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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.

Villa Eva is located at the fishing village of Gournes, between Heraklion and Hersonissos, 17 kilometers from Heraklion airport, 50 meters from the sandy beach and next to the Crete Aquarium, in a very quite area, ideal for families or couples who wants to spent their holidays by the sea, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/dining room, kitchen, BBQ, wooden oven, veranda, 200m a big common garden. Air-condition is available in all rooms free of charge. A beautiful fire place will keep you warm at winter nights. Can accomodate up to 8 persons. Terrace and garden overlooking the sea. Private parking space. Situated only 500m from the high way and yet, next to the beach. Ideal for families with children, or guests who want to enjoy their holidays by the sea.. Easy access to high way, close to amenities.The location of the villa is ideal for exploring Crete, or visiting Greek islands like Santorini. Local cuisine,with different dishes every day. Super market nearby. Close to antiquities. Water park with many different slides is 5 Kms away, ideal days out with children. Crete Aquarium, one of the biggest building complexes in the Mediterranean, is 200 meters away for those who adore marine world and want to explore more than 2500 individuals of fish and invertebrates. Bike or car rental companies are also close by.
On the ground floor of the villa is the living room, dining room, dishmachine,kitchen and the bathroom. A wooden stairs to the first floor with 3 bedrooms, 2 of them with sea view veranda, with dining table and chairs and bathroom/shower.
We are living next to the villa and we will be happy to assist and inform you for everything.

Property manager

Eva Papadimitriou

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 42469

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Villa Eva Luxury Villa 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area Gournes
Eva Luxury 50 Meters Sea Very Quite Area

