Avdou lies deep in the middle of the "Lagada" valley, right at the foot of the Lassithi plateau mountain range, 1 km from the lake of Aposelemi, 35 km from the city of Heraklion, with about 600 inhabitants. The earliest recorded reference to "Avdou" is in 1381, in a Venetian state document stating the area as a benefice belonging to Michel Quirino. Excavations in the area unearthed a building with mosaics, probably part of an extensive complex of an early-Christian basilica.The village is dotted with frescoed Byzantine churches.Near the Avdou settlement there are two caves, Faneromeni and Aghia Fotini, where archaeologists found artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period, in Minoan Crete when they were probably used as worship grounds. Avdou probably took its name from the prophet Havdeu whose church existed in nearby Kontaria.
| Premium Quality Coffee Machine of NESPRESSO. Up on arrival 4 capsules will be with the compliments of the management. For more capsules, clients can buy from our reception. | |
| 2 electric cooking rings and a Microwave oven, where you can cook, and a cooker-hood. | |
| Refrigerator, kettle, and all necessary equipment for cooking and eating. | |
| Each Suite has one satellite TV 40” in the living room and one 32” in the bedroom. The TVs are compatible with all smartphones and Tablets via Bluetooth technology for playlists and Videos. | |
| All suites and Villas also have, telephone, central heating, individual A/C, fireplace, a safe in the room of 15” laptop size, iron-board and iron, magnifying mirror for makeup, hairdryer, Wi-Fi free, alarm system when they are not in the place. | |
| All beds are covered with a premium sleeping system mattresses of Coco-mat. Designed to offer you relaxing, comfortable sleep, our mattresses are made of natural materials which are stacked in multiple layers. No metal springs are used. Harder layers, such as coconut fiber, provide adequate support for the body’s weight, while the more elastic layers of natural rubber follow the body’s shape, gently hugging every curve. |
A ground floor with WC with shower, kitchen, 4-persons dining room, living room with a sofa, armchair, fireplace and terrace with a private pool. At the first floor, a Master bedroom (double bed or 2 singles) with private WC and Shower and a large terrace, A 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds or 1 double and WC with shower and private balcony.
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A ground floor with 1 bedroom (with 2 single beds or 1 double), WC with shower, kitchen, 4-persons dining room, living room with a sofa, armchair, fireplace and terrace with a private pool. At the first floor, a Master bedroom (double bed or 2 singles), WC with a Shower and a large terrace, A 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds or 1 double and WC with shower and private balcony.
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Kitchen, a dining table for 3 or 4 persons, an arm-chair, WC with Shower. A separated Bedroom with a double or 2 single beds with all necessary facilities of a bedroom.
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A ground floor with a higher level deck for sleeping 2 persons, WC and separated Shower, kitchen, 4-persons dining room, living room with a sofa, armchair, fireplace and terrace with a private pool. At the first floor, a Master bedroom (double bed or 2 singles), WC with a Shower and a large terrace.
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A ground floor with kitchen, dining room for 3 or 4 persons, living room with a sofa, an arm-chair, a fireplace, a WC with a shower and a terrace. On the other side of the room is a double bed or 2 singles with all necessary facilities of a bedroom.
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A ground floor with kitchen, dining room for 3 or 4 persons, living room with a sofa, an arm-chair, a fireplace, a WC with a shower and a large terrace with a fantastic view to the lake. On the loft there is the bedroom, with a double bed or 2 singles with all necessary facilities of a bedroom.
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You can visit the Saint Fotini cave, which takes a 20-minute drive over a dirt road path, to see the church which is situated in the bottom of a cave in the mountain at 500m above sea level.
You can hire mountain bikes for training, exploration or for a visit to the Byzantine churches around the area. Or you can use the Bikes that we offer at the property for free.
You can take horse riding lessons in an organized area (for beginners) or to ride over the hills of Lagada accompanied by a guide. You can also take natural horsemanship courses (rider-horse interaction).
The Crete Golf Club, the most challenging golf course in Greece, has opened. Its 18 holes cover 720 hectares on a mountainous terrain just south of Hersonissos. The course, created in a desert style design, is a Par 71 championship layout and is 6700 yards long. Four sets of tee positions on each hole make it a worthwhile experience for golfers of all levels. The double sided driving range features covered bays and the state of the art pitching and putting greens provide the pupils at The Crete Golf Academy with a perfect learning environment.
Avdou is the most organized area for paragliding in Crete. It has a 6-hectare area for taking-off and a 2-hectare area for landing (One is in the North and the other is in the North-west). You can hire a trainer for a double-flight (for beginners) or hire a parachute with its accessories and also be transferred to the takeoff area (for trained pilots).
You have the opportunity to take a walk in recorded old horse riding paths or at the E4, alone or with a guide. You can even take part in organised climbing teams at the Psiloritis Mountain. There are also many beautiful walks around the area. Our Staff will help you.
When you like Swimming in thesea, the North coast is 12km away. Byzantine churches are situated in Avdou area & in the greater area of Lagada.
We can arrange a transfer to AquaPlus (9km from Avdou) for water games!
Diktaion
Andron
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One of the largest
aquariums in Europe
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Cretan Open-air
museum
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Archaeological
site
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Archaeological
site
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Archaeological Museum
35 Km