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Zaros is a picturesque traditional village which is situated at a 45 km distance southwest from Heraklion, at the plain of Psiloritis Mountain. It can be reached if you take the exit to Mires from Heraklion and than take the route to Zaros from the village of Agia Varvara. From the south the village can be easily reached from the large village / small town of Mires. Zaros is a rather large and lively village with quite a few restaurants, mini markets and shops and there is a petrol station. The village is famous for its spring water (the bottles of Zaros mineral water you can buy in the supermarkets come from here) and in the village you find several natural springs with drinking water and nearby is a small lake.

The village of Zaros has rich historical past as the Roman aqueduct, the traditional alleys with ancient architectural and the churches' adorns. The village is famous for the beautiful lake as well as for the local vivarium where you can enjoy the taste of fresh trout. You can reach the lake via an exit just before Zaros as you come from the village of Vorizia in the west or just after the village of Zaros if you come from the village of Agia Varvara in the east. The last part is over a dirt track. You can walk to the lake or go by car. At the end where the lake is there is a large parking.

Lake Zaros with its deep green blue colour makes more the impression of a lake in the Swiss Alps and it is surrounded by lush vegetation and tall trees. It is a gathering point for the Greek families for a day out and a dinner in one of the taverns that are located by the lake. I also saw an excursion bus driving into the parking lot. A recommendation is supposedly a visit to cafe-tavern "Vegera" at the center of the village of Zaros, where you can taste traditional Cretan cuisine with home made wine and raki.

In a short distance of the village of Zaros you find the famous gorge of Rouvas (next to the entrance of the dirt track to the lake, walking trail which is 4,5 km long), as well as the historical monasteries of Valsamonero, Vrontisi, Agios Nikolaos. From Lake Zaros there is a walking path going to this last monastery. Other places worth visiting are the plateau of Nidas, the old settlements of Kourites, Fari, Drosou, Paliamas and Laloymas' dam - ideal places for the fans hiking. Furthermore from Zaros within 15 minutes driving you can visit the town of Moires for shopping at the local shops and the open-air market (pazari) every Saturday. Close to Moires are the powerful, at ancient times, towns of Faistos and Gortyna. At last within 25 minutes driving you can reach the magnificent beaches of (famous) Matala, Komos, Agia Triada, Kokkinos Pyrgos e.t.c.

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Keramos studios is a beautiful traditional pension located in the heart of Zaros, a picturesque traditional village, 45 km from Heraklion at the plain of Psiloritis Mountain, featured with natural springs and a small lake.

It's a traditional family guesthouse where the visitor can enjoy the Cretan hospitality and the best breakfast in Crete made according to grandma's recipes. Landlady Katerina prepares the breakfast herself using pure products right from the family farm: eggs, olive oil and cheese "myzithra", made by goat's milk. Myzithra is the main ingredient of the famous creatan pies. You will have the chance to taste more than 20 kinds of pies, as cheese pie, pepper pie, hunt pie and other traditional ones (like "sarikopita", "tzoulama", "kaltsounia" and many more). We can also offer you yoghurt with wheat, "greek" coffee and tea made of mountain herbs. Katerina's breakfast has repeatedly won the first prize in various competitions and has been recorded in the most remarkable tourist guides!

Keramos lounge area is decorated with antiques, handicrafts, woven materials and a beautiful fireplace. Our rooms are big, bright and quiet, traditionally decorated and fully equipted with A/C, kitchenette, refrigerator, shower, WC, TV and elevator. Furthermore you can enjoy your breakfast or your coffee at the room's balcony, gazing at the magnificent view of the village's countryside.

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