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Kapsaliana Village Hotel
HISTORY:
Welcome at Kapsaliana Village Hotel, a picturesque village in The story begins at the time of the Venetian Occupation. Kapsaliana
Rethymno, Crete that rewrites its history. Set amidst the largest olive Village was then a ‘metochi’ - part of the Arkadi Monastery estate, the
grove in the heart of the island known for its tradition, authenticity and island’s most emblematic cenobium.
natural landscape.
Around 1600, a little chapel dedicated to Archangel Michael is
Located 8km away from the seaside and 4km from the historic Arkadi constructed and a hamlet began to develop. More than a century
monastery. Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a unique place of natural beauty, later, in 1763, Filaretos, the Abbot of Arkadi Monastery decides to
peace and tranquility, where accommodation facilities are build an olive oil mill in the area.
harmonised with the enchanting landscape.
The olive seed is at the time key to the daily life: it is a staple of
Surrounded by lush vegetation, unpaved gorges and rare local herbs nutricion, it is used in religious ceremonies and it functions as a source
and plants. Kapsaliana Village Hotel overlooks the Cretan sea together of light and heat.
with breathtaking views of Mount Ida and the White Mountains.
More and more people come to work at the mill and build their
The restoration of Kapsaliana Village hotel was a lengthy process which houses around it. The settlement flourishes. At its peak Kapsaliana
took around four decades. When the architect Myron Toupoyannis, Village Hotel boasts 13 families and 50 inhabitants with the monk-
discovered the ruined tiny village, embarked on a journey with a vision steward of the Arkadi monastery in charge.
to transform and revive the old village.
Kapsaliana Village hotel pays homage to the past; celebrates the
Today, Kapsaliana Village is a traditional, Cretan village characterized by present; and paves the way to a more a balanced, sustainable future.
Presidential Decree as of “High Cultural Value“ and a Member of the
Historic Hotels of Europe.
Kapsaliana Village Hotel
L o ca t i o n
C u l t u re
G a st ro n o my
Wellness
N a t u re
Location
All you need to know about Crete, Kapsaliana and the
surroundings:
Rethymnon:
One of the most picturesque cities of Crete, Rethymnon is
the administrative and commercial center of the
homonymous prefecture. Merely 25 minutes from
Kapsaliana Village hotel, you’ll find yourselves in this
beautiful, vibrant town where you may enjoy strolling along
the Venetian port, the old city and the market; while
basking in its cosmopolitan, lively atmosphere.
Starting from KVH…
Take the time to explore a three-stop cultural route through
history and tradition and let yourself emerge in a natural
landscape full of gorges, ecosystems, plateaus and other
nature landmarks.
1. Arkadi Monastery
2. Eleftherna Archaeological Site & Museum
3. Margarites Ceramic Village
Culture Arkadi Monastery: The historic Arkadi Monastery (4km from Kapsaliana Village hotel) is the second most visited place in Crete after the archaeological site of Knossos. Arkadi is sacred place of the holocaust for 930 Cretans who blew themselves up and sacrificed rather than surrender to Ottomans. As the struggle culminated in 1866, local priests and villagers-warriors, women and children, locked themselves up in the monastery and blasted the gunpowder warehouse to avoid surrendering to the Turks. Nowadays Arkadi Monastery is recognised by UNESCO as a word monument of freedom. Eleftherna Archaeological Site & Museum: Nestled in the slope of Mount Ida, the ancient city of Eleutherna was built in the 9th century B.C. and prospered until 796 A. C., when it vanished from the map due to Arab attacks and a tremendous earthquake. Most traces of the ancient city-state had been erased until the Ministry of Culture granted the University of Crete permission to excavate the site in 1985. Nowadays Eleftherna is the most important archaeological site of Western Crete and its recently launched archeological museum is tantamount to those of Olympia, Delphi, and Vergina.
Culture Margarites Ceramic Village: Margarites, the village of “pithari” (:greek oil jar) artists that boasts a long tradition in ceramic art, where pottery has been the main occupation of its inhabitants until recently. Make sure you visit the ceramic workshops and shops that keep this legacy alive. Enjoy the gorgeous views to the Cretan Sea and discover its Venetian roots. The itinerary ‘Kapsaliana – Arkadi – Eleftherna – Margarites’ is enchanting and characteristic of the Cretan landscape. The morphology of the land, the view and natural beauty render the experience of this journey unique. Amari Valley – Southern of Kapsaliana Village: Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Psiloriti (Idi) mountain, the highest in Crete, Amari valley comprises of many villages and is one of the most beautiful corners of the Cretan mainland. Old Byzantine churches, Minoan settlements and wild mountains are dispersed throughout. The gorge of Patsos, the cave of St. Anthony, the ancient town of Sivrytos, the monastery of Asomati, the Minoan settlements in Monastiraki and Apodoulou are the most famous sights of Amari.
