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Katalagari Luxury Suites is located 17 km away from Heraklion, in the homonymous village, and started operating in 2003. It is built on a mountain and offers a view of the Cretan countryside. It consists of 14 suites that combine tradition with a different aspect of Cretan life and offers breakfast tailored to the needs of guests (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). The location of the accommodation allows the visitor to carry out activities of various kinds: visits to wineries, archeological sites, nature, the sea etc.
Comfort suites: Comfort and cozy open-plan country style are the themes of our first floor open-plan suites, equipped with one queen-sized bed, kitchen, dining and sitting area, a sofa bed, fireplace and balcony. Slip into your complimentary bathrobe and slippers and make yourself at home.
Premium suites: Lots of natural light, and neutral yet warm colours create a calm and comfortable feel that’s easy to feel at home in. The Premium Suites are first-floor or ground-floor located open-plan suites with queen-size bed, bathroom, kitchen combined with dining and sitting area, fireplace, a sofa bed and balcony.
Superior one bedroom suites: The Superior One-Bedroom Suites have been carefully designed to offer our guests an outstanding experience. Located ground or first floor, each features a separate bedroom with queen bed or Twin beds, a well-appointed bathroom, kitchen combined with dining and sitting area, one sofa bed and balcony or terrace. Some of the suites are with separate WC and some with fireplace.
Premium family suites: The Premium Family Suite reflects the idea of family country living. Take in the view across the Cretan country side from this balcony and relax with family or friends in the comforts of this superbly designed suite. It features two separate bedrooms, one (shared) bathroom with washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen combined with dining and sitting area and a 40 sqm balcony.
The Rural Greece is an online portal that connects travellers with unique destinations and local businesses in the countryside, offering authentic experiences through activities that highlight nature, traditions and culture.
For the Rural Greece accessibility is fundamental to enhancing an inclusive tourism experience. Following the principles of inclusion and equality, the epaithros Rural Tourism Network and its member businesses are constantly working to enhance the tourism services provided, ensuring that all visitors have the opportunity to experience the authentic beauty of the Greek countryside.
Sustainability in tourism refers to a way of developing tourism that respects and protects the environment while strengthening the local economy and preserving cultural traditions. The aim of sustainable tourism is to provide unique and authentic experiences for visitors without harming the natural and social environment, while ensuring that local communities benefit from tourism activity.
This type of tourism is based on three pillars:
With sustainable tourism, visitors can have authentic experiences, knowing that the impact of tourism on the region is positive and lasting for future generations.
For Rural Greece, localism is one of the most important factors for the development of sustainable tourism, as it promotes a strong link between the tourism product and the local society, economy and culture. Through localism, visitors get the opportunity to explore authentic elements of the destination, such as local products, traditions and culture. This not only boosts the local economy, but also helps to sustain and strengthen local businesses, creating new jobs and supporting the development of local communities.
Furthermore, localism contributes to the sustainability of the tourism sector, as it reduces the use of resources from other regions and encourages the use of local goods and services, reducing the ecological footprint of tourism activities. Thus, integrating localism into tourism practices enhances sustainability awareness, both among visitors and local businesses, creating a more responsible and sustainable tourism destination.
