Unique Traditional Houses for Rent in Eastern Crete
“An opportunity to return to the traditional Cretan way life, in picturesque, untouched villages, while still benefiting from all modern luxuries”
Cressa Ghitonia has been awarded two times since its opening in 2009, as “Best Reconstructed Hotel, Greece” by CNBC and Bloomberg TV, in the International Property Awards!
It is one of the places that you “have to see” if you are in Eastern Crete. Cressa Ghitonia is a designated “historical Cretan Neighbourhood” of the 1800’s, that is located in the highest part of the mountainous village of Sfaka. At the same time, it is found just 6 km from one of the beaches of the fish-village of Mochlos and other neighbouring attractions.
The Neighbourhood consists of 15 rooms, studios, suites and houses. Each has a unique decoration, architecture and character. One of the houses used to be the village’s olive press, another the winery, and a third the shoe store. The ceilings might be a bit low, or very high, the doors smaller or instead you might have big arches, you might have a fireplace from 1850 right next to your bed, or sleep in an area where Cretans once made the traditional Raki beverage. You might have to walk for 30 meters from the parking area till the reception, but you will realize once you get here that you have never seen or experienced anything like this before.
The hotel also offers Cretan and international dishes for breakfast and dinner at one of the most panoramic locations of the village, just a few steps away from your room. At Cressa Iris restaurant you can have the richest buffet breakfast for €7,5 or a romantic dinner overlooking the Aegean Sea and the rough mountains.
To compliment the unique experience of your stay, you can benefit from special packages of relaxing massage session and therapies at Cressa Ghitonia’s SPA. This impressive location can offer the best of services for the most demanding customers, at very reasonable prices.
The small gift shop of Cressa Ghitonia with local products is your last stop. Here you can find local art and crafts, beauty products from olives as well as Cretan honey and the world renowned Cretan Olive-Oil.
Cressa Ghitonia is the perfect choice for the person that wants to enjoy the Cretan nature, history and tradition, with all modern luxuries.
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