On a mountain plateau extended between Lefka Ori and the South Cretan Sea one finds the small beautiful village of Agios Ioannis considered to be one of the most isolated villages in Crete with a year-round population. Agios Ioannis is where the road ends and a network of foot paths is starting. Paths to the mountain and to the gorges. Paths to the sea that is also reachable by car! Petres, the greek for "stones", an old "feel like the villagers" house rebuilt in 2023. In Petres, our old village house, one finds two separate sections with private entries. One that we keep for ourselves and a second one for guests. The "guests" section comprises of two separate rooms each one with its own bathroom (wc & shower), connected via a common seating room with a fully equipped kitchenette (included all conveniences and ingredients to self prepare breakfast). One can either rent one of the two separate rooms or rent the entire apartment. Room 1 named ZARANI sleeps up to 3 guests in two separate beds - en suite private bathroom. Room 2 named MAVRA GREMNA sleeps up to 2 guests in one king size bed - en suite private bathroom. The Apartment named after the house PETRES, comprises both of Zarani and Mavra Gremna plus the common seating area with a fully equipped kitchenette (included all conveniences and ingredients to self prepare breakfast). It sleeps up to 6 guests in four separate beds. If you are more than six you may unroll on the floor the two provided Bed in a Bag futon mattresses! Seating areas in the front yard, under the shade of a 1000 old olive tree and mulberry trees! Washing machine upon request.

Along with our main business lines running in Athens we always loved biking, trekking, sailing and felt excited in exploring, searching, discovering. Our almost non stop traveling off the beaten tracks gave the essence in our every day life despite being into it or dreaming and looking forward to it! We plan, organise and lead hiking, biking, sailing experiences in Greece. Single or multi day trips.

Agios Ioannis considered to be one of the most isolated villages in Crete with a year-round population. Population of 9 that double up in the summer season. Agios Ioannis is where the road ends and a network of foot paths is starting. Local paths to Papakefala, Kormokopos and Drakolaki Caves, Krousia plateau, and the Kakos Poros trail with stunning views to the South Creatan Sea (Libyan Sea). Long distance hiking path to the peaks of Zaranokefala (2100m) and Pachnes (2435m). From the heart of the village one may follow the signposted trail to the secluded beach of Agios Pavlos, via the so called Koutelo Selouda, or follow the path to Aradaina bridge and by hiking through the Aradaina canyon ending to the beautiful Maramara beach! And many more that we are always happy to share with our guests.