Romantic hotels & inns
Romantic hotels in Crete
The small romantic hotels and idyllic inns that are
ideal for your honeymoon in Crete, or your special anniversary, or just
because...
Hotels in Crete for honeymooners
For romance, and most certainly
for honeymoons...
Romantic atmosphere, intimate
A peaceful atmosphere, an inspiring setting for romantic
moments to cherish, enjoy and remember...
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Beautiful
countryside inn with pool...Villa Kerasia Inn
Villa Kerasia quietly greets you - a most pleasing
country house standing on the hillside. Even on the first visit it feels
like seeing a trusted old friend again. Seven rooms,
swimming pool and fantastic views in the wine-making heartland of Crete.
Between Heraklion and the south coast; 35-50 minutes from the airport or
Matala or Knossos.
Romantic ingredients: beautiful, quiet,
rural setting, inspiring views, small and intimate
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VENERATO/KERASIA:
Venerato is the prime village in this area, just 22 km from
Heraklion. This is an agricultural region of Crete with wine-making a
growing and successful activity. Lush rolling hills, dry air, accessible
to south coast archaeological sites of Gortyna and Phaestos, the
Palliani Monastery and also the
scenic villages on the drive to Amari. Read our
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Luxury villas, magnificent sea views, private pools, sandy beach..."SK Place" Almirida Villas
An estate of three 3-bedroom villas, 150 m from Almirida's sandy beach. A truly privileged, quiet location. With inspiring panoramic sea views, sizeable private pools. Interiors and furnishings of high quality. For family holidays or romantic breaks for couples and honeymoons.
Easy access to Chania.
Romantic ingredients: tranquil,
magnificent sea views, private pools, jacuzzis, luxurious
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ALMIRIDA (or ALMYRIDA) [CHANIA]: A pleasant coastal resort village, with sandy beaches, beach-front restaurants, cafes and bars. In the scenic Apokoronas area, with nearby seaside villages (Kalives) and inland (Douliana, Gavalochori, Samonas) to explore and experience authentic, local scenes and flavours. Close to Chania. Read our >>Chania
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Boutique, stylish hotel of 8 suites, by the sea...Hotel Civitas
A renovated historic building becomes a small boutique-style, quality, intimate hotel in the centre of things - equidistant to Rethymno's long sandy beach and the Venetian harbour - both are a 5 minute stroll along the seafront.
Comfortable, lush suites, with luxurious fabrics and convenient kitchenettes.
Romantic ingredients: boutique, in Old Town, romantic decor, character
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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike)
and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few
clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery,
trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno
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Quality
traditional restored stone houses, in romantic off-the-beaten-track
village, fine views, pool...Samonas
Inn
Samonas Inn: a group of craftsmen finished and
appealingly designed maisonette-style houses with one bedroom, a living room with
fully equipped kitchen and dining area. These stone buildings - old hewn stone with flower-decorated pathways in between, suggest a village in their own right. Each one provides spacious and stylish
comfort, ideal for two people. Romantic
ingredients: views, self-contained privacy in style, charm of the
village, quiet
Samonas Inn - full details
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SAMONAS
[CHANIA]: A tiny village, a hamlet, with but a handful of houses. The village reveals the historic heart of
Crete, it has the
atmosphere of a "village in the hills" - a place to experience the
scents, sounds and warmth of Crete. History, hospitality, mountain views, cool evenings, the gentle sounds of local life. One genuine local taverna. Beaches not far away and Chania
is accessible via a choice of two scenic drives. Read our
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Five new quality small villas with private pool at the exclusive Istron Bay enclave, walk down to private beach, sea views...Istron Collection Villas
Villas have sea views and the distant (30 minute drive) Agios Nikolaos. Pools, fully equipped, new, hillside above Istron Bay sandy beach. Use of all the facilities of the hotel just 200 metres away.
Romantic ingredients: sea views, sandy beach, hillside viewpoint, comfort & brightness
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ISTRON BAY: The village of Istro, a few
minutes drive east of Agios Nikolaos, has good beaches. Several small hotels and
apartments. It also boasts two internet cafes! One kilometre to the east, along the start of one of the most dramatic stretches of coastal road in Crete, is Istron Bay. The bay is the hotel if you like. Great setting. Visit Kritsa
and drive up to the Katharos plateau (a couple of tavernas and a kafeneio
await!).
