Located in the mountainous village of Sfaka, Cressa Ghitonia features traditional accommodation, an outdoor pool and spa centre. Overlooking the Cretan Sea, Cressa Iris Restaurant serves local specialties and drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Maintaining elements of the past, all accommodation types are individually decorated in soft colours. Fitted with elevated, built-in beds and beamed ceilings, each offers a satellite TV and air conditioning. Some open to a terrace with sea and mountain views. The spa centre of Cressa Ghitonia is equipped with an indoor hot tub, hammam and sauna. Guests can book a relaxing massage or beauty treatment or enjoy the Cretan sea at the sun loungers by the pool. The beaches and fish taverns of Mochlos village can be found at 3.7 miles. Sitia airport is around a 30-minutes drive away. Free, private parking is provided on site.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Cressa Ghitonia, located at Sfaka, Lassithi, Crete, 72057, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Cressa Ghitonia, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Cressa Ghitonia are revisited so often.