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Guesthouses Vasilikata

Area

Vasilikata guesthouses are located in the beautiful Lassithi plateau in Crete, at an altitude of 850 m. This place has a rich cultural heritage and history. Italian cartographer named Francesco Vasilikata was the first to map the area.

Activities

Caves
The caves of the Lasithi plateau are one of the most important poles of attraction of the Lassithi plateau. Their reputation is due both to their incredible natural beauty and to their archaeological significance.
Mountain climbing
The mountain belt of the Lassithi Plateau, through which the European path E4 passes, consists of a series of more than 20 alps, the height of which starts at 1163 m. Alp Louloudaki has a height of 2148 meters! Among these alps, there are small fertile valleys and smaller plateaus such as Limnakaros, Katharo, and Nisimos.
Observation of birds and wildlife
The visitor can enjoy a gentle hiking in the area and be impressed by the 14 species of wild orchid, aromatic and medicinal herbs, such as diktamo, but also many other rare plants and trees, such as the vineyard. There are many national trails, such as the Minoan trail.
Monasteries and chapels
The Vizian Monastery and the Kroustalenia Monastery exhibit unparalleled natural wealth and incredible historical data.
Cycling
On a plateau with 25.000 square meters of flat land, there is no better destination for a bicycle ride in nature.
Local cuisine
The locals have always had a slight independence from the grocery. The local cuisine is based on family production as well as on the gathering of wild herbs. The visitor can initiate in this philosophy and participate in the process of collecting, preparing and cooking the food. He can also see the whole process of the brewed bread, starting from the field with the sprats, from the carving and the polishing, from the milling and of course the kneading and baking in an authentic wood oven.
Cooking Classes
Take your basket and your appetite and come with us to our organic farm. Together we will gather all we need for our Cretan cooking experience. Our family will make you feel as you are invited for a Sunday meal with friends.
Yoga
Soap seminar
Demonstration of soap-making

Guesthouses Vasilikata
Address:
Agios Konstantinos, Oropedio Lasithiou
Town/village:
Agios Konstantinos
Region:
Crete

vasilikata.gr

+30 6977248456
+30 28440 31147

info@vasilikata.gr

Elisson Guesthouse

In the footsteps of local tradition, agro-tourism and culture

The right choice for groups, families with children and people travelling on their own! Visitors can enjoy their stay in a beautiful and relaxing environment, for training, recreation and cultural purposes. The hostel Elisson is created with love and faith in the Greek countryside and meets the need of qualitative accommodation in the rural area of the Corinthian upland region. The hostel was built above the valley of Elisson river, offering a large view over it. The architecture of the building – stone, timber, tile – is in complete harmony with the traditional architecture of Kryoneri and with its the natural landscape.

Location

Kryoneri village is in the centre of Corinthia county, at the same distance between the sea and the mountains. It is built like an amphitheatre, at 740 meters of altitude and has a panoramic view on the Corinthian Gulf, surrounded by vineyards and only 150 km from Athens Airport. Mount Vesiza (1.200 m) overlooks the village and constitutes the natural border with the plain of Stymfalía. From this mountain, the river Elisson spreads, which crosses Kryoneri and the evergreen plain, before flowing into the Corinthian Gulf, towards Kiato.

Details

The Hostel Elisson is an agro-tourism enterprise of people living in the mountainous village of Kryoneri Korinthias. The hostel has five rooms with big verandas, common spaces with fireplace and small restaurant, libraries, seminar and meeting rooms, as well as a nice green courtyard of 7 acres, with trees, grass, flowers and organic vegetables garden.

The conscious use of renewable sources of energy and systems of protection of aquatic resources is included in the eco-tourism philosophy. It uses a biological sewage cleaning system, so that the water can be re-used to irrigate the garden, and precious potable water is not wasted. A geothermic system ensuring hot water from the ground, supplies the hostel with heating.

Elisson Guesthouse
Address:
20200 Kryoneri Korinthia, Peloponnese
Town/village:
Kryoneri Korinthias
Region:
Peloponnese

elisson.gr

+30 27420 51002
+30 6946 331613

xenon@elisson.gr

Mountain Refuge Mellisourgoi

Exploring the virgin nature of Tzoumerka

Home for people who are longing for tranquility, excitement, adrenaline, getting to know our way of life. And in to this area we have amazing places for tents and a playground for small and big kids!

Location

Mountain Refuge Mellisourgoi is located in the mountain of Tzoumerka, under the amazing peak of Stroggoula. The view is breathtaking and we can offer you the freedom that you need. Our hostel is surrounded by traditional villages, old watermills, beautiful trails for hiking and trekking, natural stone founds and springs, amazing created from the nature bath lagoons and waterfalls.