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Stone built villas on the hillside as you enter Mochlos, with pools, sea + village views...Mochlos Villas
Three charming and restful villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms, small usable pools, attractive stone exteriors with modern cottagey style interiors and good furniture, fireplaces, kitchens and bathrooms and surprisingly, a full 24 track recording studio below (totally soundproofed) in case your holiday is a creative endeavour as well! Romantic ingredients: charm of stone buildings and cottagey interiors, pools and the sweet village of Mohlos
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MOCHLOS: A fishing village by any other name. Separated from nearby places by a steep road, winding gently down from the National highway, there are tavernas in a perfect waterfront setting, serving great food, a small friendly village, small
sandy beach and rock swimming platforms - a larger beach in from of Aldiana Hotel is an additional choice. The view of the tiny islet opposite with it's archaeological remains, which many swim to, adds to the quiet appeal. An away-from-it-all find that is known
for its mild winter temperatures. Winter-friendly!
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Impressive villas between Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, sea views, pools and fine decor and furnishing ...Pleiades Villas
A group of 7 quality villas with private pools and 2-3 bedrooms. Good sea views, en suite bathrooms, quality kitchens, bright, light and smart, relax on pool terraces. Elounda is 7 minutes and Agios Nikolaos 10-15 minutes. All services you may wish for can be provided including babysitting, chef and in-villa dining.
Gated entry, private parking.
Romantic ingredients: bright interiors and deluxe elements, pools & decks, sofas and fireplaces, sea view
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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts
in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read
our >>Agios Nikolaos
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Good
quality studios, above Falasarna beach, with wonderful sea views...Roubini
Hotel
Ten spacious modern studios with kitchenette, wonderful
views, balconies. Open view cafe and hotel lounge areas. Perched above
the sweep of beach and endless sea on the way down to Falasarna beach.
Magnificent sunset views. Romantic
ingredients: panoramic sea & beach views, sunsets, high on the hill
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Smart and comfortable, secluded stone villas with pool, sea views, high above Falasarna bay...Falasarna
Villas
Two private, secluded, high quality stone-built villas with pools. Every bedroom with private bathroom, dramatic views to hills, rock-scapes and especially the bay and beaches of Falasarna below. 2 minutes drive to Platanos village. Near to Kissamos and about 50 minutes' drive to Chania. Romantic
ingredients: solid stone charm, great pool, multi-faceted views
(even better the front villa)
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FALASARNA
(FALASSARNA):
Falasarna's west coast of Crete location, offering a quiet, un-crowded
area to enjoy with its endless, wild sandy beaches facing an endless sea.
You can choose a patch of beach to suit, sandy, sand and craggy rock, cafe by the beach, private or with sun umbrellas and beach chairs if you prefer. Several tavernas feed you amply right by the beach. Dramatic
scenery on hikes, winding roads through unspoiled west coast villages,
passing both pebble and sandy beaches if you take the scenic and
adventurous route to Elafonisi's quasi-tropical beach and islet. Read our
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Collection of traditional and modern villas and houses in the areas around Matala and Sivas on Crete's south coast ...South Coast Crete Villas & Houses
A few moments inland in the area of Matala on the south coast of Crete. A selection of traditional or modern villas and houses in or close to the villages of Kamilari, Siva, Listaros and Pitsidia - all are near Matala. From cozy & romantic to large enough for multi-generation family vacations and reunions.
Romantic ingredients: sunset views, private courtyards with pool - the villas vary in style as does the romance in mood
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MATALA: Wonderful, wide sandy beach, famous
caves carved into the rocks. Good swimming - many waterside cafes,
gift-shops & tavernas. Calm in spring and fall, busy & bustling in
summer. It's close to the archaeological sites at Kommos,
Gortys and Phaestos; also it's a short drive to Agia Gallini for a
change of setting. Wonderful sunsets! Absence of large hotels, relaxed &
very casual.
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Bungalow
apartments a few steps from long, quiet beach...Olga
Beach
Olga Beach's very acceptable 6 bungalow apartments on the quiet eastern coast of Crete (east of Sitia), allow you to be at one with the sea for days on end. Great swimming and lazing, windsurfing facilities, perhaps a stroll inland for a different view, or stroll to the simple Kouremenos harbour to inspect the morning's catch. A lot of beach, a calm sea, a few tavernas - a quiet area. Close: Archaeology, Vai beach & Kato Zakros.
