Accommodation in Zaros

• Hotel Idi, also here
• Pension Keramos, also here

Mount Idi (or Ida or Psiloritis -- in Greek: Ίδη, Ψηλορείτης)

• Page at kretakultur.dk
• Page at explorecrete.com
• Page at crete.tournet.gr

Near Zaros

Interactive map of Crete

• Phaistos, also here, and here (in Greek: Φαιστός)
• Gortys, also here (or Gortyna; in Greek: Γόρτυνα)
• Matala, also here (in Greek: Μάταλα)
• Kalamaki (in Greek: Καλαμάκι)
• Lendas (in Greek: Λέντας)

Iraklio (Heraklion -- in Greek: Ηράκλειο)

• Wikipedia on Iraklio Prefecture
• Map of Iraklio Prefecture

Accommodation in Iraklio

Some people may need to stay in Iraklio for some days, before or after the meeting. Some might prefer to stay there even during the duration of the meeting and drive down to Zaros every day (an hour's drive; not recommended). We have received special offers from the following hotels which are centrally located in Iraklio:

• El Greco Hotel: Room with one bed: EUR 32.00, two beds: EUR 42.00, three beds EUR 53.00. Breakfast and all taxes included.
• Lato Hotel: Single bed: EUR 61.50, two beds: EUR 40.00/person, three beds: EUR 32.00/person. Breakfast and all taxes included.

There are numerous other options for hotels in Iraklio or nearby.

Travel links

• www.cretetravel.com
• Bus service timetable from Iraklio to Zaros, and a map with the routes. The map for the relevant bus station in Iraklio is here (area: Hanioporta, in Greek: Χανιόπορτα). Hanioporta (or Chanioporta) means "gate to Hania" (the next largest city on Crete, in its west end) and is a big gate in Iraklio's venetian walls (15th century AD) facing west.
• Taxis in Crete Expect to pay EUR 40 for a taxi from "Nikos Kazantzakis" airport to Zaros, maybe a little more if you have more luggage. Usually there are taxis waiting just outside the arrivals room. Always agree for your fare with the driver before the ride.
• Flights to/from Crete