About the area

Map
Gournes, Crete

What's nearby

  • Cretaquarium - 4 min walk
  • Dinosauria Park - 17 min walk
  • Gouves Beach - 8 min drive
  • Watercity Waterpark - 8 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Σπυρίδων - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Road Trip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sportbar Gouves Park Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gregory's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ξερολιθιά & Ελιά - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area. located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dinosauria Park and Gouves Beach. Marina Beach and Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Villa Eva, Luxury villa 50 meters from the sea, in a very quite area. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located large property
Great family house located steps to the beach and close to sea side restaurants. Beautiful sunsets. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crete stay
Pros: nice space; room darkening shutters that also kept the noise out; each room had its own air conditioning; nice deck and patio; close to the sea; owner provided a bottle of wine, some fruit, a cake roll, a couple bottles of water, and raki. Cons: each bathroom had only a half a roll of toilet paper and we were there 4 nights. A spare roll for each bathroom was requested, but owner stated that it was not in the house rules to provide that. He did say he would bring one over that evening, but he did not. (I know he wasn’t feeling well while we were there) We requested a trash bag so we could empty our kitchen garbage. Request was denied. Could be better: there was no plastic wrap, foil, or baggies. If you plan to cook and store leftovers bringing some ziplocks would be useful. Coffee, sugar, and salt were provided, but no additional spices or cooking oil. I know some VRBO’s don’t stock many of these items and others do. I tend to be more satisfied for the places that do have the extras. I think it’s good to know ahead of time. There were some beach chairs in the back of the house that we didn’t see until the last day as it wasn’t pointed out on check-in. Shower heads were hand held, which was inconvenient, but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mircea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Resting Holiday
Friendly manager. Confortable house. Excelent beach of Stalida. Excelent Restaurant Basilicum in Agios Nikolaos.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
I would give more stars if I could. Property owners were amazing. Even took us to the grocery store to stock up. Baked us treats and we had welcome wine and local raki. We had so much fun. Villa Eva was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing property and overall experience!
What an amazing property and overall experience. Located just outside Heraklion, close enough to ancient and modern cites but outside of the city, near the sea is ideal. Someone wrote that the airplanes bothered them, I don’t know what they were talking about, the planes stopped at @11pm and were not a problem for us. Three couples stayed there and there was plenty of room and amenities for all. A great garden for our breakfast, a nice balcony to relax in the evening. The house is modern with some nice traditional-looking furniture. But the property’s great advantage is the owner, George. He treated us with local drinks (raki and rakomelo) fruits sweets etc. he also gave us three superb recommendations for dinners. One taverna specializing in seafood and one in grilled meats. Both were more than what we expected. Fresh delicious food and reasonably priced (both owners were great as well). He also suggested a pricier seaside seafood restaurant to celebrate my birthday. This was also a great choice. If you are a party of six looking for accommodations in the area this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property very close to a good beach
The property was exactly as described and the photographs truly reflected the property and garden. The owners were exceptional. Eva and Georgio went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable and trouble free. On arrival we were met and a lovely lunch was waiting for us along with many other food and drink treats. Georgio then offered to take us in his car to show us the local area, where the supermarkets and restaurants were and which roads to take. It saved us a lot of hassle in trying to find your own way around the small narrow roads. The beach is only a short walk - less than 5 minutes and there are lovely sun beds to hire for not a lot of money. The beach is a lovely clean sandy beach and really good for swimming. We ate out a lot at the next village along the coast - Kota Gouves which is a lot larger than Gournes - it has lots of really good restaurants and has a good atmosphere and buzz about it. Would thoroughly recommend a holiday here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb house in a great location
We spent a wonderful week in this house. It is not too far from Heraklion but the neighborhood is quiet and there is a lovely little beach just 50 meters away. The hosts were delightful and very responsive. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eddie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa...
Our family of four just returned from a wonderful five-day vacation at Casa Eva. The Villa is exactly as pictured -- spacious, tastefully, lovingly furnished, and very clean and comfortable. It features a lovely, well-tended garden with a variety of flowers. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Eva and George with a home-cooked breakfast, fruit and bottles of wine and Cretan raki. All the basics were supplied. George was so kind that he even took us for a drive around the area to familiarize us while offering tips on restaurants, grocery stores and attractions. He was available to answer all our questions. Casa Eva is located in a quiet area next to a family beach. The quiet was interrupted only by birds and cicadas and an occasional airplane (mostly heard while at the beach, but hardly noticeable while inside). Crete is a beautiful place -- we drove around quite a bit to Knossos, Heraklion and Rethymnon. We look forward to coming back to Crete and Villa Eva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T., Maidstone, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location for exploring the archeological sites.
Cool, spacious, well equipped and amazing views. Yes, under the flight path for Heraklion approach, but it’s fun & definitely no problem with double-glazed doors closed at night & a/c on; I slept like a baby!! Appreciated the fly screens too. Wi-Fi brilliant. All cooking appliances & gadgets there, condiments etc., it felt like staying with close friends. As for the gifts on arrival! What can I say! Eva, Georgos & Natasha were so generous with food for our arrival, wine (& more!), daily gifts of home cooked treats, & also Georgos showed us the vicinity on arrival, where to shop, where to eat, pharmacy, routes, car parks, everything imaginable to make our stay fantastic. We can’t thank them enough! Must also add, photos are true to the reality! No staged scenes, no airbrushing; really honest. Also, there is a hair dryer, good drying area for beach clothes or general washing, cold tap outside to wash sand off feet. And then the garden . . . The perfumes were heady, frangipani, jasmine, scented geranium, basil, mint & twinkling lights in the trees! Loved it! Oh & lashings of hot water; plumbing really good!! Thank you all for a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa
The hosts were absolutely amazing - they greeted us with home cooked meals, drinks and a big bowl of fruits. Very friendly and welcoming. Also, since we didn't rent a car and taxis were surprisingly expensive in Greece, Eva's husband gave us a ride to a local supermarket to get some groceries. We are very grateful for Eva's hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

