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Vathipetro is a tiny settlement situated 4km and 20km south of Archanes and Heraklion, respectively, boasting stunning views of the southern side of Jiouchtas Mount and the Chalavrianos dam. Near the village at a location called Piso Livadia, along the road connecting Archanes to Houdetsi, a Minoan mansion was discovered in 1949 by Spiros Marinatos. The excavations were completed in 1956, with restoration also occurring in 1973. One of the restored rooms now hosts a small exhibition displaying artifacts from the site.
This modest palace was constructed in 1600 BC but was destroyed in 1550 BC, only to be partially restored in 1450 BC. It featured two floors, a central courtyard, and served as an extravagant country house for a Minoan officer. The residence included an olive press, a wine press, a warehouse with 16 jars, a pottery workshop, and a beautiful jar for transporting olive oil.
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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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€56
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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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€93
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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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Situated 10 km from The Palace of Knossos, Villa Archanes offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
A continental breakfast is available each morning at Villa Archanes.
The accommodation provides a housekeeping service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Villa Archanes can arrange a car rental service.
Venetian Walls is 16 km from the apartment, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 14 km from Villa Archanes, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Located 10 km from The Palace of Knossos, Vin Dimora Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, pool 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 a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Vin Dimora Suites, while walking tours can be enjoyed nearby.
Venetian Walls is 16 km from the accommodation, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 14 km from Vin Dimora Suites, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€112
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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.
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