Gastronomy
Creative Cretan Dining
5* History – steeped hotel set in a 16th century olive grove. An entire village was rebuilt hiding memories and moments
of the past. Traditional Cretan food prepared with a gourmet twist & modern techniques, using locally sourced
ingredients and premium olive oil.Breakfast at Kapsaliana Village Hotel
Delicious Greek Breakfast Buffet –
Served Daily 8.30 – 11am:
Cheese & Local Cheese (Sheep, Goat or Cow milk), Bruschetta – Options made daily:
Charcuterie – Homemade Deli Meats (Chicken, Turkey or Pork) o Avocado, white ‘galomyzithra’ cheese and herbs
o Cubed raw tomato, cucumber, white crumbled cheese & herbs
Dairy – Yogurt (Sheep, Goat or Cow milk), Kefir
o Cubed raw tomato with eggs, olives, white cheese & herbs
Pies & Bakery – Traditional Greek Pies made daily,
Super foods – Almonds, Walnuts, Prunes, Dried Figs, Apricots, Energy Mix, Oats,
Apple Pie
Oat Bran, Sesame seeds
Fruit Cake
Olive Oil Cake Honey, Jams & Thyme & Flower honey from local Producers , Jams, Tahini, Tahini
Homemade Bread, Multi seed, Wholegrain, Plain Bread Spreads – with Cacao, Peanut Butter
Homemade Cookies & Cretan flour bites
Fruits & Juice Bar – Fruit Bowl, whole fruits basket,
Cretan Lichnaraki pies – with myzithra cheese, cinnamon
Freshly Squeezed Orange, Grapefruit Juice & Smoothies,
Farm Eggs Menu – o Simply Boiled or Fried
Fruit compotes
o Omelet of the Day
Sweets – Homemade Spoon Sweets (Low Sugar)
o Eggs with ‘Stakovoutyro’ – Traditional Cretan butter made with
Marmalades made with Kapsaliana fruit preserve
sheep & goat milk
Rice Pudding (‘Ryzogalo’) made with goat milk
o Poached Eggs, Cretan Avocado & Whole wheat toast
o Egg White Omelette with cherry tomatoes & rocket
Vitality Water – Infused with Mint & a selection of fresh fruits
o Omelette with Homemade Charcuterie
o Fried Eggs with Bacon Coffee & Teas – Herbal Teas,
o ‘Strapatsada’ Eggs – Scrambled with tomato & white cheese Carob Tea,
Hot Breakfast – Grilled sausages Hot Options - Filter coffee,
Bacon rashers Epresso, Cappuccino,
Grilled tomato Cold Options - Freddo Espresso ,
Roasted potatoes, mushrooms & vegetables Freddo CappuccinoBreakfast at Kapsaliana Village Hotel
Farm Eggs Any Style:
Three Egg Omelette made from local farm-fresh eggs, served with homemade
charcuterie and your choice of toast
Poached Eggs with sliced Cretan avocado, sprouts, arugula and sliced country bread
Fried Eggs with ’Stakovoutyro’ – Cretan butter made from a mix of sheep & goat milk
Healthy Egg White Omelette with cherry tomatoes & rocket from our garden
Daily Buffet Options:
’Strapatsada’ Eggs – Greek style scrambled eggs cooked in grated tomato, local white
cheese & olive oil
OR
‘Horiatiki’ Omelette - Fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions and tomatoes,
topped with melted artisanal Cretan cheese (*vegetables upon season)
Fried Eggs with Bacon cooked in extra virgin olive oil
Simply Fried eggs with crispy bottom and runny yolk on top of a whole wheat toast
Boiled eggs - Hard or soft its up to youDegustation Dinner
at Kapsaliana Village Hotel
MENU:
Sea Bream, Okra, Beans – Amaro Olive Oil
Accompanied by Rose Prinos, Mandilari – Syrah, Diamantakis Winery – Crete
Beef Tail, Pasta, Touloumotiri – Mint Oil
Accompanied by Red Monemvasios, Mavroudi – Agiorgitiko, Tsimpidis Winery
– Monemvasia
Corn Soup, Smoked Eel, Black Tomato – Tsounato Olive Oil
Lamb, Eggplant, Wild Mushrooms, Lemon – Koroneiko Olive Oil
Accompanied by White Diamantopetra Assyrtiko – Vidiano, Diamantakis
Winery – Crete
Pre dessert
Mirabelles Sorbet
Cretan Cream Cheese, Beetroot & Fig Ice Cream
Accompanied by Sweet Aureo – Liatiko, Tilaki Winery – Crete
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(Price 60€ per person*
50€ without Wine)
Executive Chef: Vasilis LeonidouPrivate Dinner
I n y o u r R o o m Te r r a c e a t K a p s a l i a n a V i l l a g e H o t e l
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion with your better half or just looking to spoil
yourselves and your loved ones; our acclaimed Chef undertakes to concoct a fabulous
candlelit dinner at your private suite.
