Hotel St George's Retreat Village (Almirida, Greece)

About St George's Retreat Village

Go beyond the tourist eye: A collection of nine villas owned by a Cretan couple who are looking forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of Crete. More than a holiday - St George's Retreat offers you the opportunity to truly experience all that Crete has to offer. Whether that's learning about the Island's history, sampling the food from the best taverns or indulging in the fruits that grow freely in the Retreat, this is a Cretan experience to remember. As you might expect, with villas of this caliber, all are fully equipped to the highest of standards. The Retreat Village is situated high up on the slope of mountain "Drapanokefala", on the outskirts of "Kokkino Chorio" village (Zorba the Greek was filmed here). It has an astonishing view over Souda Bay and the Aegean sea, and this explains the existence of the St' George's Retreat cave built by the German forces during the II WW, which is actually within the grounds of the complex. The property benefits from extensive cultivated gardens, olive trees, a vineyard with its own wine press, and a large number of fruit trees, which the guests are free to taste. The 9 villas are positioned within the grounds in such a way, that makes them ideal for families and friends who would like to holiday together, but still maintain their own private space. The two 40m2 shared swimming pools together with a large BBQ area containing both a BBQ spit and traditional baking oven - are perfect for meeting and making new friends. The village of Kokkino Chorio is 5 minutes drive away while Plaka and Almyrida villages are a further 5 minutes drive each. There are discounts available for groups who wish to book 3 or more villas. Contact the owner for details.