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If you wish an authentic overnight experience in nature, ecological and at the same time luxurious with minimal to zero carbon emissions, choose Star Sleep!
Our vision is to offer life experiences under the stars and connect visitors with unique experiences in nature.
The idea of the Star Sleep online platform is aimed at those who love nature and wish to live an alternative overnight experience, under the stars in luxurious beds that are harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape, in various geographical locations.
Star Sleep’s innovative approach is part of Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism, promoting complete harmony with nature and offering eco-experiences that enhance contact with the natural environment, while protecting and maintaining its balance and contributing to the local economy.
Accommodation in nature
At Star Sleep you can find luxurious and ecological accommodation options in nature. Book one of the options it offers for a unique sleeping experience under the Cretan sky.
Star Sleep Beds are offered by the sea, in olive groves and in picturesque villages with luxurious amenities for a private and peaceful accommodation experience.
Enjoy the magical experience of a night under the stars!
Alternative outdoor activities and sports
Crete has much more to offer than just beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and easily accessible sights of mainstream recreational tourism.
We have structured amazing experiences for our guests to allow them to see, understand and explore the real Cretan land-waterscape by helping them visit hidden destinations and reach spots that otherwise they wouldn’t be able to see and appreciate.
Our goals are to help you live the experience of Crete from an alternative tourism perspective via activities like V.I.P. Safari, Trekking, Canyoning, Private Sailing, Via Ferrata and River Trekking and to visit places that you wouldn’t normally visit if you were to engage in the mainstream tourism experience that most guests of the island do.
Book your tour now and live the Cretan experience!
Stargazing
Stargazing is aimed at everyone who wants to learn more about astronomical phenomena, cosmology, planets, galaxies, asteroids and astrophotography.
Hundreds of stars can be observed in the Cretan sky with the naked eye and thousands through a telescope! During a starry night, you can admire the beauty of the Universe!
The duration of the activity is 2 hours and takes place where there is a Star Sleep Bed.
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.
