Stefanos Village Hotel

Top choice in Rethymno Province


On the northern outskirts of the village, this sprawling hillside hotel has spotless and tastefully decorated rooms. Each features fireplace, kitchenette and balcony with views, and the main infinity pool is one of Crete's finest, with amazing views over Plakias and the Libyan Sea. Or go for one of the newer luxurious apartments that come with private plunge pool.


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Nearby Rethymno Province attractions

1. Plakias Beach

1.12 MILES

Though Plakias features 1.5km of beachfront, keep your expectations in check. For the best patch, head 200m south of the main drag, where you'll find a…

2. Moni Preveli

5.08 MILES

Historic Moni Preveli cuts an imposing silhouette high above the Libyan Sea. Like most Cretan monasteries, it was a centre of resistance during the…

3. Preveli Beach

5.27 MILES

Also known as Palm Beach, dazzling Preveli is one of Crete’s most celebrated strands. At the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where the river…

4. Necropolis

7.16 MILES

Ancient Lappa’s cemetery lies north of the town and is reached via a signed 1.5km footpath from the main square. Hundreds of tombs have been cut into the…

5. Maravel Garden

7.2 MILES

On the western outskirts of town are these botanical gardens filled with an aromatic variety of plant species from Crete and across the globe. You're free…

6. Monastery

7.45 MILES

Spili is a bishop’s see (seat of a bishop), based at the massive modern monastery on the main road at the western end of town. You’re free to walk around…

7. Folk Museum of Spili

7.69 MILES

Up a footpath at the northern end of town, this place is a treasure trove of local vintage artefacts. The giant loom or the coffee-bean roaster might…

8. Venetian Fountain

7.73 MILES

The main local attraction is this restored fountain that spurts water from 19 stone lion heads into a long trough. Fill up your own bottle with some of…