Arhontiko Archanes Suites, Heraklion Region

. Built in 1893, Arhontiko is an excellent example of 19th century inland Cretan architecture. Arhontiko played an important role throughout the recent history of Arhanes. During the Cretan revolt against Turkish rule, in 1897, it was used as the barracks and headquarters of the Regiment of Select Cretans under the command of Ioannis Dafotis. At the beginning of the 20th century it accommodated the needs of the community of Arhanes for an elementary school for several years. Arhontiko has been restored with care and respect to its original architectural elements, thus giving a new meaning to ‘traditional’. The CACG (Central Archaeological Council Of Greece) has characterized ‘Arhontiko’ as a Protected Traditional Building. Arhontiko features 4 independent apartments of 70 square metres each, consisting of two levels, with interior staircase. They are fully equipped and can accommodate 2 to 4 persons, all year round. Each has a spacious day room and fireplace, a master bedroom with vintage brass bed and two single sofa beds in the living room, offering every contemporary living comfort. Each apartment has: WC/Bath tub Air conditioning Internet Fully equipped kitchen Refrigerator Safety Box Flat Screen TV Hair dryer Baby cot Access to the inner courtyard and swimming pool * One of the apartments offers a balcony with a view of Mount Juktas With extra charge we also provide: Transportation to and from a destination Childcare and creative activities provided by an experienced teacher Archanes is a beautiful town in eastern Crete built at an altitude of 380 meters. It is 14 kilometers from the city and airport of Heraklion and only 7 kilometers from the Minoan palace of Knossos. The greater area of Arhanes is one of the important archaeological sites of Crete. The visitor’s interest during his stay at the ARHONTIKO remains undiminished for many days with he can have. Touring the beautiful Arhanes