Aravanes - Thronos

Family-run guesthouse in Thronos with Mount Ida views and hands-on Cretan cooking classes

Accommodation

Aravanes Thronos offers recently renovated rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. Each room includes a private bathroom and a balcony overlooking Mount Ida and the Amari Valley. Deluxe Double Rooms and Luxury Triple Rooms feature upgraded interiors and scenic views.

Dining

The on-site traditional tavern cooks meals in a wood oven using homegrown food from family farms. Organic dining options are sourced locally, and guests can join hands-on cooking and bread-making classes unique to the region. Breakfast includes homemade biscuits, and special diet menus are available on request.

Activities

Guests can join guided hiking tours and walking tours led by experienced multilingual local guides. The hotel arranges tours about local culture and offers aerobics sessions and live music performances three times a year. Cooking classes and foraging days provide authentic Cretan experiences.

Family-Friendly Amenities

A children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment are located on-site, making the property suitable for families. The outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end and a fence around it for safety. Family rooms are available, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture provides additional space for children.

Location & Surroundings

Aravanes sits in the village of Thronos, less than 1 km from the Archaeological Sites of Syvritos. Arkadi Monastery and the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna are each 9 km away, and Psiloritis National Park is nearby. The quiet mountain setting offers direct access to hiking trails through the Amari Valley.

• Location: Thronos village, 9 km from Arkadi Monastery and Ancient Eleftherna Museum
• Rooms: Newly renovated rooms with mountain-view balconies
• Dining: Wood-oven tavern with homegrown organic ingredients
• Activities: Hands-on cooking classes and guided local tours
• Family: Children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, family rooms
• Services: Multilingual local guides, airport shuttle, free parking

Licence number: 1041K111K2796001