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Jiouchtas, in ancient times, was considered a sacred mountain, primarily because it resembles a human face that looks to the sky from the northwest. Even today, the mountain’s anthropomorphic shape sparks interest. According to legend, this is the face of the Greek god Zeus, and the mountain is his tomb. Indeed, the name Jiouchtas is a corruption of the Latin word for Zeus, Jupiter.
The mountain was very important for the Minoans, as it was the first mountain they saw while their ships approached the shores of Crete. Here, they built at least two Minoan sanctuaries, one at the highest point of the mountain (Psili Korfi) and the second at the position Anemospilia.
The sanctuary of the Giouchtas peak is the most important and largest peak sanctuary in Crete and was directly dependent on Knossos, with covered and open spaces for accommodation, storage, and rituals.
The Psili Korifi peak hosted an 8mx5m worship building with a precinct surrounded by a cyclopean wall, in the sanctuary of which archaeologists have revealed many idols of men, women, animals, body parts, offering tables, inscriptions on Linear A script, bronze and silver pendants, bronze axes, and golden items. The natural trench of the sanctuary on the mountain’s rock, where many of the archaeological findings were found, was used for placing the devotees of the worshippers.
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Find below the list of hotels near Jiouchtas Peak Sanctuary:
Set in Archanes, 9.4 km from The Palace of Knossos, Inotropes Boutique Suites – Adults Only offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 15 km from Venetian Walls, 16 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 27 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At Inotropes Boutique Suites – Adults Only all rooms include bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is 7 km from Inotropes Boutique Suites – Adults Only, while Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 13 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€153
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Located in Archanes, 9.4 km from The Palace of Knossos and 15 km from Venetian Walls, The H Experience – The Good Life Archanes – Free parking offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from The H Experience – The Good Life Archanes – Free parking, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 13 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€131
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Located 10 km from The Palace of Knossos, “Eirini” traditional house Creta Archanes, Αρχάνες σπίτι offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden. Free WiFi is offeredthroughout the property.
Each unit comes with a terrace offering garden views, a cable flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. An oven, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Venetian Walls is 16 km from the apartment, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 14 km from “Eirini” traditional house Creta Archanes, Αρχάνες σπίτι.
Located in Archanes, Crete, Manili Boutique Suites & Villas offers breakfast included accommodation with free WiFi.
All villas and suites will provide you with a TV, air conditioning, kitchenette and private bathrooms with spacious showers.
There are 2 outdoor pools, shared barbeque facilities, as well as fine dining and local delicacies at Manili Bistro.
Heraklion International Airport is located 12 km from the property. Free private, on-site parking is possible.
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€177
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Featuring garden views, WALNUT TREE VILLA provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 16 km from Venetian Walls. The air-conditioned accommodation is 10 km from The Palace of Knossos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The villa comes with 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the villa.
WALNUT TREE VILLA features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from the accommodation, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 14 km from WALNUT TREE VILLA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring mountain views, Archanes The Loft offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 9.3 km from The Palace of Knossos. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
Venetian Walls is 15 km from the apartment, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 13 km from Archanes The Loft.
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