sq. m villa offers outstanding panoramic views and can accommodate 8 guests in its 4 bedrooms.
?Villa Princess has been distinguished with the 2025 Traveller Review Award from Booking.com?
Indoor Layout
Entering the villa, there is an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the living room includes a large sofa, fireplace, 50" satellite HDTV, and PlayStation 4. This area opens onto a balcony with sea views.
Along the hallway, there are four bedrooms, each with a 32" HDTV, and a main bathroom with a shower. Three bedrooms have double beds, while the fourth has two single beds that can be combined into a double. One bedroom also includes an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Outdoor Area
The beautifully landscaped outdoor area of the villa offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation. More specifically, our outdoor facilities include:
- 30 sq. m. swimming pool
- Fully equipped barbecue area
- Two outdoor dining tables under the shadows with views of the pool and the surrounding landscape?
- A variety of furnished spots (with sun beds, umbrellas and hammocks) for relaxing in the garden
- Organised playground area for children
- A ping pong table is at your disposal.
- Parking space for many cars
- The whole outdoor area is totally private and fenced, offering full privacy to our guests.
**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1041Κ91003064601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rethymno

Located in Rethymno, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Venetian Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Rethymno, Crete

What's nearby

  • Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fortezza Castle - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rimondi Fountain - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skrik | The Good Hood Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ovelos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪το γλυκό μου - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bankery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bikakis street food & café - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exceptional Panoramic Sea Views, Hanging Over Rethymno City located?

This family-friendly Rethymno villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rethymnon Court House, Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon and Valide Sultana Mosque are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfons V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid location and house

The place is just like in the pictures. A beautiful view of the town and see. A lot of space and the children loved the playstation An very friendly host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent villa, would highly recommend

We stayed as a family of 5 at Villa Princess and it lived up fully to its expectations. Fantastic location (car essential), ample space, facilities amazing, Photos are very accurate of the stunning location. Georgios was a fantastic host, welcoming, helpful, so kind with treats, and home cooked meals. Couldn't have asked for a better host. Villa was very practical, everything you need included, even extras such as dishwasher and washing tables and mosquito protection was great. Couldn't recommend the villa enough. Plenty of space, clean and maid service was very good. Overall a truly excellent place and definitely a very happy family at the end of the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt, absolut empfehlenswert

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in diesem schönen, sehr gut ausgestatteten Haus wirklich genossen. Die Außenanlage mit dieser Aussicht ist wunderschön, so dass wir tatsächlich auf die meisten geplanten Ausflüge verzichtet und einfach nur entspannt und genossen haben. In 5 Minuten mit dem Auto im Ort, Restaurants, Supermarkt, perfekt. Der Eigentümer war super nett und das Essen von Mama war eine sehr nette und leckere Überraschung. Auch die Agentur Etouri hat tolle Arbeit geleistet, mit Buchungen von Restaurants und Taxis. Vielen Dank an alle für eine gelungenen Kurzurlaub.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Binns

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday and amazing views

Excellent property with amazing views over Rythemno. We had a wonderful time and were very well looked after by Giorgos the villa owner.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June Rethymno Holiday

We were looking for a relaxing holiday with lovely weather and a fantastic villa, we got all three!! Couldn't have asked for a better holiday if we had tried. The old town of Rethymno was really lovely and the people were so friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa with stunning views.

The villa sits on a hillside above Rethymno with jaw dropping views. Giorgos was a great host and super helpful. The villa was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The beds were really comfortable and we all slept very well. Overall a lovely villa - but for us the highlight was definitely sitting in the garden, looking at the amazing views. You can walk into town in about 20 minutes, but as the villa is on a steep hill it’s not an easy walk back up.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carola D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We had a great stay at Villa Princess. The house was a little smaller than expected but sufficient for us (2 families with 4 kids) as we spend most of the time outside or on the beach and it was well equipped. The outdoor area was really great, especially for the kids and the view was geogeous. Giorgos was a great host and very helpful and nice. His mum spoiled us with greek specialties like moussaka and pastitio. Thanks for that! We can definitly recommend this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