Just sit back, savor the moment and let our discreet service take care of everything else.
Menu – (Tailor made according to your dietary preferences).
1. Egg, Cream cheese, Pork & Greens
2. Garden salad, Fresh cherry vinegar & Province green olive oil
3. Sea urchin , Wild damson & Tsounato olive oil
4. Dentex, Citrus air, Amaranth & Franci delicate olive oil
5. Stuffed vine leaves with sea food
6. Iberico pork, Aubergine & Ziros olive oil
7. Picanhya black angus, Corn, Goat cheese & Pamako olive oil
8. Crème, Local cheese, Red fruits & Beetroot dessert spoon
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Choice:
o 5 dishes with 5 wines (80 € per person)
o 7 dishes with 7 wines & 7 exquisite Olive Oils (150 €per person)Breakfast in Bed:
The ultimate ‘Breakfast in Bed’ welcome with traditional flavors on the fist day of your stay!
Just let us know at the reception the night before at the reception desk.
o Coffee o Extra Options:
o Bakery o Omelet of your
choice
o Butter, Jams, Marmalade & o Bruschetta
Honey
o Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juices o Greek Pies
o Yogurt o Cheese & Deli Meats
o Milk
o Superfoods & Nut Mix
o Fruit Salad
o Fresh whole fruits
o Dessert of the dayBreakfast in Bed:
Filter Coffee
Cold – Freddo Espresso or Extra Options:
o Coffee: Cappuccino
Hot – Espresso or Cappuccino
o Please check our fresh farm eggs
Omelet of your choice:
Plain White menu
o Bakery:
Wholegrain
o Fresh tomato, cucumber & herbs
o Butter, Jams, Marmelade
& Honey Bruschetta: o Avocado & crumbled white cheese
Orange Juice
o Freshly Squeezed Fruit Grapefruit Juice
Juices: o ‘Sfakiani’ pita – Traditional thin
Smoothie of the day
slices of whole wheat cheese pie
Full fat (Cow Milk) filled with ’mizithra’ white cheese
o Yogurt: Sheep Milk & topped with honey and / or jam
Kefir
o ‘Lychanrakia’ – Round, fluffy pies
Plain Whole Milk Greek Pies:
topped with cinnamon, filled with
o Milk: Chocolate
‘mizithra’ cheese and crumbled
Kefir
‘anthotyro’
o Superfoods & Nut Mix
o Fruit Salad
o Fresh whole fruits
o Dessert of the day Cheese & Deli Meats:Cooking Lesson at Kapsaliana Village Hotel
Discover Authentic Cretan flavors –
The healthiest cuisine worldwide
Its all about a farm to table experience! Lets begin with a tour at our botanic garden filled with fresh
vegetables, leafy greens, edible colourful flowers, Mediterranean fruit, Cretan olive trees, as well as
aromatic culinary herbs and spices.
Our Executive Chef and his team will now take you to the main kitchen of the hotel where a two-hour
class takes place. The lesson consists of hands-on demonstrations to prepare an entire gourmet yet
classic Cretan menu.
Learn first-hand authentic Cretan recipes and tips used in traditional homes, handed over from one
generation to the other.
Enjoy your cooking instruction, find out culinary techniques, including how to make real dough as well
as various cooking methods; how to properly grill or stew meat, prepare hors d’oeuvres and cook with
herbs and spices.
Menu* & Process:
o Short Wine Tasting
o Short Olive Oil Tasting
o Dolmades: Stuffed vine leaves with rice
o Stuffed tomatoes with rice, pine nuts, raisins, grated carrots & zucchini
o Lamb slowly cooked in red wine sauce & legumes
o Artisanal cheese & herbs pies - ‘Myzithropitakia’ or ‘Hortopitakia’
o ‘Staka fried eggs’
o Dessert
Now enjoy the Kapsaliana meal made by you!
