• Welcome to Eleonas Country Village

    - Unforgettable holiday in nature -

    See our cottages
  • For endless hours of joy and play

    - Pool and childs pool -

    See our cottages
  • Unique flavors that will amaze you

    - Traditional Breakfast -

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  • Welcome to Eleonas Country Village

    - Unforgettable holiday in nature -

    See our cottages
  • Welcome to Eleonas Country Village

    - Unforgettable holiday in nature -

    See our cottages
  • Unique flavors of authentic Crete

    - ELIA Restaurant -

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  • Welcome to Eleonas Country Village

    - Unforgettable holiday in nature -

    See our cottages
Eleonas country village is the ideal holiday destination for ecotourism or agrotourism holidays.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MYTHICAL PSILORITIS

Eleonas Country Village complex lies in the shadow of the mythical Mt Psiloritis, the highest mountain of Crete (The Global and European Geopark of Psiloritis Natural Park), where according to the Greek mythology God Zeus was raised!

Stone carved from local craftsmen, the independent Stone cottages , provide spacious rooms of all types and convenient amenities that address the needs of the modern day traveler. All the cottages have private terraces and balconies that value your privacy and offer beautiful views over the landscape.

Eleonas country village  is the ideal holiday destination for ecotourism  or agrotourism  ,if is what you are looking for. Set in a spectacular and breathtaking scenery you are given the chance to enjoy peace and tranquility while practicing a number of amazing indoor and outdoor activities -or in other words ecotourism in Crete like trekking, birdwatching and walking the paths as well as map and gps with paths to follow.

 

 

Outside pool view
Cretan family hospitality

HOLIDAYS IN NATURE

Locate in Zaros is a true oasis to any visitor longing for ecotourism, agrotourism or rural holidays in the heart of nature.Stretched over a lush slope that is covered with perennial olive trees and enormous carob trees, Eleonas Country Village resembles a small village nestled in the arms of Cretan nature, just a stone’s throw away from the well- known village of Zaros.

At every step, aromatic herbs, plants and colourful flowers will awaken all your senses!

Eleonas Country Village in Zaros is a true oasis to any visitor longing for ecotourism, agrotourism or rural holidays in the heart of nature.

A refference point for your holidays if you are an action person and you like hiking, mountain biking, climbing, mountain side of Crete, bird watching, mountain exploring and the feeling of the local Cretan family hospitality or just if you preffer to relax for hours in your private heated pool enjoying the rare and wild beauty of the Psiloritis mountain and by hearing the birds to sing.

 

 

Private stone cottages

Accomodation In perfect harmony with the natural environment

Embraced by trees, flowers and plants, the stone cottages  at Eleonas Country Village are sparsely built in the heart of the olive grove covered with perennial olive trees.

Traditional decor, stylish wood furniture, kitchenette, bathrooms with a shower or a bath, offer a comfortable stay to all guests, family or individual visitors.

All private cottages  have  terraces or Balconies  that value your privacy and offer beautiful views over the landscape.

In perfect harmony with the natural environment, the Cottages have been built with stone and wood. Their interior is  cozy and ambient equipped.

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Traditional Cottages Eleonas
Elia Restaurant
Cretan gastronomy at ELIA Restaurant

Authentic Cretan Cuisine

The Eleonas Country Village complex represents the Cretan gastronomy which you can relish at "Elia", the traditional restaurant in the heart of the complex.

Mouthwatering products of the Cretan land, local recipes cooked with care, along with an extensive wine list from the Cretan vineyards guarantee an unforgettable gastronomic experience to all visitors and guests.

By meeting the necessary standards and requirements, the restaurant holds the “Quality Label of Cretan Cuisine” and focuses on the exceptional raw materials from the nearby farms that are perfectly combined in an exciting range of traditional Cretan recipes. The virgin olive oil comes from the complex's olive groves while the various types of traditional cheese from the family’s model dairy.

The Restaurant operates with reduced capacity and to ensure adequate space and socially distant set-up in accordance with the measures.
Our restaurant has been implementing a food safety management system for several years now; HACCP, ISO 22000: 2005. The protocols we already follow are in many cases more stringent than the procedures currently in place to limit COVID-19 transmission.

Our personnel is highly trained in terms of food hygiene and safety.

 

 

 

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TRADITIONAL CRETAN BREAKFAST

PURE CRETAN PRODUCTS

Breakfast at Eleonas country village

The history and the abundance of flavours coming from the Cretan land, at Eleonas country village breakfast.

Fine local products, produced by our hotel’s farm, along with products of local small producers, Cretan recipes, nutritional and savoury goodies, are served at Elaionas Country Village breakfast.

Assigned the “Greek Breakfast” certification by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Eleonas breakfast offers a unique mouthwatering experience to all its visitors, and is an introduction to the culinary tradition of Crete.

The extra virgin olive oil that comes abundantly from our private olive grove, the fine fresh local milk, used to produce our local cheese at our creamery, the eggs from our hens living freely out in the fields and the many recipes that we try every morning have a starring role at the morning table.

Cheese and dairy products are at the forefront. The famous fresh Greek Yogurt is combined with local honey and nuts, while the cretan gruyere (in Greek graviera) comes in different flavours, for instance with thyme.

The famous cretan pies with cheese, greens from the mountains or spinach are cooked every morning; omelettes with fresh eggs, local charcuterie and different types of rusks with a robust flavour, such as carob.

Fresh orange juice, as well as juices from seasonal fruits, are daily served to your table, along with a large selection of coffees, such as the traditional Greek coffee (also called Ellinikós kafes) prepared in the ember or hot ciders with sand.

There are several vegetarian and vegan options available at Eleonas Country Village breakfast.

**All product supplies, as well as their storage and preparation is certified by ISO 22000: 2005 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

 

 

Cretan breakfast