Besides, the unique combination of mountain and sea, our location covers all tastes. Get ready for adrenaline, action, exciting explorations, nature activities, rich island's history, nightlife and rare opportunities for contact with the local culture that will elevate your stay here to a whole different level!
Find below some of our suggestions. Feel free to ask for advice and tips to help you best organise your stay with us!
In Heraklion and in nearby towns there are several, unique museums, which offer an amazing opportunity to learn about the history of the city and of the island, as well as to discover extraordinary facts and artifacts of the Crete's past and culture.
You should not miss out a visit to the Archaeological Museum Heraklion, Knossos palace but also the Historical Museum, Natural history museum, Lychnostatis Traditional museum, Kazantzakis Museum, Christian Art museum, Museum of Musical instruments, but also the archaeological sites of Phaestos, Malia, and the Vasiliki Ag. Markos Art Gallery, Church and Museum of St. Ekaterini, the pastry history museum and more...
The island of Crete is large and famous for its numerous, fantastic beaches. Small or large, organized or secluded, the beaches of Crete are wonderful places to spend a long day under the sun or only for a short swim.
You can visit any of the well organised beaches by Heraklion town, such as Ammoudara, Karteros and Amnisos, just 10 - 15 minutes drive away from town, choose among several options within 30 - 40 minutes on the North coast, like Hersonisos, Malia and Agia Pelagia, or set off for a one-of-a-kind experience at some of the most renowned and iconic beaches worldwide like Balos, Elafonisisi, Matala, Vai palm beach and more.
Crete is literally ''the paradise'' for water sport lovers and extreme sport enthusiasts! Choose from hundreds of locations and sport types, like water ski, ski jet, parachute, banana, safari tours but also bungee jumping, windsurfing, paragliding and more.
Explore amazing villages and towns, away from tourism, dine in traditional, family taverns and feel the pulse of Crete! The traditional Cretan cuisine and the loving, hospitable locals will haunt your memory for ever!
Walk along the river in Samaria gorge, conquer the summit of Psiloritis, Crete's highest mountain top, explore caves, cataracts and trails across this majestic land!
Our area offers a wide choice of leisure activities for both small and big children. The fish and water tanks in Cretaquarium will amaze you. There are horse riding centers, several water parks like Water city and Aqua Plus, Dinosauria with its massive, real size dinosaurs and more..
Within a close distance from our villa our guests can find a large number of Cretan wineries, such as Stylianos Estate, Boutari and Lyraraki, where you can explore the Cretan vineyards learn about the Cretan wine production process and taste some of the top brands in Greece.
Touring and tasting olive oil and other Cretan products in a family olive mill is just a few minutes' drive away from here.
In the center of Heraklion there is a wide variety of entertainment choices, for all tastes and all ages, from wild foam parties to traditional evenings with Cretan music and dances, a variety of nightclubs and taste good Cretan cuisine in the city's restaurants.