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Eco and Agro-tourism the natural way to visit Crete

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

For the person who has a nine to five job working in either a shop or an office and who yearns to spend some quality time in the great outdoors enjoying all that mother nature has to offer them, a trip to the beautiful island of Crete will recharge their batteries and get them back on the road to feeling human again.

We all know just how gorgeous the island of Crete is and we all learn something new about this wonderful place in the sun every time we visit her. These are the principle reasons that we all love holidaying in Crete so very much. It was only very recently that I learnt how eco-friendly the island has become and I have to say I was impressed. It really does feel like things just could not get any better when it comes to the subject of Crete. But is does….

Crete eco agro tourism

Alternative Tourism in Crete is on the up and up for the visitor who wants an ideal holiday destination that allows them to take part in the day to day running of traditional farming methods that exist on the island. Visitors who choose this way of passing a wonderful time in Crete, knows that it offers them an experience of a lifetime. They are realising just how beneficial it is both for them and the local communities on the island.

You get to partake in the daily life of village people, eating just what they eat (the words ‘delicious food’ come to mind). You get to be involved in the agricultural aspects of farms and learn about how stock breeding is planned and implemented to improve Cretan herds.

There are some glorious rustic villages in Crete that appear to be lost in time. You feel that the world around you is as it was centuries ago when things were done at a slower pace and the land kept the people alive. The air around you is clear and clean in these villages and the plants and crops that you tend are healthy, robust and full of goodness. This is a typical description of the type of place that an alternative holiday in Crete will take you to.

To find out more about this wonderful aspect of Crete, you can go online and discover many places, specialised hotels and eco farms where you will be welcomed in the traditional warm Cretan manner. You will participate in their daily lives and tend their crops and stock with them, and you will love every minute of it.

The countryside of Crete is beautiful and it is loved and respected by the country folk who look after it. What better way than staying among these friendly open hearted people than to stay amidst them, to appreciate and enjoy their way of life. It is the best, the most natural and the healthiest way of visiting and exploring the Crete that we have all come to love so much.

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Renting the perfect villa for a holiday of a lifetime

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Choosing a villa to stay at when travelling to the Mediterranean island of Crete could not be an easier task. There are some exquisite places and locations to choose from that finding one that suits your tastes and budget is a really fun thing to do.

It is possible to find all the information that you will ever need by going on the Internet where you will find a multitude of websites and information about all the hotels, towns and resorts that are ready to welcome you to this lovely sun drenched island.

Villas in Crete

For those who prefer to rent a villa away from the busier areas on the island, there are plenty of private ones to rent where they can have all the privacy and tranquility they need for their perfect vacation. There are some wonderful websites that offer spectacular houses with every luxury imaginable or if you prefer the smaller villa that will be a great bolt hole and base during your adventure holiday to an island that is steeped in ancient history you will find the right one by searching on the Internet.

It is possible to organise your trip from the comfort of your own home knowing that everything will be set in motion for you at the click of a few buttons. You can arrive in Crete and have a rental car waiting for you to pick up enabling you to drive straight to your holiday hideaway.

With villas that overlook the blue Mediterranean Sea and that give onto some of the most beautifully tranquil beaches that the island has nestled along its coastline, visitors cannot fail to relax in the endless sunshine and forget the woes of their busy working lives.

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Many villas are traditionally furnished and offer all the comfort that you will need to have a relaxing time.

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The architecture is typically Greek and very airy with balconies and verandas where you can sit and admire the beautiful surroundings. You will find vines, oleander and bougainvillea everywhere you look and with the aromatic scent of the many herbs that grow in abundance all over the island you will fall into a dreamlike reverie that will make you feel like you are in Paradise.

You can rent a private villa on a long term or short term basis but whichever you need to do once you have experienced the wonders and tranquillity of Crete you will want to return year after year to recharge your batteries on one of the most beautiful islands in the Med knowing that this exquisite destination will be all that you ever hoped it would be.

Hotel Marie in Heraklion

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Vacations in Crete

You will find Hotel Marie in Amoudara, near the city of Heraklion. It is open from April until the last days of of October. The hotel is only 60 meters or so away from the sea and has frequent bus connections to take you to Heraklion, while restaurants and mini-markets are a couple minutes away on foot.

The hostel is consisted of many cosy rooms, fully equipped with all amenities such as safe boxes, telephone, garden, car park, cafe, reception and bar.

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The room-service is excellent and the hotel carefully cleaned. Hotel Marie is a really good choice for people who want to visit Crete, because of its position on the Greek island, its services and prices, and the hospitality of the staff. Visit the website of the hotel by clicking here.

If you are also interested in a good car hire agency, we suggest Elite car & bikes hire , one of the best agents in Crete. An updated fleet of vehicles, best possible rental solutions provided and guaranteed low prices by the car rental office that operates for several years now.

Hotel Marie and the Car Hire Crete car rental agency are waiting for you to provide you everything you need to have the vacations of your life.

Petradi Beach Hotel Apartments in Rethymno

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Hotel Petradi Rethymno

Petradi Beach Hotel Apartments in Rethymno is the perfect accommodation solution for you, as it has a top-quality facilities rating and a privileged setting. The hotel is by the beach, has swimming pools, and is just a 20 minute walk away from the town of Rethymno.

Enjoy your cup of coffee under the palm trees by the swimming pool, or on your room’s balcony with the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea in front of you. Some say that the spot provides an even better view for the sunset than the one of Santorini island! You can also see the spectacular old venetian “Fortezza” castle from most rooms and even sleep with the sound of

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the sea as a sweet lullaby.

The hotel also provides amenities like satellite T.V. with 4 International Channels including BBC, air-conditioned rooms, direct dial phone with Internet Ready Plug-in sockets and fully equipped kitchen with a fridge.

Apart from this amazing suggestion for your accommodation, another good suggestion is for your transportation. Take a look in the website of Car Hire Crete car rental agency and find out about the offers for Crete’s visitors.

Skinari Villas in Chania

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Skinari Village consists of 6 fully furnished and comfortable traditional villas designed for 6 to 12 people. Each villa has its own heated pool having as background a panoramic view of Chania gulf.

Skinari Villas in Chania      All villas have:

  •  lounge
  •  living-room
  •  dining room
  •  satellite TV
  •  stereo music
  • “pull out” bed

The kitchen of each villa is fully equipped with:

  • freezer fridge
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • coffee maker
  • washing machine


Each bathroom has:

  • shower
  • bath tub
  • jacuzzi
  • hair dryer

You can reach Skinari Villas by car from “Elite Car Hire Crete” as there is also a private parking.
Each villa has its private garden, a traditionally built barbecue and heated pool having as background Chania gulf and Lefka Ori!


We believe that ‘Skinari Village’ is the ideal place for your summer or winter holidays!

Accommodation Links

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Hello from Car Hire Crete.

We have updated our site with some useful info about the accommodation in Crete.

We have found for you some of the top places to stay in Crete so you can enjoy your vacations in our island.

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You can find the most suitable apartment or hotel room for you, from luxury to low-cost preference.

You can search these links here.