Agrotourism in Crete — 50 spots

All 50 agrotourism we've collected and personally visited or researched on Crete: with directions, website and Instagram, organized by region.

Enagron Ecotourism Village — Axos, Mylopotamos, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A Cretan eco-village near Axos, where its own wine, olive oil and vegetables permeate the whole stay — from pool to dinner.
Directions · +30 2834 061611
Milia Mountain Retreat — Vlatos, Kissamos, Chania (Chania & the West)
A rebuilt abandoned mountain village deep in the nature of Western Crete, with no neighbours or light pollution — one of the island's most special stays.
Directions · +30 694 575 3743
Vamos Traditional Village — Vamos, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
An eighth-century village in the Apokoronas hills, where community-based tourism combines restored stone houses with cooking classes and local crafts.
Directions · +30 2825 022190
Thalori Retreat — Kapetaniana, Gortyna, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
An authentic Cretan eco-village high in the mountains of Kapetaniana, with its own stable of horses and a menu that changes daily with homemade dishes.
Directions · +30 2893 041762
Dalabelos Estate — Angeliana, Panormos, Rethymno (Rethymno)
An agrotourism estate near Panormos, run by Maria and Vasilis, with cooking classes that start with harvesting your own vegetables in the garden.
Directions · +30 2834 022155
Metohi Kindelis — Perivolia, Chania (Chania & the West)
A lovingly restored farmhouse just outside Chania, with just three accommodations each featuring their own pool.
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Natura Cottages — Aspros Potamos, Makry Gialos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
Rustic cottages in the Aspros Potamos valley near Makry Gialos, close to both the beach and mountain walks — run by a welcoming family.
Directions · +30 698 432 7574
Wild Nature Eco Lodge Camp — Meronas, Amari, Rethymno (Rethymno)
An eco-lodge amid an oak forest in the Amari valley, where host George, an experienced hiker, has mapped out the area's best routes.
Directions · +30 2833 022888
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village — Servili, Tilissos, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
A recreated traditional Cretan village near Tilissos, with a museum, craft shops and a restaurant with live music — close to Heraklion airport.
Directions · +30 281 082 1050
Kapsaliana Village Hotel — Kapsaliana, Arkadi, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A fully restored, once-abandoned olive village in the hills near Arkadi, where owner Myron has poured his heart into the project.
Directions · +30 2831 083400
Eleonas Country Village — Zaros, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
A luxury agrotourism village near Zaros, where host Manolis equips every cottage with its own heated pool and offers a tasting of his own olive oil.
Directions · +30 2894 031238
Agreco Farms — Adele, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A panoramic farm near Adele with tasting tours, wine tastings and a tasting menu full of local, home-grown produce — popular as a wedding venue.
Directions · +30 2831 072129
Aspros Potamos Traditional Houses — Aspros Potamos, Makry Gialos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
Cave dwellings carved into the hillside, with no electricity but paraffin lamps and candlelight — a unique, off-grid stay in the Aspros Potamos valley.
Directions · +30 2843 051694
Spilia Village Hotel — Spilia, Kolymvari, Chania (Chania & the West)
A collection of villas in the quiet village of Spilia near Kolymvari, each with its own pool and a roof terrace overlooking the mountains.
Directions · +30 2824 083300
Elia Hotel & Spa — Ano Vouves, Kolymvari, Chania (Chania & the West)
A lovingly restored farmhouse hotel near Ano Vouves, with just ten rooms amid olive, apricot, fig and citrus groves.
Directions · +30 2824 083056
Diktynna Traditional Villas — Anatoli, Kissamos, Chania (Lasithi & the East)
A small stone guest house in the unpolished village of Anatoli, with a complete private house and views of the Libyan Sea.
Directions · +30 2842 041133
Areti Aparthotel — Megala Chorafia, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
A family-run aparthotel in the Apokoronas hills, where Mary and her team welcome guests with open arms and 360-degree mountain views.
Directions · +30 2825 083112
Samonas, traditional settlement — Samonas, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
A small, lovingly designed hamlet near Samonas, where host Konstantinos has personally thought through every detail — just 35 minutes from Chania.
Directions · +30 698 678 3030
Patriko Residence — Vafes, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
A traditional residence in the village of Vafes, where hosts Manolis and Evangelia welcome you with raki and homemade rusks before you even see the room.
Directions · +30 697 721 9597
Vafes Traditional Stone Houses — Vafes, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
A simple, affordable stone house in the same village as Patriko, run by a hostess who has her own café just down the road.
Directions · +30 698 792 7970
Mourtzanakis Residence — Achlada, Agia Pelagia, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Rustic villas near Achlada, close to Agia Pelagia, tucked among olive trees with all the privacy you need.
Directions · +30 281 081 2359
Earino — Kato Asites, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
A winery with taverna near Kato Asites, where owner Niko pours his own wine with lamb chops and a magical view of the landscape.
Directions · +30 281 086 1528
Petrino Horio — Bali, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A large apartment complex near the coastal village of Bali, with spacious outdoor areas but mixed experiences — expect simplicity, not luxury.
Directions · +30 2834 022007
Pezoulia Traditional Houses — Christos, Selakano, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A tiny mountain village deep in eastern Crete, where hostesses Nota and Sofia welcome you with open arms in a surprisingly cool climate.
