If you are interested in folklore and would like to see in practice the artistic activity which has been kept unchanged today in embroidery, weaving, ceramics, hagiography and pottery should not miss the unique traditional village of Arolithos.
Arolithos, a small charming, picturesque village near Heraklion, which has ragged grandeur of wild mountains as a background, reminds its visitors how Crete was several years ago.
This, along with the wild carob trees, the lentisks, the gorse, the vineyards and olive groves of Crete constitute a picture of Arolithos. It is a village with cobbled streets and with houses, which have tiled roofs and terrace. Its architecture is genuine Cretan whilst the materials are also genuine old.
It is situated 11 kilometers outside Heraklion, following the old way to Rethimnon.
Arolithos Hotel is a private property and is owned by the family of Mr. Saloustros. He was born in Anogia, the most famous village in Crete. He was very proud of his nationality so that he decided to do something special in order to promote his village and the tradition of Crete.