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The Panagia Spiliotissa Monastery is situated 22km south of Heraklion, nestled between the villages of Houdetsi and Agios Vasilios. Concealed within the verdant Spiliotissa canyon, it can be effortlessly reached by traversing a 500m long green path from Houdetsi. Along this route, you’ll encounter the Byzantine churches of St. John and Anthony, as well as two ancient water mills.
Built within the rock, the temple is dedicated to the Assumption (celebrated on August 15). While some believe it was initially founded around 1000 AD, the prevailing theory is that the monastery was established in the early 17th century. Another possibility is that the church was constructed in the 11th century but only later functioned as a monastery. The church’s foundation is connected to the discovery of the Panagia (Virgin Mary) icon in the cave where the temple now stands.
Eventually, the monastery became affiliated with the Sinai St. Catherine Monastery, to which it still belongs today. Originally a male monastery, it now operates as a small convent.
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Find below the list of hotels near Panagia Spiliotissa Monastery in Houdetsi:
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Giannis Place I is set in Áyios Vasílios. It is located 14 km from The Palace of Knossos and provides private check-in and check-out.
With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a cable flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a terrace.
Venetian Walls is 20 km from Giannis Place I, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.
Offering mountain views, Holiday Home in Houdetsi, Heraklio is an accommodation located in Vathípetron, 21 km from Venetian Walls and 22 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Providing free private parking, the 5-star holiday home is 16 km from The Palace of Knossos.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 6 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. A TV and DVD player, as well as a CD player are featured.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 33 km from the holiday home, while Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is 9.4 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 19 km from Holiday Home in Houdetsi, Heraklio.
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Offering a terrace and pool view, Green Farm-small paradise! is situated in Kalloní, 15 km from The Palace of Knossos and 21 km from Venetian Walls. This holiday home features a pool with a view, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home with a patio and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 22 km from Green Farm-small paradise!, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.
Alagni Cretan Resort features pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Stíronas, 18 km from The Palace of Knossos.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and minibar are also featured, as well as a kettle.
The restaurant at Alagni Cretan Resort serves Greek, local and grill bbq cuisine.
The accommodation offers a picnic area.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling and walking tours are possible in the surroundings and Alagni Cretan Resort can arrange a bicycle rental service.
Venetian Walls is 24 km from the villa, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 22 km from Alagni Cretan Resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Surrounded by beautiful Cretan countryside just 1 km from Archanes, Eliathos Residence offers well-appointed self-catering units with home comforts, including free wireless internet.
Eliathos Residence Houses comprises of 4 villas, which are divided into houses, luxury apartments and studios. Each of the spaces offers the comforts of home with the professional services and personal attention of a hotel.
Prepare meals in your fully equipped kitchen. Sit outside on your private veranda and admire the beautiful natural landscape surrounding Eliathos Residence.
Eliathos Residence can organise tours and activities according to your personal interests. Join in with seasonal activities including grape gathering, wine making, olive oil producing and raki making.
Go horse-riding with the horses from Eliathos’ nearby farm. Enjoy traditional Cretan cooking demonstrations. Visit the monuments and archaeological sites of Archanes, Knossos and Heraklion.
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Villa Thomas is set in Epáno Arkhánai. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
The Palace of Knossos is 10 km from the apartment, while Venetian Walls is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 13 km from Villa Thomas.
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