Directions · +30 2842 089500
Cretan Village Hotel — Ammoudara, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A hotel in traditional Cretan style near Ammoudara, with sea views and multiple sandy beaches within walking distance.
Directions · +30 2841 028576
Mochlos Blue — Mochlos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A small, well-kept hotel in the picturesque fishing village of Mochlos, with a pool and views of the eponymous islet offshore.
Directions · +30 697 488 8466
Petradi Eco-Resort — Sfaka, Mochlos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A calm eco-stay in the hills near Sfaka, close to the fishing village of Mochlos, with a landscape of olive trees and sea views.
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Cressa Ghitonia — Sfaka, Sitia, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
Twelve rooms converted from former cave dwellings of bakers and craftsmen, in the village of Sfaka with a spa and sea views.
Directions · +30 697 490 7426
Petrino Gi — Kritsa, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A rural guesthouse near the traditional village of Kritsa, known for its crafts and a short distance from Agios Nikolaos.
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Elounda Eleon Villas — Schisma Elountas, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
Nine suites and two villas amid olive groves near Elounda, run by Ilias and his family who go above and beyond.
Directions · +30 694 482 5368
Triopetra Luxury Villas Fournou Lago — Triopetra, Agios Vasilios, Rethymno (Rethymno)
Luxury villas with private pool near the famous Triopetra beach, where hosts George and Stefania stock the fridge with local treats.
Directions · +30 694 348 8013
Alexander Mountain Resort — Gerakari, Amari, Rethymno (Rethymno)
An extensive resort in the mountain village of Gerakari, with three pools, tennis court and mini golf — an affordable alternative to the busy coast.
Directions · +30 2833 051160
Amari Villas — Amari, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A large, luxury villa in the mountain village of Amari, at the foot of Crete's highest peak, with a private pool for the whole group.
Directions · +30 2831 051003
Aposperitis Traditional Guesthouse — Kouloukonas, Drosia, Mylopotamos, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A simple but beautifully located guesthouse in the mountains near Drosia, with a pool offering one of the region's finest views.
Directions · +30 281 026 0760
Lameriana Secret Village — Lameriana, Mylopotamos, Rethymno (Rethymno)
A restored mountain village near Mylopotamos, where traditional architecture and modern comfort meet — a hidden gem in Rethymno.
Directions · +30 694 480 0412
Ktima Tzamika — Episkopi, Rethymno (Rethymno)
Rustic apartments on a working farm near Episkopi, close to Rethymno town but with the feel of the countryside.
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Koutsounari Traditional Cottages — Koutsounari, Ierapetra, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
Carefully restored cottages near Ierapetra, run by Ioanna, with sea views and an authentic character down to the smallest details.
Directions · +30 2842 061291
Cretan House — Mirtos, Ierapetra, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A family-run guesthouse in the village of Mirtos, where host Pavlos has welcomed the same guests for fifteen years on a picturesque little square.
Directions · +30 693 914 3007
Sarakinas Residences — Mithi, Sarakinas Gorge, Ierapetra, Lasithi (Lasithi & the East)
A calmly positioned residence with views over the valley and sea, close to the impressive Sarakinas Gorge near Ierapetra.
Directions · +30 21 0578 9320
Elia Houses — Kato Asites, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Traditional houses in the wine region around Kato Asites, with their own kitchen and a landscape of olive groves and vineyards.
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Villa Kerasia — Vlachiana, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
A rural villa between villages, run by Babis, who besides being a host is also a winemaker sharing his own wine with pride.
Directions · +30 281 079 1021
Pervola Petit Hotel — Krousonas, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
A small, originally designed hotel in the village of Krousonas, deep in the mountains but close enough to main roads for convenience.
Directions · +30 281 071 1510
Vergis Epavlis — Agios Myronas, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Luxury suites in the village of Agios Myronas, with a rural, calm feel and an atmosphere perfectly suited to a romantic break.
Directions · +30 281 072 2272
Traditional Cretan Houses — Agios Mironas, Messara, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Traditional houses with mountain views near Agios Mironas, run by Popi, with mixed experiences — check recent reviews before booking.
Directions · +30 693 711 4474
Phaistos Villas — Sivas, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Three villas in the village of Sivas, close to the archaeological site of Phaistos, with an excellently organised owner, George.
Directions · +30 697 929 5271
Vrachos Villas — Agia Paraskevi, Rethymno (Rethymno)
An idyllic collection of houses near Agia Paraskevi, close to Triopetra beach, where hostess Eleni serves homemade dishes.
Directions · +30 2832 071113
Margarites Villas — Margarites, Rethymno (Rethymno)
Villas with pool and garden near the pottery village of Margarites, with palm trees and a lovely barbecue area for sociable evenings.
Directions · +30 2831 027955
Eleonas Apartments – Zaros — Zaros, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Rustic apartments in the mountain village of Zaros, close to the famous Rouvas Forest and the area's natural springs.
Directions · +30 2894 031238
Kourites Apartments — Zaros, Heraklion (Heraklion & Knossos)
Newly built, spacious apartments near Zaros, run by hostess Katerina who stocks the fridge with fruit, raki and homemade lemonade.
Directions · +30 694 531 3523
Apokoron Luxury Villas — Gavalochori, Vamos, Apokoronas, Chania (Chania & the West)
Luxury villas near the village of Gavalochori in Apokoronas, where returning guests praise the perfect mix of nature, luxury and proximity to the beach.
Directions · +30 697 483 9879