Anatoli is a small and old village in the southwest of the island of Crete, about 15 kilometers northwest of the town of Ierapetra. The name means "village of the rising sun". Here you will find the junction to Kalogeri and the coastal town of Gra Lia (a kind of suburb of Ierapetra with all facilities) or to the Monastery of Exakoustis. If you drive down you have beautiful views over the coast and the Lake of Techniti Bramiana that lies north of Ierapetra. The ride down the mountain takes about 20 minutes. The village dates from the Venetian period and started life in the 16th century. It contains many dilapidated houses, but slowly more of them are restored.

There are three churches, a Venetian tower (in the north of the village) and two small tavernas that are open in the summer months. The most remarkable church is the Byzantine Kato Panagia and Agios Nikolaos Church which includes murals and an ancient tomb (this church is unfortunately not on the photos, it is slightly lower in the village). The large yellow painted church is the All Saints church or Agioi Pantes church and it dates back to 1873. It houses icons from the 15th to the 20th century that come from other churches in the area. Two particular interesting icons date from around 1400. In the village several old houses have been restored which are now offered as a holiday home. The village of Anatoli was a centre of resistance against the Turks during the Turkish occupation of the island of Crete. The monument of a resistance fighter you see on the square bears witness to this.

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Diktynna offers traditional houses, converted into villas with fireplace and views over the Libyan Sea. It is situated 12 km from Ierapetra. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided. Diktynna Traditional Villas air-conditioned with 2 bedrooms and a living room. They all have a large kitchen with dishwasher, and a patio with BBQ. There is free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen satellite TV is available in each of the rooms.

Guests can use the traditional wooden oven, or look at the stars with the hotel's telescope. Special rates are offered on car rental, and car pick-up and drop-off at Heraklion airport or port can be arranged. With Diktynna as their base, guests can explore the surrounding villages of the Lasithi region. There are many scenic walking paths, while you can also ride a mule or a donkey. Free mountain bikes are provided on site.

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Ariadni Village is a complex of stone-and-wood-built residences situated in the centre of Anatoli village, 12 km from Ierapetra. Resembling a traditional Cretan village, this complex offers self-catered accommodation with unobstructed sea views. Each rustic apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room with TV. An internal wooden staircase leads to the upper-floor en suite bedroom with sea-view balcony. Free Wi-Fi internet access is featured.

Guests can prepare their own meals, while there are BBQ facilities in the communal terrace. A 2-minute walk away, you will find shops, as well as local bars and cafes. For more elaborate meals, you will find traditional taverns 1 km away. This property is also rated for the best value in Anatoli! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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