Country Hotel Velani in Avdou

Country Hotel Velani is a 3-star hotel in Avdou, set on a hillside with lake views and the Dikti Mountains as a backdrop. The hotel has 10 rooms, 3 outdoor swimming pools, and an on-site equestrian center. A garden, sun terrace, minimarket, free on-site private parking, and pet bowls are available; the hotel is pet-friendly.

The 10 rooms include the Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Bath and the Junior Suite with Sauna. Family Room with Balcony and Family Room with garden offer private bathrooms and air-conditioning, with garden or lake views. Junior Suite with Sauna and Garden and Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View are also available.

The family-friendly restaurant serves Greek cuisine, with dishes made from organic produce grown in the hotel's own gardens and olive grove. Cooking classes focus on traditional Cretan dishes, and the restaurant offers kids' meals, special diet menus, and wine or champagne. Packed lunches are available for day trips, and meals can be taken outdoors with sunset views.

Three outdoor pools include an infinity pool, a heated pool with a view, and a kids' pool with a shallow end. The hotel has a sauna, hot tub/Jacuzzi, open-air bath, and massage services for back, couples, foot, full body, and neck. Private suites with saunas and Jacuzzis are available, and sun loungers and sun umbrellas are provided around the pools.

Family accommodations include Family Room with Balcony and Family Room with garden, a kids' pool, kids' meals, reduced breakfast for children aged 4 to 12, and free breakfast for infants aged 0 to 3. The on-site equestrian center offers horseback riding, and hiking, bike tours, walking tours, and golf are available. The hotel is 34 km from Heraklion International Airport, a 13-minute walk from Σπηλαιο Αγιασ Φωτεινησ, and 14 km from Acqua Plus Waterpark; nearby attractions include the Palace of Knossos, Lassithi Plateau, and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.

Location: Hillside in Avdou with lake views and the Dikti Mountains

Rooms: Junior Suite with Sauna and Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Bath

Pools: Infinity pool, heated pool with a view, and kids' pool

Wellness: Sauna, hot tub/Jacuzzi, open-air bath, and massage services

Dining: Greek restaurant, cooking classes, and organic produce from hotel gardens

Activities: On-site equestrian center, hiking, bike tours, and golf

Family: Family rooms, kids' pool, kids' meals, and reduced breakfast for ages 4 to 12