Small apartment hotel, with pool, by Sitia beach...Sitia Bay Hotel

Opened in 2005. A good, modern, bright, quality small hotel that Sitia much needed. Advantageously located both near the town centre and few steps from the sandy beach. All 19 rooms well finished, with direct sea views and kitchens. Swimming pool, lots of flowers, parking spaces for guests.

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SITIA: A very pleasurable small town in the east of Crete: nice waterfront and harbour, quaint streets and a fortress, many good tavernas, cafes, tasteful bars, shops and a sandy beach a few metres from the main seafront square. Active year round but not "touristy". Uncrowded. An excellent base to explore east and south-east Crete from. Visit from Sitia: Toplou Monastery, Faneromeni Monastery, beautiful sandy beaches further east (Vai, Itanos, Kouremenos), Palace of Zakros, Kato Zakros, Xerokambos beach in the south, Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra towns and interesting villages like Mochlos and Etia. Read our >>Sitia feature<<

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On the beach, just outside Chania, small  hotel...Ammos Hotel

This charming small hotel with flair, sits on a picturesque beach 10 minutes from Chania's Venetian harbour. Studio-rooms are pleasant and each have their own balcony, most of them with direct sea view. A pool by the sea, a cafe and restaurant - with some truly tasty food - complete the picture perfect holiday setting. Stay....venture into Venetian history...stay and swim, relax or tour the area.

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CHANIA: Host to the beautiful Venetian harbour with its waterfront tavernas, numerous good restaurants, unique accommodation in restored and modern buildings, intriguing narrow shopping streets. Nearby beach, resort and water park areas heading west. The Lefka Ori mountains are easily explored from here, along with many intriguing villages. Good shopping opportunities for handicrafts, clothes and more. Small - more easily digested museums! Read our >>Chania feature<<

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Beautifully restored hotel, both in town centre & on the beach, splendid local period architecture, sea views...Palazzo Apartments

Palazzo Apartments offers the rare town centre and beach location that will please both of you, all of you - "they" shop while you sunbathe and swim! Burnished wood, yacht-like fittings and chessboard mosaic tiles are restored to pristine condition, full kitchens and a hint of grande epoque style - yet a most economical place to stay. Good restaurant and cafe next door.

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS: The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Luxury villas, magnificent sea views, private pools, sandy beach..."SK Place" Almirida Villas

An estate of three 3-bedroom villas, 150 m from Almirida's sandy beach. A truly privileged, quiet location. With inspiring panoramic sea views, sizeable private pools. Interiors and furnishings of high quality. For family holidays or romantic breaks for couples and honeymoons.
Easy access to Chania.

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ALMIRIDA (or ALMYRIDA) [CHANIA]: A pleasant coastal resort village, with sandy beaches, beach-front restaurants, cafes and bars. In the scenic Apokoronas area, with nearby seaside villages (Kalives) and inland (Douliana, Gavalochori, Samonas) to explore and experience authentic, local scenes and flavours. Close to Chania. Read our >>Chania feature<<

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Apartment/villas with pool, on the beach, bay with magnificent sea views...Mare Nostrum Villas

Four two-storey houses, can function as 4 villas (with private pool) or 2 villas and 4 apartments. Modern, panoramic sea views, every bedroom with own bathroom, fully equipped. Neighbouring glass fronted restaurant and cafe - self contained delight. Near Chania and within 15  minutes of the airport. Small protected bay with good sandy beach. A magical enclave.

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LOUTRAKI/MARATHI (near Chania): Minutes by car from Chania town and Chania airport, Loutraki is a sparkling small bay with delightful sandy beach and tranquil sea. Neighbouring Marathi has 2 more fine sandy beaches, an archaeological mini-site and three tavernas, one of which is notably good - at sea's edge. For sand and sea and vistas, comfort and privacy but within a short drive of the Venetian harbour, many small villages, this is a perfect local enclave. Read our >>Chania feature<<

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Villas with superb sea-edge views, luxury on the outskirts of Agios Nikolaos town...Thalassa Villas - Agios Nikolaos

Six exclusive, well-designed luxury villas with security entrance, sea-edge views, fine pools, fully equipped and well furnished. Private, yet within a 3 minute stroll of their sister hotel and its facilities, restaurants and spa. Villas with three or four bedrooms, for 4-8 people.

