Our Opinion:
In Crete, according to mythology, going up the mountain Psiloritis, one can find the village of Axos which is located in the place where the nymph Anchiale “gave birth” to the Idaious Daktilous, the first inhabitants of Crete after touching the soil of the Oaxian Earth (the earth of Axos). This is one of the most authentic places of Crete in terms of tradition, living close to and in absolute harmony with nature. The village " Axos " has around 600 habitants in the village. The people are friendly and hospitable in true Cretan style. The village is approx. 44 km from Heraklion. Even though it has many turns, the provincial road is good. It is approx. 42 klm from Rethymnon and 28 klm from the beach of Panormos. Enagron Traditional Houses are located at the area of Axos on a ranch, near the village, and consist of cultivations typical of the Cretan land, such as olive trees, fruit-bearing trees, crofts and gardens, as well as natural, wild, uncultivated vegetation including oak trees, carobs, hollies, mapletrees, and numerous species of the Cretan flora.
Hotel Information:
Comprising of one-storied and double-storied (maisonettes) buildings, which form neighborhoods and resemble traditional villages, and inspired by traditional techniques, the apartments consist of one, two or three rooms, equipped with all the necessary means that would enable the stay of 2 to 6 individuals.
All apartments have a veranda with a view towards the mountains, as well as the gorges of the area.
General Facilities include Restaurant/Tavern with traditional Cretan cooking. All food is cooked by the local area housekeepers with raw materials and products that are locally grown and produced in the farm, or by local enthusiast farmers of the area.
You can attend or participate in the cooking of the Traditional Cretan Cooking which is known worldwide as the healthiest one. Traditional Self -Service Coffee Shop, with local decoction traditional goodies and strictly selected modern standards.
There is a comfortable lounge, with satellite TV, internet, library, disk box and many table games. You have the opportunity to attend and participate in agrarian and range activities inside and outside the farm.
Minimum stay is 3 days.
While staying on the farm there are plenty of things to do and see. One can observe the cook and learn how to prepare Cretan cuisine or observe the way the farmers cultivate and take care of the natural surroundings, and the farm animals, or one can go for long walks and simply enjoy nature at its best!
