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Romantic Hideaways Xerokampos Cottages South Crete


Xerocampos Cottages in the southeast of Crete. The setting at the edge of the rolling hills and the view to the stunning rural beach-valleys make this property special. Xerokampos is a hidden, beautiful beach with dunes and some taverns. One of the most beautiful beaches of the mediterrenean. The interior of this cottages is a remarkable artwork. This small complex of comfortable seaside cottages in South Crete is truly a hidden gem.................

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Location
There are several beautiful walks within easy access ready for you to explore. Mrs Eleni the owner is there for you personally and more than willing to offer advice with an abundance of walking routes nearby. At the end of the day the village-tavernas are a gentle 10-minutes´ stroll and a welcoming meeting place for locals and visitors alike, offering local traditional food.
The Romantic Hideaways Xerokampos Cottages are only 150 m from the sandy beach of Xerokampos. Xerokampos is a hidden beach in the South East of Crete it belongs to the municipality of Sitia. It is considered to be one of best beaches of the mediterrenean. Long beaches covered with white sand. From the North Coast Town Sitia to Xerokampos you have to drive 1 hour (44km): The nearest village is Zakros, 11 Km 20 minutes drive. The Minoan palace at Kato Zakros is an attraction worth to see and also one can find there a beautiful, calm beach and a few taverns. From Airport Heraklion to Xerokampos 3 hours drive 167 km. To the south coast town Ierapetra 1 hour 40 minutes drive. To the Beach only 350 m. Traditional taverns and a mini market for the general supplies are 150 metres away. Free parking.
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Facilities
These unique stone-cottages, 55 sqm in size, come with beamed ceilings, stone walls and traditional designed arches. A well-equipped kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, heating/ airconditioning is available. The balcony offers a view to the garden or the Libyan Sea. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi are provided. Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. The Stone-Cottages are set on a rolling hill commanding stunning views to Xerocampos beach.
Once inside this eclectic property you will be welcomed by the modern amenities. The beautiful and the rustic exposed walls, and wooden beams all mix timelessly of contemporary design and use of space. Each Cottages has a large private covered terrace just off the kitchen and main entrance of the house, perfect for you to relax and enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink in this most serene and tranquil setting. The property is only 10 minutes from the beach of Xerocampos and to the small centre. There you will find shops, cafes and tavernas.
Mrs Eleni offers her guests organic wine and olive oil and mountain bikes upon availability. Guests can benefit from the barbeque facilities available in the premises.
Rooms
With meticulous attention to detail combining traditional style with contemporary design. The front door opening up into a stylisch designed fabulous open-plan-kitchen/ living room.
Open plan with a dining space, sofa-bed and fire place, this is a great room for entertaining. Some stepps lead up into the spacious open bedroom with comfortable queen-size-bed, white bedding dressed for your comfort and ensuring a good nights sleep, complete with overhead beams and mood lighting. The balcony windows bring in the views across the Xerocambos Beach allow the light to flood in. A beautiful large walk-in shower completes this spectacular cottage. A terrace runs along the front of the cottage providing a fabulous viewpoint to rest at the end of the day, looking out across the olivetrees from the wooden seats.
Kitchen with dining area, electric kettle, iPod dock, kitchenware, cleaning products, coffee machine, dining table, Sofa bed, socket near the bed, refrigerator,oven, stovetop, toaser, BBQ, tea/Coffee maker, minibar, iron, seating area, fireplace, microwave, desk, DVD player, CD player Radio and SAT-TV. Bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet, heated towel rail, free toiletries, bathrobe, drying rack for clothing. Terrace/Patio with outdoor furniture. Sleeping area with extra long beds.
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Self Catering. But Mrs Eleni offers for her guests Food-Service: In each Refrigerator there are some foods ( linke fresh milk, orange Juice, Cheese, sausages and eggs) and the pricelist is on the table.
Entertainment / Worth to See - Sightseeing
Hidden bays for swimming, away from the tourist centres in the quaint southeast of Crete. Holidays in the southeast of Crete also mean that you must be motorized for discovering the beautiful, hidden bays and the most beautiful beaches. The public road network in the south is rather poorly developed.