Details

In the Chalet up to 30 persons you can find accommodation in more-bedded rooms and during the evening they can meet in the common room with the fire-place.

The Refuge has five heat quintuple rooms, each of which has its own independent bathroom. In a separate room is the living room with stone fireplace which is a reference point for visitors especially during winter months. In addition, in the pine forest surrounding the lodge, there is a large space, ideally designed for camping with outdoor showers for the summer months, something that speaks directly to hiking-groups.

The kitchen of the shelter is open from early morning until late at night and is able to provide complete nutrition to our guests. Notable are the music evenings inside and outside the shelter. can be used as a

Mountain Refuge Mellisourgoi
Address:44001 Melissourgoi Arta (Central Tzoumerka), Epirus

Town/village:
Melissourgoi Arta
Region:
Epirus

+30 697 437 4172

fotismelissourgoi@gmail.com

Guesthouse Limneo

Feels like home, sweet home

Limneo Hostel is leaded from the family itself and that’s one of the reasons that we care about traditional kitchen and connection to the Greek culture. An ideal place for relaxing, unforgettable excursions around the lake and interaction with nature. Packed lunch and dinner can be provided by prior arrangement to suit your needs and early breakfast is served in the large living room. Multimedia presentation about national park and surrounding areas is provided by English speaking knowledgeable local expert.

Location

Limneo guest house is a cozy, well-appointed hostel in the village of Chrysochorafa, in Serres region, northern Greece. It is the perfect base for exploring Lake Kerkini (a Ramsar Site) and its surrounding plains and hilly forests. The largest national park in Greece and one of the top birding sites in Europe, it is wonderful at any time of year not only for birds but for a wealth of plants and other wildlife. On the lake, there are patches of water lilies where Whiskered and Black terns breed. The Greater Flamingos and Dalmatian Pelicans being the main attraction of Kerkini.

Details

Our hostel is a new building, where wood is the main element. Wooden floors, roofs and balconies, stone fireplaces, iron railings made by hand and woven plucked from grandmother’s trunk compose a simple environment of quality that will make your travel unforgettable. In our beautiful and cozy living room you will enjoy your breakfast whenever you wake up. Our guesthouse has 8 double rooms, all decorated with simplicity and love. Each has name and decor from areas and sites in the prefecture of Serres: Lake Kerkini – Strimonas – Mountain Belles – Ruppel – Hamam – Lailias – Cave Allistratis – Leon of Amphipolis. All rooms are spacious and airy, have air conditioning, heating, fireplace and TV.

Traditional homemade recipes, frumenty, gioufkades, pies, bread, fresh eggs, homemade jams, honey, fresh milk, local products and of course homemade desserts by Mrs. Anastasia.

Guesthouse Limneo
Address:62400 Chrysochorafa Serres (Kerkini lake), Central Macedonia

Town/village:
Chrisochorafa
Region:
Macedonia

limneokerkini.gr

+30 23250 515 81
+30 693 611 6066

info@limneokerkini.gr

Country Hotel Velani

Relaxing close to nature

The charming family-run Velani hotel is a secret haven hidden in a rocky wilderness of ancient stone and protected Kermes oak forest. It is these oak trees with their evergreen leaves and ‘Velani’ fruits that gave our hotel its name. The nature around, the architecture, the activities, the food, the Cretan hospitality and the love of the owners meeting people all over the world makes this small hotel a place to enjoy every day of your stay.

Location

We are located in rural area near the village Avdou, in the province of Heraklion, on the island of Crete in Greece. The hotel is build on the hill of Dikti mountain with a fantastic view over the Langatha valley and the lake of Aposelemis river.

Details

Velani has 12 spacious and comfortable rooms with a breathtaking view and give you a feeling of relaxing with nature on your doorstep. There is a large infinity pool as well as a separately located children’s pool. The hotel owns the Odysseia stables with 20 horses and guides ready to teach you horse riding if you are a beginner or guide you in the nature around if you are an experience rider.

Our restaurant uses its own fruit and vegetables to prepare the famous healthy Cretan diet; our kitchen utilizes our home-grown produce as well as that of the local farms and surrounding villages. Try typically Greek dishes with extra virgin olive oil, Cretan wine made from ancient grape species, meat and cheese from the free-ranging sheep and goats of our neighbors, or honey from the local beekeeper.

Country Hotel Velani
Address:
70005 Avdou Heraklion, Crete
Town/village:
Megali Mantinia
Region:
Peloponnese

countryhotel.gr

+30 28970 51080
+30 6942 836083 (Manolis)
+30 6942 858466 (Sabine)

Info@CountryHotel.gr