Our neighborhood
Beaches
In a walking distance (10mim) from the house, is the beautiful beach of Pantanassa, with crystal-clear waters in a pine tree -covered area. There is a small cafeteria and a very nice local fish restaurant "Limanaki" just before you reach the beach, to enjoy your meal by the sea.
beach Pantanassa
In a walking distance (10mim) from the house, is the beautiful beach of Pantanassa, with crystal-clear waters in a pine tree -covered area. There is a small cafeteria and a very nice local fish restaurant "Limanaki" just before you reach the beach, to enjoy your meal by the sea.
The beach of Palaiokastro is located 10min from the house. It is a picturesque beach with pebbles, where locals usually swim, well protected from the wind on both sides by tall cliffs.
On the top of the cliff, you can visit the remains of the Venetian fortress of Palaiokastro and see the amazing view. At the beach, you can find cafeterias and local restaurants to enjoy your lunch by the sea.
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Palaiokastro
The beach of Palaiokastro is located 10min from the house. It is a picturesque beach with pebbles, where locals usually swim, well protected from the wind on both sides by tall cliffs.
On the top of the cliff, you can visit the remains of the Venetian fortress of Palaiokastro and see the amazing view. At the beach, you can find cafeterias and local restaurants to enjoy your lunch by the sea.
Agia Pelagia (Santa Pelagia) is located 13min (8,5km by car) northwest of our house, on the south side of the small Cape Souda, surrounded by several coves with beautiful beaches.
Agia Pelagia, was initially a small and picturesque settlement used by the residents of Achlada village.
The main beach of the settlement is a long and narrow beach with sand and greenish water.
The Turks named this beach of Agia Pelagia as Tsanak Limani, because the round shape of it reminded them of a plate (tsanak = plate). Indeed, the water is almost always calm here and the bay forms a natural quiet harbor.
The beach offers many options for watersports, diving, umbrellas, food nice restaurants.
The main beach of Agia Pelagia is well protected from the north winds by the Cape of Souda.
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Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia (Santa Pelagia) is located 13min (8,5km by car) northwest of our house, on the south side of the small Cape Souda, surrounded by several coves with beautiful beaches.
Agia Pelagia, was initially a small and picturesque settlement used by the residents of Achlada village.
The main beach of the settlement is a long and narrow beach with sand and greenish water.
The Turks named this beach of Agia Pelagia as Tsanak Limani, because the round shape of it reminded them of a plate (tsanak = plate). Indeed, the water is almost always calm here and the bay forms a natural quiet harbor.
The beach offers many options for watersports, diving, umbrellas, food nice restaurants.
The main beach of Agia Pelagia is well protected from the north winds by the Cape of Souda.
Psaromoura Beach is located 16min (16km by car) northwest of our house and just 500m north of Agia Pelagia.
Like all beaches in the area, it faces to the east and is sheltered from the northwest winds usually blowing in the area.
Right on the beach there are no hotels or restaurants, but there are many facilities in a walking distance.
The beach is pebbly with crystal clear water and is very popular to locals, rather than tourists.
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Paralia Psaromoura
Psaromoura Beach is located 16min (16km by car) northwest of our house and just 500m north of Agia Pelagia.
Like all beaches in the area, it faces to the east and is sheltered from the northwest winds usually blowing in the area.
Right on the beach there are no hotels or restaurants, but there are many facilities in a walking distance.
The beach is pebbly with crystal clear water and is very popular to locals, rather than tourists.
Mononaftis
Fodele Beach
Bali
Destinations
Very close to the house, (6km) is the traditional small town of Gazion, where you can find all sorts of shops, grocery stores with local products, super markets, loundry, butcher shop, Pharmacy, bakery restaurants, cafeterias, etc.
Once you go there, you should visit the Archaeological collection of Malevizi.
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Gazi
Very close to the house, (6km) is the traditional small town of Gazion, where you can find all sorts of shops, grocery stores with local products, super markets, loundry, butcher shop, Pharmacy, bakery restaurants, cafeterias, etc.
Once you go there, you should visit the Archaeological collection of Malevizi.
Rodia is a picturesque village built amphitheatrically on the hill above our neighborhood. It is 4km close to the house (10min by car). It is a traditional settlement with a panoramic view of Heraklion. Don't miss to spot the "Mansion of Modinos". A beautiful tower of the 15th century, used back then for military perposes, that now hosts several exhibitions throughout the year.
