The Europa Hotel enjoys spectacular views out to sea and is situated in peaceful surroundings with the typical Creatan village of Panormo, 900 metres or a 10 minute walk away. It is located roughly halfway between Rethymnon and Heraklion, the two main cities of Crete, facing the Aegean Archipelago. The property’s built in 1989 on a quiet 9 acre site.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Europa, located at Panormo, Rethymno Region, 74057, 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 Europa, – 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 Europa are revisited so often.