Arcus Suites is in the heart of the village of Agryroupoli, in a neighborhood (ancient Lappa) with restored Venetian, stone mansions of the 14th century. In 2005 the Ministry of Culture declared the complex as a “Preserved Archeological Monument” and since then the houses and the surrounding area were renovated and 5 independent suites were created, respecting the style and architecture of the area. At the property the visitor can enjoy local products, attend Cretan cuisine lessons and make wine tasting of local wine varieties, as well as enjoy organized walks in the countryside and a sailing boat ride.
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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
In a setting that seems to have sprung from another era, the rooms of the Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village hotel are harmoniously integrated into the traditional motif of the rest of the complex, creating an authentic accommodation experience. Colorful and scattered in small neighborhoods, the rooms compose a picturesque landscape that invites the visitor to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the natural environment. With respect for the local architecture and cultural heritage, each room is unique, independent and designed to offer the warmth of a rural accommodation.
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
In a setting that seems to have sprung from another era, the rooms of the Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village hotel are harmoniously integrated into the traditional motif of the rest of the complex, creating an authentic accommodation experience. Colorful and scattered in small neighborhoods, the rooms compose a picturesque landscape that invites the visitor to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the natural environment. With respect for the local architecture and cultural heritage, each room is unique, independent and designed to offer the warmth of a rural accommodation.
Country Hotel Velani
Country Hotel Velani
Country Hotel Velani is located near the village of Avdou, in an oak forest It has gardens with fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as an olive grove to produce olive oil The property has a total of 12 rooms with a private garden or terrace. The cuisine of the restaurant uses the products produced from the gardens: virgin olive oil, wine from local varieties, meat and cheese from the local sheep and honey from the local beekeeper. During the stay of the guests are offered various activities, either relaxation or adventure experiences, such as bird watching with guide, routes on the E4 path in the Lasithi plateau, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, cycling, paragliding. The hotel also includes an equestrian center that offers lessons and day trips.
Delina Mountain Resort
Delina Mountain Resort
Delina mountain resort is located about 1 km outside the village of Anogia, on the road to Nida, at an altitude of about 910 meters. The Delina complex extends over an area of 28 acres and combines the excellent facilities and services of a luxury hotel with the authenticity of the Cretan tradition and the wild natural beauty of the island. It consists of 13 elegant apartments with comfortable spaces, elegantly decorated, which offer the visitor a quality accommodation. All rooms have a fireplace, hydromassage and terrace overlooking Psiloritis, while the resort has 2 rooms suitably equipped for disabled guests. In the complex there are also: a shop with local products - souvenirs, stable, church, observatory, theatre, lake, playground, and a traditional cafe.
DICTAMUS
DICTAMUS
It is a stone guest house in Psychro in Lasithi Plateau. The accommodation includes 8 spacious rooms, which operate throughout the year and also serve people with disabilities. The accommodation has been built in conditions of absolute respect for the environment, as it is located near the cave Diktaion Andron and must be in line with the uniqueness of the area. Along with the accommodation, there is a tavern that offers traditional Cretan cuisine.
Earino
Earino
Earino is built on the outskirts of Plsiloritis, above the village of Assites and has 3 independent traditional guesthouses, a restaurant that offers Cretan cuisine and a traditional cafe During the stay in Earino, guests are given the opportunity to participate in a series of many different activities. Thus, the visitor can take part in activities related to the Cretan way of life: the making of the traditional Cretan drink “raki”, picking olive fruit, harvesting vines and participating in the kneading of bread. In addition, one could walk or bike in the mountain that encloses the accommodation, to climb, canyoning, to cross gorges, as well as the E4 trail that connects the Forest of Rouva to the village of Assites. Earino is a member of the Rural Tourism & Agritourism Association of Crete, while its restaurant has the “Land of Values” mark that certifies Cretan cuisine.
