Douliana is a traditionally preserved community situated on a hill overlooking Souda Bay. Around the village you can find natural surroundings of extreme beauty, including enormous cypresses and oaks.

Douliana has been a popular place of residence and a prosperous community since the 18th century, and it has maintained its character more than any other community in the area. This is mainly due to the local population taking great care in preserving the historical monuments and traditional buildings of the community. As a result, the long history of both the Apokoronas region and the island of Crete are apparent and reflected throughout the settlement. This is also one of the main reasons - other than the weather and natural beauty, of course - for which numerous foreigners have chosen to live permanently in the village during the last 5 years.

In Douliana you can find two traditional orthodox churches, which are both monuments of the 19th century, with remarkable Byzantine icons and beautiful architecture, the village's coffee shop (“kafenio” in Greek) at the central square and a , fine tavern with authentic delicious Cretan dishes, all prepared with fresh, local products.

Although the village is atop of a hill, the nearest beach is just 3 km away. By car, you can reach the stunning beaches of Apokoronas in less than 10 minutes. The distance to Chania city is 20km, to the port of Souda also 20km, and to the airport 30km. You can reach all of the above in 20-30 minutes’ time.