Country Hotel Velani - Avdou

Family-run countryside hotel with on-site equestrian center and wellness suites

Accommodations

Country Hotel Velani Avdou offers family rooms with private bathrooms and either garden or lake views. The junior suites add a private sauna and a hydro-massage Jacuzzi for an extra layer of relaxation. Each room includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a tea and coffee maker.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves Greek cuisine made with fresh produce from its own gardens and olive grove. Guests can join educational cooking lessons to learn traditional Cretan dishes. Evening meals feature generous portions of home-cooked food, often enjoyed on the outdoor terrace with sunset views.

Activities & Wellness

Hotel Velani has an on-site equestrian center that provides guided riding experiences across mountain trails and olive groves. The large infinity pool includes a separate children's area and a sun deck overlooking the reservoir. Wellness facilities include a sauna, hot tub, massage services, and a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views.

Family

Velani Country Hotel Crete is designed for families, with a kids' pool, family rooms, and activities that engage all ages. Children can take riding lessons from the stable's expert guides, and the hotel also offers hiking, walking tours, and bike tours. The property is pet-friendly, with pet bowls provided, and has a minimarket on site.

Location

Set on a hillside in Avdou, the hotel overlooks a reservoir and the Dikti Mountains. The Lassithi Plateau and the Palace of Knossos are within driving distance, and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 20 km away. Direct access to local hiking trails and a 13-minute walk to the cave of Agia Fotini complete the nature-focused setting.

• Location: Hillside setting overlooking a reservoir, 34 km from Heraklion Airport
• Rooms: Family rooms, junior suites with sauna, and suites with hydro-massage Jacuzzis
• Dining: Greek cuisine from home-grown produce, educational cooking lessons offered
• Wellness: Private saunas in suites, massage services, outdoor pool with hot tub
• Activities: Horseback riding from on-site stables, hiking trails, golf course access
• Family: Kids' pool, children's activities, family rooms, riding lessons available

Licence number: 1039K012A0028001