Romantic ingredients: simple casual romantic beach-comber
feel, only the sea and space to be
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KOUREMENOS
BEACH
[SITIA]: One of the areas of Crete with very little
development - so this is a fairly local place. Nearby archaeological
sites and an easy get-there-early-hop to Vai beach to enjoy it before
the hoards arrive. The village of Palekastro is the simple, local and
traditional seat of the area. Kouremenos is a calm bay with
clear swim-able water and a simple harbour. Good chance to amble
around small villages and see the Toplou Monastery. Read our
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Villas with superb sea-edge views, luxury on the outskirts of Agios Nikolaos town...Thalassa
Villas - Agios Nikolaos
Six exclusive, well-designed luxury villas with security entrance, sea-edge views, fine pools, fully equipped and well furnished. Private, yet within a 3 minute stroll of their sister hotel and its facilities, restaurants and spa. Villas with three or four bedrooms, for 4-8 people. Romantic ingredients: dramatic
sea view delights, tantalizing pool and walk-through showers, full
service if you wish
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AGIOS NIKOLAOS:
The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form
the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another
time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and
Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular
nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa
village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to
Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch
of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
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Extravagantly
lavish suites, with open countryside views, in local village near Heraklion...Vergis
Epavlis
One of these four suites, plush with grand design themes
and furnishings, can be the "emperor's base" for your stay in this part
of Crete - or perhaps when you need easy access to Heraklion and its
airport for a few days, yet want to continue breathing in the relaxing
air and soothing your work-tired eyes with nourishing green countryside
and your palate with delicious local food.
Romantic ingredients: theatrical decor, pampering of all senses -
body and culinary
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AGIOS
MYRONAS [HERAKLION]: A friendly local village near Heraklion.
Sweeping views and rolling hills, local churches, historic villages
nearby. Easy to get to from Heraklion airport - yet ages away in feel -
you relax and feel energized, calmed and reconditioned the moment you
arrive. Two tavernas and a Kafeneio with a great view from its outdoor
seating area.
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Unique rural hideaway - modern mansion house, stunning scenery and bucolic views, restful, relaxing and remote tranquil feel, yet close to coast...Villa Limeri
A one-of-a-kind large house with unique modern architecture which allows the interior to merge through wide and high vista windows with dramatic Cretan mountainscapes, a retreat and place of romance, a place for the gathering of the tribes, a unique experience for the few. When you stay here it seems like the world is somewhere else. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Romantic ingredients: sheer rural grandeur of views, restful, quiet,
inspiring
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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike)
and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few
clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery,
trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno
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Large 5 bedroom modern villa , pool, private gardens, sea view, walk to village in 10 minutes, close to Rethymno, smart...Villa Lucia
Unusually private and large, exceptional modern villa with good sizeable pool, 5 bedrooms (1 smaller with bunk bed to the delight of children), enormous living area, 3 bathrooms, full separate kitchen, fireplace, well-equipped, beautiful views over attractive village and out to sea, private parking.
Romantic ingredients: privacy, pool and surrounding gardens, birdseye views of pretty village the sea
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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike)
and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few
clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery,
trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno
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Sweeping
sea view villas, above Agia Pelagia beach, near Heraklion...Hyperion
Villas
Fully equipped - your own compact villa, with outdoor jacuzzi, a small plunge pool and every room with a view - from inside and outside! Two bedrooms with own bathrooms, indoor bar area by the pool terrace. Balconies and terraces to enjoy the views from.
Romantic ingredients: cuddling in the living room or on the
terrace, soaking in the jacuzzi with a view, we leave the rest to you
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AGIA
PELAGIA [HERAKLION]: Just half an hour from the airport and 20
minutes along the winding main north coast road you turn downhill,
towards the sea for Agia Pelagia. There is a thin sandy beach, many
restaurants ranging from casual to smarter seafront fare. A bay that has
consistently (protected) calm sea. Nearby villages plunge you back into
traditional hospitality and history. Less than an hour along the road is
Rethymno and its old town, nearer are the delights of Fodele, seat of
the tiny El
Greco museum. Read our
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Luxury villa , refreshing bright hi-tech architecture, with private pool, in village...Apokoron
Villas
Atop this small, most pleasingly friendly,
traditional village sits a place with views, modern open sparkling
decor, decks, view and a large pool with ample sun-lounging terrace
surrounding it. This is near Chania (half an hour by car) and in an area
of attractive rolling hills, speckled with villages. Within a short drive
of sea and sandy beaches, attractive villages nearby. Perhaps the
direction Frank Lloyd Wright might have taken had he come to the village
today!