(*Menus upon season)
Price per person: 100 €
Min 2 People - Max 8 People*)Pic Nic
Beach or Mountain Pic Nic:
For a wholesome day of outdoor pursuits, let us tailor your
picnic basket and fill it with delicious Cretan snacks and
refreshing beverages.
Whether its’ a day spent at the Cretan mountains or by the
beach, our team will arrange your delicious pic nic basket,
according to your dietary preferences as well as drive you to a
dreamlike destination.
Example menu (Vegan Options available):
o Cretan Delicacies - Graviera cheese, homemade sourdough
bread or crunchy rusks, olives, cherry tomatoes & other
vegetables of the season
o Homemade charcuterie – Turkey, chicken or pork
o ‘Dolmades’ – Stuffed vine leaves with rice
o Fava dip – Split pees puree
o Traditional pies filled with crumbled cheese greens and
Cretan herbs
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o Fresh fruits
o Wine
o Cold beveragesO l i v e O i l Ta s t i n g
at Ka ps a l i a n a V i l l a ge H o te l ’s O l i ve G ro ve
Live the ultimate experience in our historic olive grove which dates back to 1763.
The Old Olive Mill at Kapsaliana Village Hotel used to belong to the historic Arkadi Monastery,
was a ‘source of life’ for more than 200 years and the reason Kapsaliana village was built.
o Get a deeper insight into olive oil history, production and practices (video) and unravel how
this oily treasure gets to the bottle.
o During your olive oil tasting session, our Executive Olive Oil Chef, Vasilis Leonidou will guide
you in the magic ‘Pitharia’ (: giant jars filled with oil in the ancient times) room in the
‘monastic’ area of our museum.
o Learn to appreciate the aromas of olive oil, such as the smell of fresh-cut grass, cinnamon,
tropical fruits .
o Find out once you sip or swallow whether it leaves you with a peppery sensation, a nutty, or
a buttery flavour in your throat .
o Recognize what qualities make olive oil perfect in a manner of appearance and tasting
balance.
Seminar Summary:
o Dateback to the history of olive oil
o Acquaintance with the nutritional values & properties
o Organoleptic characteristics & defaults of olive oil
o Food Pairing
Price per person: 50€
Min 2 People -- Max 6 People*)Pool Bar
Drinks & Cocktails Menu:
12.00 – 19.00
o Freshly Squeezed Juices – 5 €
o Smoothies with Milk or Yoghurt & Fruits – 6 €
o Aegean Spritz (with Martini Rossato or Aegean Tonic) – 8 €
o Kapsaliana Mojito (Gin, Lime/syrup & Lavender) – 7 €
o Kapsaliana Negroni (Gin, Campari & Sweet Wine) – 8 €
o Cucumber Martini (Gin, Lime, Ginger Syrup & Cucumber) – 8 €
o Mai Tai (Havana, Cointreau, Lime & Orgeat Syrup) – 9 €
o Bergamot Breeze (Gin, Saint Germain, Gentlemen Soda) – 8 €
o Mojito (Rum, Syrup, Mint) – 7 €
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o Caipirinha (Cachacha, Lime & Syrup) – 7 €
o Margarita (Tequila, Cointreau & Lime) – 7 €)
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Honeymoon Experience
At Kapsaliana Village Hotel, we have created an exclusive and romantic honeymoon package to
experience the honeymoon of your dreams.
Our offer combines customized gastronomic surprises with wellness treats for the newlyweds.
o Suite upgrade with breathtaking views overlooking the Cretan sea or Mount Ida
and the White Mountains
o The ultimate ‘Breakfast in Bed’ filled with traditional flavors as a ’Welcome’ on
the fist day of your stay
o Cretan gourmet ‘Aperitivo’ under the lemon trees with tasty Cretan drinks, a
selection of local cheese, fresh vegetables and delicious ingredients sourced
from our estate’s orchards
o Discount for a 60min ‘Massage’ with all natural oils.
Complete your honeymoon escape by adding one or more of our tailor-made experiences to your trip.
Let us spoil you with a Private Dinner on your room terrace prepared by our Executive Chef with.
Options include 6 or 8 – dish menus, prepared according to your dietary preferences, paired with
fascinating wines from indigenous Cretan varieties.
Experience an ultimate romantic feast and savor exquisite flavors under the stars!
