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ASPROS POTAMOS

March - October - Houses 9 - Capacity 31

Makrigialos , Lassithi, Crete

Country cottage

Activities Stay & Bike Eco friendly stay Unusual stay

Description

On the road that connects Ierapetra with Sitia, across the bay of the small harbor of Makrigialos, come to have a unique experience in the old dependencies of the peasants that have been transformed into cozy traditional houses and operate exclusively with alternative forms of energy, for a stay outside time in the beautiful area of Aspros Potamos.

Built on the hillside in an evergreen, lush environment of incomparable beauty, the ten houses offer a spectacular view to the mountain and the canyon of Pefka. The settlement, with a history of 300 years, has been restored with great care and attention - the last renovation took place in 2011. The houses are built of natural stone in the color of ocher, with thick, stone walls that make it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

The houses have no electricity and the photovoltaic system that has been installed in the hotel has won the first European prize for Greece, allowing hot water, the use of the refrigerator and the lighting inside the house and the garden.

The premises of each house are different and unique, sometimes there are rocks in the walls and sometimes there are mezzanine lofts. The lighting is supplemented with paraffin lamps and candles giving the space a very warm atmosphere. In the houses there are no sockets but adapters can be found at the reception, which can be used on the site to recharge your electrical devices.

Upon request (on the previous day), the traditional Cretan breakfast is served at little tables in the garden and is made of fresh local produce.

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Stay & Bike Eco friendly stay Unusual stay

Guest Inn Opinion

A destination of unparalleled and majestic beauty, in southeastern Crete, ideal for lovers of nature, traditions and alternative holidays. A beautiful place to discover with your family, friends or loved ones. Here eco-tourism is not just an ideology but a reality.

Facilities

Reception
Breakfast Room
Veranda
Garden
Pets allowed
Cleaning service 2 times a week
WiFi in public areas only
Private parking
Towels & sheets included
Firewood at extra charge 5€-10€ per basket
Credit cards accepted

Spoken Languages

English

Customer Reviews

Tvrtko M. / Croatia / August, 2018
We really enjoyed our stay at Aspros Potamos. Wonderful appartments, lovely place, nice staff. No complaints I could think of.
Alain G. / France / May, 2018
Très agréable séjour, excellent petit déjeuner à refaire Cordialement Alain et Annie
jean-pierre C. / Switzerland / June, 2017
Expérience insolite, habitat original, idéal pour randonner la journée dans la région. Il y a longtemps qu'on ne s'était plus éclairé à la lampe à pétrole ! Le logis qu'on nous a attribué manquait de vue et de soleil, il aurait été idéal au plus fort de l'été, mais un peu humide sous les pluies de mai 2017 ... Petit-déjeuner crétois de qualité. Notre séjour a été perturbé par le temps inhabituellement pluvieux en cette saison, mais ce type d’habitat rural, presque montagnard, vaut le déplacement.
Rémy & Manick P. / France / June, 2013
Très satisfaits des gites Enagron et Aspro Potamos en Crète. Trés bon accueil dans ces deux gites. Rémy et Manick
Thomas C. / France / October, 2012
On ne vient pas à Aspros Potamos par hasard. Nous avions donc choisi ce mode "particulier" de vie (pas d'électricité, habitations troglodytes, aspect rustique...). Nous avons été charmés et enchantés par ce lieu atypique ! Là encore, l'accueil fût remarquable à tel point qu'on nous a même accordé une chambre bien plus spacieuse (de catégorie supérieure) pour le même prix... En revanche, la literie est toujours aussi ferme !
Bertrand M. / France / August, 2012
Nous avons séjourné dans ce gite 3 nuits qui sont parmi les plus belles de notre séjour en crête. Trés bon accueil, calme, disponible. On y retournera !
Jean-Marc J. / France / August, 2012
bonjour, nous avons séjourné 4 jours à Aspros Potamos à Makrygialos et nous avons été enchanté par notre séjour dans ces anciennes maisons de bergers. Le site est très beau, les maisonnettes bien équipées et très agréables avec un enfant de 3 ans. Nous reviendront très certainement.
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Rooms

Apartment - Split Level (×2 ) 40 m2

Apartment - Split Level Apartment - Split Level Apartment - Split Level
Max Persons: 5
Max Adults: 5
Children : Yes
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

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One Bedroom Apartment (×3 ) 40 m2

One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment One Bedroom Apartment
Max Persons: 3
Max Adults: 3
Children : Yes
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

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Two Bedroom Apartment (×2 ) 40 m2

Two Bedroom Apartment Two Bedroom Apartment Two Bedroom Apartment
Max Persons: 4
Max Adults: 4
Children : Yes
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

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Studio (×1 ) 30 m2

Studio Studio
Max Persons: 2
Max Adults: 2
Children : Yes
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

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Economy Studio (×1 ) 20 m2

Economy Studio Economy Studio
Max Persons: 2
Max Adults: 2
Children : Yes

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Map & Access

Access Information

Driving from Heraklion: (125km, 3h00 approx.) Take the Heraklion-Agios Nikolaos National Road and then towards Ierapetra, Makrigialos and Analypsi. From Analypsi ask for the hotel «Mikri Poli» and follow the road just opposite of this hotel toward the village of Pefki. Continue on this road for about 1 km, then turn to the left Follow this road about 1 km and then turn left and follow the green signs for “Aspros Potamos” guest houses.


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Distances

Shops
1.1 km
Village
1.1 km
Sea Sports
1.1 km
Museum
35.0 km
Cave
3.0 km
Closest Airport
35.0 km
Closest Port
35.0 km
Canyon
100 m
Bike riding
1.1 km
Beach
1.1 km

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To see / To do

Explore the Greek countryside on your bike. Mountain bikes are available at the guesthouse or at a maximum distance of 5 km
Guesthouses operating under certain "green" practices aiming to protect the environment by using renewable energy sources or natural and recyclable materials
Enjoy a unique experience while staying in alternative and unusual guesthouses
The quiet fishing village of Makrigialos with its big sandy beach is 1 kilometer away from the property. There you will find restaurants, cafes and a small supermarket. From the harbor of Makrigialos the boats leave for Koufonissi.

The area is famous for its natural beauty, its endless beaches, its quaint traditional villages, its beautiful churches and its magnificent gorges.

Do not forget to visit the mountain villages with its unique views, among these are the villages Aori, Agios Stefanos, Azali, Bemponas, Chrissopigi, Lapithos, Lithines, Orinos, Pefkos, Pervolakia, Schinokapsala and Stavrochori.

The Kapsa Monastery, built on a rocky hill, leads to a small cave and offers breathtaking views. From there the Pervolakia Gorge starts that reaches up to the village with the same name.

You can have beautiful walks in the small canyon of Pefka that begins from Makrigialos and in the gorge of Koutsouras which connects the villages and Koutsouras Mountain. (3-4 hours)

The Lamnoniou gorge ends in the beautiful beaches of Xerokampos (5 hours). The small gorge of Kato Zakros meets the European path E4 (1 hour) and the canyons of Chochlakies and Klamafkas in the outskirts.

Some of the most beautiful beaches are: Makrigialos, Kalamokania, and Diaskari. In most of these you can do water sports.
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