Romantic ingredients: luxuriously bright,
spacious, delightful village, views, pool and great outings around
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GAVALOHORI
[CHANIA]: Most attractive of villages in the Apokoronas
peninsula. Quiet, local, yet near fine sandy beaches, in an area with twisting
roads forming a link-like necklace of villages. Close enough to
visit Chania and explore much of the west of Crete. History and local
feel abound. Scenic. Read our
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Luxury,
boutique suites & restaurant...Avli Suites
Seven splendid, spacious suites, in old Venetian
buildings. Jacuzzis, stylish decor & romantic character. Honeymoon
ideal. With gourmet restaurant, wine-bar and wine-shop. In the heart of
Rethymno's old town, near the harbour and beach.
Romantic ingredients: gorgeous, lavish,
sumptuous, jacuzzi in the bedroom contributes, romantic gourmet
restaurant steps away
Avli Luxury Suites - full details
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Historic, delightful vintage inn, centre of Rethymno in the old town by the cathedral, 5 minute walk to harbour and beach...Vetera Suites
Only four suites form this unusually pretty inn, with antique furniture and comfort, excellent location for walking historic town centre, each suite has kitchenette, breakfast area a pleasure. Oldest & best restored building in Rethymno. Charm defined.
Romantic ingredients: charming cozy bedrooms, grown-up's dolls house, antiques and historic building
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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike)
and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few
clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery,
trips to Chania & south coast. Read our
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Two
of the finest independent gorgeous stone-built houses with Libyan sea
views...Dorovinis Country Houses
A large three-bedroom house (Pasiphae) and a
one-bedroom 'honeymooners nest' (Kallirhoe), 100 m from each other, in
the old Anatoli village. Expertly restored, finest quality, furnished in
good taste. Antiques, warmth, comfortable, quiet, cozy and romantic.
Several inspiring terraces with countryside and sea views, all set in a
lovely village.
Romantic ingredients: bedroom beats all in intimate warmth and
cuteness, views, terrace, balconies, serendipity (Kallirhoe)
Dorovinis Country Houses - full
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ANATOLI: Near the south
coast, 16 km from Ierapetra town and beach. Anatoli village dates from
Venetian times, with many Byzantine monuments in the area. Most of the
houses in the village are old or restored, it is a protected settlement
(no eye-sores other than the unavoidable power cables!). Walking the
paths amongst the houses and observing some of the old relics (like the
fountain outside Kallirhoe) takes you back in time. An excellent
taverna, perched in a green, elevated area above Anatoli.
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On
the beach, just outside Chania, small hotel...Ammos
Hotel
This charming small hotel with flair, sits on a
picturesque beach 10 minutes from Chania's Venetian harbour.
Studio-rooms are pleasant and each have their own balcony, most of them with direct sea view. A pool by the sea, a cafe and
restaurant - with some truly tasty food - complete the picture perfect
holiday setting. Stay....venture into Venetian
history...stay and swim, relax or tour the area.
Romantic ingredients: location on sandy
beach with sea kissing the sand, dreamy sunsets, boutique room
interiors, Chania nearby
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CHANIA: Host
to the beautiful Venetian harbour with its waterfront tavernas, numerous good restaurants, unique
accommodation in restored and modern buildings, intriguing narrow shopping streets. Nearby beach, resort
and water park areas heading west. The Lefka Ori mountains are easily
explored from here, along with many intriguing villages. Good
shopping opportunities for handicrafts,
clothes and more. Small - more easily digested museums! Read our
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Modern
villa with pool, 360o majestic views...Villa
Kalliani
King of the hill - the villa with its own pool,
stands proudly on the top of a hill, close only to olive trees and
bathed with a view of fertile hills and the sea in the background. Three
bedrooms and a lovely living area, terraces to drink in that view, a
nearby village. Privacy and exclusive position, 5 minutes from the
village, twenty minutes from the beaches of Kissamos and Kolymbari.