Eleonas Country Village
Eleonas Country Village
The complex of Eleonas spreads on a verdant slope, at the foot of Psiloritis, with centuries old olives, locusts, among aromatic plants and flowers, next to the village of Zaros. Its hostels are perfectly harmonized with the natural environment and they are made of stone and wood, offering all modern comforts to visitors. The award - winning restaurant “Elia” is certified as a Cretan Diet Restaurant and uses raw materials from farms in the surrounding area, the family garden and cheese factory and wines from local producers, while serving a certified Cretan breakfast. The activities organized by Eleonas in the rich nature of the area give the visitor the opportunity to get to know its uniqueness as it participates in wine routes, in routes to farms, as well as in cycling routes, in cooking lessons etc. There is also spa and massage relaxation and music nights are often organized.
ENAGRON Cretan Ecotourism Village
ENAGRON Cretan Ecotourism Village
If you want to discover the most beautiful landscapes along with authentic culture experiences. If you see traveling as a way to conquer new tastes and expand your knowledge of local gastronomy. If you are interested in exploring the unique natural environment and learn about the myths, the stories and the legends that surround it. If you are fascinated by the idea of being privy to the small cultural secrets of local communities. Then discover Enagron Ecotourism Village!
Enagron is built at an altitude of approximately 500 meters and is found in the center of the highest and holiest mountain of Crete, Mount Ida. Its aim is to combine local hospitality with traditional Cretan cuisine and link the exploration of the island's natural environment to the experience of local culture by means of accommodation, wellness, activities, and gastronomy.
We invite you to follow us in a part of Crete which is less known but more impressive, less cosmopolitan but more authentic, less developed but unique. We combine our efforts to initiate you into a culture with deep roots in history and in a world where respect for the guest is an ultimate value. We invite you to interact with the local society and discover unique landscapes, primitive customs and distinctive patterns of social conduct.
HIONA HOLIDAY
HIONA HOLIDAY
Hiona Holiday Hotel is is a warm place of hospitality that seeks to offer a comfortable stay. It is located in the easternmost part of Crete, in Palekastro, an area rich in history and culture. It is very close to the Palm Forest of Vai and the beaches of Chiona and Kouremenos, which is known as the beach of surfers.
Katalagari Country Suites
Katalagari Country Suites
Katalagari Luxury Suites is located 17 km away from Heraklion, in the homonymous village, and started operating in 2003. It is built on a mountain and offers a view of the Cretan countryside. It consists of 14 suites that combine tradition with a different aspect of Cretan life and offers breakfast tailored to the needs of guests (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The location of the accommodation allows the visitor to carry out activities of various kinds: visits to wineries, archeological sites, nature, the sea etc.
Milia Mountain Retreat
Milia Mountain Retreat
Milia is an accommodation of high ecological sensitivity, a mountain restored settlement of the 16th century with rooms that preserve the architecture and aesthetics of the mountainous region of Western Crete. It is located in an area included in the NATURA network, in a green valley, at 550m. above the surface of the sea, below the peak Psilos head of the Koutroulis mountain range. The settlement is surrounded by a forest with chestnuts, arbutuses, locust trees and a wide variety of trees and plants. The restoration of the old houses began in 1982, with attention to detail and respect of nature and has been operating as an eco-lodge since 1993, bringing the atmosphere and footprint of its former inhabitants to the present.
Perachori Boutique Studios
Perachori Boutique Studios
Perachori Boutique Studios is a complex of three (3) open type rooms - studios located in the square in Perachori, in the historic village of Anogia Mylopotamos. Stone and wood are dominant materials, with handmade additions to give a special and warm feeling to the visitor. Its location allows the visitor to get in touch with the wider area of the mountain range of Psiloritis and to interact with the local community.
Polydoros Hotel & Wine Bar
Polydoros Hotel & Wine Bar
The hospitable family hotel Polydoros is in the heart of Paleochora, south of Chania. It has 7 apartments which can accommodate up to 5 people and is ideal for family vacations, offering comfortable accommodation and relaxation. The place where it is located offers guests the opportunity to explore the nearby beaches and enjoy the Cretan landscape through walks and excursions in nature. In the courtyard of the hotel there is a wine bar which offers wines exclusively from local Cretan varieties, thus promoting local production.
