Country Hotel Velani, Avdou
Overview
Nestled 2.1 miles from Windmills of the Lasithi Plateau, the 3-star Country Hotel Velani Avdou is proud to feature an archeological museum. This Avdou hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Kritiki Farma and provides guests with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.
Location
The center of Avdou can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The underground Psychro Cave is 4.1 miles from the Country Hotel Velani Avdou, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 22 miles from it.
Standing about a 15-minute drive away, the Greek Orthodox Kera Kardiotissa Monastery is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Rooms
There are 10 rooms comprising an adjoining terrace and a sitting area. They come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an air conditioner. Appointed with soundproof windows, the rooms also come with coffee and tea making facilities. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Country Hotel Velani offers rooms which overlook the patio.
Eat & Drink
The Greek Restaurant Velani restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including Greek cuisine. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegan menu.
Leisure & Business
Cars for rent are available at the Country Hotel Velani and hiking and cycling can be organized. With a golf club, guests can stay fit at this Avdou hotel.
License number: 1039K012A0028001
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Baggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Recommended for:
Horse riding treks
Join guided horse riding treks through the Langada Valley and around Lake Aposelemis with Odysseia Stables' well-trained horses.
Greek cooking lessons
Participate in group cooking lessons with Chef Manolis, using fresh ingredients from the hotel's gardens to prepare dishes like Moussaka.
Bird-watching at Aposelemis
Observe Griffon vultures and other birds near Lake Aposelemis or from the hotel terrace without needing a guide.
Hike the E4 footpath
Follow the E4 footpath uphill from the hotel to Lassithi Plateau, passing through Kermes oak forests.
Location
Key Location
Avdou is a traditional village near Cave Agia Fotini, Gorge of Embasa, and Monastery Vidiani.
Tranquil Neighborhood
Avdou's rural setting is characterized by green landscapes, featuring Olive Groves and the Platanus Tree.
Dining Options
Taverna Krassopsychia, Kares, and Restaurant Velani serve Greek dishes, vegetarian options, and locally sourced ingredients.
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