The Ultimate Travel Guide to Gdohia village

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Apartments and hotels in Gdohia village from Crete Island

Gdohia is a picturesque village located 22 km away from Ierapetra, at an altitude of 225 m. The village is situated next to the Ierapetra-Vianos provincial road and offers a stunning view of the Libyan Sea and surrounding areas. The village is known for its olive groves and old stone houses with chiseled doorframes and coats of arms bearing the Christian cross. The village has a rich history, as it was often raided by pirates from the Barbary Coast. The name Gdohia comes from the verb “gdyno,” which means to skin, set fire, or devastate.

Gdohia’s settlements are built leaving a distance between each other, and they are named after the families living there. The village is famous for its stonecutters and stoneworkers who built the mansions of the whole area and the famous bridge of Myrtos using stones from the quarries of Kolleitos. The village’s residents also built the miraculous church of Panagia Evaggelistria, a great ecclesiastical monument.

Today, Gdohia is a Local Department of the Municipality of Ierapetra and presents an exceptional sight-seeing interest. It provides natural landscapes, beautiful beaches, picturesque little churches on the hills, a spacious square with palm trees, seats, and a war memorial for the fallen fighters of the liberation wars. The village has a rich history and civilization, with vast olive groves and a nice mild climate, both during summer and winter.

In the 1881 census, 296 residents were registered, and 73 in 2001. Gdohia’s permanent residents, along with some foreigners’ families who have bought and renovated old houses, struggle for the village’s development, which gradually acquires the necessary infrastructures. The old mansions, half-wrecked and burned in the German Occupation, stand as if they were sculptures, a painting with the deep blue Libyan Sea serving as a background, narrate the flourishing, the glory, and the history of Gdohia and wait to be inhabited again.

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Our Selection of Best Accommodations in Gdohia village

  • 8.8 / 10
  • Mithos, Mirtos

Set amidst olive groves, Sarakina’s Home is set in Míthoi and boasts scenic panoramic views of the surrounding area. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Fitted with wooden ceilings, all units have a seating area. There is also a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a microwave and oven. A stovetop is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Every unit features a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in this pet-friendly accommodation.

Sarakina’s Home also includes a sun terrace and a private pool. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Myrtos Beach is 5 km away. The lively Mália is 30 km from Sarakina’s Home while Hersonissos is at 36 km. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 50 km from Sarakina’s Home. Free private parking is possible on site.

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€63

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  • 2.7 km
  • 9.2 / 10
  • Mirtos

Only 250 metres from the nearest beach, Villa Aliki is located in Mirtos of Crete Island. From the spacious terraces, you will enjoy sea views, while free WiFi connection is available.

Villa Aliki offers apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room with a flat-screen, satellite TV. Bed linen and towels, as well as ceiling fans are included.

Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as diving and cycling. Malia is 50 km from Villa Aliki, while Elounda is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 80 km from Villa Aliki.

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€75

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  • 2.8 km
  • 8.9 / 10
  • Mirtos

Featuring river views, Sophie’s Village House offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 300 metres from Myrtos Beach. It features mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.

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

If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings.

Vatos Beach is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Sophie’s Village House.

  • 2.9 km
  • 9.3 / 10
  • Odos Michali Andreopouli, Mirtos Ierapetra

Situated in Myrtos, 300 metres from Myrtos Beach and 2.5 km from Vatos Beach, Villa Mertiza features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.

Each unit features a balcony offering mountain views, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the aparthotel.

A car rental service is available at Villa Mertiza.

Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the accommodation, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Villa Mertiza.

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€55

/night

  • 2.9 km
  • 8.6 / 10
  • Μύρτος

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, Stonehouse Elia Up is set in Myrtos, just 100 metres from Myrtos Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.3 km from Vatos Beach.

The apartment has a balcony, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchenette.

Kalikovrechtis Beach is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Stonehouse Elia Up.

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€65

/night

  • 3.0 km
  • 9.8 / 10
  • Επαρχιακή Οδός Μύρτου

Boasting a terrace, Irene Luxury Apartments is situated in Myrtos, within 200 metres of Myrtos Beach and 2.4 km of Vatos Beach. Free WiFi is availablethroughout the property.

Lake Voulismeni is 46 km from the apartment, while Panagia Kera Church (in Kritsa) is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sitia Public Airport, 72 km from Irene Luxury Apartments.

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€75

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  • 3.0 km
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Things to do near Gdohia village

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  • 4.0 km
  • 4.8 of 5 (10)
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  • €88
  • 4.0 km
  • 15.4 km
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  • 16.9 km
  • 4.7 of 5 (7)
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  • €166

Beaches near Gdohia village

  • 2.4 km