Villa Helidona 5* Holiday Villa in Crete Episkopi Greece - Sleeps 2 - 8

  Villa Helidona’s atmosphere is just right for a great holiday.
  A spacious comfortable home and a great pool in a secluded   location, many guests just stay here for complete relaxation
  for it is truly peaceful here.

  But Crete is a beautiful island and the landscape is quite   breathtaking: the blue Mediterranean Sea, the high mountain   ranges, the scents from orange blossoms in early spring to
  wild mountain herbs in late summer and so much more.
  Everything has its own charm well worth exploring.

  Below you will find some suggestions for sightseeing,
  sports and just some good old fun:

• • Water Park - "Watercity" Anopolis max. 10 minute
     drive from villa. Wave pool and lots of water slides
     for all tastes from easy going to extreme…
     "Aquasplash" Hersonissos 20 min.
• •  Horseback Riding - Riding Stables Karteros 10 min.
      Riding Stables Avdou 20 min.
• •  Hiking / Walking - the European Trekking Route E4
      passes just 3 km to the south of the village. The
      Karteros Gorge is just to the west of the village.
      Nature walks in the extended area with guide if
      requested (addidtional costs).
• •  Paragliding - Avdou 20 min.
• •  Mountain Bike - group excursions Avdou 20 min.
• •  Golf - 18 hole - PGA Design Hersonissos 20 min.
• •  CretAquarium - New Aquarium 32 tanks of sea
      water with 4.000 Mediterranean organisms. This is
      part of the “Thalassocosmos” - “Seaworld” building
      complex of HCMR of Crete, located within the old
      American Base of Gournes 15 min.
• •  Antiquities -
      The Minoan Palaces of Knossos, Malia, Phaestos and
      the city of Gortyna… and so much more!
• •  Venetian Fortress - Spinalonga, built on small island
      in the bay of Elounda, used to be a lepers colony.
      60 min. - Koules built in early 1500’s in Heraklion
      harbour 25 min.
• •  Museums:
      Heraklion Archaeological Museum
      PLEASE NOTE: The Archaeological Museum is closed due
      to renovations. A small display of all the most important
      artifacts has opened behind the old museum.
      Archanes Archaeological Museum - small but very
      interesting Museum with local finds from area 30 min.
  •  Houdesti - Labyrinth Music Workshop has an ongoing     Exhibition of Instruments of the World. Collection of
      more than 200 musical instruments from countries
      such as Greece, Turkey, India, China …15 min.
• •  Festival - Concerts
      Heraklion Summer Festival July - September
      Houdesti Labyrinth Concerts June - August
• •  Exhibitions - St. Mark’s Basilica Heraklion Art, Photo
      and General Interest Exhibitions and St. George’s Gate     Heraklion - Art Exhibitions
• •  Kazani - see how the Cretans brew their Schnapps "raki".     Almost like moon shining - you will spend an evening at
      small distillery in Episkopi. Food, wine and lots of raki. You     can participate in this special event only during the month     October.(free)
• •  Greek Cooking Lessons - Your own private cooking
      lessons at the villa. Learn how to make your favorite
      Greek food. (additional costs)
• •  Shiatsu Massage - Ayurveda Message - Yoga Lessons
      Therapist will come to villa for your individual massage
      or Yoga Lesson (additional costs)
  
  
        Come visit Crete - just a great place to be.