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Crete: A 300 year old abandoned village turned to a hote

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This very special accommodation is clustered on the side of hillside within the hamlet of Aspros Potamos with uninterrupted views up the gorge towards Pefki and down the valley to the Libyan sea.

Built from natural local stone and reflecting the color of the earth the complex is considered an ideal relaxing destination near the beach as well as the mountain.

The 300 hundred year old abandoned settlement in Crete, Greece, has recently being transformed into a hotel.

In the past had only a few olive trees and no tourism. The villagers had built small, very basic cottages consisted of only two rooms, one for family and one for the animals.

The cottages, originally 20 dwellings without bathrooms or toilets, were left for many years to the mercy of the weather and nature until they were purchased by its current owners in the 90′s.

Its current owners bought the place in the 90’s and recently renovated and restored the traditional houses turning them into an amazing place.

The interior of the houses is also built with respect to the old tradition.

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The decoration is simple and plain using traditional objects. The rooms are lit with oil lamps and candles and there are no electrical devices or power outlets .Guests have access to power outlets in the reception area. There is also a library which offers Wifi network free of charge.

Another unique element of the cleverly restored facility is that the houses are above one another and their roofs are used as balconies for the upper house.

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