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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Just a short drive from the centre of Rethymno (which is situated in the centre of Crete's north coast, midway between Heraklio and Chania) you will find the development of Loutra4. This is a small complex of six adjoining houses, completed in 2007. The house is nestled among olive groves and looks down at the valley to the sea, which is approx. 2 km away. The villages of Loutra and Pigi are very close and offer a choices of tavernas, bakers and mini-markets. The residence has an area of 61 m2 and has two bedrooms (one double and one twin), living area (with fold down bed, suitable for a child), fitted kitchen completed with appliances and bathroom which contains washing machine. The living area and bedrooms benefit from air conditions, satellite TV and a safe. There is a ground floor terrace with table, chairs and parasol in the back and in the front there are stairs leading to the roof terrace with sunbeds. A swimming pool of 80 m2 is communal to all six houses as are the gardens and children's play area. Each house has its own parking place. Just a five minute drive will bring you to the local beaches with all the amenities that you would expect to find.
Entrance
View
Livingroom
Sunny terrace
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The Crete region
We all know of Crete's exquisite 1,000 kilometre-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. And, of course, the island's historic importance in today's world as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year.
However, Crete is the largest island in Greece - the fifth largest in the Mediterranean - and, within its diverse area of more than 8,000 square kilometres, there are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers of holiday treasures.
If you haven’t visited Crete yet, this summer may be the time to come and discover this fascinating Greek island. If it captures your heart, don’t worry. Come back next year and Crete will welcome you once more with its smiling Cretan sun, the sounds of the Cretan lyre, the scents of orange blossom and jasmine, a slice of cool red watermelon and a glass of iced raki.
Rethymno / Loutra area
The village of Platanias is situated on the old National Road 5 km from Rethymnon, going in the direction of Heraklio. There we turn right at the crossroads to Arkadi. After a few kilometres we come to Adele, the home of Kostis Giamboudakis, the hero of the Arkadi holocaust. The village of Adele is the administrative centre of the Municipality of Arkadi. 1 km from Adele the village of Pigi is found. As soon as you have passed Pigi, turn right towards the village of Aghios Dimitrios, where you will find the Byzantine church of the same name. After this brief detour you return to the road leading to Arkadi and at the 18th kilometre you arrive at the village of Amnatos, the home of Hariklia Daskalaki, the heroine of the Arkadi holocaust. This village boasts a beautiful view, Venetian buildings and a distinctive doorframe with an inscription. At a short distance from the village of Amnatos you will arrive at the crossroads to the settlement of Kapsaliana, which is also worth visiting.
The Museum of the Olive tree at Kapsaliana
This traditional settlement, which formerly housed the olive press for the Arkadi Monastery, has recently been restored. The Museum of the Olive tree will soon be inaugurated in the village. After having returned to our initial route, and having covered a total distance of 22 km from Rethymno, we finally arrive at the historical monastery. From there we continue in the direction of Eleftherna, which is situated 7 km from Arkadi and soon after that we arrive at Ancient Eleftherna. The village of Margarites is found 6 km after Ancient Eleftherna, where the traditional art of pottery is still flourishing. Apart from its beautiful panoramic view this village also boasts Venetian buildings with magnificentdoorframes, the Byzantine Churches of Aghios Ioannis the Theologos (14th century with frescoes), of Aghios Georgios (14th century) as well as the bust of the abbot Gabriel Marinakis, who was born in this village and played a leading role in the Arkadi tragedy. From the village of Margarites we return to Rethymno passing through the village of Alexandrou Hani.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Chania: 70 km
Ferry:
Rethymno: 10 km
Activities near Rethymno
Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Sea view
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
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