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS: The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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On the beach, charming apartments...Romantika Apartments

Just wonderful - if you had stumbled across this garden-setting, on-the-sandy-beach group of six apartments you would know you are a lucky traveler. Neat, modern and tidy with only-sea views. A few steps and you are sitting sipping a drink or eating at the family run beach cafe/taverna. Here you have a peaceful haven and a short stretch away, the beach town of Agia Galini itself.

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AGIA GALINI: Has a feeling of being very separate from the surrounding area, with a well-used harbour. From the harbourside restaurants and cafes, this small town climbs with some shops and small hotels, steeply uphill. A closely-built place, with two beaches stretching to the east of the town. You can travel in about an hour to Rethymno on the north coast, sample its old Venetian and Turkish history, visiting the beautiful Spili and Amari villages on the way. Matala with its sandy beach and nearby Kommos with its extensive and quiet beach with an archaeological site, are just over half an hour away.

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Bungalow apartments a few steps from long, quiet beach...Olga Beach

Olga Beach's very acceptable 6 bungalow apartments on the quiet eastern coast of Crete (east of Sitia), allow you to be at one with the sea for days on end. Great swimming and lazing, windsurfing facilities, perhaps a stroll inland for a different view, or stroll to the simple Kouremenos harbour to inspect the morning's catch. A lot of beach, a calm sea, a few tavernas - a quiet area. Close: Archaeology, Vai beach & Kato Zakros.

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KOUREMENOS BEACH [SITIA]: One of the areas of Crete with very little development - so this is a fairly local place. Nearby archaeological sites and an easy get-there-early-hop to Vai beach to enjoy it before the hoards arrive. The village of Palekastro is the simple, local and traditional seat of the area. Kouremenos is a calm bay with clear swim-able water and a simple harbour. Good chance to amble around small villages and see the Toplou Monastery. Read our >>Sitia feature<<

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Special, unique hotel with private sandy beach, gastronomic treats...Istron Bay Hotel     

If you deserve a treat, or someone you know does - this could be the place. Hidden in a beautiful bay with wonderful beach, many-flowered gardens, choice of restaurants, cafe and bar areas. The hotel clings to the hillside, cascading down to the sea. Special getaway, this is. 

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ISTRON BAY: The village of Istro, a few minutes drive east of Agios Nikolaos, has good beaches. Several small hotels and apartments. It also boasts two internet cafes! One kilometre to the east, along the start of one of the most dramatic stretches of coastal road in Crete, is Istron Bay. The bay is the hotel if you like. Great setting. Visit Kritsa and drive up to the Katharos plateau (a couple of tavernas and a kafeneio await!). Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<  

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Traditional style studios by the sea...Komis Studios

Komis Studios is a unique cluster of interestingly furnished & unique studios in traditional style. It has a view of the beach and the sea, which is only 10 metres/yards away. In the centre of peaceful Keratokambos coastal village. 

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KERATOKAMBOS: Beach and sea. Fresh fish in tavernas. Spectacular mountain scenery nearby. Explore. Relax, swim, read, write or paint or just spend quality time with someone special. A favourite with local and foreign visitors. Read our >>Keratokambos feature<<

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Boutique, stylish hotel of 8 suites, by the sea...Hotel Civitas

A renovated historic building becomes a small boutique-style, quality, intimate hotel in the centre of things - equidistant to Rethymno's long sandy beach and the Venetian harbour - both are a 5 minute stroll along the seafront. Comfortable, lush suites, with luxurious fabrics and convenient kitchenettes.

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RETHYMNO: Blessed with an almost endless sandy beach (home to bathers and turtles alike) and its old town, which is marked by the ancient fortress, old harbour, historic walk-streets and waterside fish restaurants, cafes, bars and a few clubs. One of the main towns of Crete, central coast position convenient for mountain villages, Arkadi Monastery, trips to Chania & south coast. Read our >>Rethymno feature<<

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Quality in the south, sea views...On The Rocks Hotel

Paleochora has been waiting for a decent small hotel. Welcome to the new On The Rocks. Standard rooms all have direct sea view balconies. For a little more space, suites do the trick, and for a more luxurious treat one of the two penthouse suites offer character, views, fully equipped kitchens and delightful decor (they really are penthouse/loft-style). Breakfast or drinks on the front terrace cafe - a joy!

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PALEOCHORA: A finger of land juts into the Libyan sea, sporting a pebble and rock beach to the east and extensive sandy beach on its west side. Wonderful cafes - including newly opened Water's Edge and the kafeneio where they heat Greek coffee in the traditional hot sand system. A proximity to some pleasant mountain villages and relative closeness for a trip to Elafonisos. A friendly place to be. Also a point to set sail to the southernmost island of Gavdos from, go whale or dolphin watching.

