The Azogires Centre, situated in the village of Azogires, 7km from the small coastal resort of Paleochora in the south west of Crete, offers workshop space and accommodation for up to 20 people from April to October. The centre is on the eastern side of the village, which is 500 metres up the side of a south facing valley. 

We have 8 twin bedded rooms on two levels, all with sea view balconies (right), offering superb south-facing views down the valley to Paleochora and the sea beyond.

The rooms are simple but spacious, with newly tiled floors, simply furnished in the Greek style, each with its own shower and toilet. 

Evening meals  are prepared in our communal kitchen by our very experienced cook, mostly vegetarian and to a high standard. Evening meal is provided on 5 of the 7 evenings,  served on our spacious vine covered patio (left).

Hot drinks are available at all times, and for the most part the kitchen is a communal space, so wash and clear up is shared by all. 

Lunch can be self catered or obtained at the local taverna’s or in Paleochora. Breakfast is provided every day, fresh orange juice and fruits with yoghurt and mueseli etc.

Getting There

Fly to Hania (on the north coast) - Workshops normally run Tuesday to Tuesday 
to link with charter flights from the UK.

Transfers from Hania  to the Centre take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (slightly longer by Bus ). See the Getting There page for more information. 

A car or transport of some kind is an excellent choice, giving more opportunity to explore the island. Car Hire can be arranged with a local company at a cost of £30 or 48 euro per person (based on 4 sharing ).

The Group room (3.75 x 10.00 mtrs, right), with its wooden floor opens out onto the vine covered patio . A sound system is available for use and the centre has a phone and internet facility available at normal rates.

The Village

Azogires was known in the seventies as "Paradise village" and it is still clear today why this was so. Peaceful shady olive groves, orange, lemon, pomegranate and fig trees, a tumbling stream with pools, waterfalls and its attendant platanos trees and not least the surrounding hills and mountains, with superb views and good walking opportunities.

The village has two taverna’s offering refreshment to walkers and passing tourists as well as visitors to the centre. The Alpha is run by our landlord and his family where it is possible to hear many interesting tales and facts about the village both past and present.

The village is steeped in history and famous for its monastery and caves associated with the story of the 99 Saints, who have their own festival day in early October every year. There is also a small museum, and a little stream running down the valley, perfect to cool down in on a hot day. 

The Resort

10mins away by car down the mountain is Paleochora.  It is a small and friendly resort with its own huge sandy beach to the west and stony beach to the east. There are also lots of beaches both sandy, stony and secluded with beautiful clear waters, all in easy reach of the town, by foot, bike or car.

Paleochora, looking north.

Facilities in the town:

• An excellent choice of bars and restaurants for lunch and evenings out

• Banks with cash points 

• Currency exchange offices, (also offering boat and excursion tickets ) 

• A post office

• Supermarkets and gift shops

• Bike/car hire 

• Local buses to and from Hania

• Taxi’s are also available