Crete's southeast shines with hidden romantic remoted like Makri Gialos, Myrtos Beach and the most beautiful beach is Xerokampos . Holidays in an authentic environment. The European hiking trail E4 runs in the inland from the mountain range Spathi to Kato Zakros.

We have put together the most beautiful tours for you for your destination southeast of Crete:
The links lead you to the detailed descriptions of the places with photos and some videos.

+The hidden beach Xerokampos in the southeast of Crete. The 3 beaches of Xerokampos are covered with white sand. The small Salt Lake of Xerokampos forming a lagoon. It is an ideal refuge for birds

+ A day tour to the mountain village Anatoli + A day tour to the most easterly town SITIA we say the forgotten city as there is less tourism and the most easterly beaches called surfers´paradise Palekastro

+ Visit the south-Coast City Ierapetra with the Arabic influence and then drive eastwards in direction Koutsouras about 1 km before you arrive the coastal village Koutsouras there is the entry of the “Red Butterfly Gorge”. 400 m from the Communal Park of Koutsouras is the starting point with the sign "Dasaki Butterfly Gorge Spring" the home of all butterfly species of Crete, especially the Red Butterflies”. It is a low-level hiking with red marks this hiking can also be done with children. After this 2-hrs-hike your bathing suits could be wet in the beach of the small coastal village Makri Gialos. This hiking tour can be done from May-October, not before my as the water level in the gorge is too high.

+ The Palm Forest Vai and its Monastery Toplou for this day trip you must start early in the morning. You must arrive there before the crowds arrive with the huge tourist-buses. Even it is over-crowded in the summertime, it is worth to see! A real paradise for bathing when you arrive there before the crowds. We started from Agios Nikolaos at 4 AM!

+A day-tour to the picturesque coastal villages Elounda and Plaka and visiting SpinalongaThe Spinalonga - Fort & Island Spinalonga is in the gulf of Elounda, it is one of the most famous places on the island! The rocky island is situated directly opposite the village of Plaka, the fortified islet is a classic excursion. The history of Spinalonga goes back to the antiquity when the islet contained an ancient acropolis and protected the ancient sunken city of Olous. The trips to the Island Spinalonga from is Agios Nikolaos Agios Nikolaos, Elounda or Plaka are organized tours. The archaeological sites are opened at least 9am to 5:45pm but it can be from 8am in Summer. In the wintertime from November to March it is closed, sometimes it may open on weekends if the weather is good.

+ One of the most renowned table lands of Crete is the Lassithi Plateau with its dam and its Monastery Kera Kardiotissa

You can purchase the tickets for the Day-Cruise to the nature reserves Chrissy and Koufonissi on our Website Kreta.com:

+ Day-Cruise to the offshore Island Koufonissi This small Island is a Wildlife Refuge. Due to its stunning natural beauty and important ecosystem, it has been included in the European initiative NATURA 2000. This day-cruise can be booked in advance price per person 35 €.

+ Day-Cruise to the Island of Chrissy Chrissy Island is 7 km long with a maximum width of 2 km, is located 8 nautical miles south of the most southern town Ierapetra Crete. Chrissy Island with its natural beauty is a nature reserve and part of Natura 2000 Networking Programme. You will be inspired from the exotic natural landscape of the cedar forest and the bays with golden sand and turquois water. Some of the trees are over 300 years old. This day-cruise can be booked in advance price per person 35 € in our website Kreta.com.

We took time to arrange this tours & trips for you and would be glad to plan your holidays on Crete with you. We are not a call centre or an anonymous company. We are your personal experts for Crete and Greece since 1989!
Send us a request with your preferences and you will get tailor-made proposals and trip ideas for your holidays on Crete. Take your time to make your trip a success. We are looking forward to your mail and thank you for your interest in visiting Crete. Do not be a stranger. Keep in touch with us. Kreta.com when it comes to plan your holidays on Crete.
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Mountainbikes upon request and availability.
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