yann b., saint julien de concelles

Liked: Cleanliness
False advertisement - intensive passage of planes over the house
On the presentation card, it is indicated VERY CALM. It was the impression we had when we arrived around 1:30 am. But what awakening around 7am during the resumption of activity of the airport of Heraklion: thrill of jet engines in phase of landing every 5 minutes ... I understand why the owner was very eager to receive the balance of our payment immediately upon our arrival ... It was very quiet then. The villa, presented as very quiet, is actually in the air corridor of Heraklion, with aircraft passes at very low altitude (150 to 250 m) just above the house. The notion of calm flies up in smoke instantly ... Goodbye good naps and relaxing nights ☹ The owner did not respond to our request to cancel our second week on the VRBO website. His answer was: "you will see that you will get used to the sound of planes ...". So we had to stay and lock ourselves in this house with shutters and windows permanently closed for 15 days and nights. Not top during the month of July ... During a shower & beard shaving & drying, I counted up to 5 plane passes: record to beat ... The shadow of the planes passes squarely on the house. We had to rent a car urgently to escape the day to avoid this ceaseless noise. In short for calm and serenity, you must forget. This explains my very negative note ... The surroundings are not interesting or beautiful: next to the former US military base disused, with remains of shabby barracks and squatted by homeless . A shallow sandy beach is accessible to children, right next to a small port without charm: watch the boats pass by the swimmers. Other than that, nice house, with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with double beds, and a sofa in the living room / kitchen, that is 8 people. The layout is clean but average, not very practical. No luxury or the hot tub announced in the beginning despite the announcement that has been changed since my remark to the owner! The shower room on the first floor is badly lacking storage space to put its things. BBQ without accessories like tongs. Pity! Small garden on the front of the house and parking space provided but without table to eat. kitchen: dishwasher and huge fridge private terrace upstairs with sea views but it's complicated to eat there because far from the kitchen. Many problems of connection to the unstable wifi at startup / exit of standby. In summary I do not recommend unless you like planes ... you can find better and much quieter elsewhere.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Perfect place to Relax
EVA & Her husband were really nice & went out of their way to show us around & even took us to the store. Eva was so kind with the food she made & it was soooooo good. The house is big & perfect for any group or family. We Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Donal M.

Excellent property and hosts
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Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven I., Calgary Canada

Everything is Beautiful.
From the first minute we arrived at Villa Eva, we were amazed at both our surroundings and our hosts. The Villa is magnificent and the spectacular proximity to both the beach and the major road routes, made everything we wanted to do simple and everything else possible. Go to Crete. Rent this Villa. Smile and smile again. Thank you to George and Eva for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

The property was absolutely ideal for us, very clean and everything we needed was provided and more!
Villa Eva was lovely, wish we could have stayed longer. Very close to the beach and nice 15 -20 minute walk to shops, restaurant's and bars. The hosts, Eva, George and Natasha were more than helpful, providing us with gorgeous home made food and drink! (which we weren't expecting) taking us to the supermarket and even to the airport for our journey home, could not have asked for nicer hosts 🙂. Everything about our stay was wonderful and we would not hesitate to recommend to others, in fact some of my work colleagues are actually looking at booking next year! Thank you Eva, George and Natasha for being you 😊 Will definitely be back. Mike says, lovely, lovely, lovely 100% relaxation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus am Meer
Das Haus ist sehr groß und sauber gehalten. Die Besitzer sehr nett und freundlich. Man könnte jederzeit sich an die wenden. Das Meer ist keine 5 Minuten entfernt. Wasser sauber und durchsichtig. Die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten waren etwas weit entfernt aber zu Fuß trotzdem gut erreichbar. Das Haus wurden wir auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Top.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour a Gournes
Nous avons passe un agreable sejour entre amis dans cette maison proche d Heraklion Maison tres propre avec 3 chambres doubles Le proprietaire est tres agreable et tres gentille et tres discret Nous avions a notre arrivee de quoi manger et boire 🤗🤗🤗 Merci beaucoup
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philipp D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsamer Urlaub
Viele Dank für den angenehmen Aufenthalt; wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siegfried B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen sehr gastfreundliche Vermieter
Wir sind als Paar 79 u.74 Jahre sehr gut empfangen worden und Gregor ist mit uns erst einmal einkaufen gefahren es ist alles auch zu Fuss erreichbar Tavernen und Minimarkt Bäckerei wir haben uns für 5 Tage ein Auto gemietet direkt nah ch beim Haus haben aber gemerkt dass es bessere Anbieter gibt und günstig ere .Das Haus ist einfach zu der Nähe zum Strand optimal allerdings durch die Nähe zum Flughafen auch mit Fluglärm aber man gewöhnt sich daran U

10/10 Excellent

Françoise H., Zürich, Schweiz

Superbe!!!
Un grand merci à Éva, Georges et à leur adorable fille Natasha! Nous avons été très chaleureusement reçus et comblés de cadeaux dès notre arrivée.(vins, gâteau fait maison, petits sandwichs, etc...) La maison est spacieuse et impeccablement tenue. Située en dehors du tourisme de masse, tout près d’une petite plage fréquentée par les autochtones (ce qui nous a beaucoup plu). Georges nous a, dès le premier jour, montré où s’approvisionner et indiqué les meilleures tavernes des alentours. Que dire d’autre qu’un immense MERCI à ces hôtes d’exception. Françoise
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carole S., 8606 Nänikon

