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Traditional Cretan Houses

Traditional Cretan Houses

3 out of 5
47 Gianni Makraki Street Agios Myronas, Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
The price is €50 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
€50
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Agios Myronas Church ...
"This house was so adorable! We were running extremely late do to a change in our flight but the owner stayed up to greet us. She showed us around the village and where the stores were. Even offered to check on us if we needed it. The house itself was cozy and well kept. We had the pleasure of having ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024

Traditional Cretan Houses
Idi Hotel

Idi Hotel

2 out of 5
Zaros, Heraklion, Faistos, Crete
The price is €80 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€80
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Faistos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos and Lake Votomos ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Excellent stay
"The IDI hotel is a great place to stay From breakfast to the restaurant and the accommodations. They are all top notch Thank you"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024

Idi Hotel
Manili Boutique Suites & Villas

Manili Boutique Suites & Villas

5 out of 5
Ano Archanes, Archanes-Asterousia
The price is €202 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
€202
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Archanes-Asterousia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Palace of Knossos and Fourni are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"The temperature of the outside hot-tub should definitely be warmer. Not tepid."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
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Keramos

Keramos

2 out of 5
Zaros, Faistos, Crete Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Faistos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Votomos and Moni Agios Nikolaos are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Owners are lovely and very welcoming. Local area is beautiful, as long as you enjoy hiking in the mountains!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Keramos
A house by the sea.

A house by the sea.

Tsoutsouros
Stay at this vacation home in Minoa Pediada. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Perfect seaside holiday
"We loved staying in Tsoutsouros- the house was perfect for our family- v. close to the sea with everything we needed. Lots of good cafes and restaurants nearby. We really enjoyed the meal Eleni cooked for us."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2024

A house by the sea.
Undescribed Paradise: House on an amazing beach

Undescribed Paradise: House on an amazing beach

Crisostomos
Stay at this vacation home in Faistos. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Beach of Matala and Maha are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Nice house, great hosts
"While we were a little surprised at the ruggedness of the trail to the beach, everything else was wonderful. John was friendly, responsive to our requests, a very gracious host. Lots of little amenities to make our stay easy."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2024

Undescribed Paradise: House on an amazing beach
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Popular places to visit

Fourni

You can find out about the history of Archanes-Asterousia when you stop by Fourni. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Fourni

Vathypetro

Find out about the history of Archanes-Asterousia with a stop at Vathypetro. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Vathypetro

Minos-Miliarikis Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Minos-Miliarikis Winery during your travels to Áyiai Paraskiaí. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Minos-Miliarikis Winery

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Archanes-Asterousia. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

Boutari

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boutari during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Boutari

Folk Museum of Arhanes

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Folk Museum of Arhanes during your travels in Archanes-Asterousia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Folk Museum of Arhanes

Things to do

Tripitis Gorge Southern Crete TUESDAY SATURDAY

4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge

€99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4x4 Safari tour Southern Crete Tripitis Gorge
Cretan Cooking Class at Archanes Village with transfer & Lunch

Cretan Cooking Class at Archanes Village with transfer & Lunch

€89
per adult
Cretan Cooking Class at Archanes Village with transfer & Lunch
Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village

Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village

€65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village
Fleur d'Huile, our premium extra virgin olive oil

Olive Oil Tasting Tour

€16
per adult
Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Lyrarakis Winery Official Shuttle – Wine Tasting Included

Lyrarakis Winery Official Shuttle – Wine Tasting Included

€77
per adult
Lyrarakis Winery Official Shuttle – Wine Tasting Included
Digenakis winery - Wine tasting experience

Digenakis winery - Wine tasting experience

€19
per adult
Digenakis winery - Wine tasting experience
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Heraklion showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Archanes-Asterousia