Charakas
Travel Guide
Visit Charakas

Manili Boutique Suites & Villas
"Very characterful but be prepared for stairs and steep slopes"
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only
"Great stay! Would recommend"
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Idi Hotel
"We stayed in a standard room in the main building and it was so lovely! The breakfast was awesome and the walk down to the village was convenient. This hotel has a lovely restaurant attached with great food. Zaros Lake is just around the corner. My favorite part was the spring water running down ..."
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only
"Great stay! Would recommend"
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Keramos
"Nice family b&b in midle of Zaros. The cherry on top of the cake was the roof pool"
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Katalagari Country Suites
"great quiet place in good location not far from airport. friendly and helpful staff, family run."
Reviewed on May 8, 2025
Popular places to visit
Minos-Miliarikis Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Minos-Miliarikis Winery during your travels to Áyiai Paraskiaí. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nikos Kazantzakis Museum during your trip to Archanes-Asterousia. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Lyrarakis
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lyrarakis during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Boutari
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Boutari during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Musical Workshop Labyrinth
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musical Workshop Labyrinth in Choudetsi. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Digenakis
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Digenakis during your travels to Nikos Kazantzakis.
Things to do

From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

