Mountain
Village - Ierapetra, South East Crete
DOROVINIS COUNTRY HOUSES IN CRETE
Vassilis and Ioanna Dorovinis,
experts in Greek Heritage, are engaged in a conservation project
in the historic village of Anatoli, municipality of Ierapetra,
Southeastern Crete, Greece. The project concerns the restoration
of individual village houses and their conversion into luxury
vacation houses.
Three houses in Crete Ierapetra have already being restored in
an exemplary way, combining the lost qualities of traditional
home architecture with modern facilities and luxury. Two more
houses in the old market street are currently being restored as
a Sitting Lounge-Coffee and Drinks House offering also light
meals, which is due to open this summer. In the future plans are
the restoration of five new houses, of a central house for
Reception-Art Shop art and architecture books, jewelry, terra
cota works etc and the building of a swimming pool complex with
spa, open air Jacuzzi and beauty services.
This
historical village is located 12 km above the city of Ierapetra
(600 m altitude) amidst a rocky and mountainous environment,
classified of outstanding natural beauty. The village, a very
old settlement from Venetian times (16th century) was till
recently densely populated with a busy main market street. Half
deserted nowadays, it is being rapidly renovated by rich
Ierapetrineans. The location is ideal for all seasons
vacationing, combining the coolness of the mountainous climate
with easy access to the sea. The 20 minutes drive to the sea is
rewarding, offering spectacular views of gigantic rocks and sea
below. Splendid kilometres of sand beaches and gulfs extend east
of Ierapetra while restaurants and taverns are to be found in
the village, around neighbouring villages and the coastal by of
Ierapetra. Ancient and Byzantine monuments and sites are
abundant in this part of Crete, as well as interesting tours and
walks of Cretan landscapes.
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