Charakas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
Very characterful but be prepared for stairs and steep slopes
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only
An amazing clean apartment with all the necessary features, and easy parking. A lovely place to stay in summer or winter. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Scalarea Estate Residences
Very nice room with a lovely view over the vines. Breakfast was wonderful and generous with everything homemade, served on the private terrace. A short drive to tavernas in the local villages, and only about 15 mins into Heraklion.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only
An amazing clean apartment with all the necessary features, and easy parking. A lovely place to stay in summer or winter. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Skordalos Maisonette - Crete Rustic Nest
ARCĀSA Villas Collection by Omilos Hotels
The villas was very clean, spacious and modern. We were there March 12-16 so very early in the season. The pools were closed which I didn’t know until getting there as it was shown when I booked that heated pools were all year round. There was apparently a sandstorm from Africa for a week prior to ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Minos-Miliarikis Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Minos-Miliarikis Winery during your travels to Áyiai Paraskiaí. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nikos Kazantzakis Museum in Archanes-Asterousia. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Boutari
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boutari during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Musical Workshop Labyrinth
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musical Workshop Labyrinth during your travels in Choudetsi. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Lyrarakis
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lyrarakis during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Domaine Paterianakis
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Domaine Paterianakis during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis.
Things to do
E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
