Αρχείο ετικέτας Heraklion

A special “lamb” of Crete, the Andikristo!

A genuine Cretan recipe, of the shepherds in the mountainous locations of Crete, characterizes the entire island.

A deep tradition of Cretan cuisine with minimal ingredients and incredible taste…

Cut the lamb into four pieces and without unnecessary spices, just salt and pepper, each one is passed on a pointed stick.

Then the coals are lit, and the improvised wooden spits are placed on opposite sides, and not on top of the fire. Distance from fire and air will give the desired effect!

It is the food of feasts and joy and of course you will find it in most restaurants in Crete!

Enjoy this recipe (upon order) and many more traditional recipes of Crete, in our tavern!

Contact us: 00302810821050 & info@arolithos.com

The traditional restaurant “Delphys”

Who doesn’t dream of a beautiful environment and good food, to enjoy their company, and good wine?

For years now, in one of the corners of Arolithos, the traditional village, and in a green environment, the “Delphys” tavern has been located!

A paradise just 11 kilometers from the city of Heraklion, it is an ideal choice to discover the local flavors, the local ingredients, and the traditional gastronomy of the area!

Outside, under the shade of the trees, which offer the necessary shade and coolness, the tables with a view of Heraklion will compensate you! The family and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the friendly staff, add additional positive elements!

Our tavern is a complete proposal for families and not only! A combination of swimming in our pool, with food or a refreshing drink will be the great choice!

We are at your disposal for anything you need! We are waiting for you safely in our village!

Contact: 2810821050 and info@arolithos.com

Cretan herbs are your allies…

Oh lovely herbs! Right ingredients and right products, could actually gain a lot of health benefits….

The common sense conclusion is that herbal remedies can be the perfect choice for mild, long-term complaints 🙂

Hot or cold, the choise is yours…

Let ‘s see some of their benefits

Anti-ageing

Antioxidants found in herbs, helps in slowing down the ageing process. They also prevent free radical damage and restores the age of your cells in the body. This makes your skin look flawless and younger.

2. Aids in digestion

A cup of herbal tea after meals helps in digesting your food easily. Herbal tea is rich in spearmint that smoothens the digestive system and acts as an appetite suppressant, reducing the urge to overeat.

3. Weight loss

Herbal tea rich in functional ingredients like lemongrass, help you to burn fats and also helps in boosting metabolism.

As mentioned before, there are many herbs that can be used for medicinal purposes. The following are a few more:

Peppermint or dill for indigestion
Chamomile for insomnia
Lemon balm for headaches and tension
Rosemary for halitosis (bad breath) and to improve concentration
Thyme, sage, bay leaves, and rosemary to prevent stomach upset

Now you know..it’s the time to visit www.cretaneshop.gr & to choose great quality of herbs!

Let’s draw us!

Every time a guest “feed” us with a comment, a smile or a drawing, one of our most important goals is achieved!

Loyalty to our guests returns to us, in the most beautiful way. Our aim is to provide an integrated experience (cultural, social, taste) to every visitor who trusts us…

And in this case, we have done it well! Thank you, Anita for your wonderful work.

* A wonderful “capture” of our swimming pool

«The beautiful Crete» Our traditional coffee house!

A historical retrospect!

The traditional Greek coffee shop is an old institution of the Greek society. At first, it was dedicated almost exclusively to men. It is a place of gathering for card games, sports and politics talk and of course, tasting Greek coffee, handmade sweets and tasty appetizers to accompany your wine and raki.

A loud and alive place, where everything is in movement, noise from chatting and disagreements, but also a place to reminisce about the old times.

Our coffee shop during the winter!

«In our village’s coffee shop, with the wood burning stove, the traditional delights, the sweet smelling coffee and the daily chats…»

….are certainly vivid images for the elders and stories for the younger and it describes perfectly our own little coffee shop «Η ωραία Κρήτη».

Wooden chairs and corresponding tables, heat from the stove, sweet and salty tastes for merrymakers «μερακλήδες» as we call them. The complimentary food and drinks of our menu are made with pure ingredients and always served with a smile at exceptionally low prices!

