Situated amongst olive trees, Aretousa is 350 meters from the beach of Sougia, in Crete. It features air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony overlooking the mountain. An LCD satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer is provided in all units at the Aretousa guest house. Some accommodation types have a kitchenette with fridge and cooking hobs. Guests can relax in the garden that has seating areas and BBQ facilities. A playground is provided for safe play. Shops and restaurants serving fresh fish are within 200 meters. The bus stops right outside the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer information on the gorge of Agia Irini and the nearby beach of Domata.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Aretousa, located at Sougia, Chania Region, 73009, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Aretousa, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Aretousa are revisited so often.