Surrounded by olive groves and Cretan herbs, Vergis Epavlis is situated in the middle of Crete 8.7 miles from Heraklion, perched on a hillside near Agios Myronas. It offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can enjoy easy access to beach both at the south and north sides of the island. The convenient location can provide a Cretan tour and at the same time easy access to the archaeological sites of Knossos and Festos. The hotel’s philosophy is to endeavour to offer you your own personal milieu, within an aesthetic setting featuring a beautiful natural environment. There are spectacular vistas of the sea, Mount Youchtas Zeus’s legendary birthplace, the snow-capped Lassithi mountain range and the vineyard and olive grove strewn lush hills and valleys. There is easy access to the swimming pools, sumptuous spa centre, exclusive Stella Art Gallery and Lounge Restaurant and Ethimico, the traditional tavern. Housing luxury suites which include spacious private verandas and breathtaking views, the accommodation is designed to combine both modern and classic elements.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Vergis Epavlis, located at Agios Myronas, Heraklio, Crete, 70013, 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 Vergis Epavlis, – 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 Vergis Epavlis are revisited so often.