Arkadi
The 16th century Monastery of Arkadi (located 23 km south-east of Rethymnon) is a great symbol of Crete. During the revolution of 1866 against Turks, around 900 Cretans (fighters and locals) took refuge here. Instead of surrendering they preferred to blow up their gunpowder stores killing themselves and many of the conquerors. Totally 3,000 Turks and Egyptians were killed in the whole battle. This tragedy echoed around the world, but it took another 30 years before Crete became free.
Every year on the 8th of November, which is the national day of remembrance of this tragedy, hundreds of people gather at the monastery to pay tribute to the martyrs (tel: 28310 83076). Unesco has characterised Arkadi as a european monument of freedom.
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Villas Mamel are two identical 2-bedroom villas (Marilia and Melini), with individual private pools, set in their own pretty gardens with barbeque area. Located on the edge of the traditional village of Pagalohori, they are located 11 km east from the town of Rethymno.
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Villa Melini is a 2-bedroom traditional Villa with a private pool, the southest of the two Villas Mamel. Located in the traditional village of Pagalohori, next to Sfakaki and Asteri, villa Marilia is located 11 km east from the picturesque town of Rethymno.
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The lovely 5-bedroom Villa Grigoris is located in Sfakaki village, 800m away from the sandy beach and 9 km east of the picturesque town of Rethymnon. This villa offers three double bedrooms and one twin bedroom with great sea views.
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Villa Manolis is a luxury, traditional, restored 3-bedroom villa with private pool, built in the tranquil village of Asteri 14 km east of Rethymnon. The villa is located 3 km away from the excellent sandy beach.
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Villa Marilia is a maisonette style traditional Villa with two bedrooms and a private pool, the north of the two Villas Mamel. Located in the traditional village of Pagalohori, next to Sfakaki and Asteri, villa Marilia is located 11 km east from the picturesque town of Rethymno.
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Villa Yannis is a hospitable 4-bedroom Villa with a private pool in the small, traditional village of Asteri. The villa is located 3 km from the sandy beach and 14 km from the lovely town of Rethymno. Two bathrooms, one per floor, are provided.
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Carme Villas is a group of 12 brand new 2-bedroom villas, built in maisonette style. The villas are located in the Adele village, 9 km east from Rethymno and only 1100m away from the sandy beach.
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Leyland Villas are two similar 3-bedroom Villas with two small private pools in Sfakaki village, about 800 meters away from the nearest beach, 10 km east of Rethymno. The Villas consist of 2 floors each and they offer sea views.
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Grace Maisonettes are three 2-bedroom apartments in maisonette style, 600 meters from the sandy beach of Sfakaki, about 10 km east of Rethymno. They share a common pool, a breakfast corner and a courtyard with a few other studios.
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Grace Hotel is located 600 meters from the sandy beach of Sfakaki, about 10 km east of Rethymno. It offers studios with side sea views, five 2-bedroom apartments in maisonette style, a common swimming pool, a breakfast corner and a courtyard with outdoor dining tables.
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The 16th century Monastery of Arkadi (located 23 km south-east of Rethymnon) is a great symbol of Crete. During the revolution of 1866 against Turks, around 900 Cretans (fighters and locals) took refuge here. Instead of surrendering they preferred to blow up their gunpowder stores killing themselves and many of the conquerors. Totally 3,000 Turks and Egyptians were killed in the whole battle. This tragedy echoed around the world, but it took another 30 years before Crete became free.
