Just after the mountain top villages while on the way from Heraklion to Malata I saw this amazing view with what I believe is a farmhouse on the edge of a cliff.. Would likely be even better during sunset.

(I'm not 100% sure exactly where #ontheroad this view is so placed the marker where I think it was)

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"Thalori is incredible - the best part of our trip to Crete. It's very peaceful and far from nearby towns, so if you're a fan of places like Matala, you probably will not enjoy Thalori. We did not try their activities, but spent our time gazing at the mountains and stars, reading, and listening to the sheep bells. It was also the best food we had in our entire stay in Greece. The hospitality is amazing. We did stay in 2 separate houses while there, and I would add that they seem to vary quite a...

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"Ein großzügiges Haus mit toller Aussicht. Dank der Beschreibung von Stefan einfach zu finden. Man kann das Haus sehr gut mit einem normalen Pkw erreichen. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, wir haben es genossen selbst zu kochen. "

"If you're looking for a lovely authentic Cretan experience, I can highly recommend staying at the Amazing Stone Villa. Yiannis and Mary, the owners, were both lovely and welcoming. Maria's Tavern is a must if you stay. We enjoyed climbing near Kapetaniana and Agiofarango. "