Kalimera Archanes Village

The settlement of Archanes, 15 km from Heraklion, located at the foot of the sacred mountain Yuchtas, is one of its most charming villages Crete with rich history, important archeological sites and interesting architecture. Renovated about twenty years ago, it gave him the opportunity to be awarded as the most beautiful restored village of Crete and one of the most beautiful in Europe.

That's where the band is located Good morning Archanes - “Kalimera Archanes Village”, which consists of three stone houses - three independently listed buildings with names Dewdrop, Aura, Zephyrus - recently restored with special care, in the architectural style of the settlement.

It is difficult to identify, at first glance, the special feature of the band, what makes it special. It is definitely the simple and traditional element in the decoration and the furniture. All three houses have on the ground floor a comfortable living room with fireplace, an equipped kitchen with dining area, while on the second level are the bedrooms with a large balcony offering ample city and mountain views.

But what is it that makes you feel so familiar, relaxed, beautiful and special?

Quite simply, the fact that you do not feel for a moment that you are in a hotel complex, but you feel that you are hosted in the houses of some locals. And it is the hospitality and personality of the owner Anna Petromichelaki that makes the difference, as everything exudes her presence.

The quiet and welcoming environment of the complex is addressed to visitors who are looking for their vacation, a combination of comfort, quality, intimacy and privacy - offered by the beautiful gardens located between the houses.

Its second big advantage Kalimera Archanes Village is that despite all the privacy and quiet of the houses, one can feel the aura of the beautiful village of Archanes, because the complex is located in the center of the historic town, two steps from the main square.

The churches of Panagia, Agia Triada, Agia Paraskevi, with the amazing Byzantine frescoes, as well as the ruins of a Minoan palace, are some of the attractions worth visiting, as well as a walk in the cobbled streets with the neoclassical buildings, the traditional cafes and taverns. In the area around Archanes you can also visit many famous modern wineries, but also the vineyards of the Minoan palace and the oldest wine press in the world in Vathipetro.

The various activities offered by the village and the whole area make it Kalimera Archanes Village one of the most attractive holiday destinations.