Villa Selena
is setting up in about 480 m., on the
site of Vigla. It is about 1.5 km. far from the village Ηoudetsi, 5 km.
far from Archanes, 17 km. far from the port and the airport and 15 km.
from the General Hospital in Heraklio.
The place is absolutely ideal for the echotourisism and outdoor
activities because:
• It is located between two mountains, which are offered for specific
forms of tourism (Psiloritis and Lasithiotika Mounts).
• The approach to the north and south coastline of Crete for daily
excursions and tours is excellent.
• It has a lovely view oner North, East and West due to the height
(480m.).
• The Villa is surrounded by crops of vineyards with naming origin.
• Nearby the Villa are found archeological places (Knossos, Archanes,
Vathipetro and Giouchtas), monasteries (Agarathos, Spiliotissa and St.
George Epanosifis) and Byzantine castles.
• It is close to traditional settlements and settlements with
traditional architecture, such as Archanes, restaurants and museums of
Secular Art. It is also near to the Centre of Mediterranean Music in
Ηoudetsi, near to processing units of agricultural products and near to
some of the essential wine-producing units in Crete.
On the construction, we focused on the minimization of any negative
consequences that might affect the environment. We only used renewable
sources of energy such as wind and solar power and natural gas in order
to cover the power needs of the Cottage.
In the guests’ house traditional breakfast is served, while the midday
meal or the supper will be ordered a day before to the cook of the
Cottage. The ingredients, which are used for the preparation, come from
the Cottage’s garden of from local companies and associations. The
guest (if he wishes) has the chance to participate in the preparation,
guests have the chance to familiarize with the Cretan cuisine.