The village has many options of excellent traditional food!
At "Rodi"(pomegranate) Restaurant, try if you like, the "antikristo". It is a traditional technique of cooking lamp meat on Crete.
On your day trip there, i would suggest you also visit the beautiful Venetian monastery of Savathiana (4km far from the village).
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Rodia
Rodia is a picturesque village built amphitheatrically on the hill above our neighborhood. It is 4km close to the house (10min by car). It is a traditional settlement with a panoramic view of Heraklion. Don't miss to spot the "Mansion of Modinos". A beautiful tower of the 15th century, used back then for military perposes, that now hosts several exhibitions throughout the year.
The village has many options of excellent traditional food!
At "Rodi"(pomegranate) Restaurant, try if you like, the "antikristo". It is a traditional technique of cooking lamp meat on Crete.
On your day trip there, i would suggest you also visit the beautiful Venetian monastery of Savathiana (4km far from the village).
Tylissos is a traditional village, which is located 11km away from the house, to the south. The settlement is beautiful to walk around and as go through the alleys of the village, you will see many mentions, that has beautiful neoclassical elements in their architecture and the owners have restore and preserve them. At your stay there, I suggest you visit the Minoan settlement of Tylisos.
You can also visit the Municipal gallery of Tylissos (Botis Thalassinos excebition) at the entrance of the village.
Botis Thalassinos was a Cretan much known artist who started as a hagiographer at a very young age. He had painted portraits of celebrities such as Jacquelyn Kennedy, John Wayne, Barbara Streisand, Queen Anna Maria, Eleftherios Venizelos and many others. His work have been presented also in solo and group exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, Madrid, California and in Greece.
Ask for the opening hours at: +30 2810-831117
At the end of the day, you can try some of the traditional “mezedes” (traditional cuisine cooked with local products and served in small dishes) with some “raki" at a small tavern called “Kritamos” in the central square of the village.
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Tylissos
Tylissos is a traditional village, which is located 11km away from the house, to the south. The settlement is beautiful to walk around and as go through the alleys of the village, you will see many mentions, that has beautiful neoclassical elements in their architecture and the owners have restore and preserve them. At your stay there, I suggest you visit the Minoan settlement of Tylisos.
You can also visit the Municipal gallery of Tylissos (Botis Thalassinos excebition) at the entrance of the village.
Botis Thalassinos was a Cretan much known artist who started as a hagiographer at a very young age. He had painted portraits of celebrities such as Jacquelyn Kennedy, John Wayne, Barbara Streisand, Queen Anna Maria, Eleftherios Venizelos and many others. His work have been presented also in solo and group exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, Madrid, California and in Greece.
Ask for the opening hours at: +30 2810-831117
At the end of the day, you can try some of the traditional “mezedes” (traditional cuisine cooked with local products and served in small dishes) with some “raki" at a small tavern called “Kritamos” in the central square of the village.
Fodele is another very beautiful and traditional village, located just 16km west from the house. Is a rural area that is very charming and popular among local people and tourists on Crete. Take a walk to the surrounding area just outside the village to enjoy the beauty of the Cretan landscape and flora.
Fodele is famous for the optimal quality of all its agriculture products (especially the oranges/mandarines). It is a very green area, with a beautiful landscape. It has a pretty park, next to the main square of the village that offers dense shade and several sites for walk and picnic. The small river that crosses the middle of the village has water running through even in early summer, which is rare for most places on Crete.
People from Heraklion and the surrounds often visit Fodele in the weekends, to enjoy a walk in the nature and the excellent local Cretan food offered in the area. I would suggest you try the lamp chops at “Yiasemi” restaurant.
Another reason that this area is very known, is because Fodele is the birthplace of the famous painter Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco). Do not miss to visit the little museum there.
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Fodele
Fodele is another very beautiful and traditional village, located just 16km west from the house. Is a rural area that is very charming and popular among local people and tourists on Crete. Take a walk to the surrounding area just outside the village to enjoy the beauty of the Cretan landscape and flora.
Fodele is famous for the optimal quality of all its agriculture products (especially the oranges/mandarines). It is a very green area, with a beautiful landscape. It has a pretty park, next to the main square of the village that offers dense shade and several sites for walk and picnic. The small river that crosses the middle of the village has water running through even in early summer, which is rare for most places on Crete.