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Exceptional location and views - truly unique...Hotel Porto Loutro

A choice of two distinct buildings of crisp and bright style - beach or elevated on the hillside, this is the established and desirable home from home, immersed in the relaxed magic of Loutro. Rejuvenate with walks or gazing at mountain and sea. 

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LOUTRO: Like no other. No cars - no mopeds. A special place. Perfect place to relax, walk, hike, select your beach for the day! Many places to stay - all simple, just what you need. A gem on the south coast of Crete. Read a book, paddle in a canoe, gaze at the mountains and the sea. Read our >>Loutro feature<<

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Small quality hotel in Agios Nikolaos...St. Nicolas Bay Hotel

If it is to be a special hotel, we say it should have some atmosphere, character and style - St. Nicolas Bay achieves all of this together with very high standards of service, location and design. The flavour of Crete with much natural stone, contrasting with with white walls and numerous magical "areas" to lounge, read, whisper, cuddle or relax. Indoor heated pool, delightful natural outdoor pool area. Lounge chairs on natural rock platforms hover at sea's edge from which you step onto the small sandy private beach.
Dining choices for both cuisine and style, position, location and mood are enough to satisfy the moment, the wish - your desire fulfilled we think.

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS: The marina (the only international-standard marina in Crete) and the port, the "lake", all hang from or sit beneath the hills that form the town that once was called Lato Kamara, Voulismeni and at another time Mandraki. Like many in Crete, it had its periods of Venetian and Turkish dominion. The church of Agios Nikolaos has given the multi-faceted town its current name. The famously deep "lake" is a natural congregating point for waterfront cafes and eating places. Shops cover a range of styles, interesting items can be found on sale in the town centre. Cafes cater for tastes from regular nightlife to a literary bent. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga, Kritsa village and Katharos plateau - and the wonderfully scenic "corniche" coastal route to Sitia. Good beaches within the town and on the east coast. A new stretch of road means this is just one hour from Heraklion airport.
Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Fantastic sea views and comfort..."Thalassa House" Apartments

Three apartments in the perfect location at one end of Plakias, with uninterrupted sea views. Modern, efficient and pleasing apartments for 2 to 4 people. Thalassa House is a separate "wing" of one of Plakias' small hotels. Balconies are of good size, tasteful and peaceful.

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PLAKIAS: On the south coast - directly south of Rethymno. The approach and coastline are quite mountainous and dramatic. Small hotels and many beachfront restaurants & cafes. The large crescent bay of sandy beach and the harbour provide a varied and yet not too busy destination. Frangokastello and Sfakia is a pleasant twisting and scenic short drive. Above Plakias, Myrthios, affords gorgeous views of the bay, coastline and sea. The gorges of Prevelli (and the monastery), Kourtaliotis and Kotsifos are easily visited.

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The following may not be strictly "on" the beach, but they are close enough...

Large stone traditional villa with pool...Villa Avra

A high quality large, sophisticated, solid-stone spacious house with a sea view, circular pool, lovely al fresco dining area and barbecue. A long time ago houses were built as well as this - a fine house with 4 bedrooms. Within easy reach of Georgioupoli and not far from Rethymno and Chania. The beach -  a sandy stretch miles long - is a 5 minute walk away (500 metres).

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GEORGIOUPOLI: Active medium size holiday village with beaches, numerous cafes, restaurants, news, food and general shops. Many find it quieter than some north coast areas and its trees and flowered areas, nearby river with plentiful wetland wildlife give it character. Read our >>Rethymno feature<<

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Five new quality small villas with private pool at the exclusive Istron Bay enclave, walk down to private beach, sea views...Istron Collection Villas

Villas have sea views and the distant (30 minute drive) Agios Nikolaos. Pools, fully equipped, new, hillside above Istron Bay sandy beach. Use of all the facilities of the hotel just 200 metres away.

