YOUR HOLIDAY ON CRETE: ALTERNATIVE , TRADITIONAL, AGRO TOURISM

What do you mean alternative? It should be traditional because this type of holiday brings you close to how Crete was, and in many things, still is.

The people from Crete, and especially the ones in the villages, have a high value for the traditional way of life. They are aware of all the things that ere going on in the world but they realize that not every change is an improvement. That is why so much "traditional" things are still kept in the daily life on Crete. Discovering how things where in the past explains the today's life and influences the future. Not only for the people of Crete but also for the people in other countries because many things are inherited from the Greeks. 

It is a privilege to be able to experience the way of life from the past.

• Discover how life on Crete is still connected close to nature.
• Learn how basic ingredients are used to make a rich meal full of healthy products.
• Why the Cretan olive oil is rewarded as the best from the world.
• How wine and "raki" is produced.
• The different kinds of cheese that can be produced from sheep and goat milk.
• and much more...

To get the best feeling and be able to see and learn all of this, we have selected a small group of alternative accommodation facilities on Crete for you.

We also have an attractive program for groups form 15 persons for alternative tourism to learn about the history, culture, traditions and the Cretan diet. For more information visit the Cultural & culinary group excursions Crete section

• Kouriton house

  
  This is a renovated traditional stone house. It still has many details from the pas although the living standards are modernized. It gives you a good impression of the way of living many years ago. Besides accommodation it offers also educational programs for individuals as well as groups. Some examples are: Greek language lessons, ceramics, music & dance, food production, herbs, cooking etc. All at or in the close area of the accommodation. See for more information about the Kouriton house the website about it...

• Mountain vista resort

  
  
  The traditional build hotel is located in the mountains surrounded by treas and other nature. It  has astonishing views and offers a great place if you like exploring the Cretan nature, village life or like walking. In the close area there are a couple of traditional villages. Because the location is on the slopes of the "white mountains (lefka ori)", the water from the rain in the winter and the melting water from the snow comes down in this area. Beside a wide variety of trees and plants, this has created also nice waterfalls and a sweat water lake. All of this can be found in the area of "mountain vista resort". For more information, see the website.

• Dalabelos studios

  
  
  This model agritourism complex is located in the Prefecture of Rethymno, east of the town of Rethymno and surrounded by the villages of Panormo in the north and Angeliana in the south with easy access to the national road. In the restaurant of Dalabelos, you will experience the tastes of the Cretan Diet, world famous for its healthy attributes. In this warm, comfortable and tastefully decorated space, you will have the chance to taste traditional Cretan Cuisine based virgin olive oil, wine, aromatic herbs etc. You can also observe and take part in the picking of olives, grapes, and wild greens, and learn to create traditional foods, sweets, and bread using old family recipes and organic produce from this complex. For more information see the Dalabelos studios website.

• Katalagari suites

  
  
  Panoramic set on a rolling hillside, overlooking the Dichti (Lasithiotika) mountain range, this unique hotel/apartment complex offers a superb combination of luxurious living in a traditional natural setting. Katalagari Country Suites has 14 tastefully decorated villas/suites/one bedroom apartments housed among three buildings each with its own unique setting. All suites are equipped with air conditioning and central hearing, safe, satellite TV, DVD/CD player, Internet connection (ADSL), Bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, fully equipped kitchen with electric kettle, coffee machine and 9 of the suites are with fireplace. See for more info on Katalagari suites the website.