For the dreamer out there in search of ancient myths, pirate fortresses, dreamy seascapes, and kind of a Bond villain vibe in a home, a magnificent villa for sale on the island of Crete may be just the thing. Situated a stone’s throw away from medieval pirate Enrico Pescatore’s lair overlooking Heraklion Bay and the southern Aegean Sea, Villa Poseidon II offers commanding views.

A private parking area leads to an unpretentious main entrance set in the mountainous Cretan coast overlooking Crete’s capital. Pantelis Mathioudakis