Perched high on a hillside overlooking Lake Aposelemis, the Country Hotel Velani is situated in a rural area near the village of Avdou in Heraklion on the island of Crete, Greece. The charming hotel features 12 spacious and comfortable rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, workspaces, and hairdryers. Guests can start the day with a delicious breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include daily housekeeping, room service, swimming pools, a sun deck, a restaurant, a wellness facility, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include horseback riding, paragliding, walking/cycling, birdwatching, cooking classes, and yoga sessions.