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Crete cultural heritage tours & Monasteries to Visit in Lasithi (and how far they are from Natura Cottages)
Exploring eastern Crete isn’t complete without stepping into its Historic sites of Crete & monasteries—places where history, art, and...
Aug 14, 20256 min read


The Best Beaches Near Natura Cottages - best beaches in Crete
A visual guide to sun, sea, and serenity—just a short drive from your cottage in Eastern Crete. When you stay at Natura Cottages, you...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Why Natura Cottages Is Ideal for digital nomads in Greece in Nature Work deeply. Rest fully. Live freely—in the heart of Eastern Crete.
In a world where remote work is no longer a privilege but a lifestyle, digital nomads are constantly searching for places that offer both...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


🌿 What It’s Like to Sleep in a coco-mat natural mattresses in a Cretan Eco-Lodge retreat: A Day and Night at Natura Cottages
From hammock naps to sea-view sunsets, discover the slow rhythm of life in a restored mountain hamlet. Imagine this: You wake up in a...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


🥾 Walking the E4 Trail: From Natura Cottages to the Pefki Gorge - Cretan hiking trails
Explore one of Crete’s most beautiful short hikes—right from your doorstep. If you’re staying at Natura Cottages, you’re already on the...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


How Our Family Revived a 16th‑Century Cretan Hamlet —reflecting the authentic heritage of Natura Cottages Eco-retreat in Crete
Discover the Story Behind Natura Cottages Eco-retreat in Crete Tucked away in the protected Aspros Potamos (White River) valley near...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Aspros Potamos: Off-Grid Bliss in Crete’s Wild South (Plus a Hidden Gem Nearby)
In the quiet hills above the Libyan Sea in southeastern Crete, time slows to the rhythm of cicadas, goat bells, and the whisper of olive...
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Unique Historic & Traditional Villages to Stay in Greece – From Medieval Castles to Eco Retreats
Greece is not just about beaches and sunsets—it’s a country filled with ancient stories, timeless architecture, and villages that feel...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark Setting Sustainable Tourism Example
Exploring Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark: A Model for Sustainable Tourism in Crete Crete is not just an island of sun and sea—it’s also a...
Oct 15, 20233 min read


Hike the Ricthis gorge
The gorge Ricthis gorge is located in Lasithi Prefecture, on the north side of Crete, between the cities Agios Nikolaos and Sitia ...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Hike the "Oreino" gorge or "Butterfly" gorge
"Oreino" gorge or "Butterfly" gorge It’s one of the most known gorges of south-east Crete (Makrigialos-Ierapetra area). Its entrance is...
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Hike Pefki gorge
If you're staying at Natura cottages of Crete then be sure to visit the Pefki Gorge that starts exactly outside our cottages If you...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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