House for sale in Zákros with 2 bedrooms – ID 2162174

Building plot with two small houses and olive trees. The plot is 30,000 m² with 480 olive trees and building rights for a further 250 m². The first house is 65 m² and consists of a kitchen-living room, a bedroom, a fireplace and an outdoor toilet. The other small house is 25 m² and consists of one room. There is a storage area of 12 m². The property has good access. Electricity is connected and it has agricultural water. Finally, it enjoys mountain views and is 5 km from the sea of Xerokampos.

Zakros is a traditional village in the east of the Greek island of Crete, located about 40 kilometers southeast of Sitia. It lies at an altitude of around 350 meters and is surrounded by olive groves and a barren, rocky landscape. Thanks to its own springs, Zakros presents itself as a green oasis in the middle of the dry surroundings. The village consists of two parts: Epano Zakros (Upper Zakros) and Kato Zakros (Lower Zakros). Epano Zakros is located inland and is known for its authentic Cretan atmosphere. Kato Zakros is located right on the coast and is home to important archaeological sites. One of the main attractions is the Minoan Palace of Zakros, the fourth of the great Minoan palaces of Crete. It was built between 1600 and 1550 BC. Built around 1450 BC. destroyed. Excavations began in 1961 after a farmer came across Minoan artifacts while plowing. Another highlight is the “Gorge of the Dead” (Farángi Nekrón), which leads from Epano Zakros to Kato Zakros. The Minoans buried their dead in the caves of this gorge. Today it is a popular hiking destination and part of the European long-distance hiking trail E4. Zakros offers a combination of rich history, impressive nature and traditional Cretan culture. It is an ideal place for travelers who want to experience authentic Crete away from mass tourism.

2 bedroom house

Zákros, Crete, Greece