Wunderbarer Ort zum entspannen. Wenig Tourismus. Strand vor der Türe.
Mein Kollege und ich waren für 10 Tage in Eva s Villa. Wir wurden so freundlich und herzlich empfangen von der ganzen Familie. Georgius hat mit uns sogar eine Rundfahrt gemacht um uns kurz alles zu zeigen. Restaurant, Einkauf, und weitere wichtige Infos. Das Haus ist riesig und hat einen tollen Garten, wir jedoch haben uns immer im oberen Balkon aufgehalten. Es gibt nichts schlechtes zu sagen. Die Flieger die vorallem Abends über uns hinwegflogen haben uns nicht gestört. Wir haben uns immer sicher und wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die Griechen sind sehr freundliche Menschen. Aufjedenfall empfehle ich diesen Aufenthaltsort für jeden auch mit Kindern.. My college and myself were 10 days gest at eva s villa. We had a great time there. They received us so friendly. Georg showed us by car where to eat and where to by food etc. What a friendly family. We like the place because its quiet even if its next the airport ( what is also a privileg) We hardly heard the planes flying buy. Or you get used to it.. Its a place without turism, its quiet and tipical greek. Its a place for family aswell.the garden is beautiful and also the balcony upstairs has a great few.i often felt like home.thank very much Gergius, Eva and Natasha☺️🤗😉
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benoit H.

Villa grande et très propre. En tout point semblable à l’annonce
Personnes charmantes et prévenantes. Nous conseillons vivement de devenir leurs hôtes ! Encore merci à vous ! Peut être à une prochaine fois ?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marianne V.

Ruim huis op rustige plek met fantastische host!
Villa is gelegen op heel rustige plek, vlakbij het strand. Hele mooie uitgangsplaats voor het bezoeken van bezienswaardigheden. Hele ruime, schone villa. Eva houdt van koken en bied je regelmatig griekse koffie en kretenzische lekkernijen aan. Heerlijk zitten op het balkon!

8/10 Good

Sebastian N.

Schönes Haus in nicht ganz ruhiger Lage
Das Haus war für uns (4 Erwachsene, 3 kleine Kinder) in seiner Abmessung ideal. Es sind 300 Meter zum Strand- der insbesondere für kleine Kinder gut geeignet ist. Die Vermieter sind- wie an anderer Stelle schon erwähnt- sehr nett. Das Umfeld ist- durch die Lager in der Einflugschneise des erstaunlich geschäftigen Flughafens von Heraklion- und einige Ruinen und aufgelassenes Armeegelände- allerdings nicht als idyllisch zu bezeichnen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Paul O.

Günstiger Standort für Leute mit kleinen Kindern
Wir waren mit 4 Erwachsenen und drei Kindern (3,5,8) für zwei Wochen in der Villa Eva. Das Haus ist groß und bietet durch Terrasse und Patio im Obergeschoss auch die Gelegenheit, dass nicht immer alle gleichzeitig am gleichen Fleck sein müssen. Die Lage auf der Insel ist günstig, weil die Anfahrtswege zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten überschaubar ist (um die Ecke das Aquarium, sehenswert - 1h30 Matala/Palmenstrand - 15min Knossos/Heraklion - 60min Agios Nikolaos / Spinalonga - 1h10 Tropfsteinhöhle Sfentoni/Anogia - 1h40 Rethymno). Allerdings muss man mit der Einflugschneise zum Flughafen Heraklion klar kommen. Von den Vermietern wurden wir sehr herzlich empfangen und unterstützt mit guten Tipps bezüglich der Ausflüge und beim Auffinden von Supermarkt und Tavernen. Außergewöhnlich war aber auch dass Frau Papadimitriou uns immer mal wieder mit köstlichen typisch griechischen Gerichten überrascht hat. So was haben wir noch nie erlebt. Der Strand ist schmal, aber reichte aus, da außer am Wochenende wenig Betrieb ist. Für uns war besonders günstig, dass das Meer flach abfällt, sodass die Kinder stundenlang im Wasser toben konnten. Nicht ganz so idyllisch wirken die nicht mehr genutzten Einrichtungen der US-Armee, aber das empfanden wir nur bei der Ankunft als sehr störend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017