People from Heraklion and the surrounds often visit Fodele in the weekends, to enjoy a walk in the nature and the excellent local Cretan food offered in the area. I would suggest you try the lamp chops at “Yiasemi” restaurant.
Another reason that this area is very known, is because Fodele is the birthplace of the famous painter Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco). Do not miss to visit the little museum there.
Anogia
Kato Asites
Archanes
Heraklion
Wines of Crete
1 και ΙκάρουMuseums
Once you go to Gazi village (6km from the house) for your supplies, you should visit the Archaeological collection of Malevizi. It is located at the main square of the city hall. All the findings form a clear picture of the ancient Cretan culture, with examples from almost all forms of art, dating from 4000 BC to the 2nd century AD. Ask for the opening hours at: +030 2813 400600
Archaeological Collection Malevizi
Once you go to Gazi village (6km from the house) for your supplies, you should visit the Archaeological collection of Malevizi. It is located at the main square of the city hall. All the findings form a clear picture of the ancient Cretan culture, with examples from almost all forms of art, dating from 4000 BC to the 2nd century AD. Ask for the opening hours at: +030 2813 400600
Marathos Art Gallery (Klinakis) is located 14 kilometers west of Gazi, at the traditional village of Marathos. The exhibition houses sculptures crafted by the famous artist Klinakis.
The entrance is free, but it is better to call for the opening hours: +30 69775 85529
Αίθουσα Τέχνης Μαράθου
Marathos Art Gallery (Klinakis) is located 14 kilometers west of Gazi, at the traditional village of Marathos. The exhibition houses sculptures crafted by the famous artist Klinakis.
The entrance is free, but it is better to call for the opening hours: +30 69775 85529
An other reason that the beautifull village of Fodele is very known, is because it is the birthplace of the famous painter Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco).
Domenico Theotokopoulos is widely known as one of the greatest painters of the Spanish renaissance. Do not miss to visit the little museum there. The entrance fee costs about €2.50. Ask for the opening hours: +30 2810 521440
Next to the museum, is a 14th century Byzantine church of Panagia (Holy Mother). A beautiful small church with unique murals.
About El Greco
An other reason that the beautifull village of Fodele is very known, is because it is the birthplace of the famous painter Domenico Theotokopoulos (El Greco).
Domenico Theotokopoulos is widely known as one of the greatest painters of the Spanish renaissance. Do not miss to visit the little museum there. The entrance fee costs about €2.50. Ask for the opening hours: +30 2810 521440
Next to the museum, is a 14th century Byzantine church of Panagia (Holy Mother). A beautiful small church with unique murals.
Arolithos is a settlement representing in real dimensions what a Cretan village would look like in older times. There you can find a folklore museum and traditional cafe.
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Tradisyunal na Cretan Village ng Arolithos
Arolithos is a settlement representing in real dimensions what a Cretan village would look like in older times. There you can find a folklore museum and traditional cafe.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiKasaysayan Museo ng Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouAng Natural History Museum ng Crete
Leoforos Sofokli VenizelouCretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Sites
The Minoan settlement of Tylisos, must have been a very important place due to the palatial architecture of the buildings and the frescoes that have been found.
Ask for the opening hours of the site: +030 281 083 1498
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Tylissos
The Minoan settlement of Tylisos, must have been a very important place due to the palatial architecture of the buildings and the frescoes that have been found.
Ask for the opening hours of the site: +030 281 083 1498
The most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer.
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Knossos
The most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer.
