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Located on the banks of the Geropotamos River at Agia Triada, a small palace was constructed by the Minoans. The Italian Archaeological School at Athens excavated this site between 1902 and 1914. Built in the 16th century B.C. during the New Palace period, this Royal Villa may have served as a summer residence for the king of Phaestus or as a permanent dwelling after the destruction of the Phaestus palace in 1450BC.
Since the 8th century BC, the site has maintained a continuous religious presence. Evidence suggests that during the Geometric period (8th century B.C.), the site held religious significance. In the Hellenistic period (4th-3rd centuries B.C.), the sanctuary of Zeus Velchanos was established, and much later, during the Venetian occupation, the church of St. George Galatas (14th century AD) was built in the courtyard area, which still stands today.
The Aghia Triada Villa consists of two wings, forming an L-shaped structure that encloses a court. Although smaller than the palaces at Knossos and Phaestus, it contains all the characteristic features of Minoan palatial architecture. The villa includes halls with polythyra (pier-and-door partitions), light-wells, shrines, storerooms, repositories, workshops, staircases, porticoes, courtyards, terraces, balconies, and streets and courtyards paved with flagstones. Numerous artifacts were discovered during the excavations and are now on display at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
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Arbona Apartment II, a property with a garden, is situated in Vóroi, 47 km from Psiloritis National Park, 200 metres from Museum of Cretan Ethnology, as well as 2.7 km from Phaistos. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
Arkadi Monastery is 48 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 57 km from Arbona Apartment II.
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€98
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Situated in Vóroi, 47 km from Psiloritis National Park and 600 metres from Museum of Cretan Ethnology, Stonehouse South Crete features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 3 km from Phaistos and 48 km from Arkadi Monastery.
The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower.
Hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 57 km from the holiday home.
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€91
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Located in Vóroi, 48 km from Psiloritis National Park and 300 metres from Museum of Cretan Ethnology, Avli House Vori offers air conditioning. It features barbecue facilities, inner courtyard views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views.
A a baby safety gate is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.
Phaistos is 2.9 km from Avli House Vori, while Arkadi Monastery is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 57 km from the accommodation.
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€87
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Offering pool views, Olitrus Villa Kamilari is an accommodation located in Kamilari, 50 km from Psiloritis National Park and 3.8 km from Phaistos. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned villa also provides a seating area, washing machine and 2 bathrooms with bathrobes.
The villa offers a picnic area. A kids pool is also available for guests at Olitrus Villa Kamilari.
Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 6.7 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 60 km from Olitrus Villa Kamilari, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Set in Tympáki, 44 km from Psiloritis National Park and 3.8 km from Museum of Cretan Ethnology, Tsitsanis Home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This holiday home is 5.5 km from Phaistos and 45 km from Arkadi Monastery.
The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings.
The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 60 km from the holiday home, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€81
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Τhe stone-built Villa Fabrika is quietly located in Faneromeni Village in the Crete Region, 60 km from Heraklio Town. A private, furnished courtyard is offered. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
The property features a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen. Two bedrooms and a private bathroom are offered. Towels and bed linen are available at Villa Fabrika. The holiday home offers free private parking on-site. Guests can enjoy the outdoor grill.
Guests will find supermarkets, traditional markets, a pharmacy and banks in the nearby area.
Vori Village is 2 km from Villa Fabrika, while Timbaki Town is 8 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 61 km from the property.
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