Vritomartis

The only naturist hotel on Crete, the family-run hotel Vritomartis is an oasis of lush vegetation. The gardens are an abundance of colour, particularly in May, with geraniums, oleander, bougainvillea and mulberry, pine, eucalyptus, olive and palm trees. With Europe’s southern-most point being on Crete, the weather here is ideal even for early and late season holidays. Named after the Minoan goddess of hunting, Hotel Vritomartis (‘sweet virgin’) opened in 1989 and has a total of 85 comfortable and air-conditioned rooms.

Location

Situated on the south-west coast of the island, Chora Sfakion (population 200, also known as Sfakia) is the nearest village to Hotel Vritomartis. It used to be a quiet fishing village, but is now a port for the ferries to the remote beaches/villages of Loutro and Agia Roumeli and a transit point for many tourists. There are several restaurants, souvenir shops, supermarkets, a post office and a cash dispenser.

The Beaches

The private naturist pebble Filaki Beach is just 900m away from Hotel Vritomartis: if you do not feel like a walk, the hotel’s free shuttle bus operates several times a day. There is a charge for sun beds and umbrellas. The beach bar serves snack meals at lunchtime. We recommend the use of swimming sandals to protect your feet against underwater rocks, sea urchins etc. The hotel has created a new alternative beach, also about 900m away.  This is also pebbly and as yet it has no facilities.  Sweetwater Beach, another naturist option with bar, sunbeds and umbrellas is just a 3 minute water taxi ride from Chora Sfakion. Orthi Ammos, 16km away is a sandy naturist beach.

Naturism at Vritomartis

Vritomartis is the only naturist hotel in Crete. Naturism is permitted in the pool and in the gardens surrounding the pool. Guests are asked to dress between sunset and sunrise and also to cover up (a towel or sarong will suffice) when entering the main hotel building and mini-market.

Food & Drink

The family-run Hotel Vritomartis offers home cooking using fruit and vegetables grown by the family as well as their own produced feta cheese and yoghurt. The dining room is normally used only for breakfast whilst buffet dinners are served on the open-air terrace. The (nude) poolside taverna/snack bar serves a good choice of lunchtime meals and drinks, including beer in German-size steins.

Facilities

The large pool is the centre-piece of Hotel Vritomartis, together with a small paddling pool. They are surrounded by well-kept lawns with lush vegetation and an ample supply of sun beds (no need to reserve!), umbrellas and several  showers (cold). The multi-lingual reception and information desk changes money, calls taxis, orders newspapers and medicines and loans out table games. Safe deposit boxes and small fridges are available for rent. Extras bills may be settled with credit cards. There is wireless internet access available in reception, bar and pool area.
There is a games/reading room with satellite TV and a large bar/lounge with open-air terrace. The (textile) mini-market stocks beach articles, toiletries, books, souvenirs, cigarettes, sweets and snacks. There is a small children’s playground.

Activities

There is a floodlit tennis court, table tennis, boules and garden chess.

Entertainment

A trio plays dancing music on the bar terrace three nights a week. There is also a Cretan/Greek dance evening every fortnight.

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