Villas in Crete
Ancient Eleftherna Eleftherna was one of the most important ancient cities of Crete in the Geometric – Archaic period. Archaeological excavations revealed important archaeological remains, which give us a peek in the ancient city, mainly from the Geometric period (or Homeric Age due to the fact that orally transmitted Homeric poems were put into written form) until the early Byzantine […]
Anogia is built at an altitude of 700 meters on the slopes of Psiloritis. Myth and history have left their markings in Psiloritis, which since ancient times has been a holy place of worship. The famous cave of Ideon Antron associated with the Father of the Gods and people ,Zeus, has given to Psiloritis mountain its glory and sanctity. Excavations […]
Margarites village is built between two gorges of exceptional beauty, at an altitude of 300 m, next to ancient Eleftherna, at an approximate distance of 14 km from Panormo. It is known as the village of pottery, since pottery tradition is evident in its every corner and puts Margarites among the largest pottery centers in Greece. At least 16 ceramics […]
Melidoni Cave or Gerontospilios (The Old Cave) is just a few kilometers away from Panormo Village, just outside the Village of Melidoni, at an altitude of 220m. Both the Village of Melidoni and the Cave were named after Antonios Melidonis, one of the protagonists of the rebellion against the Turkish Domination. Melidoni Cave is of great archaeological importance, as suggested […]
Animal farming has always been the main occupation of the inhabitants of the mountainous areas of Crete. Thousands of sheep and goats gaze on the mountains of Psiloritis, Lefka Ori and Dikti Mountain, where wild herbs and aromatic plants are the only plants that grow. The cultural tradition of Crete would be poorer without the “rizitika”, the songs that mainly […]
Raki or tsikoudia is the main Cretan drink, known all over Greece and even further. It is clear and fragrant liquor usually offered as a welcoming gesture, or at the end of a meal. Raki is made of grapes and contains about 37% alcohol, similar to whiskey or gin. It is served straight, in shot glasses, usually well chilled. Every […]
During your stay at Lygaries Villa & Resort you will be located in the center of Crete. Many excursions like this one coud take place if you desire… Villa Louisa, Villa Levanda or Villa Avra are ideally homes for your vacation in Rethymno, Crete. 5 Unique Days in Rethymno Old Town You may start from a really well-known point of the town, […]
You have chosen this Unique Place for your Vacation, Lygaries Villas in Crete. Right now you can read about a Route in West Crete, a text written by one of our Visitors last Summer 2018. Let’s drive… Arriving in Kasteli, 38 km from Chania city, you will see a small town, built in the bay, which was the site of […]
The Holy Abbey of Arkadi is probably the most historic Abbey in Crete. It is argued that it was named after Byzantine Emperor Arkadios. It is built in a strategic location, on a fertile plateau of Mountain Idi (Psiloritis). In November 8th 1866, this Abbey saw Crete’s greatest sacrifice for freedom against the 250-year Turkish Domination. Almost 1.500 warriors from all over Crete engaged in […]
Around 52 km south of Rethymno, in the middle of a huge seafront called Akoumiani Gialia, there is a beach that although hardly promoted can offer you an unforgettable experience: Triopetra. The beach was named after the three large rocks that emerge from the sea (Triopetra = three rocks). These rocks are so prominent that could “give away” Triopetra’s location […]