Central & Cozy house in Kritsa - Spiro's house!

Enjoy the simple things! In a radically renovated area that is ready to accommodate you and enjoy your stay and the beauties offered by the unique Lasithi!In the largest village of Crete, Kritsa, you can find yourself from the mountain (30') to the sea (10'). Walk the beautiful paved square and tour the historic alleys of the village with the wonderful bougainvilleas and the even more wonderful and hospitable residents! The space The house consists of 2 floors, ground floor and first. Going down 2 steps you will find the bedroom with the double bed (size bed 2*1,5). It has a fairly large wardrobe and a desk-toilet with mirror, either for your work or for beautification. In the same area there is the bathroom with the unique stone wall which has shower, washbasin, toilet, washing machine. Going up the internal staircase you will find yourself on the first floor which consists of an open plan living-dining/kitchen area and a small WC. You can also go out to the balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped. The sofa becomes a bed (size of sofa when becomes a bed 1,80*1) and comfortably accommodates one more person or 2 children (with attention to the staircase). • 1 bedroom • 1 bath • 1 WC • Extra towels, sheets • Air conditioning • Kitchen/dining/living room • Balcony • 2 air conditioners 12000 BTU The accommodation is not suitable for people with difficulty in movement and small children. There is an internal staircase. Self check-in with instructions and details provided with the reservation. For any questions or additional information do not hesitate to contact me via email or chat via Airbnb. Guest access Your check-in is self-extensive, with codes and instructions provided in detail. You will have the whole house at your disposal. More specifically: • Fully equipped kitchen • Food (pasta, rice, etc. in case of late arrival) • Sheets, towels, pillows • Shower gel, shampoo • Electric oven, microwave, toaster, waffle maker, mini grill, coffee makers (espresso, filter). Other things to note Time up to other locations: • Pharmacy: 500m • Super market: 250m • Main square: 250m • Rodanthi Museum: 300m • Kritsotopoula Museum: 500m • Folklore Museum: 500m • Panagia Kera: 8 min by car • Lato archaeological site: 9 min by car • Kritsa Gorge: 7 min by car • Agios Nikolaos: 15 min by car • Kroustas: 5 min by car • Katharo Plateau: 30 min by car • Heraklion Airport: 60 min by car • Malia: 40 min by car • Hersonissos: 50 min by car • Ierapetra: 40 min by car • Sitia: 1 hour and 20 minutes by car • Elounda: 30 min by car Interesting places to visit: KRITSA An alive village of Crete just 9 km. from Agios Nikolaos. Kritsa first became inhabited in Minoan times, and its inhabitants are considered direct descendants of the ancient Cretan city Lato. During the Middle Ages and until the more recent times, Kritsa was the biggest village of Crete, with its 40 churches, extended on the entire south-west coast of Mirabello gulf until the plateau of Dikti. PANAGIA KERA 8km from Αghios Nikolaos and 1km from Kritsa, is found the tripartite Byzantine church of Panagia Kera. One of the most ancient churches in Crete, dedicated to Virgin Mary, Saint Anna and Saint Antonios. The church celebrates on August 15. KRITSA - KATHARO PLATEAU 16 km from Kritsa and 25km from Aghios Nikolaos, you will find the plateau of Katharo at 1200m on the foot of Lazaros. Katharo is fertile territory and holds shady Holm oaks, a wellknown target for Greeks and foreign climbers and nature lovers. Gorge of Kritsa The gorge of Kritsa begins at the north-eastern exit of the historical village of Kritsa and ends up at a flat area 2,5 kilometres to the north. Continuing in the watercourse from this point, one arrives at the entrance to the second section of the gorge, which is a lot more difficult. After a tiring climb, it leads to the foot of the Tsivi peak, over Katharo plateau. PS: East Crete is the most hot area in Greece & the municipality of Agios Nikolaos has the largest number of awarded beaches in Greece! AGIOS NIKOLAOS TOWN Different to all other towns in Crete, Agios Nikolaos manages to mix - upon the three hills which support its girth - an arty, leisurely, sleepy and yet also bustling place. The town sits partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of ''Lato pros Kamara''. Voulismeni Lake, the town’s jewel and one of the landmarks, is known for its many legends, according to one of Greek Mythology, Apollo and Artemis are bathing in its waters. The sweetwater lake becomes one with the sea through a narrow canal and is surrounded by red rock formations and lush vegetation. Around the lake, there are several cafes, bars and restaurants making the place pretty animated at day & night. The town has three faces to the sea: The Lake and port, Kitroplatia beach and the Marina. Also you can find a lot of beaches in town, like Ammoudi beach, Votsalo beach, Kitroplatia beach and more! Agios Nikolaos is the municipality with the most