Adele is a small traditional village just 8km east of the town of Rethymon. The area below the village of Adele is known as Adelianos Kampos which is the flatland area that lies between the sea and the village. It is here that you'll find many luxury hotels that line the beach front.

The beach near to Adele is a very long stretch of golden sand with crystal clear waters. Because of its length you seldom feel crowded on this beach. You'll find lots of water sports available here including the chance for scuba diving.

Whether you stay in one of the hotels of Adelianos Kampos or the traditional village of Adele itself you'll find yourself in a very good location to explore many sights around the island.

Adele is on the road that leads to the Monastery of Arkadi, one of the most popular Crete tourist destinations. Arkadi Monastery is famed for the massacre that took place in 1866 at the hands of the Turks towards the Cretan people. Almost 2500 men, women and children – both Turks and Cretans – lost their lives in the Monastery of Arkadi Holocaust.

Today visitors flock to the museum which is housed within Arkadi monastery in which artefacts hailing from the 1866 Holocaust are displayed along with many beautiful religious icons.

Accommodation In Adele

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Car Rental in Crete

It’s a good idea to book your hire car in advance. During the height of the season in July and August, when demand is at its peak, booking is essential. There are many online services available for getting around in Crete by hire car. One that stands out is holidayautos.co.uk

We really do recommend hiring a car to get around Crete, to enjoy your stay fully. If you're staying in Adele you can easily get to many of the attractions like picturesque Rethymnon, the Rouvas Gorge, the mountain village of Zaros, the Monastery of Arkadi and the Minoan settlements of Phaistos and Knossos and the archaeological museum at Heraklion by car. There are many companies that offer car hire on Crete, but we think it's a good idea to book in advance with nationally recognised companies who offer the right insurance.

Don't forget to visit our Cretan Village Shop where you can buy a range of Crete books and maps of Crete. We stock a small handpicked collection of Crete books that are not available through Amazon and will be hard to find outside of Crete itself. They cover subjects such as Crete guide books and maps, the Samaria Gorge, Wild Flowers of Crete, Horta and the Cretan Diet cookery recipes.

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