Villa Aretoussa's Guidebook
The Village
This is your village. A cozy little Cretan village that if you really pay attention to the details while you wander around you can really find out what a gem it is.
Go further behind it and explore!
Visit the small village. Walk around the narrow alleys and say hello to the friendly citizens.
Kalo Chorio, Iraklio
Visit the small village. Walk around the narrow alleys and say hello to the friendly citizens.
Strolling / Hiking
Behind the hill with the small chapel, there is a dog shelter that many people around the world come and volunteer and help. You can walk further on the right and enjoy more nature and smells.
Bronx Familia Animal Shelter
Behind the hill with the small chapel, there is a dog shelter that many people around the world come and volunteer and help. You can walk further on the right and enjoy more nature and smells.
Crete is famous for the numerous gorges and mountains with spectacular views. Very close to the villa is a relatively small gorge for those who enjoy a hike.
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Aposelemi Gorge
Crete is famous for the numerous gorges and mountains with spectacular views. Very close to the villa is a relatively small gorge for those who enjoy a hike.
Food scene
During your stay in Villa Aretoussa, you can visit that small original taverna on the main of the village, next to the big church. Enjoy some traditional tasty Cretan dishes and wine at surprisingly low prices.
Sanída
63 Eparchiaki Odos Kalou Choriou - GalifasDuring your stay in Villa Aretoussa, you can visit that small original taverna on the main of the village, next to the big church. Enjoy some traditional tasty Cretan dishes and wine at surprisingly low prices.
I definitely suggest tasting once the famous Greek gyros pita. "Psitonostimies" opposite the ATM is really a good one.
Gyros Grillhouse Souvlaki
I definitely suggest tasting once the famous Greek gyros pita. "Psitonostimies" opposite the ATM is really a good one.
Sports&Family Fun
Things you can enjoy around the area during your stay, that keep you active and interested.
Some fun for the whole family. A few kilometers away you have the biggest water park on the island. You can always pay a visit and get splashed!
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Acqua Plus
Some fun for the whole family. A few kilometers away you have the biggest water park on the island. You can always pay a visit and get splashed!
CretΑquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean, a sea of unique biodiversity that gave birth to ancient civilizations and welcomes millions of visitors every year from all over the world. Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, containing a total amount of 1,700,000 liters of seawater, it is home to 2000 sea animals, 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin, and together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds.
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Cretaquarium – Thalassocosmos
CretΑquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean, a sea of unique biodiversity that gave birth to ancient civilizations and welcomes millions of visitors every year from all over the world. Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, containing a total amount of 1,700,000 liters of seawater, it is home to 2000 sea animals, 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin, and together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds.
For Golf lovers an 18-hole Course of international standards – the only one on the island –right on your feet
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Crete Golf Club
For Golf lovers an 18-hole Course of international standards – the only one on the island –right on your feet
Essentials
Supermarket ariadni tsalos
Ioannoy KonstantinidiSome places we recommend close by the villa for your everyday needs.
Φαρμακείο Σολογάνης Παράσχος - Sologanis Pharmacy
The closest Pharmacy to you.
Lidl
25. km Palea EO Irakliou Agiou NikolaouFor more bulk buys there is also a Lidl supermarket 15km away.
Use the Greek Banks ATMs and not the "Euronet" blue ones as they charge a lot of withdrawing commission.
ATM Piraeus Bank
Palea Ethniki Odos Irakliou Agiou NikolaouUse the Greek Banks ATMs and not the "Euronet" blue ones as they charge a lot of withdrawing commission.
City/town information
While in your protected and tranquil paradise, a lively resort-city with everything you might possibly need is only 18 minutes drive away. Bars, clubs, restaurants, tavernas, beach bars, water sports, big 5 star hotels are all around.
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Chersonissos
51 Ελ. ΒενιζέλουWhile in your protected and tranquil paradise, a lively resort-city with everything you might possibly need is only 18 minutes drive away. Bars, clubs, restaurants, tavernas, beach bars, water sports, big 5 star hotels are all around.
The capital of Crete (next to the airport) is a relatively big city that has everything to after. Visit a day or two to walk around for shopping and sightseeing. The famous impressive Knossos palace of Minoan civilization and Knossos archeological museum. The Morosini Lions Fountain, Venetian Loggia, and Saint Titus Church
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Heraklion
The capital of Crete (next to the airport) is a relatively big city that has everything to after. Visit a day or two to walk around for shopping and sightseeing. The famous impressive Knossos palace of Minoan civilization and Knossos archeological museum. The Morosini Lions Fountain, Venetian Loggia, and Saint Titus Church