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PRICE'S TO RISE END OF JULY, BOOK NOW FOR 2008/2009
Grapevines is a stunning complex, brand new for 2008. It is located just two minutes’ walk from the beach, on the edge of the town often referred to as one of Crete's best kept secrets. Quiet and peaceful, yet only 10 minutes walk to local waterside taverns, cafe's and many excellent restaurants for eating out. The villa has easy access to all amenities, including the local markets, banks and doctors. Behind the village lie beautiful Cretan hills and mountains with out of the way taverns serving traditional Cretan cuisine. All along the coast are wonderful beaches and secluded coves.
The property comprises of 1 double bedroom, with en-suite and patio doors to private garden with sea views and 1 twin bedroom with views toward the swimming pool and mountains. A fully fitted open plan kitchen with balcony overlooking the swimming pool and landscaped gardens Relax in your own sun lounges on the roof terrace with spectacular sea and mountain views, or wine and dine on the large wrap around balcony leading from the lounge.
The lounge has a large sofa which can be used as a sofa bed if required. You will have your own covered car parking space within the complex and a site manager who can assist with all your needs from car hire to places to eat and visit. Air conditioned with bed linen and towels included. The spiral staircase has child locks on all levels. Then there is the lovely 20 meter swimming pool. All the amenities needed for a relaxing holiday in tranquil surroundings for families and for those who want a quite or romantic break.
Our English speaking site manager will meet and greet all arrivals and will be on hand to help with all your needs, including car rental, sightseeing, where to eat or any thing else you may require. You will always be assured of a warm friendly welcome.
From Heraklion, we can arrange a taxi transfer or a rental car.
2 Additional villas are available to rent so if ours is booked still contact us as the other 2 maybe free. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Crete – the southernmost island in Europe has “everything”! Its bountiful variety of features includes mountain villages, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, beach-bar-boogie & nightlife. There are magnificent mountain ranges, water-sports, tranquil locations and clean swimmable seas. Bathed in clear sunlight much of the year, the climate is one of the best in Europe. The largest island in Greece, it is understandably a most popular travel and vacation destination. Crete has people noted for and conspicuous in their hospitality and tradition of welcoming visitors. The traditions and culture offered in music, art, food and crafts play a large part in this picture. It combines European ways with the uniquely local.
Makrigialos:
A traditional Cretan village on the coast of the southeastern Crete. The village is built across the beach, and there are many wonderful and quiet beaches around it. The main beach is full of people in summer time and there are water sports, bars, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets & souvenir shops.
The nature around is beautiful with the southern Cretan Sea, the mountain site, and the natural forest on the north. There are daily boat trips from Makrygialos to a small island called Koufonisi, that gives you the opportunity to escape in the real Cretan nature. You can also have the possibility to visit three traditional Cretan villages, and two archeological places in the village (the Minoan and the Greek Roman villa).
Beaches: There are five separate beaches in the immediate Makri Gialos area. The main beach, which is blue flag accredited and which stretches eastwards from the harbor for half a mile, provides golden sand and safe shallow bathing. There is on offer a range of water sports facilities in the summer season.
Nightlife: Makri Gialos is one of the quieter, less developed destinations in Crete, more suited to couples and families. The walk down from the hotel complex at the eastern end of town is dotted with bars, restaurants, taverns, and the one nightclub in town, and most establishments also front onto the beach. Soon after passing the Gecko Bar you reach the harbor area, a pleasant place to stroll around, with its own patch of sandy beach and collection of waterfront bars, taverns and restaurants standing side by side.
Culture: Makri Gialos itself is a small town of around 1000 inhabitants who originate mostly from the surrounding villages. It wasn't all that long ago that the town was just a scattering of store houses and fishermen's cottages, and even today the local economy is based as much, if not more, on agriculture as it is on tourism. The area has been inhabited for centuries and is home to Minoan and Roman ruins, the former dating as far back as 1400 B.C. More 'recent' evidence of habitation can be found at the Kapsa Monastery, perched on the hill side four miles east of town, and believed to have been founded in the 15th century. Contemporary culture is represented by timeless traditional Cretan villages, such as Pefki and Agios Stefanos, which dot the mountain sides.
Walking: With coastline to the south and mountains to the north, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. Coastal walks over sand, shingle and rock are possible east and west from Makri Gialos itself. About 11 miles from Makri Gialos, and at 4500 feet the highest peak in the area, Afendis Stavromenos affords stunning views of eastern Crete and can only be reached on foot or by 4x4. For the only slightly less adventurous, gorge walks can be found at Pefki and Pervolakia, both around four miles from Makri Gialos.
Scenic Drives: Every road out of town is a scenic drive, either along the coast or up into the mountains. Our site manager can give you detailed route schedules, including where to go, where to stop for the best views, and where to visit. |
