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Located 43km east of Rethymnon, the Diskouri Monastery is regarded as one of Crete’s oldest monasteries, with the nearby ornately adorned Byzantine church of Saint John the Baptist attesting to its age.
Currently owned by the Halepa Monastery, the complex is thought to have been constructed on top of an ancient temple of Dioscuri, though this has yet to be confirmed. It took on its present form during the final years of Venetian rule when it resembled a fortress.
The church of Saint George sits at the center of the courtyard, and its old icon of Saint George is well-known among Cretan herders who swear on it when accused of stealing animals.
Having been severely damaged by the Turks and the unsightly interventions of the 20th century, the monastery has significantly changed from its original form. Bishops Parthenios and Meletios, as well as Arkadi Monastery’s chieftain Paul Dedidakis, were laid to rest in the courtyard.
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Set in Zonianá in the Crete region, Faraggi Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and a toaster. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 33 km from the villa, while Venetian Walls is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 46 km from Faraggi Villas.
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Set 34 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Asfendamos Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and a toaster. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Venetian Walls is 42 km from the villa, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 46 km from Asfendamos Villas.
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€152
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Featuring quiet street views, Rustic Stone Home, Milopotamos, Rethymno provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 29 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna. It has a garden, barbecue facilities, garden views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
The villa offers a picnic area.
Venetian Walls is 39 km from Rustic Stone Home, Milopotamos, Rethymno, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
Featuring mountain views, Askoutsi Manor, a Natural Tranquil Retreat, By ThinkVilla offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 24 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a hot tub. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Askoutsi Manor, a Natural Tranquil Retreat, By ThinkVilla.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 36 km from the accommodation, while Arkadi Monastery is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 55 km from Askoutsi Manor, a Natural Tranquil Retreat, By ThinkVilla, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€94
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Villa Fisi I and Wellness is situated in Apladhianá. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.
Fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 24 km from the villa, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 43 km from Villa Fisi I and Wellness.
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€147
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Located in Garazo, 22 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna and 37 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Lale’s House provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa.
The villa offers a barbecue. A an indoor play area is also available at Lale’s House, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Venetian Walls is 48 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 51 km from Lale’s House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€89
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