…and during the summer

The same warm and quaint atmosphere, is maintained during the summer as well, where we transfer in the coffee shop’s patio. The briskness and the shadow offered by the trees in combination with the calm and the sounds of nature, constitute Arolithos the ideal countryside getaway, where the visitors can enjoy their favorite beverage along with local handmade products!

What else can I do in Arolithos?

Combine your coffee stroll with a nice walk in our scenic pathways, pay a visit in our Agricultural Museum, as well as, the traditional workshops!

For any information contact us: 00302810821050 & info@arolithos.com

https://www.arolithos.com/gr/taste/coffee-shop

Booking 2021 award for our hotel!

For another year we are so proud of getting the traveller Review Award 2021 by Booking.com. Recognition by Booking.com means recognition by our visitors. The Traveller Review Award 2021 reflects the experience we offer to our guests and the number 8.1 is just excellent.

This award is given to people who understand that their guests need much more than a room key. Α multifaceted experience in our village, offers accommodation in nature, meet with Cretan tradition and delicious food with raw materials from the Cretan land!

Your comments not only improve us but they encourage us to keep high every piece of the value chain!

Thank you 🙂

#TravellerReviewAwards2021 #booking.com

www.arolithos.com

Α quick look at our hotel…

Arolithos, traditional cretan village-The hotel

When travelling in Crete, and especially in its capital city, it is certain that the options regarding the places you can visit up to places to eat are vast!

The search of the Cretan cuisine, a little of the traditional architecture and of course the Cretan culture and hospitality are some of the elements you definitely want to see and experience.

In our case, in the traditional Cretan village Arolithos, we can guarantee that you will find a combination of all the above.

You will come across the gate of our village just 15 minutes out of the city center. At the hotel reception, you will meet pleasant faces, fully informed and willing to be of service.

Reception

You will of course, be informed shortly about our facilities, within which you will find our traditional coffee shop where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and sweet delights (during the winter your lunch and dinner as well), our Delfys tavern where traditional Cretan cuisine is being served, shops and workshops and of course our agricultural museum which gives prominence to the Cretan life in the 1920s, in the best way.

On the way to your room, you will have the chance to see most of the above, or you can visit them on your free time. Have a look!

You will find your room in one of our quaint alleys. They are built in the traditional architecture of “old” Crete and prime element the rock and they will offer you peaceful times and relaxation.

If you visit during winter, the fireplace will keep you company and a sip of raki on your balcony while enjoying the view, will warm you up.

However, if you choose to visit us in the summer, then that same atmosphere can be combined with a swim in our swimming pool and cool beverages from the bar. There you will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner while overlooking the whole city.

As it seems, the choice is yours but either way, it is certain that tradition, Cretan cuisine and the family environment will pay you off.

We are always at your disposal!

Contact us: 0030-2810821050 & reservations@arolithos.com

Website: www.arolithos.com

Αρόλιθος ξενοδοχείο-Παραδοσιακοί Ξενώνες

Ταξιδεύοντας στην Κρήτη και συγκεκριμένα στην πρωτεύουσα της, είναι σίγουρο ότι οι επιλογές για το ποια μέρη θα επισκεφτείς, μέχρι το που θα φας είναι πραγματικά πολλές!

Η αναζήτηση της κρητικής κουζίνας, κάτι απ την παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική και σίγουρα η κουλτούρα των κρητικών και η πολυσυζητημένη κρητική φιλοξενία, είναι μερικά απ αυτά που σίγουρα θέλεις να συναντήσεις και να βιώσεις!

Στην δική μας περίπτωση, δηλαδή στο παραδοσιακό κρητικό χωριό Αρόλιθος, μπορούμε να σας εγγυηθούμε ένα συνδυασμό όλων των παραπάνω.

Σε μια απόσταση δεκαπέντε λεπτών από το κέντρου του Ηρακλείου, θα συναντήσετε την πύλη του χωριού μας!

