Dalabelos is a family run, model eco-tourism
complex built within the confines of a working
estate located in the Prefecture of Rethymno, east
of the town of Rethymno and surrounded by the
villages of Panormo in the north and Angeliana in
the south with easy access to the national road.
The ten units of Dalabelos each
about 25 sq. m. are situated amongst the 8 acres of
olive trees, vineyards and aromatic plants with
breathtaking views over the Cretan landscape and the
Cretan Archipelago.
Each unit has a balcony or a
patio, a fireplace, air conditioning, a kitchenette,
including a fridge, cable TV, telephone, Internet
access, and bathrooms with great showers, hand made
ceramic sinks, and hairdryers. The complex also
provides facilities for people with disabilities.
Activities In the restaurant of Dalabelos, you will
experience the tastes of the Cretan Diet, world
famous for its healthy attributes.
In this warm, comfortable and
tastefully decorated space, you will have the chance
to taste traditional Cretan Cuisine based on virgin
olive oil, wine, aromatic herbs etc. You can also
observe and take part in the picking of olives,
grapes, and wild greens, and learn to create
traditional foods, sweets, and bread using old
family recipes and organic produce from our complex.
Furthermore, hotel guests will be able to attend
seasonal seminars; with themes such as picking
olives, preparing olives for eating, olive oil,
cooking with olives etc. In the amphitheater and
courtyard of Dalabelos you will experience evenings
of local music recitals performed by authentic
Cretan musical instruments. In the ceramic studio of
Dalabelos you can observe the resident artists at
work. Furthermore, hotel guests will be able to
attend seminars to learn how to mold clay, work the
wheel, and create ceramics.
In the coffee house (kafenio) of
Dalabelos you sip a coffee or a drink whiling away
the time reading a book or playing a game of
backgammon or cards seating in front of the
fireplace.
Distances Heraklion – Heraklion
Airport: 65km Rethymnon: 25 km Beaches: 3 to 7 km
(in various directions) A multitude of walking
trails in the area