beaches in Greece because of its nice Mirabello bay! Further more you can find plenty of seaside cafes & restaurants or next to the beach that you will choose to swim! KROUSTAS Kroustas is a small village close to Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, Greece. Kroustas is known for its magnificent view of Mirabello Bay. It is also known for its traditional cuisine including myzithropites (special cheese pies), ftazymo bread and aiga vrasti (boiled goat). ELOUNDA Elounda is located in east Crete, north of Agios Nikolaos and south of the seaside resort of Plaka. Elounda was once a picturesque fishing village in the lovely Mirabello Bay. In the hills around Elounda there exists a mineral unique to Greece, called “akonopetra” or whetstone, a type of fine emery used to make whetstones and emery paper to hone tools. Once discovered by tourism, Elounda developed into a resort famous for its beautiful scenery and the luxury hotels which are still being built in the area. It is said to be the place with the most five-star hotels in Greece. all over the world. This is also part of its magic, as many people dream of spreading their towel on the beaches of Elounda, where some famous person has been swimming. SPINALONGA ISLAND- PLAKA & ELOUNDA Spinalonga is a small island near Elounda in East Crete. It is also known as the Leper Island, as lepers from Crete and the rest of Greece were quarantined there until 1957. Spinalonga is the most visited archaeological site in Crete after Knossos. The strategic position of the rocky islet for the control and defense of Elounda harbor has marked it with a turbulent history of fierce battles and much human suffering. Plaka village is famous for its pebble beach viewing Spinalonga island and nice seaside cafes & restaurants! In the past people of Kroustas were shepherds and land workers. However, nowadays, following the booming of the tourist industry in east Crete, most of the village people work in the nearby resorts of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Characteristic of Kroustas is the smell of Raki distillery in October, the dry but cool summers, the dry and rocky landscape and the old ladies with the black scarfs and the wrinkled faces. What could you buy from Kroustas? Pure food like honey, almonds, walnuts, myzithra (soft sour cheese) and raki (locally distilled spirit). LASSITHI PLATEAU Lassithi Plateau is one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude over 900 metres. Have your camera loaded as there are many photo opportunities, especially early in the morning and in late afternoon. Its very famous because of the traditional tavernas, the big argicultural production, the monasteries, the famous windmills spot and pf course Dicteon cave! Also in Lassithi plateau is the first attempt of paratroopers in history by Hitler! There are also many small villages on the plateau which maintain their traditional color and character. Don't hesitate to come out of your car and walk along the little streets. You will be rewarded with nostalgic sights of windmills and authentic farm living. Reading most tourist guides about the area, you are sure to see it described as a plateau of 10,000 windmills. There are also some old black and white photos showing thousands of windmills scattered throughout the area. Unfortunately, most of these windmills, with crude pumping engines and iron towers of simple technology, no longer exist. Originally, the locally-constructed windmills made their appearance in the valley at the end of the 1800s. During the 1950s there were about 4,000 of the structures offering invaluable assistance to local farmers. Today, with more modern means of irrigation and power supply, that number has been greatly reduced, depriving Lassithi of its unique identity. However, there is much renewed interest in the restoration of the windmills, which would bring back the picture of the Lassithi Plateau as it once was. Exiting the Lassithi Plateau and heading towards Heraklion, there's an area just before the village of Kera where 24 stone flour mills dating back to the 1800s once stood. They operated until the end of WWII, but today most are in various stages of ruin, with only three restored so far. Just beyond this area is the Kera Monastery, famous for its beautiful frescoes. Anyway, they're both worth a look if you have the time! DICTEON CAVE The famous cave where Zeus was born, is located here. The Dikteon Cave (or Dikteon Andron or Dictaean Cave) is one of the most important and famous of the 3,000 caves in Crete and the 8,500 in Greece. It is in the impressive Dikteon Cave, rich in stalagmites and stalactites, that Zeus was born according to legend. This is why the Dikteon Cave was already famous in antiquity, dedicated to the worship of the greatest of the gods, as the many offerings found there indicate. In our days the Dikteon Cave continues to receive many visitors, no longer worshippers, of course, but travellers from all over the world. Registration Details 00002867187