Paradise Retreat

Paradise Retreat is a chalet in Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete. Paradise Retreat is situated nearby to the museum Omalia olive press, as well as near the church Aghia Marina.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Malia Palace.

Malia Palace

Archaeological site

Photo: Marsyas, CC BY 2.5.

Malia is a Minoan and Mycenaean archaeological site located on the northern coast of Crete in the Heraklion area. It is about 35 kilometers east of the ancient site of Knossos and 40 kilometers east of the modern city of Heraklion. Malia Palace is situated 2½ km northeast of Paradise Retreat.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Malia and Stalida.

Malia

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Malia is in Crete, 34 km east of Heraklion, the Cretan capital city. It is one of six Minoan Palatial Centres to be listed as a world heritage site.

Stalida

Village

Photo: Алексей Шулик, CC BY 3.0.

Stalida is a village that lies between Malia and Hersonissos on the north coast of Crete, Greece. The name derives from the Greek verb stalizo, which means 'stop for a rest' as this was a location where shepherds and farms rested in between villages. Stalida is situated 4 km northwest of Paradise Retreat.