Romantic ingredients: absolute privacy,
absolute panorama, ambience, sunsets, up and away in the hills
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HERETHIANA village: The
village has two cafes and some great views. This is
just 40 minutes from Chania and with easy access to Kolymbari and Kissamos (beaches,
restaurants and shops),
Falassarna and the delights of the west and south west coast. Many fine
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Small quality hotel in Agios Nikolaos...St. Nicolas Bay
Hotel
If it is to be a special hotel, we say it should have some atmosphere, character and style - St. Nicolas Bay
achieves all of this together with very high standards of service,
location and design. The flavour of Crete with much natural stone,
contrasting with
with white walls and numerous magical "areas" to lounge, read, whisper,
cuddle
or relax. Indoor heated pool, delightful natural outdoor pool area.
Lounge chairs on natural rock platforms hover at sea's edge from which
you step onto the small sandy private beach.
Dining choices for both cuisine and style, position, location and mood
are enough to satisfy the moment, the wish - your desire fulfilled we
think.
Romantic ingredients: with a sea-front
suite, your pool, views to make your heart beat, service provided makes
it a treat
St Nicolas Bay Hotel
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AGIOS NIKOLAOS:
The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form
the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another
time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and
Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular
nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa
village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to
Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch
of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
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Traditional
pensione-style
inn with pool..."Villa Kynthia" Hotel
Villa Kynthia is lovingly
converted from an old house into this "style of Florence inn". Centre of
the village with just five different rooms or suites, decorated with antiques, rugs and murals. A pool and quiet courtyard
with a delightful, coach-house style breakfast room off it. There is also
a cafe-bar with spacious indoor seating or an outdoor terrace. An
Italian influence is felt in the early-century marble bathrooms and the
quality but homely "pensione" style.
Romantic ingredients: like a stage set,
every room is memorable, hidden in the village, easy to walk hand in
hand to wine and dine
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PANORMOS: A very central
location on the north coast - this is one of the smaller charming
villages which has for the most part, tourism on a smaller scale than
many. Quieter but alive and with a super location. It has two beaches,
both sandy, and many restaurants and a variety of village seaside shops.
Only a twenty minute drive from Rethymno and an hour from Heraklion,
even the slightly longer stretch to Chania is just 90 minutes away.
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Ten
exclusive boutique suites...Elounda Gulf
Luxury Suites
Created by the same professionals who have made
Elounda Gulf Villas so popular, these ten luxury suites have luxurious
marble bathrooms, gorgeous furniture, balconies or terraces. You enjoy
the use of an outdoor jacuzzi, workout room, swimming pool, fine restaurant
- all with
stunning views and service above the norm. The individuality of suites
with the nature of a small luxury hotel. Amongst the best.
Romantic ingredients: divine luxury, delicious dining,
discrete service, unforgettable views
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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts
in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read
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Boutique
hotel with harbour views...Lato Hotel Heraklion
Our favourite for a stay in Heraklion - near to the
must-see attractions of Knossos, museums and shops of Crete's main city.
Lato Hotel is truly a boutique hotel - elegant, swish and stylish,
professional, calm
and enjoyable. Many sea view rooms and suites. Good service and
convenient location. Romantic ingredients:
a suite so sweet before Knossos - after sunset and before sunrise;
shops, museums and great restaurants to enjoy together
Lato Hotel - full details
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HERAKLION: Crete's biggest, bustling and noisy city. Cafes, clubs, designer shops and many cultural centres. The most important of Crete's Archaeological museums, wonderful museum of Natural History and others. Nearby Palace of Knossos, frequency of flights, ferries and access to other islands. Many nearby contrasts in pace and aesthetics - mountain villages, beaches and clubs at Amoudara or Malia/Hersonisos. Great base for shorter routes to south coast destinations such as Agia Galini, Matala and
Lentas. Read our >>Heraklion
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Nine
bedroom quality traditional inn, sweeping views & gardens...Elia
Skillfully converted from the remains of an ancient building on a hillside between Chania
and Kissamos. Rooms have a feel of a period house with traditional decor. A pool to swim in while enjoying the
same views. Available turkish bath & sauna. Special "feel" and relaxing rural atmosphere. Quick access to Chania. Romantic ingredients:
idyllic hillsides, nine intimate rooms, magic areas between the trees to
sit and gaze at each other and the distant sea, charming Elia
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KOLYMBARI [CHANIA]: This area sets
the stage for hills and mountains between the north coast and Paleochora. Has many remarkably untouched
villages, interesting beaches and uncrowded areas. The hillsides are lush and have wonderful fruit trees and
nature thrives. Kolymbari village by the sea offers a long beach, shops, many tavernas and an exceptional
cafe on the waterfront (open year round), as well as the fascinating Odigitrias Gonias Monastery with worthwhile icons.
