Villa Kerasia is set in an 1883 traditional house, lying at the southeast foot of Mount Psiloritis. It offers traditional Cretan breakfast, a pool with hydromassage jets and rooms with mountain or garden views. The stone-built Kerasia Villa is located in the settlement of Vlahiana, 9.3 miles southwest of Heraklion. Due to its position, 2,789 feet above sea level, the villa enjoys panoramic view over the areas of Kerasia, Venerato and Avgeniki. Kerasia rooms include satellite TV, radio and direct-dial telephone. Their bathrooms have hairdryer and other in-room amenities are a safe and a fridge. Guests can relax at the pool-side terrace and enjoy the views of Mount Psiloritis and the surrounding countryside from the comfort of the sun beds. Following the area’s old trails, guests will discover the nearby Byzantine churches. The International Mountain Track (E4) crosses next to the settlement. Guests can participate in organized climbing groups at Mount Psiloritis. The archaeological area of Ancient Rizinia is easily reached within 1.2 miles from the settlement.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Villa Kerasia, located at Kerasia, Vlahiana 70011, 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 Villa Kerasia, – 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 Villa Kerasia are revisited so often.