Days here don't follow a published timetable. The estate lists its activities, and you build your stay around them. You might spend a morning touring the farm or picking vegetables, have a swim in the afternoon, then eat dinner at the restaurant.

Food is the main draw. The estate grows its own vegetables, and guests can follow the whole process from gathering them to preparing them with the chef. The restaurant serves authentic Cretan cuisine and presents itself as an organic food restaurant.

What sets Dalabelos apart from a typical yoga or fitness retreat is that its wellness idea rests on land, food and music, not on daily classes. The source page lists no yoga, gym sessions or coached training. If you want a structured training week, this isn't it. If you want to spend time on a farm in Crete and learn how the food and wine are made, it fits well.

The page names no instructors or wellness teachers. The one person it does name is Vasilis, the founder and a musician, who is connected with the estate's Thursday music workshop. That workshop goes beyond the instruments to cover Cretan history, tradition and customs.

The location gives you both coast and mountains. Angeliana sits on a small hill about 5km from well-known Cretan beaches, at the foot of Mount Ida. The Ida region is full of water, gorges and caves, and it has a long place in ancient Greek belief.

The activities are also open to visitors who aren't staying at the estate, so you may share them with people from outside. With only 10 units, the place itself is small.

What's included

- Stay in a studio, cottage or luxury apartment - Access to the swimming pool

What's not included

- Flights and transfers (not listed as included) - Travel insurance (not listed as included) - Personal expenses

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