LISTAROS SA and the Ksa sou properties were established in the summer of 2002 from a group of friends that share a common passion and a common belief. A passion for Greece and Crete…and the belief that new alternative forms of tourism are feasible in Crete and more particularly in the broad region of western Messara. Despite the negative impact of mass tourism and depopulation, Messara remains a region known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage.  
A ‘fine’ example is the village Listaros Its impressive architecture and untouched natural scenery was the motive that made the founders’ to try to promote a traditional and definitely alternative way of travelling and discovering the unexplored part of Crete. Our aim is to “reveal” that special part of Crete, the traveller has not yet explored in an environment that respects guests and their contemporary needs. Moving to a scenery different from the one found at the northern part of the island, we wish to promote the rich natural, cultural, ethnic, architectural elements as well as the famous diet of the Messara region.  
Two old cottages build from stone, both fine examples of Cretan rural architecture, were renovated and were transformed into two separate guesthouses that offer their guests the comforts of a 4 star hotel. The original plain cubic form of their architecture was maintained in order to preserve the “character” of a typical cottage of the broader region and of the settlement. At the same time, a lot of attention was paid so as to equip our guesthouses with all luxuries comforts that meet the high standards of a modern accommodation

*** In an island full of climatologically and environmental diversities, the area of Messara has a unique character. It is the largest plain of Crete that extends to the central and southern region of Heraklion. It's surrounded from the north by mount Idi (Psiloritis), from east by mount Dicti and from south by mount Asterousia that meet with the Libyan Sea. While the land of Messara is one of the most fertile on the island, the landscape changes dramatically as the traveller reaches mount Asterousia. At the edge of the western point of Asterousia lies Listaros Village, the last passage to the mountain and the south coast. Records reveal that the village exists since 1577.  
DISTANCES: 
65 km from the airport and a few less from the port of Heraklion. 
12 km from the town of Moires to Matala and Siva 
5 km from the Komos beach. 
4,5 km from Monastery of Odigitrias and another 5-6 km for the beaches Kali Limenes, Agiofarago, Martsalo, Vathi. 
TRANSPORTATION 
For your transfer from and to the airport or the port of Heraklion, we recommend taking a taxi or renting a car for the entire duration of your stay on the island 
WHAT TO SEE 
Traditional settlements:Siva, Vreli, Apolihnos, Monohoros, Manousana, Rogdiana. 
Caves :The Cave of Camaron, Agiofarago gorge , Martsaliotiko gorge 
Natura 2000 Areas :The coast from Kaloi Limenes to Kommos and Kokkinos Pyrgos beach 
Archaeological Sites :The Minoan Palace of Faistos, Minoan Palace of Agia Triada, the archeological site of Komos, Paleochristian Baptistery of Apostle Pavlos (Apostle Paul)  
Monasteries: Area of Asterousia Monastery of Odigitrias (14th century) and Monastery of Saint Antonios Apezanon (16th century).  
Mountainous Area of Mount Idi (Psiloritis) Monastery of Saint Fanourios or Varsamonerou (13th- 15th century) and Monastery of Saint Antonios Vrontisiou.  
Folklore Museums: Museum of Cretan Ethnology in Voroi