André T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SEJOUR EXCEPTIONNEL ET INOUBLIABLE

Souhaitant fêter un événement familial, la VILLA PRINCESS a parfaitement répondu à nos besoins : 4 chambres, 2 salles d'eau, un grand espace extérieur, une piscine... L'accueil de Georgios, le propriétaire, annonçait déjà l'ambiance : chaleureuse et très conviviale. Nous ne serons pas déçus par les prestations : changement de linge de maison et ménage 2 fois par semaine (en supplément, décoration de lit à chaque changement réalisée par Maria), plats typiquement grecs et vraiment savoureux offerts par la Maman de Georgios, le propriétaire toujours à l'écoute et aux petits soins pour nous, cadre et vue exceptionnels, plusieurs points de convivialité (2 grandes tables extérieures avec vue sur mer très appréciées + une placette ombragée), grande piscine avec vue magique, situation idéale par rapport à Réthymnon, maison très bien agencée, très propre et décorée de manière particulièrement soignée dans laquelle chacun s'est tout de suite senti à l'aise. En conclusion : lieu idyllique pour un séjour qui restera inoubliable, auréolé d'un moment de séparation avec les propriétaires empreint d'amitié, d'émotion et de respect communs. André, Viviane et leurs enfants
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Villa with incredible views and great host.

Our young family stayed in the Villa for 10 nights in September 2020 with my sister and her young family. The view from the Villa and garden was just breathtaking - the online photos do not do it justice and there are plenty of great places to relax in the garden to admire the aspect. The Villa was set up perfectly for two families sharing with separate bathrooms, four good sized bedrooms (all air conditioned) and plenty of play equipment in the garden to keep the kids entertained. The pool worked really well and the safety fence provided peace of mind that the children were safe with the glass balustrading allowing you to admire the view whilst relaxing in the pool. Having stayed in many self catered Villas we were surprised at how well equipped the accommodation was which made our stay easier. The Villa was spotless when we arrived and regularly cleaned through our stay. Location wise the accommodation provides the perfect balance being only a short drive from the Centre of Rethymno (which was amazing for shops and restaurants) yet set in a very quiet and private location. When we arrived the Owner was there to greet us and show us around the Villa which was incredibly helpful, he also passed on local knowledge, best places to eat etc. The Owner is a really friendly character and certainly made us feel at home. He left a homemade cake and pasta dish which his Mum cooked and even came to say goodbye when we left. The Owner managed to strike the perfect balance of being helpful but never intrusive and left us alone to enjoy the Villa. Get ready for the shots of Raki! We would highly recommend the Villa and hope to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic villa and wonderful hosts

We have just returned from Villa Princess in Crete. We were met by villa owner Georgios, and his homemade Raki, the check-in process was easy and Georgios showed us all around the villa and the property. A beautifully presented villa with the most incredible views. Georgios , his mum Vagelio and Maria came every 3 days to clean the pool and villa, along with homemade treats which were delicious. The Villa is situated about 2km from the old town, it is easy to get taxis. The best villa we have ever stayed in, Georgios and his family are so welcoming we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafter Urlaub in toller Unterkunt

Unser Aufenthalt in der Villa Princess war großartig. Schon der Empfang durch den Besitzer mit netter Begrüßung und Erklärung hat gleich Urlaubsstimmung aufkommen lassen. Die Villa ist oberhalb von Rethymno gelegen, der abendliche Blick auf das Meer mit Sonnnenuntergang einfach gigantisch. Das Haus bietet alles was man benötigt und ist sehr gut ausgestattet, die Abkühlung im Pool war jeden Tag herrlich. Sowohl der Besitzer als auch die Agentur sind rund um die Uhr erreichbar und erfüllen jeden Wunsch! Auch die Komminikation vor der Anreise war super. Wir können den Aufenthalt in der Villa Princess uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Eine besondere Überraschung war die selbstgemachte Lasagne von der Mutter des Eigentümers die wir zur Wochenmitte erhalten haben! Wir kommen gern wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

claire l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa princess

Everything and more...great host great location great facilites beautiful sunsets perfect pool .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply fantastic

