Veris Epavlis Luxury Country Suites & Spa
Four luxurious and elegant suites situated on a lush hillside 14km from Heraklion, and close to a village. This small complex enjoys spectacular views of the Lassithi mountain range and the Cretan sea. Wonderfully romantic!
The Vergis Epavlis is located on Northern Crete, 14 km south of Heraklion, the island’s capital. It is perched on a hillside near the village of Agios Myronas. The accommodation complex offers spectacular vistas of the Cretan Sea, Mount Youchtas (according to legends, Zeus’s birthplace), the Lassithi mountain range (snowcapped all year round), hills and valleys lush with vineyards and olive groves.
There are four exclusive luxury suites, exquisitely decorated and can accommodate up to 4 guests. .Each suite is equipped with a large balcony or terrace. Air conditioning & central heating (individually controlled) and working fireplace. Stereo CD-player, plasma 20" satellite TV, direct dial phone, writing desk, laptop computer & Iinternet access, safe deposit box, complimentary bathrobes & slippers, jacuzzi bathtub, large bedrooms with spacious wardrobes. Fully equipped kitchens with full- size fridge, cooker, microwave, kettle. Linen and towels are changed every day.
Facilities such as the well equipped gym, the swimming pools, health and beauty spa, the "Stella Art" restaurant and room service make this the perfect luxury retreat in the stunning Cretan countryside. Vergis Epavilis Suites are a perfect choice for a romantic luxury holiday. There are many activities such as horse riding, walking, mountain biking ( with complimentary mountain bikes), and visiting the many fascinating archaeological sites in the area.
The city of Heraklion named after the Greek Hero Herakles (Hercules) , lies midway along the northern coast of Crete and is not only the islands capital city, but is a commercial and cultural centre. The city houses around 130,000 inhabitants, making it a busy and bustling city. The Archaeological Museum has been claimed to be one of the best in Europe, housing many important Minoan artifacts recovered from the across the Island, including original fresco's found at the Palace of Knossos, discovered by Sir Aurthur Evens in the early 20th century.
There is a magnificent Venetian fortress on the waters edge along the break water which is open to visitors daily. The tall walls are metres thick and are built from blocks of yellow stone, weathered by centuries of age and attack. The Venetian name for this fortress was Rocca al Mere, meaning The Rock in the Sea. The Saracen's originally built a small fort here and in the 13th century, the Venetians constructed the larger fortification that can be seen today on this site.
Around the East side of the Harbour can be found a number of large hollow stone arches. These were used for the construction and preparation of ships in the 16th century. These arsenali, built by the Venetians, are now in the process of being renovated to reflect their original grandeur. Heraklion houses a large daily market, selling fruit and vegetables, meat and many crafts and souvenirs and is always a hub of activity harking back to the days when it was the Turkish bazzar. The port of Heraklion is the main import / export centre of the island and ferries connect the island with the main land and other islands with regular scheduled services. The airport, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) lies to the East of the city and is the major airport of Crete, with domestic, international and charter flights arriving there.
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