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Luxury
Villas, the ultimate, with private pools ...Elounda Gulf Villas
A collection of superb luxury villas with wonderful views, private pools, select and elegant
interiors, antiques. All possible comforts and modern luxury amenities are included. Interiors are sumptuous.
Pools are opulent and form the centre-point of the indoor-outdoor pampered experience. Daily
rate up to 2000 euros.
Romantic ingredients: a spa villa has it all; balcony, pool,
steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, elegance and dreamy views
Elounda Gulf Villas - full details
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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts
in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read
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Unique
mountain retreat (with horseback riding facility)...Lefkoritis Resort
Unique in Crete, mountain resort/hideaway. Attractive stone-built suites of one or two bedrooms with mountain views. Marble bathrooms, elegant furnishings, some fireplaces. Horseback riding, skeet shooting and range of sports activities provided on request. The warm south coast is a short mountain drive, the E4 path and Imbros gorge minutes away.
Romantic ingredients: cozy in winter with snow outside,
mountain memories and few around to disturb shared moments
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ASKIFOU: In the heart of the Lefka Ori
(white mountains), before you reach Imbros from where many choose to walk the Imbros Gorge, is another village
where the Sfakian pies are good, local fresh foods can be had and the welcome is warm and inviting. Lefkoritis
is above and on the edge of the village and has an excellent view to the Askifou plateau and mountain peaks. Read
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High
quality, charming small hotel...Palazzino
di Corina
Close to Rethymno harbour, a hotel superbly adapted
from an ancient, traditional building. Peace and calm with quality.
Comfortable, fine suites with antique decor. Delightful indoor breakfast
patio and outdoor courtyard with pool (heated in the winter).
Romantic ingredients: smart and small hotel offers Venetian
features, atmosphere in the heart of the ancient town
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Hotel
in historic Venetian building...Veneto Hotel
When a Venetian merchant invites you to stay in his home - this could be it. Traditional suites of character in a faithfully restored building. Studios and suites have basic cooking facilities, the hotel has a fine restaurant. Romantic
ingredients: classic Venetian architecture, arches, courtyard,
in old town centre
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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike)
and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few
clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery,
trips to Chania & south coast. Read our
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Traditional
style studios by the sea...Komis Studios
Komis Studios is a unique cluster of interestingly furnished & unique studios in traditional style. It has a view of the beach and the sea, which is only 10 metres/yards away. In the centre of peaceful Keratokambos coastal village.
Romantic ingredients: flourishing gardens are the visual path from
your room to the sea, character and style
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KERATOKAMBOS: Beach and sea. Fresh fish in tavernas. Spectacular mountain scenery nearby.
Explore. Relax, swim, read, write or paint or just spend quality time with someone special. A favourite with
local and foreign visitors. Read our >>Keratokambos
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Traditional
stone-built house in village...Fabrica
House
If you dreamed of staying awhile in a wonderfully
restored traditional house in a real Cretan village - you have found it.
Easily accessed from the city of Heraklion and a few minutes inland from
the coast and beaches east of the city, with the joy of nearby villages
to explore. That terrace, the view as you prepare a morning
coffee...stroll around the village. Feel away from the crowds but close
enough to the attractions of Crete. Romantic
ingredients: for a private village-edge house with views, fireplace,
sun terrace and flowers
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ANOPOLIS:
An old village where several houses have been restored by local people. A cafe in the
village welcomes you to sit over a Greek coffee. The short distance to a
beach, busy nightlife or the main road for trips to Agios Nikolaos,
Knossos and the rest of Crete. Read our >>Heraklion
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Two
secluded villas with private pools & panoramic views...Villa
Creta Estate
Two single level villas - hidden from each other,
in the rolling hills of Crete's heart. Each has a pool, spacious living
areas, commanding views of well-farmed and tree-clad hills and the
opposing mountains. Eat local foods and take the offers of personalized
trips provided by the owners. Close to Heraklion.
