Villa Elborgini – Where Cretan Land Meets Wine and Culinary Art Featuring a private chef service we can prepare you meals from the magnificent menu catalogue of 44 Kouzina restaurant at the time and day that you choose (please order in advance). We also provide music with professional speakers and an amplifier placed in the garden courtyard. You can connect your mobile phone and from the amplifier you can also listen to the radio. In the heart of authentic Crete, in the wine-rich village of Avgeniki near Heraklion, Villa Elborgini invites you to immerse yourself in a world of flavor, aroma, and elegant comfort. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and ancient olive groves, this luxurious villa is a dream escape for wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, and seekers of true Cretan hospitality. Its location is ideal: just minutes away from some of the island’s most esteemed wineries — Lyrarakis, Douloufakis, Idaia Winery, and several smaller boutique estates, all open for tours and tastings that highlight Crete’s rich winemaking heritage. But the experience doesn’t stop in the countryside. In the vibrant city of Heraklion, you’ll find Kouzina44 — the acclaimed restaurant owned by the same host who welcomes you to Villa Elborgini. A refined space where contemporary Cretan cuisine meets creativity, Kouzina44 offers a curated wine list featuring the very labels grown near our villa. Every dish tells a story, every glass connects you to the land. Villa Elborgini isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a sensory journey where wine, flavor, and Cretan soul come together beautifully.