Krouson Mansion is a small aristocratic house, built in 1950, which has recently been renovated while preserving all the elements that are part of its identity. The unique design of the house and its strategic location near the most impressive places in central Crete are its distinctive features.

Stone, wood, and the green color of nature are combined harmoniously to match the aesthetics of a traditional house.

Space:
It can accommodate 6 people and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The interior consists of 70 square meters arranged on 2 floors.
▪︎ The 1st floor has a living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a semi-outdoor space, and a fully equipped kitchen.

An internal staircase leads to the
▪︎ Ground floor area which includes a bathroom and two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a bunk bed.

Other information you should know:
● Sightseeing

The house, located in central Crete, is just 20 minutes from the city of Heraklion, an area full of natural beauty.
The colors of the olive groves, the orange and lemon trees, the scents of wild oregano, thyme, and sage, and the sounds of cicadas and crickets create a Mediterranean atmosphere.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in its most sincere form as they can taste some of the most famous Greek products such as olive oil, honey, wine, herbs, fruits, and vegetables where they are actually produced. In our village as well as in the surrounding villages, you can find options in taverns with traditional cuisine and live music, and smell the aroma of Greek coffee in traditional cafes/taverns, thus experiencing the way of life of the locals. Moreover, in nearby larger resorts, there are several options for nightlife.
Undoubtedly one of the places worth visiting before your departure from the village is the monastery of Agia Irini just 3 kilometers away, which is the trademark of the area.

● Nearby points of interest

Musical Instruments Museum 0.3 km.
University of Crete 13.1 km.
El Greco Museum 16.4 km.
Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater 18.5 km.
Venetian Walls 18.6 km.
Minoan Palace of Knossos 18.9 km.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum 19.1 km.
Venetian Harbor of Heraklion 19.1 km.

The village of Krousonas where the house is located offers a variety of shops, such as supermarkets, butchers, gas stations, bookstores, pharmacies, a women's cooperative, which produces Cretan traditional sweets, and anything else you need for your daily needs before each excursion. We provide our guests with a guide to the best places in the surrounding area.

● Transportation of guests

Car rental is recommended for easier transportation from Heraklion, however, there are bus routes from the center of Heraklion to the village twice a day, specific times except Sundays. The journey by car takes about 20 minutes and the road is in good condition.

Registration number
00001807590