In Axos village at mountainous Milopotamos there is a farm with traditional apartments, which is built just outside the village. The materials used were wood and rock so that is harmonious with the surrounding environment. It is consisted of five apartments which can accommodate 2-6 people and each of them has two verandas, central heating, bathroom, radio, TV, and fully equipped kitchen.
Ellinospito lies at a beautiful area just outside the village with an exceptional natural environment. Close to the lodging there are seasonal vegetables and fruits which are cultivated and a massive forest with natural trees, rare kinds of herds and various different wild animals. The visitor can have his breakfast and then help to the gathering of vegetables or the care of the animals which are held in the farm. He can learn how to cook bread and crackers from natural ingredients. Furthermore, the visitor can participate in the production of cheese, raki (traditional cretan drink) and wine.
In the midday you can sit at the taverna of the lodging and enjoy the traditional cretan food which is cooked with the clean and fresh materials from the village of Axos . In the afternoon the visitor can sit at the living room to have a coffee and play a variety of table games. When the weather is good you must go for a walk in the village and visit the Byzantine churches of the area. From Ellinospito you can also visit Idaion Antro which according to the Greek mythology it was the place where Zeus was born. Visitors can book a accommodation in Ellinospito any season in the year and enjoy the Cretan hospitality.
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