Στην υποδοχή του ξενοδοχείου μας, θα αντικρίσετε χαμογελαστά πρόσωπα, άρτια ενημερωμένα και πρόθυμα να σας εξυπηρετήσουν με φιλικότητα.

Υποδοχή ξενοδοχείου

Φυσικά θα λάβετε μια σύντομη ενημέρωση για το χωριό μας, στο οποίο μπορείτε να βρείτε, το παραδοσιακό καφενείο για τον καφέ και το γλυκό σας (αν μας επισκεφτείτε χειμώνα, τότε και για το φαγητό σας), την ταβέρνα Δελφύς, όπου σερβίρονται γνήσια κρητικά πιάτα με τις καλύτερες πρώτες ύλες, εργαστήρια και μαγαζάκια και φυσικά το λαογραφικό μας μουσείου, που αναδεικνύει με τον καλύτερο τρόπο, την ζωή των κρητικών την δεκαετία του 1920.

Στο δρόμο προς το δωμάτιο σας, θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να δείτε πολλά απ τα παραπάνω, αλλιώς μπορείτε να το κάνετε στον ελεύθερο σας χρόνο. Πάρτε μια ιδέα!

Σε κάποιο απ τα γραφικά σοκάκια του χωριού μας, βρίσκεται το δωμάτιο που θα σας φιλοξενήσει. Χτισμένο με την παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική της “παλαιάς” Κρήτης και με κύριο στοιχείο την πέτρα, θα σας προσφέρει στιγμές γαλήνης και ξεκούρασης.

Αν μας επισκεφτείτε το χειμώνα, το τζάκι θα σας κρατήσει συντροφιά και μια δοκιμή της ρακής στο μπαλκόνι του δωματίου απολαμβάνοντας τη θέα, θα σας ζεστάνει!

Αν πάλι η επίσκεψη σας γίνει τους καλοκαιρινούς μήνες, τότε η ίδια ατμόσφαιρα, μπορεί να συνδυαστεί με μπάνιο στη πισίνα και δροσιστικά ποτά στο μπαρ. Εκεί θα απολαύσετε και το πρωινό, το μεσημεριανό ή και το βραδινό σας, με θέα σε όλο το Ηράκλειο.

Η επιλογή λοιπόν είναι δική σας, αλλά όπως και να χει, το παραδοσιακό στοιχείο, η καλή κρητική κουζίνα και το οικογενειακό περιβάλλον, σίγουρα θα σας δικαιώσουν!

Είμαστε στη διάθεση σας για ότι χρειαστείτε!

Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας : 2810-821050 και reservations@arolithos.com

Επίσημο site: www.arolithos.com

Arolithos- Update for the new virus

Heraklion 10/03/2020

From: Saloustros Michalis To: Our partners

Subject: Internal protection measures by the virus

Dear partners,

We inform you for the measures that have been taken in our business.

Daily update on the latest news from reliable resources.
Daily written and oral briefing of the staff regarding the adjustments to all and every measures. Relative training in corresponding matters. File keeping.
Daily ventilation of the work spaces, hotel rooms as well as the visiting areas.
Provision of liquid antiseptic in all the work and visiting places.
Check of the sewage system on a regular basis and failure recovery.
Restocking of the communal areas with hand soap and paper towels. Regular cleaning with sanitizing products.
Supply with all the necessary suggested products (masks, antiseptics) from the relative circulars.
Programming crop-dusting from a certified disinfest company until the 20/03 and repetition before the beginning of the season 13/04/2020. Monthly pesticide program.
Informative bulletin regarding the precaution measures has been set up in all the work places translated in other languages and with pictures. Oral and written briefing of the clients upon arrival.
File keeping for daily actions.
We include the precaution measures of our business in our blog, social media, newsletters.
We are enforcing the work from home model and handle our client meetings through skype.

We will be at your disposal for any questions.

Saloustros Michalis

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

11 km of old road Heraklion to Rethymnon

P.C 71305 Servili Tilisou

Heraklion, Crete

Tel. 00302810821050 Email: info@arolithos