A Full-Day Family Excursion in the Heart of Heraklion
Want to discover two beautiful villages, each with its own story to tell?
Set your sights on Astritsi and Houdetsi, and bring the kids along for the ride!
Fill your memory album at the Cretan Animal Park, then explore global sounds at the Labyrinth Musical Workshop.
This trip is ideal for the summer season, when all stops along the way are open and welcoming!
1st Stop: Astritsi!
A charming village in the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, perfect for walkers and nature lovers.
Here, you’ll find the Cretan Animal Park, home to raccoons, ostriches and deer—are you ready for a truly unique experience?
Your children are guaranteed to love it!
In less than 15 minutes, you’ll arrive in Houdetsi, a lovely village full of warm-hearted people who live each summer to a musical rhythm.
Don’t miss the chance to visit the Labyrinth Musical Workshop, where Ross Daly, an Irish musician, found his creative haven.
He has gathered musical instruments from every corner of the globe and shares them with visitors.
Of course, no full day out is complete without a stop for food. Take a seat in the peaceful courtyard of Semeli restaurant.
Try the slow-cooked beef in tomato sauce and don’t skip the desserts. We highly recommend the delicious galaktoboureko!
