Traditional villages
Discover the top traditional villages you must visit on Crete. Find brief info about these destinations on Crete, that you can easily access with your rented car. Pick up the car directly from the airport or alternatively you can pick it up from your hotel.
Piskopiano
Piskopiano is one of three "traditional" villages that almost run into each other, set in the hillside above manic Hersonissos.
Although much quieter than Hersonissos, Piskopiano is still a popular tourist destination. It attracts, on the whole, a slightly older clientele who have the option of venturing down to bustling Hersonissos if they so wish. Piskopiano has plenty of tavernas, both on the main road up and the road through the village, to keep anyone going for a fortnight, as well as a few mini-markets and tourist shops.
The main road through the village is attractively cobbled and overall, it is a pretty place with plenty of old, authentic buildings mingling amongst the plethora of apartment blocks. Even the purpose-built accommodation does not intrude and is mainly neatly painted two-storey buildings.
The village seems to have very limited parking but most accommodation has its own private parking.Kastelli Fourni
The village of Kastelli in Fourni is very old and named after the now-defunct castle on a nearby hill. The houses are old and of typical Cretan architecture, with narrow streets between them. There are enough cafes, taverns, bakeries and shops. The centre also has a pharmacy and a bank providing all the basic goods and services of the village.Few tourists come here, except for a walk or on the way to the south coast. With few accommodations available, a vacation in Kastelli helps you experience the lifestyle of the locals.
