Experience a peaceful escape in southeastern Crete, perfectly suited for 2 adults and 2 children. This private retreat offers comfort, relaxation, and a serene setting just moments from beautiful beaches. Enjoy your own outdoor pool, unwind under the Mediterranean sun, and create lasting memories in a calm, family-friendly environment designed for a truly relaxing stay.
The Space:
This inviting property is designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy a bright, welcoming interior and a private outdoor area featuring a refreshing poolâperfect for relaxing days and family time. Thoughtfully arranged spaces ensure a comfortable stay, whether youâre preparing meals, relaxing indoors, or enjoying the outdoors.
The Neighborhood:
Located along Eparchiaki Odos Makrys Gialos â Goudouras, the property sits between two charming coastal villages. The area is known for its crystal-clear waters, quiet beaches, and authentic Cretan tavernas. Itâs an ideal spot for those seeking tranquility while still being close to local dining, scenic spots, and hidden coastal gems.
Getting Around:
The best way to explore the area is by car, allowing you to visit nearby beaches, villages, and attractions at your own pace. Parking is typically available, and the main road provides easy access to Makrys Gialos, Goudouras, and surrounding destinations. Car hire is recommended to fully enjoy the beauty of this part of Crete.
I made a reservation via Expedia on January 19. We've paid for the room. Today we came to the hotel, on March 27, after 24 hours of traveling there from home in USA.
Manager of the property told us she doesn't have a reservation from Expedia. Moreover we've got a confirmation from VRBO and owner of this particular studio i had reserved via Expedia and paid said that he does not know anything about us. We are using Expedia service for years and now we are in different country without place to stay.
Lovely apartment in quiet location, near everything you need in unspoilt area of Crete
We are a family of 4, with 2 boys aged 10 and 13. The apartment was of a good size for us, with everything we needed for a 10 day stay. We all loved the 2 pools and the view of the sea. Lagada beach nearby was a bit rough for us to swim in, but it is a 2 minute drive into beautiful Makrigialios. Hiring a car is a must if you stay here. The sandiest beach is near the harbour. Apart from spending time in the village (which has Minoan & Roman villas), we spent time with Anthony (who works in the resort) who took us sea kayaking & up to Pefki village to walk back down the gorge. Both of these were excellent days out and we learnt a lot about Crete from Anthony. We also had an interesting drive (ie hair pin bends on single track roads) to the coast at Kato Zakros. The resort is 2 hours from Herakleon, so we didn't venture to Knossos, although we did drive back to the Watercity waterpark which we all loved. We took a boat from Ierapetra to the island of Chrissi. This was an expensive day (loungers at the beach were 20E!) and it was crowded, but it was worth it to swim at the amazing Golden Beach. In the past I have backpacked around Oz and the Pacific and this beach had some of the clearest water I had ever seen. Bring your snorkels! We would all thoroughly recommend both the apartment and this part of Crete.
Das Apartment entsprach im Inneren der Beschreibung und den Bildern. Es war mit Liebe eingerichtet und es war alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Auch die Betreuung vor Ort war gut.
Der Ort Makrigialos ist ein kleiner beschaulicher Ferienort, der alles bietet ( Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Strand ...) um sich sehr wohl zu fĂŒhlen. Hervorzuheben ist der ausgezeichnete Schlachter vor Ort und die Tatsache, dass die Liegen/Sonnenschirme kostenlos sind, sofern man etwas verzehrt. Allerdings ist ein Auto unverzichtbar, da die Entfernung zum Ort doch gut zwei Kilometer betrĂ€gt und die StraĂen nicht zum Spaziergang geeignet sind.
Ein negativer Punkt zu dem Apartment muss allerdings erwĂ€hnt werden, es gibt nur eine gemeinsame Terrasse mit dem Nachbarapartment. Zum GlĂŒck war dieses wĂ€hrend unseres Aufenthalts nicht belegt, sodass wir die Terrasse alleine nutzen konnten und sogar den Esstisch der Nachbarn zur VerfĂŒgung hatten. Ansonsten hĂ€tten wir uns sicherlich nicht so wohl gefĂŒhlt, da die PrivatsphĂ€re dann doch erheblich eingeschrĂ€nkt gewesen wĂ€re.
Auch die Matratze ist bei dem ohnehin schon relativ kleinem Bett erneuerungsbedĂŒrftig, da sie durchgelegen ist und man sich damit stĂ€ndig nĂ€her kommt. Dies trĂ€gt nicht zu einem entspannten Schlaf bei.
Alles in allem war es ein schöner Aufenthalt.