Simply fantastic. Really. The villa is situated in the hills high above Rethimno with a splendid, unobstructed view over the sea and Rethimno. Note that you will need a car to get here. The pool is big enough for a few swim strokes but not that deep. The interior of the house is completely renovated and very modern. And finally, the owner, George, is very friendly and helpful, providing excellent service!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F., Hastings mn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream vacation

The Villa Princess was a fabulous place to stay and was exactly what was advertised and more. The view was fantastic, the place was inviting and everything that could be hoped for. The hospitality of the owner was superb from the shots of Raki he had when we first showed up to the home cooked meal his mother made us of traditional Greek food. All 5 of the adults staying here would gladly do so again. I can't give enough compliments.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We were 6 adults and 1 child (2 Years) and we had a wonderful week in this lovely house. Everything was perfect! The view from the house was outstanding and we walked down to Rethymnon (20 min) and took a taxi back (5€). The rooms were clean and spacious and all kitchen-ware were available. The kitchen itself was absolutely wonderful. Outdoors, the whole plot is inside the fence and even the pool has fence around it. Perfect for families with small children. There are several places on the plot where you can eat and drink. We finished every evening from the large patio to watch the sun go down. Absolutely magical. Even toys, type swings are on the plot. Barbecue is located next to the large patio. Georgio, who owns the house, is a wonderfully nice guy who came by and offered us some wonderful pasties. Georgio's mother came by one day and invited us to a wonderful Greek dish We have nothing negative to say about VillaPrincess. A paradise that we will return to. Nathalie with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcel and Birgit B., Wijchen, Netherlands

Absolute wonderful view with good location

We especially appreciated the hospitality of the owner. The house is very comfortable, clean, good beds, warm showers and very well equipped. We just loved the coffeemaker for dolce gusto capsules. Everything you wish for is available. The view from the balconies and garden is stunning. We enjoyed very much the garden with the beautiful diningtable, nice sun beds and refreshing pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Traumhafte Anlage mit super Blick

WIr haben 2 Wochen mit 6 Erwachsenen und einem Baby verbracht. Das Haus selber ist bereits 30 Jahre alt, großteils modernisiert und hat alles was man so braucht. Das eine Badezimmer ist etwas klein, aber man kommt gut klar, sofern man die Dusche im anderen Bad benutzt. Das Highlight ist die Außenanlage, die der Besitzer in den letzten Jahren komplett neu gestaltet hat. Hier ist wirklich an alles gedacht: Pool, großer Grill, Hängematten, 2 Tische, bequeme Liegen und viele Spielsachen für Kindern. Man hat einen traumhaften Ausblick auf die ganze Bucht und noch weiter. Am Abend kann man vom Balkon das Ganze unter Sternenhimmel stundelang beobachten. Perfekt zur Erholung! Die Stadt Rethymno ist super nah. Man könnte sogar laufen, allerdings geht es rückwärts steil bergauf. Wir sind immer mit dem Auto den Berg runtergefahren, haben das Auto abgestellt und sind ein paar Minuten zum Hafen gelaufen. Absolut empfehlenswert
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ulrike W.

Schöne Herbsttage in wundervoller Villa

Wir hatten zu viert schöne Herbsttage in der wundervollen Villa mit einem wirklich grandiosem Ausblick hoch über Rethymno. Unser erwachsener Sohn hatte zu seiner großen Begeisterung seinen eigenen Bereich mit getrenntem Eingang und Badezimmer sowie Terrasse. Die uns entgegengebrachte herzliche Gastfreundschaft von Giorgos und seiner Mutter war außergewöhnlich. Alle 3 Tage wurde die Villa gesäubert und kunstvollste Gebilde aus Handtüchern geformt. Maria ist eine Künstlerin! Die Küche ist vollständig ausgestattet. Uns hat jedoch ein Gang in eine der vielen umliegenden Tavernen sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Wir haben uns in unsere Ferienkatzen und den süßen Hund Spithos verliebt. Die Villa ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um mit dem Mietwagen 14 Tage Zentralkreta zu erkunden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N., Stockholm

Underbar villa!