Ideon Andron
Kuta ng Rocca a Mare
Palasyo ng Minoan Phaistos
Eparchiaki Odos Faistou - Kalon LimenonLugar ng Arkeolohiya ng Palasyo ng Malia
Restaurants
In a walking distance (10min) from the house, just before the beach of Pantanassa at the small port of the area, is the lovely fish taverna of "Limanaki", with very good cuisine and friendly staff. You will find a large list of local appetizers, fresh fish and see food, and also good prices. One of the owners has his own sheep, so you will also find delicious meat options. The restaurant is usually open daily through summer time from 12:00 until 24:00 +302810841555
To Limanaki
In a walking distance (10min) from the house, just before the beach of Pantanassa at the small port of the area, is the lovely fish taverna of "Limanaki", with very good cuisine and friendly staff. You will find a large list of local appetizers, fresh fish and see food, and also good prices. One of the owners has his own sheep, so you will also find delicious meat options. The restaurant is usually open daily through summer time from 12:00 until 24:00 +302810841555
An other lovely option for your dinner or lunch, very close to the house (13min walking distance) is the fish taverna of "Delfini", At "Delfini" except from the panoramic see view, you will enjoy fresh fish straight from the owners' boat, and delicious grilled or traditional cooked seafood. Try the sea urchin salad, and the famous Kakkavia fish soup. The restaurant is open everyday from 18:00 until 23:30. +302810841361
Taverna DELPHINI
An other lovely option for your dinner or lunch, very close to the house (13min walking distance) is the fish taverna of "Delfini", At "Delfini" except from the panoramic see view, you will enjoy fresh fish straight from the owners' boat, and delicious grilled or traditional cooked seafood. Try the sea urchin salad, and the famous Kakkavia fish soup. The restaurant is open everyday from 18:00 until 23:30. +302810841361
At "Rodi"(pomegranate) restaurant, try the "antikristo". It is a traditional technique of cooking lamp meat on Crete.
Ταβέρνα Τό Ρόδι - ΑΡΝΙ ΑΝΤΙΚΡΙΣΤΟ
At "Rodi"(pomegranate) restaurant, try the "antikristo". It is a traditional technique of cooking lamp meat on Crete.
Giasemí
I would suggest you try the lamp chops at “Yiasemi” restaurant
Koúmos
Peskesi
6-8 Kapetan CharalampiKouzineri
& EvropisΛίγο Κρασί Λίγο Θάλασσα
beer o'clock
Parodos MinotavrouThe best burger in town
Waka Japanese & Peruvian
4 Meramvellouthigaterra - The Art of Slow Food
109 Leof. Andrea PapandreouLadókolla
ZotouAlmyra Seaside food & Cocktails
Ippokampos
3 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouÉrganos
5 Geor. GeorgiadouMerastri
17 ChrisostomouMonasteries
Moni Savvathianon
Panagia Pantanassa
Gorges
The gorge Almyros is located in Ellinoperamata and is the nearest canyon to the west of Heraklion city, being a small oasis near the bustling town. Although being very close to Heraklion, only a few people have walked in there. The car reaches the point where the monastery of Agios Ioannis Farangitis Length (km): 3, Hiking Hours: 1.5
Almiros gorge
The gorge Almyros is located in Ellinoperamata and is the nearest canyon to the west of Heraklion city, being a small oasis near the bustling town. Although being very close to Heraklion, only a few people have walked in there. The car reaches the point where the monastery of Agios Ioannis Farangitis Length (km): 3, Hiking Hours: 1.5
On the west of the village Rogdia, is the entrance of the small gorge of Spiliotissa or Rextra. The route starts from the old watermill of Koukos, on the main road connecting Rogdia to Achlada, and descends to the most impressive part of it, the 10m high waterfall Rechtra, reached via a quite steep descend with ropes. Descending the gorge, we pass by some small waterfalls, the cave chapel of Panagia Spiliotissa, and reach the beach of Paliokastro.
In the middle of the gorge, is a cave that an agiographer has turned into a workshop.
It is nice to visit him, see his work and maybe buy something.
Gorge Info:
Length (km): 1.5
Altitude difference (m): 70
Difficulty (0-10): 2
Hiking Hours: 0.5
Accessibility: Paved road
canyon Spiliotissa
On the west of the village Rogdia, is the entrance of the small gorge of Spiliotissa or Rextra. The route starts from the old watermill of Koukos, on the main road connecting Rogdia to Achlada, and descends to the most impressive part of it, the 10m high waterfall Rechtra, reached via a quite steep descend with ropes. Descending the gorge, we pass by some small waterfalls, the cave chapel of Panagia Spiliotissa, and reach the beach of Paliokastro.
In the middle of the gorge, is a cave that an agiographer has turned into a workshop.
It is nice to visit him, see his work and maybe buy something.
Gorge Info:
Length (km): 1.5
Altitude difference (m): 70
Difficulty (0-10): 2
Hiking Hours: 0.5
Accessibility: Paved road