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

      “Episkopi is a lovely
       town and all of the
       people have been
       extremely helpful
       and lovely to talk
       to. Everywhere we
       have been, we've
       felt welcome, from
       the local tavernas
       to the greengrocers.”
       Kevin + Lisa
  

Episkopi - A Very Friendly Village        

Just the right place to spend a wonderful and relaxing
holiday. Tourism has hardly touched this village and
“filoxenia” (Greek for hospitality) is simply the motto
of Episkopi. A tradition deeply rooted in the Cretan way
of life. So being a guest in this village will show you first
hand what Cretan hospitality really means.

The name Episkopi dates back to the second Byzantine
period on Crete. During this time the bishop seat of the
coastal village Hersonissos was moved further inland.
Episkopi means bishop seat. Many small Byzantine churches
with frescos from the Cretan School of Renaissance
(14th/15th century) are found in and around the village.

Minoan finds from the 2nd millennium B.C. have been
discovered around Episkopi. Two important places of
Minoan worship the Eileithyia cave and the Skotino cave
are not far away.
                              

Today Episkopi is a municipality consisting of the following villages: Episkopi, Sgourokefali, Aitania, Kaenourgio Chorio, Galipe, Galifa and the settlements of Stamni, Skopela and Chohlakies.

The main source of income is from agriculture. Olive
groves and vineyards surround the villages. Life moves
with a different pace compared to the coastal tourist areas.
This is Crete the way it was and the way it is meant to be.

For more information about Episkopi, please send us a
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Episkopi - Right in the “heart” of Crete.

•  Nearest airport Heraklion - 20 minutes by car
    to villa. Episkopi lies 18 km to the southeast
    of Heraklion.
•  Nearest beach Amnissos-Karteros 10 minutes
    by car from villa.
•  For your food shopping you will find a baker,
    pastry shop, butcher, supermarkets and green
    grocer.
•  There is also a barber shop, post office, bank
   (ATM), chemist/pharmacy, medical center, card
    phone, 2 taxis, bus service to/from Heraklion
    3x daily, gas/petrol and a police station.
•  For eating out (lunch/dinner) there are tavernas
    in Episkopi and area. Free delivery from local taverna
    to villa. Almost a must is a visit to one of the traditional     cafés “kafeneia” for a cup of “Greek” coffee or ouzo, raki,
    wine or beer served with“mezedes” (Greek style appetizers).

    Come visit Crete - just a great place to be.