(*Extra charge)
(*3 Days minimum Stay)Wellness )
Tr a d i t i o n a l S o a p m a k i n g w o r k s h o p
with Cretan Olive Oil & Local Herbs
Workshop units at Kapsaliana Village Hotel:
o Brief History & Basic Chemistry of soap
o Necessary materials, ingredients & equipment
o Coloring soap naturally with herbs & spices
o Preparation of your moulds & moulding options
o Insulating, cutting, curing and storring your finished soap
Decide the scent, appearance & properties of your natural soap!
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*No previous experience needed.
* You can either watch or participate
* Time: (Please contact reception) 2 Hours at 40 €
* Min 2 People
Kapsaliana, Rethymnon 74100 Crete, Greece
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Massage:
o Relaxing Massage – 1 Hour (70€)
o Deep Tissue Massage – 1 Hour (90€)
o Thai Massage – 1.5 Horus (90€)
o Myofascial Trigger Point Release Massage – 1 Hour (80€)
o Sports Massage – 1 Hour (70€)
o Therapeutic Massage – 1 Hour (70€)
Yoga Mental & Spiritual Practice –
1 Hour (30€) (Min 2 People)
)Holistic Therapies - Massage
Duration & Price:
1. Kings Minoas Ritual Massage:
A holistic approach with therapeutic effects that takes you on a journey to ancient Crete. 60’ (80€)
A combination of dynamic pressure with wild herbs used by the Minoasn for muscle recovery & spiritual well – being.
2. Swedish: 60’ (55€)
With its roots in China, the Swedish massage is adapted to the needs of today. Perfect for relaxation, as it gets rid of 90’ (75€)
boby & mind stress & everyday tension.
3. Relaxation: 60’ (55€)
Ideal for skin tightening, glow & alleviation of stress symptoms 90 (75€)
4. Athletic:
60 (65€)
Deep, intense & vigorous massage for a strong and agile body. Relieves from chronic muscle pain, aids performance
90 (85€)
and protects from injuries.
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5. Deep Tissue: 60 (60€)
A combination of Swedish massage techniques and shiatsu massage. Ideal for rigid muscles. Relieves chronic stress 90 (80€)
and unblocks deeper layers of muscle mass and fascia.Holistic Therapies - Massage
Duration & Price:
6. Therapeutic: 60’ (55€)
Eliminates muscle pain, improved agility and general well – being. 90’ (75€)
Improves quality of sleep and alleviates headaches or migraines. Perfect for speeding up recovery after injuries.
7. Anti – Cellulite:
60’ (50€)
Specialized techniques for gluteus muscles and thighs. Characterized by intense and deep sequences of movements
for reduction of fat, removal of toxins and water retention. Leaves you with rejuvenated skin, feeling young and fresh.
8. Couple Massage: 60’ (90€)
For you and your partner. Enjoy a massage of your choice
9. Candle Massage:
60’ (70€)
Melted by heat, warm wax will allow the healing of all ingredients to enter deep into your skin. Highly hydrating &
90’ (95€)
nutritional, the ingredients of beeswax and the essential oils will highly benegit your skin. Decongests and relaxes the
muscles, stimulates the blood and alleviates tension & stress
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10. Herbal Packs: 60’ (95€)
Exotic. Ancient technique originating in Southeast Asia. The herbs and essential oils are ideal for relaxation and toning 90’ (125€)
the muscles of the body.H o l i s t i c B o d y Tr e a t m e n t s
Duration & Price:
1. Detox and Scrub with carob & Cretan herbs:
Deep body peeling with carob seeds to smoothen, rejuvenate and hydrate your skin. 70’ (85€)
Body Massage for relaxation with essential oils from sedge, arnica, oregano, mint and other Cretan herbs
2. Revitalization and rejuvenation with clay and bergamot:
Body peeling with a clary to remove dead tissue, toxins and improve blood circulation
80’ (90€)
Skin rejuvenation and maintenance of its natural moisture
Body massage with natural bergamot oils to stimulate endocrine system, release stress and promote mental health.
3. Deep Hydration with an elixir of herbs, virgin olive oil and beeswax:
Massage with Cretan herbs and flowers such as labdanum, jasmine & Rosa Damascena (rose).
90’ (95€)
A soft and smooth layer of olive oil and beeswax rich in Vit A and E
Deep skin scrub and peeling with basil
)H o l i s t i c B o d y Tr e a t m e n t s
Duration & Price:
4. Skin Restoration & Body treatment after direct exposure to the sun with aloe vera:
Moderate creamy skin scrub and deep hydration with aloe vera to heal and restore the damaged skin, rich in in anti –
85’ (90€)
inflammatory properties to hydrate and nourish you.