Pyrgi Cretan Living & Spa
Pyrgi Cretan Living & Spa
Situated in the village of Pyrgos Monofatsiou, in the heart of Crete, Pyrgi Cretan Living & Spa offers an authentic hospitality experience with a touch of discreet luxury. This complex of restored stone houses blends Cretan tradition with modern comforts, including a spa with a heated pool, hammam, and sauna. With deep respect for the local architecture and natural surroundings, it is the ideal choice for visitors seeking tranquility, authenticity, and quality. Just 30 minutes from Heraklion and the southern beaches, it serves as the perfect base for exploring the Cretan countryside.
Samonas Traditional Villas
Samonas Traditional Villas
Samonas is a peaceful picturesque village which still preserves its authentic character. During night hours, thousands of stars will magnetize your eyes. And at day musical sounds, vivid colors and perfumes, captivating scents, pure flavors and the close touch with nature will awaken all your senses and their remembrance will remain unforgettable. We create unique memories and irresistible desires to return. Five beautiful stone-built and fully equipped, independent maisonettes, with private and common outdoors, with a heated swimming pool, a gym, a steam bath, a large wood-fired oven and a barbecue, invite you to experience unique moments of relaxation and complete tranquility in an absolutely safe and authentically traditional area, without missing any of the comforts of the modern way of living, which we have quietly incorporated in all our dwellings. Feel the real Crete at the houses of Samonas Traditional Villas.
Thalori
Thalori
Thalori is located in the village of Kapetaniana, in the mountain range of the Asterousia Mountains, and consists of 20 traditional houses that are an integral part of the village, preserve the Cretan architecture and offer modern comforts to visitors. The restaurant offers dishes and breakfast from Cretan cuisine, from pure, local, ingredients. The visitor can also enjoy a range of activities, as he is given the opportunity to choose between hiking, climbing, bird watching, horseback riding, mountain biking, downhill, canyoning, jeep rides, boat rides, fishing, participation in agricultural work, cooking lessons.
Vasilikata Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective and Social Benefit of life society
Vasilikata Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective and Social Benefit of life society
The Social Cooperative Enterprise of Collective and Social Benefit of life society VASILIKATA, located in the Lassithi Plateau, focuses primarily on thematic rural tourism and agritourism. It took its name from the Venetian cartographic engineer FRANCESCO BASILICATA, who was the one who created the first engravings of Crete and placed the Lassithi Plateau on maps. The three main pillars of VASILIKATA are:
- The restoration of old ruins and their conversion into comfortable mountain agrotourism guesthouses, VASILIKATA GUESTHOUSES, with the ultimate goal of combating the desertification of settlements.
- The organization of activities and seminars based on the intangible cultural heritage of the Lassithi Plateau and Crete, such as the traditional Lassithi windmill, the art of weaving, and forgotten sustainability practices.
- The agri-food sector, with cooking classes, forgotten recipes, initiation into Minoan cuisine, participation in rural activities, and a clear focus on the circular economy. The fully functional organic farm BIOANNA and the VASILIKATA team are ready to welcome visitors throughout the year and create memories with flavors and scents of traditional practices.
Villa Kerasia
Villa Kerasia
Villa Kerasia is in the settlement of Vlachiana, 15 km southwest of Heraklion. It is located at the southeastern foot of Psiloritis, at an altitude of 580 meters. It has 7 rooms and offers the opportunity to participate in various events related to culture, gastronomy, but also in activities related to climbing in Psiloritis. Also, the international hiking trail E4, which leads to an organized shelter, in Prinos, at 1.200 meters altitude is near the Villa. The kitchen of the Villa offers Cretan breakfast, special dishes (for diabetics, vegetarian, etc.) and custom dishes.
Villa Kynthia
Villa Kynthia
Villa Kynthia is a preserved mansion of 1898 located in the center of the village of Panormo, two hundred meters away from the sea. It was restored in 1991 with care and respect for tradition and thus the 5 traditional rooms of the complex were formed. Villa Kynthia is a member of the Rural Tourism & Agritourism Association of Crete and offers a Cretan breakfast, while music events are often held at the cafe-bar inside the mansion.