Romantic ingredients: views to a string of villages from your
hilltop perch, pool, privacy, outdoor barbecuing by the moonlight (Villa Despina)
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MALADES:
Is one of the agricultural centres of Crete. With views and easy drives
to fascinating villages such as Profitis Elias. Malades is the area
that sets you in the heartland. Heraklion, Knossos and the road to so
many of Crete's historic sites and attractions are near and the city or
beaches are a 20 minute drive. Read our >>Heraklion
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Unique
recreated old village with traditional style stone houses...Milia traditional village
Up in the mountains, with endless hiking paths, wooded hillsides and away from it all. The
alternative, ecologically sound collection of stone buildings with matching taverna and natural foods - somehow
just staying here should prove meaningful.
Romantic ingredients: harmonious environmentally sympathetic style,
great walks, charming restaurant, nature surrounds
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MILIA: In the well-forested mountains between Kissamos in the north and Elafonisi
in the south. A recreated "village" of traditional stone houses. Endless walking trails, mountain air and if anything is a "retreat" this is it. Not only are houses
traditional, most everything else is: heating by wood-burning boilers, lighting by gas/oil lamps or candles, traditional
food and a real alternative feel.
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Exceptional
location and views - truly unique...Hotel Porto Loutro
A choice of two distinct buildings of crisp and
bright style - beach or elevated on the hillside, this is the
established and desirable home from home, immersed in the relaxed magic of Loutro. Rejuvenate with walks or gazing at mountain and sea.
Romantic ingredients: that terrace!, jewel-like bay; mountains
with their hems down to the sea, interrupted only by romantic waterside
restaurants
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LOUTRO: Like no other. No cars - no mopeds. A special place. Perfect place to relax, walk, hike, select your beach for the day! Many places to stay - all simple, just what you need. A gem on the south coast of Crete.
Read a book, paddle in a canoe, gaze at the mountains and the sea. Read
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Fantastic location overlooking Chania harbour...Pandora
Suites
The "pensione" experience...Pandora Suites
is a small, straightforward hotel, with sizeable rooms, attractive
courtyard, wonderful views of Chania, roof terrace and just the thought
of breakfast with that view is enough!
Romantic ingredients: some of the best views of the best-known
romantic town in Crete
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Small Chania hotel in handsomely restored traditional building on Venetian Harbour, historic features...Belmondo Hotel
Belmondo Hotel is a find. A small hotel with just 8 rooms, some with balcony or terrace, some overlook the
Venetian Harbour. Rooms are all interesting, simply and tastefully furnished, well-finished. One of the original Venetian waterfront buildings.
Romantic ingredients: Chania, the Venetian harbour, small hotel in historic building, dine close by
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Venetian building, suites with flair
and design, in quiet Chania Old Town location, a pin-drop from the
harbour...Ionas
Hotel
Quality and design combine to meld the ancient
stone walls, the crafted wood beams, original design doors and well
honed steel and wood staircases. The small cafe & breakfast area, roof
terrace and 9 smart chic rooms with upscale bathrooms make this a new
small hotel to delight in - an oasis close to the Venetian harbour.
Romantic ingredients: tucked away in Chania's secret streets,
history quietly meets modern design with a flourish
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Distinctly
designed rooms, suave cafe & courtyard, in new part of Chania by the Old Town...Splanzia
Hotel
Eight quality rooms with antique and modern
furniture well-matched. The small smart, chic, yet family-run, town hotel in a traditional Venetian building with modern quality finishes.
A
3 minute walk to the marina, 10 minutes to the hub of the Venetian Chania harbour. Fine
restaurants nearby. Romantic ingredients:
shows Chania's intimate Venetian past and blends it with comfortable,
lovable rooms
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First class suites in Venetian Mansion...Casa Delfino
A gem of style & tranquility in Chania's Old Town and Venetian Harbour. Individually
designed suites, classical style, quality; with marble and palatial decor & flair, some with jacuzzis. Delightful courtyard and cafe, roof terrace views. Calm oasis & luxury in the heart of Chania's
romantic and historic pedestrianized streets. Well worth choosing the Penthouse suite, to feast upon unparalleled harbour views from your private terrace. Best in Chania. Romantic ingredients: if
you can, you must stay; immediate atmosphere of style and exclusive
enjoyment, Chania's best
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CHANIA: Host
to the beautiful Venetian harbour with its waterfront tavernas, numerous good restaurants, unique
accommodation in restored and modern buildings, intriguing narrow shopping streets. Nearby beach, resort
and water park areas heading west. The Lefka Ori mountains explorable from here, along with many intriguing villages. Good
shopping opportunities for handicrafts,
clothes and more. Small - more easily digested museums! Read our
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