Guidebook for Skouloufia

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Guidebook for Skouloufia

Sightseeing

The Arkadi Monastery dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the influence of the Renaissance. This influence is visible in the architecture, which mixes both Roman and baroque elements.
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Arkadi
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The Arkadi Monastery dates back to the 16th century and is marked by the influence of the Renaissance. This influence is visible in the architecture, which mixes both Roman and baroque elements.
You should include a visit to Eleutherna, the area where the finds of the homonymous ancient city are found.According to scientists there must have been life in the area in the Geometric period
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Eleftherna
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You should include a visit to Eleutherna, the area where the finds of the homonymous ancient city are found.According to scientists there must have been life in the area in the Geometric period
Welcome to the medieval city of Rethymno, a city that never sleeps! Tradition goes hand in hand with music, fun and dance. Everyone is invited to join in this unique celebration of life.
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Rethimno
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Welcome to the medieval city of Rethymno, a city that never sleeps! Tradition goes hand in hand with music, fun and dance. Everyone is invited to join in this unique celebration of life.
MELIDONI CAVE is situated 4 km to the NW. Aside from the speleological interest it presents (it contains stalagmites, stalactites and columns), the cave was reportedly a place of worship of Talos!
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Jeskyně Melidoni
Melidoni
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MELIDONI CAVE is situated 4 km to the NW. Aside from the speleological interest it presents (it contains stalagmites, stalactites and columns), the cave was reportedly a place of worship of Talos!
Mount Ida, known variously as Psiloritis(Greek: Ψηλορείτης, "high mountain") is the highest mountain on Crete.On its slopes lies one of the caves,in which, according to legend, Zeus was born!
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Mount Ida
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Mount Ida, known variously as Psiloritis(Greek: Ψηλορείτης, "high mountain") is the highest mountain on Crete.On its slopes lies one of the caves,in which, according to legend, Zeus was born!
The ancient city of Axos was built close to the present day village. Ancient Axos was one of the most well fortified city states in western Crete during the Classic Period.Axos has a long history.
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Axus
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The ancient city of Axos was built close to the present day village. Ancient Axos was one of the most well fortified city states in western Crete during the Classic Period.Axos has a long history.
Samaria gorge is at a height of 1227 metres above sea level.It is a wild and tranquil place and in springtime the fertile soil is carpeted with wild grasses and flowers.You can walk through the Gorge
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Samaria Gorge
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Samaria gorge is at a height of 1227 metres above sea level.It is a wild and tranquil place and in springtime the fertile soil is carpeted with wild grasses and flowers.You can walk through the Gorge
Gramvousa,a small island with an impregnable castle,a fortress,a masterpiece of the 16th century & Ballos is one of the most beautiful parts of Greece, with its unique beautiful beach and its shells!
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Imeri Gramvousa
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Gramvousa,a small island with an impregnable castle,a fortress,a masterpiece of the 16th century & Ballos is one of the most beautiful parts of Greece, with its unique beautiful beach and its shells!

Food Scene

A small traditional Cretan village which is connected with the past.Have a walk in the picturesquely streets,then make a stop in the old Cafe of the Village and ask for a raki or for a greek coffee!
Skouloufia
A small traditional Cretan village which is connected with the past.Have a walk in the picturesquely streets,then make a stop in the old Cafe of the Village and ask for a raki or for a greek coffee!
A good option to approach qualitative cretan food.
Stamathioudaki
Stamathioudaki
A good option to approach qualitative cretan food.

Essentials

A location that will fulfill all your needs.You will find there,stores for fresh vegetables/fruits/meat & everything you may need.
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Stavromenos
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A location that will fulfill all your needs.You will find there,stores for fresh vegetables/fruits/meat & everything you may need.

Everything Else

If you come to Crete on holiday, Elafonissi is a name you are sure to hear. Elafonissi is a tiny island with white sand, separated from the shore by a lagoon no more than a metre deep.
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Elafonisi
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If you come to Crete on holiday, Elafonissi is a name you are sure to hear. Elafonissi is a tiny island with white sand, separated from the shore by a lagoon no more than a metre deep.

Shopping

A nice option if you intend to shop around while you are on holidays.Some km away from Villa Horizon!
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Heraklion Port Authority (H.P.A.)
Leoforos Nearchou
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A nice option if you intend to shop around while you are on holidays.Some km away from Villa Horizon!