Kapsaliana Village Hotel: Accommodation in Kapsaliana, Crete

The on-site Elai restaurant serves farm-to-table Cretan cuisine using produce from the hotel's own gardens and olive grove. Guests can join cooking classes in the fully-equipped open-air kitchen, learning to prepare local dishes. Bespoke culinary journeys led by a Michelin-Star Chef are available, and the hotel offers olive oil production and tasting experiences on the property.

The hotel is a complex of 22 stone buildings featuring Cretan and Venetian architecture, each individually designed. Most rooms include a fireplace, private terrace, satellite TV, and minibar. Room categories range from Classic Double Rooms to Suites with Private Pool, such as the Bourealis suite.

The hotel organizes olive oil tastings, wine tastings, and cooking classes that use ingredients from the property's gardens. Guests can join walking tours, bike tours, movie nights, and themed dinner nights. A visit to the on-site museum of the old olive oil press is included, and excursions to the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna and Arkadi Monastery can be arranged.

The outdoor swimming pool is heated and offers a pool bar, sun loungers, and umbrellas with views over the olive groves. The spa and wellness center provides massage treatments, beauty services, and a fitness center with minimal equipment. Yoga classes are offered on site, and guests can book hair styling, manicure, and spa facilities.

The hotel occupies a carefully restored former village surrounded by the largest olive grove on Crete, with views of the countryside and the sea. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, the Venetian Fortress, and Skaleta Beach. Guests need a car to explore the area, as the property is located in the hills of Rethymno, 20-30 minutes from the city.

Dining: Elai restaurant with farm-to-table Cretan cuisine

Experiences: Cooking classes in an open-air kitchen

Activities: Olive oil and wine tastings on site

Accommodation: 22 restored stone buildings with fireplaces

Wellness: Heated pool and spa with massage treatments

History: Restored former village with olive press museum