Located right above the beach, in Mavros Kolympos of Lasithi, Cypriana Apartments features a pool with a children’s section and a sea-view sun terrace.
padoura
Greece
- Peaceful, isolated location, quick drive to plenty of beaches, equal distance from Ierapetra and Makris Gialos
- Very friendly hosts, always present whenever we needed them. They even provided a last minute reservation for 1 more person.
- Spacious apartment for a family
- Plenty of private parking spots
- Swimming pool seemed very clean, although we didn't use it
Located in Makry Gialos, 400 metres from Makrigialos Beach and less than 1 km from Kalamokanias Beach, New Apartment Tsouris ~Makrys Gialos~ offers air conditioning.
Situated in Makry Gialos and only 1.3 km from Makrigialos Beach, Natura cottages features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Lauren
New Zealand
Wow - what a stunning spot. SO cool and unique; suuuuper comfortable bed, everything you could need or want in the unit, lovely spaces to relax.
Set amidst the lush valley of Aspros Potamos, the 300-year old, restored guesthouse of Aspros Potamos features authentic Cretan accommodation.
Michael
Belgium
The locations is absolutely amazing. You have to be aware it’s a bit secluded but with google maps you’ll get there easily. The locally prepared breakfast was just delicious! Real recommendation!
Both ladies at the reception were very helpful and welcoming.
Featuring a pool with separate children’s section, Helios Studios & Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with Libyan Sea views.
David
United Kingdom
This was a very good apartment and had a great pool area. The staff were excellent the room was very clean and the towels and linen changed regularly. 👌
Villa Xenia is located in a garden just above the beaches of Diaskari and Lagada in Makrigialos. It features self-catered accommodation with a balcony overlooking the Libyan Sea.
Roger
United Kingdom
We very much liked the warm welcome and friendliness of the owner. Great care and thoughtfulness had been taken over all the welcoming little gifts and goodies. Lovely position overlooking the sea. Very near, walking distance, to a good beach and taverna.
Within 400 metres from the beach, Athena Villas offers fully equipped accommodation with a private pool and views over the Libyan Sea. The village of Makry Gialos is 2 km away.
Matthias
Germany
Awesome pool, great sea and mountain view, short distance to shops (3 minutes by car, groceries, beach accessories, etc.), very friendly host, barbecue opportunity, . We (4 adults, 2 children (3 and 4 years old)) have had a great time and feel very relaxed after a two-week stay.
Set in Makry Gialos and only 300 metres from Makrigialos Beach, Niki`s Luxury Apartment offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Karla
Netherlands
Very tastfull and luxury decorated Appartment. Very good beds. Very friendly host, excellent service!
We went out of season, reason being work from April until...
We went out of season, reason being work from April until November. It was just what we were looking for quiet, peaceful. A few bars for drinks, cocktails and a few places to eat. Most others were closed, but really did not matter to us. Ideal base for visiting Vai beach and other places of interest.
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Beautiful place to stay, relaxed but with a good choice of...
Beautiful place to stay, relaxed but with a good choice of places to walk, eat and take in the sun. Try The Green Beach, it has a small restaurant down partly on the beach. A lovely quiet place to read a book in peace with crystal clear sea.
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Makrygialos is absolutely lovely.
Makrygialos is absolutely lovely. The main beach is great and is perfect for children. We ate out every lunch and dinner time. Fantastic selection of restaurants. Found them very reasonable; you can eat cheaply or spend more if you wish. You can walk around Makrygialos very easily and everything you need is there. You won't find nightclubs or noisy bars! It is very much a family holiday environment. You need a car to get there or a taxi and definitely if you want to do some sightseeing.
Joyce L
United Kingdom
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Scored 10
Lovely peaceful place with a safe clean beach and plenty of...
Lovely peaceful place with a safe clean beach and plenty of places to eat. I don't think that there is a more friendly place in Crete and I am only sorry that it took us so long to find it. We are going to try and visit every year for as long as we are able to.
David
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
It's a beautiful village by the sea.
It's a beautiful village by the sea. The beach is shallow and safe, so great for swimmers and non swimmers alike. There doesn't seem to be a lot of hotels, (a selfish but good point) although there were plenty of tavernas catering for all tastes. There seemed to be enough people about to make the resort seem busy but not overcrowded.
I have been to Elafonisi and Balos beaches which are more beautiful but the facilities and clean beach means that I would rather stay at Makry Gialos. We swam every day that We were there.
Parking can be a bit of a problem as the car parks aren't large or well signposted and one is up a very steep hill.
We had great food at the Faros taverna and at the Cavern bar. A very special mention to Ian and Sharon at the Cavern bar for great (UK) food and the warmest of welcomes. We actually watched Queen Elizabeth the II funeral in the bar, as it was the nearest we could get to being there.
