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Pyrgos Minoan Peak Sanctuary

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To the west of the village Tylisos in Malevizi province, the mountain Pirgos stands tall with its peak reaching an altitude of 684m. In 1963, archaeologist Stylianos Alexiou identified one of the most significant Minoan Peak Sanctuaries in Central Crete at this steep peak. Religious figurines, stone horns, and a rectangular building measuring 13m x 4.50m were discovered. To reach this site, it takes about a 20-minute walk from the nearest parking area, accessible via a rural road.

During antiquity, Pyrgos appears to have held a crucial religious role for the Minoans. Besides the sanctuary, the nearby Pera Korfi site served as a depot for votive figurines and inscriptions, found mixed with ash and vase fragments. Additionally, on the slopes of the same mountain lies the sacred cave of the Trapeza.

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  • 9.5 / 10
  • Επαρχιακή Οδός Τύλισος-Ανωγίων

Boasting quiet street views, Cretan Traditional Home offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 15 km from Venetian Walls. It features free bikes, a garden, inner courtyard views and free WiFithroughout the property.

The villa with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.

The villa offers a hot tub. After a day of cycling or hiking, guests can relax in the shared lounge area.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from Cretan Traditional Home, while The Palace of Knossos is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.

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€117

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  • 2.1 km
  • 9.7 / 10
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Boasting mountain views, Rustic Retreat features accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 17 km from Venetian Walls. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

The holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.

The holiday home offers a barbecue. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at Rustic Retreat.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 18 km from the accommodation, while The Palace of Knossos is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 21 km from Rustic Retreat.

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€162

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  • 2.2 km
  • 9.2 / 10
  • Eparxiaki Odos Tilisos-Anogion

Set in Tílisos, 15 km from Venetian Walls and 16 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Traditional Village House provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Palace of Knossos is 19 km from the holiday home, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 18 km from Traditional Village House.

  • 2.3 km
  • 8.2 / 10
  • 11th km of old road Heraklion-Rethimnon.

The Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel occupies a cluster of buildings on the mountains outside Heraklion. Built in the late 1980s, it has been purposely designed to reproduce an authentic Cretan village and much care has been taken to recreate the atmosphere of times gone by.

In the bedrooms, modern amenities are cleverly blended with traditional . The local taverna organises Cretan nights with mouthwatering Greek food and folk dances. A number of social events are organised during summer in the open air restaurant.

The area boasts dazzling white houses with pretty turquoise windows that host several old-fashioned shops, including a blacksmith.

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€58

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  • 3.7 km
  • 8.9 / 10
  • Tílisos

Situated 1 km outside the village of Tylissos, Estate Kares offers traditional self-catering rooms. It features a pool and a well-equipped fitness room. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Kares units are warmly decorated and fully furnished. Each studio and apartment has its own kitchen and it is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and DVD player. They all have private verandas. The studio also comes with a spa bath.

The pool’s sun terrace is the ideal place to relax, while enjoying the views of the surrounding green hills. For those wanting to stay fit, a sauna and a massage studio operates inside Estate Kares.

Local specialties are served in the Cretan tavern, but there is also a wooden stove, as well as BBQ facilities.

Estate Kares is 5 km away from the nearest beach. The city of Heraklion is within 12 km. Free private on-site parking is available for the guests.

  • 3.7 km
  • 8.1 / 10
  • timios stavros crete

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Luxurious Villa David is situated in Áno Kalésia. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The villa with a terrace and garden views has 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa.

A car rental service is available at the villa.

Venetian Walls is 13 km from Luxurious Villa David, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

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€357

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  • 3.9 km
  • 8.6 / 10
  • Kavroxori Thesi Xipetra, Timios Stavros street

Koumos Stone Villas features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kavrokhórion, 12 km from Venetian Walls.

The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle.

Koumos Stone Villas offers a picnic area.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 13 km from the accommodation, while The Palace of Knossos is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 16 km from Koumos Stone Villas.

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€55

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  • 4.0 km
  • 9.5 / 10
  • Eparchiaki Odos Gaziou - Kamariou

Featuring garden views, Cretan Utopia Maisonette offers accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 11 km from Venetian Walls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.

The apartment offers a picnic area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 12 km from Cretan Utopia Maisonette, while The Palace of Knossos is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.

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€68

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  • 4.2 km

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