The Ultimate Travel Guide to Roumeli

Our Selection of Best Accommodations in Roumeli

  • 10 / 10
  • Roumeli

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, LaCasa 1 Deluxe Villa with Pool and Jacuzzi is located in Roumelí. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.

Staff at the villa are always available to provide guidance at the reception.

LaCasa 1 Deluxe Villa with Pool and Jacuzzi offers an outdoor fireplace. A kids pool is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Panormos Beach is 2.1 km from LaCasa 1 Deluxe Villa with Pool and Jacuzzi, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 61 km from the villa.

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  • 0 m
  • 10 / 10
  • Roumeli 1

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a patio, Deluxe Villa LaCasa 2 with Private Pool is located in Roumelí. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The villa comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.

The villa can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Deluxe Villa LaCasa 2 with Private Pool offers an outdoor fireplace. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings.

Panormos Beach is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 61 km from Deluxe Villa LaCasa 2 with Private Pool.

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  • 120 m
  • 8.6 / 10
  • Roumeli Rethymno

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, A 3bedroom country house, with pool close to beach is set in Roumelí. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

This villa is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa.

The villa offers a picnic area. A car rental service is available at A 3bedroom country house, with pool close to beach.

Panormos Beach is 2 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 61 km from A 3bedroom country house, with pool close to beach, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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€216

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  • 120 m
  • Roumeli 2

Featuring mountain views, Modern villa with pool near the sea offers accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view and a garden, around 2.2 km from Panormos Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

The villa 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 sea views.

The reception at the villa can provide tips on the area.

Modern villa with pool near the sea offers an outdoor fireplace. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 14 km from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 61 km from Modern villa with pool near the sea.

  • 280 m
  • 8.3 / 10
  • Roumeli

Boasting pool views, Villa Dionisia with private pool features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 2.4 km from Panormos Beach. This property offers a private pool, free WiFi and free private parking.

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

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 14 km from the apartment, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 60 km from Villa Dionisia with private pool.

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€147

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  • 370 m
  • Unnamed Road

Boasting a sauna, Stefania Villa Dio is set in Roumelí. The accommodation is 2.3 km from the Panormos Beach and has free WiFithroughout the property.

The air-conditioned villa is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 15 km from the villa, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 62 km from Stefania Villa Dio.

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  • 450 m
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Things to do near Roumeli

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Beaches near Roumeli

  • 1.9 km
  • Panormo beaches
  • Sand
  • Shallow
  • Blue

Panormo, located approximately 20km east of the city of Rethymnon in the Milopotamos province, is a peaceful coastal village. It has experienced rapid growth in recent years while preserving its traditional charm. Its attractiveness lies in the untouched beauty of the Cretan countryside, the charming village, stunning beaches, and convenient accessibility.

Panormo boasts two primary beaches and several smaller ones. The village’s Greek name, which translates to ‘a location with a natural port’, aptly describes Panormos as it is a natural harbour with tranquil waters. The beach at the harbour, known as Limanaki, serves as the region’s port. It’s sandy, with clear waters, making it perfect for families with young children due to its shallow waters and the protection from waves provided by a cement pier. The beach is well-equipped with umbrellas, showers, water sports facilities, and plenty of accommodation and dining options nearby. Adjacent to Limanaki is a smaller, less populated sandy beach.

The second main beach, Limni, is situated just 200m west of the village. Similar to Limanaki, it is sandy and shielded by a rocky pier, essentially dividing it into two separate beaches. Further east, a small, secluded cove with a pebbly beach is perfect for undisturbed relaxation and snorkelling during calm seas. Panormo can be reached via direct bus services from Rethymnon or suburban bus services between Heraklion and Rethymnon. Excursion boats also operate from the local harbour.

A short history of the area

Panormo is historically significant and is thought to be located on the site of the ancient city of Panormus. The discovery of the impressive basilica of St. Sophia, dating back to the 6th century AD, confirms the presence of an ancient city. The basilica, situated 500m southwest of the village, is considered one of the largest Christian churches in Greece and the biggest in West Crete. The village is also known as Kastelli of Milopotamos, named after the fort built by the Genoese conquerors in 1206, which was later captured by the Venetians. Remnants of this fort can still be seen near the harbour.

In more recent history, Panormo served as a hub for transporting goods produced in the surrounding region, particularly olives and carobs. A renovated old carob mill, now used as a cultural centre, can still be visited. The village was bombed during the German Occupation. The construction of a new national road in the 1970s, adjacent to the village, and the building of a marina in 1980 has contributed to Panormo’s tourism growth. The village celebrates three festivals every year: Ascension, St. John on June 24, and St. Nicholas on December 6.