Most of the beach is covered with sunbeds although you only have to buy a drink to use them. I have been to resorts that charge up to 10 euros a day for two sunbeds and a parasol!
I am loving the thought of spending more time there next year.
The biggest problem for me were the fumes emitted by the Chrissi island boat drifting across the beach between 10.30 and 11.15 in the morning when it left its mooring.
David
United Kingdom
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Scored 6.0
Makry Gialos gave us the impression of a bit shabby place.
Makry Gialos gave us the impression of a bit shabby place.
If you leave the location of the appartment , you come onto the main road where ( if you turn right into the 'village' ) some little shops can be found. Best to stay near the location of big blue appartments.......
We had an evening dinner in a restaurant near our accomodation which was ok. There is also a fish restaurant on the end of the small boulevard.
A beautiful establishment managed by a welcoming family. It’s an ideal choice for families that wish to spend their vacations on the stunning side of Crete at the area of Lasithi. Numerous amenities and tavernas are available nearby. Owners are eager to provide all necessary hints and tips about local beaches and places to visit. The infrastructure is ideal either for enjoying time at the pool or in the beach. We enjoyed our staying!
Apartment was absolutely lovely and clean with an amazing large balcony facing the beach. Hosts supplied everything you could possibly need plus they threw in a large basket of fruit, olive oil and local pastries. The apartment is in walking distance to the main restaurants and even has a good taverna within 50meters. We have been traveling around Crete for 3 weeks and this was our nicest stay by far. We loved it!!
The beach is a standard (for Greece) but nice with sand and pebles and the location of our room just in front of the beach was wonderful! with a large patio full of flowers and overlooking the beach.
The apartment was spacious and recently renovated with modern and nice furniture ... very good!
Evangelos was very supportive and available to provide all the information we needed.
Thanks Evangelos and Dolores.
The receptionists were the true gems of my experience. Their warm welcome and helpful demeanour made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. They provided invaluable recommendations for local attractions and dining, ensuring I had a fantastic time exploring the area. Their professionalism and friendliness truly set this hotel apart.
the location for exploring the south-east coast of Crete, the place is totally new (that's why there's almost no review - a real plus. deapina,the hostess is amazing and really welcoming, she was available for anything we needed, no matter what time it is. the kitchen is well equipped for almost any meal and has high quality products.
Beautiful pool area to rest in the sun or the shade after a busy morning on the beach. Food at the restaurant was delicious, drinks were tasty and the waiters very genteel and friendly. Would strongly recommend this hotel if you want Greek facilities, peaceful haven, friendly staff and clean room's and a relaxing pool area.
Great quiet place : no road, no noise, reduced electricity and wifi that forces you to disconnect. Nice place from where to explore the south and east of Crete.
The apartments are large with a real living room, a real bathroom and a real bedroom + a private outdoor terrace.
Equipement provided enables to eat on site.
The location is excellent, 79 steps and you are on the beach. A lot of Crete apartments are quite rustic. This apartment is modern with all the facilities you would need to dine at home. Decorated in keeping the a sea side apartment. The outdoor shower was fantastic, ideal for a cool shower on return from the beach
The highlight of my stay was the sea-water pool with its accompanying pool bar-restaurant. It provided the ideal setting for relaxation, and I indulged in some delicious treats by the pool. The hotel also thoughtfully catered to families with a separate pool for children, ensuring their safety while having fun.
I think it's the best hotel you can stay in the neighborhoud. The beach of the hotel is very private, very cosy. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Yannis is a fantastic host. If you want to spend some time on the beach without the usual crowd and have a calm, relaxing vacation, this place is for you.
The location is brilliant, right on the beach. The fact that there is a hotel bar (more of a restaurant) is very good. The staff were friendly and we were allowed to stay past our reserve slot as we have a baby and we were allowed to keep the room for extra hours which was tremendously helpful.
Very sweet hostess, very clean, good price, nice swimming pool.
We had a very bad experience with a dirty hotel (iono star hotel) and the people from helios turned our holiday from a bad experience into a very good experience !
I will come back for sure!! Thankyou so much!
Situated on a hill behind Makry Gialos it was picturesque, exceptionally quiet, an excellent swimming pool with the water temperature providing refreshment without being cold.
Helen was great, also her colleague Sue.
We enjoyed our stay at the Ionio Star Hotel, a family run hotel in the traditional Greek style, which was what we expected. The room we stayed in was clean and comfortable and stylish. 100% agree to to stay again.
We had an amazing time with my fiance, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The location of the hotel is great with an amazing beach and the pool bar was very close so we definitely enjoyed it !
A great family hotel in a quaint town away from the mainstream within walking distance from some great restaurants.
The beach is meters away, with a pool fed from the Mediterranean.
Great hotel, amazing rooms, welcoming staff and good priced. Overall, a fantastic experience with these added features that made my stay even more enjoyable.
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