Soft and smooth massage with Organic Shea Butter, lavender, coconut palm oil
5. Skin tightening and anti-agin body therapy with essentials oils, honey & Cretan dark chocolate:
Multi functional therapy with carob treatment and honey to free you of radicals and regulate body hydration 100’ (110€)
Specialised massage therapy with essential oils from tangerine and incense for an intense anti aging treatment and
restoration of a robust and revitalized skin.
)H a i r, N a i l s & M a ke U p
Duration & Price:
Hairstyling & Haircuts:
Kids:
(20 €)
Men’s:
(30€)
Women’s:
(40€)
Manicure & Pedicure:
Spa Manicure – Scrub, mask & hand massage:
50’ (32€)
Spa Pedicure – Scrub, mask & feet massage:
60’ (40€)
Manicure & Pedicure – Polish and design of your choice:
90’ (48€)
Semi – permanent manicure & pedicure – longer lasting polish and design of your choice:
120’ (72€)
Pedicure for men – scrub, mask for tired feet with calluses and cuticles:
50’ (36€)
Make Up:
40€
Natural Make Up – earth tone make up to accentuate natural characteristics:
50€
) Make Up – with emphasis on your eyes or lips for perfect night out:
Night
TBC
Bridal:
Wedding Packages: TBCNature )
Nature
Tour of the village estate:
A tour in every hidden corner of Kapsaliana Village Hotel estate that
allows our guests gather and explore historical evidence of the 1600’s
remainants. Stroll around the little paths, gardens, reconstructed
homes while finish up the tour in our museum. Inside the old olive mill
is where the actual story in documentaries is revealed. Interviews of
Arkadi Monastery Abbot, of the last village residents and of course of
the architect of the entire village, Myron Toupoyannis are shown.
See first-hand the differences of past and present while appreciate
how the desolate, almost forgotten village is yet to become a resort;
advocating an environmentally sound, albeit luxurious and exciting
lifestyle.
o Hike & Run through our private jogging routes & orchards
o Hiking
o Mountain Trek
o Canyon Hike
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o Sea kayaking
o Tailor MadeNature
Hiking – On green trails and paths of Amari:
An unforgettable hiking experience, recommended during spring, through the flowery nature of Amari, a real eco-touristic
paradise in the heart of Crete. A rare opportunity to explore dramatic landscapes, pretty villages perched in the mountains,
high snowcapped peaks until late spring, wild and deep gorges, lush green valleys, old stone bridges, typical water mills,
beautiful Byzantine chapels.
Mountain Trek – Along Platania gorge:
Discover Cretan mountains by trekking along the steep sides of the stunning Platania gorge, on the western slopes of
Mount Psiloritis. Overlooking the entire valley of Amari the path winds along high breathtaking cliffs. With hundreds of
meters of deep wooded areas, the gorge of Platania constitutes an impressive geological phenomenon as one of the most
interesting, but least frequented, gorges of Crete. Among the highlights of the hike: a large colony of Griffon Vultures,
nested on the perpendicular walls of the gorge and the discovery of the cavernous church of St. Anthony.
Canyon Hike – Walking adventure through Patsos Gorge:
Experience the true adventure of crossing the magnificent gorge of Patsos: a gigantic eroded crack through lime-stone,
which claims the title of one of the most attractive gorges of Crete. A challenging walk open to everyone, combining hiking
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on marked trails, walking through water, and lightly climbing (easy and enjoyable) up steeper passages using fixed ropes
and wooden ladders. Towering, lush, wet, and wild, the Patsos gorge fascinates hikers with its narrow, rocky and steep
relief. Because of the abundant water flowing through the gorge in springtime, a good part of the hike involves walking
through water.Nature
Sea Kayaking – Experience Crete’s coastal beauty
While paddling in sea kayaks along some of the most
beautiful coves and beaches of the south coast of
Rethymnon. Enjoy the action and fun, a chance to
swim and relax, and end with an excellent lunch by
the sea. The trip takes place along the less-known
coastal region between Pyrgos, Agia Fotini, Lyngres
and Triopetra.
Tailor Made:
Experience Amari’s unique natural beauty while
trekking, cycling or paddling on sea-kayaks. Starting
from “Kapsaliana Village Hotel” under the auspices of
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specialized nature escorts you will discover rugged
gorges, high mountain peaks, small plateaus,
wonderful coastal areas, caves and wet-landsC re ta n S e a
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