By choosing Villaestia as the destination of your holidays you can enjoy the calmness of nature that surrounds you, a great variety of organized activities and acquire new experiences during your stay.
It is located just 500 meters away from the village Armeni which gives you great access to two large super markets, a pharmacy, an ATM and a gas station. You will also find a bakery - pastry shop, cafés and traditional taverns, shops that sell homemade cheese, a car wash and a hair salon,veterinary practice and pet hotel. www.crete-kennels.com

A great feature of the building is that it has a very large fire source - a fireplace- (called parasia) used also as a BBQ which gives the room a sense of warmth. This is a trademark of this accommodation because the name Villaestia is inspired by the ancient Greek goddess Hestia, protector of houses and families in ancient times. It was also a symbol of hospitality in every home and every temple of the city and there was always a large or small fire burning for the worship of the goddess.

The village Armeni consists the natural extension of the city of Rethymno (9 km distance) to the south and lies on the southern road. It slowly turns into a tourist destination for locals and foreigners. It is already a commercial center of the region.
Elements that make the area into a popular tourist destination are the widely known Late Minoan Cemetery of Armeni, the homonym traditional village and the beautiful natural environment. The village is located within a small distance from the beaches of Rethymnon both the northern and the southern ones.  It is also famous for its cool climate during the summer. The involvement of residents in the agriculture and livestock make it suitable for the development of rural tourism by creating farms that can be visited by anyone.

Highlighting the cultural elements of the area, the revival of the traditions of the place through activities of the Cultural Association allow, in conjunction with the existing cultural-sports center, entertainment, learning the traditions and having fun. Thanks to the traditional way of manufacturing products from the field to consumption, it is possible to monitor actions of particular cultural interest. Finally, the natural environment with its beautiful paths ideal for trekking (such is path E4), jogging, cycling and horse riding offers the possibility of thematic tourism.