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Ecotourism Hotel in Crete Greece

"Out in the wine-dark blue sea lies a land called Crete, a rich and lovely land, washed by waves on every side..." - The Odyssey
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Ecotourism Hotel in Crete Greece

"Out in the wine-dark blue sea lies a land called Crete, a rich and lovely land, washed by waves on every side..." - The Odyssey
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Eco Hotel Mourtzanakis residence - idyllic ecotourism holidays in rural Crete in Greece

Welcome to Achlada traditional village on Crete - Mourtzanakis Residence

Traditional Eco Hotel in Achlada, Crete – Greece

Mourtzanakis Residence offers a stay in a range of 4 independent villas and 3 studio/apartments located in the traditional Cretan village of Achlada, Heraklion. Our Ecotourism Residence is only 4km away from the bus station of the Cretan national road (E75), 18km from Heraklion’s city center and its ferry port, while the airport has a distance of 23km. Last but not least, our place lies 7km away from the sandy beaches of the holiday resort of Agia Pelagia bay

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FROM A FAMILY

The Mourtzanakis family history

The history of Mourtzanakis family on Crete dates back to the Byzantine era. The family is mentioned in the first archives of the Duke of Crete (1252), thereby belonging to the first ever written record mentioning Cretan families. Across the centuries, the family migrated to Asia Minor, Egypt, Belgium and France.

It will be a pleasure for us to welcome you to our Eco-friendly Residence, where you will experience the Cretan traditional hospitality at a stunning peaceful place.

Let nature, history and the clear weather relief you from the stress and tension of the urban life. In the meantime, you will enjoy all the modern facilities and comfort being surrounded by a medieval scenery

OUR ECO HOTEL

A Spectacular Sunset

Mourtzanakis ecotourism Residence offers a panoramic view on the medieval village of Achlada, the Cretan sea and mountains, which historically protected the island from the times of the Saracens up till today. An amazing golden sunset adds a romantic touch

Our Ecotourism Lodge is a member of and follows the green policies for alternative tourism, according to the Greek and International sets of rules for offering Eco friendly Rural Tourism holidays / Alternative Tourism / Sustainable Tourism

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member of ECOTOURISM GREECE green policies for Eco friendly alternative tourism

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member of AGROXENIA NET – Ecotourism Union of Crete

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member of Agrotourism Union of CRETE

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Booking.com – Mourtzanakis ecotourism residence was awarded with the Guest Review Awards in 2016

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Booking.com – Mourtzanakis ecotourism residence was awarded with the Guest Review Awards in 2017

Mourtzanakis Residence Eco Hotel offers

  • Comfortble stay at our luxurious and traditional villas and apartments.
  • 10 minutes drive distance from wonderful beaches
  • 20 minutes drive distance from Heraklion’s city center and port
  • 23km distance from Heraklion’s Airport and ferry port
  • Paradise-on earth for the nature lovers
  • Has a big open space of the Reception’s building, where you can read at the library, meet other guests at the living room or relax at our spacious terrace while admiring the view
  • Interesting lectures on the history of Crete
  • Conciergerie services and tour organising in order to explore the nearby authentic Crete
  • Spoken languages: Greek, English, French and Arabic
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