Vi har avnjutet två härliga veckor i Villa Princess. Utsikten från huset är helt otrolig, solnedgången är spektakulär. Ägaren Georgoe tog emot oss när vi kom och var lyhörd till våra behov. Hans mamma lagade en otroligt god maträtt och en god kaka under vår vistelse. Huset blev ordentligt städat var tredje dag. Huset har en egen grind som gör att villan känns väldigt privat. Grillen är mycket bra och vi har grillat många av våra kvällar i huset. Bra med matplatser ute med skugga. Bra sovrum inne med många balkonger att välja på. Mycket bra wi-fi som fungerade bra både inne och ute. Poolen hade ett underbart läge och var lagom stor. Hängmattorna var ett bra komplement till utemöblerna. Vi hoppas att vi någon dag kan komma tillbaka till fantastiska Villa Princess. Vi tackar också etouri för den fina gåva vi fick, en dag vid Baja beach. Mvh Victoria Nyberg med familj och Våra vänner Mia, Janne och Måns
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Week Long Stay April 2017

We spent one week in this Villa overlooking the town of Rethymno as two small families of 4 adults and 4 young children in total. The size of the property was ideal for this amount of guests or alternatively 6 adults would fit comfortably. Without a doubt the selling point to the this villa is the view, there is an amazing panaramic view of the Cretan Mountains to the West, the Northern Coastline of Crete and an overlooking view of the lovely city of Rethymno and its Fortezza. I can't imagine there is a better view in any villa throughout Crete. Another positive of the Villa is the outside space. The barbecue is ideal for cooking and there is plenty of outside seating for dining. The swimming pool is a decent size and access is restricted to children, it is however not heated so a little chilly in April! This would be ideal in the middle of a hot greek summer. The outside space is perfect for young children to play in safety and with lots of childrens toys available. The villa itself is homely and has been well looked after in spite of its age. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which is well suited for the number of guests the villa caters for. There is lots of traditional decor and is cleaned twice a week to a very good standard. The local area is a great place to spend a holiday and I would recommend a hire car for the duration as the Villa is a about 3km uphill from the town. A taxi is however only 5 euros if required. The most memorable part of the booking has to be the hospitality of the host, Giorgios. On the first evening he met us at the Villa with local cheese, breads and Raki to make us feel welcome from the very beginning. This continued through the week as he brought local dishes for us to try and recommended a really good fish restaurant in Rethymno where he turned up with a birthday cake for one of our guests. A brilliant host, in a lovely villa on a beautiful island. In summary we definitely left with a love for Crete and would recommend this Villa on the view and outside space alone.

About the host

Hosted by Kostas Vasilakis

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Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other iconic Greek destinations, including Athens. Our unwavering commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional, personalized service has earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025.

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What makes this property unique


The unique benefits of Villa Princess are:
MANAGED BY ETOURI which means:
- We organised the villa down to every detail and check it annually.
- Quick booking process and support in every step of your holidays.
- A personal holiday advisor at your disposal for holiday organisation (free concierge service before and during stay).
- Assistance in booking services and excursions.
- Pre arrival service with detailed information of the area of the villa.
FUTHERMORE,
- The location, the villa is located just 3 km away from Rethymno city centre with all kinds of shops and entertainment and the long sandy beach which is ideal for families.
- Outstanding panoramic view, being located in an area overlooking the Cretan sea provides unique and stunning views of the sea and Rethymno town from the villa both indoors and outdoors.
- Quiet area with no noise from cars or neighbouring houses. Also even the national road looks to be close on the map, we can guarantee that you will not hear noises in the villa area (the villa is actually not close to the national road than it seems and also the national road is located behind a mountain that is also higher altitude than the villas altitude).
- It is a good value for money considering the excellent location and the facilities that the villa offers.
- The hospitality of the owner, he will be on hand with helpful advice and information whenever it is needed. The owners have a wide knowledge of the island and will be only to willing to suggest places of interest and routes to get there.

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English, Greek

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