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ISTRON BAY: The village of Istro, a few minutes drive east of Agios Nikolaos, has good beaches. Several small hotels and apartments. It also boasts two internet cafes! One kilometre to the east, along the start of one of the most dramatic stretches of coastal road in Crete, is Istron Bay. The bay is the hotel if you like. Great setting. Visit Kritsa and drive up to the Katharos plateau (a couple of tavernas and a kafeneio await!). Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Eight Quality Villas - beyond Elounda, 2 - 3 bedrooms, elegant & informal decor, luxurious...Carob Tree Valley Villas

A collection of fine quality villas set in a carob and olive tree-filled estate just 5 minutes walk from, but with views of the sea. Villas are colour-themed and bright, newly built and in a quiet setting beyond the condensed hotels of Elounda. Fine pools and interior furnishing, appealing kitchens and bathrooms.

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ELOUNDA: Home of the most select luxurious resorts in Crete. The village itself has some attractive restaurants and cafes and a pleasant seafront square. Nearby attractions include Spinalonga island, water sports, boat trips, the town of Agios Nikolaos and the quiet east coast region of Sitia. Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<< 

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Three modern, bright villas with sea views...Nimfes Villas

Quality interiors, private pools, with two or three bedrooms. Very well equipped and attractively furnished, with sea views. In Istron village, close to 2 good sandy beaches. 15 minutes from Agios Nikolaos.

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ISTRON: The village of Istron (or Istro), a few minutes drive east of Agios Nikolaos, has good beaches. Several small hotels and apartments. It also boasts two internet cafes! Visit Kritsa and drive up to the Katharos plateau (a couple of tavernas and a kafeneio await!). Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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Traditional pensione-style inn with pool..."Villa Kynthia" Hotel

Villa Kynthia is lovingly converted from an old house into this "style of Florence inn". Centre of the village with just five different rooms or suites, decorated with antiques, rugs and murals. A pool and quiet courtyard with a delightful, coach-house style breakfast room off it. There is also a cafe-bar with spacious indoor seating or an outdoor terrace. An Italian influence is felt in the early-century marble bathrooms and the quality but homely "pensione" style.

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PANORMOS: A very central location on the north coast - this is one of the smaller charming villages which has for the most part, tourism on a smaller scale than many. Quieter but alive and with a super location. It has two beaches, both sandy, and many restaurants and a variety of village seaside shops. Only a twenty minute drive from Rethymno and an hour from Heraklion, even the slightly longer stretch to Chania is just 90 minutes away.

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Collection of traditional and modern villas and houses in the areas around Matala and Sivas on Crete's south coast ...South Coast Crete Villas & Houses

A few moments inland in the area of Matala on the south coast of Crete. A selection of traditional or modern villas and houses in or close to the villages of Kamilari, Siva, Listaros and Pitsidia - all are near Matala. From cozy & romantic to large enough for multi-generation family vacations and reunions.

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MATALA: Wonderful, wide sandy beach, famous caves carved into the rocks. Good swimming - many waterside cafes, gift-shops & tavernas. Calm in spring and fall, busy & bustling in summer. It's close to the archaeological sites at Kommos, Gortys and Phaestos; also it's a short drive to Agia Gallini for a change of setting. Wonderful sunsets! Absence of large hotels, relaxed & very casual.  

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Apartments and studios...Akrotiri Apartments

Overlooking the Makrigialos bay, Akrotiri Apartments has superb location and views. Comfortable apartments and studios, gardens, two beaches to enjoy nearby.

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MAKRIGIALOS: Some way from any major or developed tourist towns, it lies east of Ierapetra, along a coastline with secluded bays and beaches. Easy access to and from Sitia. The harbour area has character. "Local" and not excessively tourist-trodden atmosphere. Read our >>Makrigialos feature<<

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Beautiful gardens and views, near the sea...Mochlos Mare Apartments

Gardens so stocked with flowers that you have to look out to sea from your balcony to relax your eyes! These apartments in a little hotel-like group, the hospitality of the owners and their edge of village position, are neat and pleasing - winter or summer.

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Nice studio rooms with view, near the sea...Meltemi     

Views to sea, minutes to the village and waterside tavernas. Simple and pleasant studios with balconies or terrace - most rewarding to enjoy the un-touristy Mochlos on this interesting part of the north-east coast. 

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MOCHLOS: A fishing village by any other name. Separated from nearby places by a steep road, winding gently down from the National highway, there are tavernas in a perfect waterfront setting, serving great food, a small friendly village, small sandy beach and rock swimming platforms - a larger beach in from of Aldiana Hotel is an additional choice. The view of the tiny islet opposite with it's archaeological remains, which many swim to, adds to the quiet appeal. An away-from-it-all find that is known for its mild winter temperatures. Winter-friendly! Read our >>Agios Nikolaos feature<<

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