Escape the ordinary and elevate your vacation at Estella Villa with a culinary journey like no other. Imagine a night where you don’t lift a finger – no shopping, no cooking, no cleaning. Instead, picture […]
As the warmth of spring fills the air, Greece comes alive with the vibrant celebration of Easter. At Estella Villa, we invite you to witness and immerse yourself in the rich traditions, festive atmosphere, and […]
“Athos” workshop, where natural personal care products are made, is located in Aggeliana. The organic olive oil that is at the heart of Athos’ products is infused with the natural goodness of the Cretan land […]
We are really excited to announce that we are in the process of installing Photovoltaic Systems that will be used to power Estella Villa with 100% Renewable Energy Sources! Our envision and commitment for Travel […]
If you’re looking for a festive and unforgettable experience on your next trip to Crete, then you won’t want to miss the Rethymno Carnival. This vibrant annual event is one of the largest and most […]
Located in the heart of Crete, the Arkadi Monastery is one of the island’s most historically significant sites. Founded in the 9th century, the monastery has served as a place of religious devotion and refuge […]
At Estella Villa last summer, a remarkable event occurred – the wedding of Ilya and Rali, a lovely Canadian couple who organized their enchanting Amari wedding with the help of Sveta from www.cretewithinweddings.com https://www.cretewithinweddings.com/. The […]
We are delighted that Booking.com, one of the largest online travel agencies has awared Estella Villa a Traveller Review Award for 2023, with a perfect 10 guest review score! According to Booking.com: “The Traveller Review […]
George Polioudakis is the owner of Poliou House and is a man with great passion for tradition. He has a strong determination to rescue the history of his family as well as Asteri, his village. […]
Romeo &Juliet is another taverna, very close to Estella Villa, which prepares international recipes which are delicious and highly appreciated from the locals as well as from all the visitors in the area! The owners, […]
Restaurant Eleven is exactly by the sea with very good quality food. The owner, Giorgos, is a great professional and will be more than happy to welcome you! Everything on the menu is delicious and […]
Poliou House is a tavern with high quality traditional Greek food. Manolis, the owner, will be more than happy to explain everything regarding the menu as well as the wine choices! Every Thursday has Greek […]
Every Friday Manolis prepares some of the most traditional recipes of Greece and teaches you how to cook like a Greek!! The cooking lessons concern groups of 2-8 people, who will actively participate in the […]
For those of you who love cooking and wish to experience real Greek homemade food, then Androniki’s Cretan House is the best choice! Androniki and Pantelis are two amazing and so gentle people, who organise […]
Believe it or not, Crete offers, among other attractions, the option of visiting caves! Sfendoni Cave is located 1km North of Zoniana Village, in Rethymno. It is considered one of the most beautiful caves in […]
The biggest fortress of the Venetian Era is the dominant Fortezza Castle, located beside the Old Town of Rethymno. It was built between 1573-1580 by the Venetians, in order to protect the residents from the […]
Samaria Gorge is the most famous and longest gorge in Europe. Almost 130,000 people visit the gorge every single year and for many is the sole purpose of visiting Crete. The gorge is almost 16km […]
