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Kalathas (300+)
Recent Kalathas Reviews
Charming and comfortable
We are an older couple who travel frequently. It takes a fair bit to rouse us from our usual complacency with our surroundings but this time we were delighted. Out host, George, was hospitable and generous with his time; he is very proud of the house and the upgrades he and his wife have put into it - especially the hand designed mosaic floor on the the ground level. His suggestion for a place to eat on Good Friday when almost everything was closed was bang on.
He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and able to access the things that interested us, even to the point of explaining how Easter celebrations would be different in the town church than at a nearby monastery. On Easter Sunday he came over with his wife's freshly baked Easter bread and traditional cheese pies! They were delicious. He even explained the Holy Saturday bonfire and the incineration of an effigy of Judas Iscariot which we had thought was an effigy of a Turk. It's always a good thing to clear up those kinds of misunderstandings!
The garden was a treasure and the house was both interesting and comfortable. It is however an old house and it has some quirks. Be prepared to accept an unusual bathroom! (The other bathroom is more ordinary.) If you get cold, there is no thermostat to turn up but there is a fireplace and seating in the kitchen along with a supply of firewood. the beds are comfortable and the house is spotlessly kept.
The town is just a few minutes from the airport and after the Easter weekend when things were quiet we were "treated" to frequent airforce flyovers which were noisy. That may be the result of political tensions between Greece and Turkey but I expect the training exercises are frequent even when there is less political squabbling.
The town itself is not a destination but George will tell you where to find whatever you need and Chania is only 20 or so minutes away. Despite not being a vacation destination Sternes is an interesting place for urban Canadians and northern Europeans who are not used to seeing things like artichokes and other more common vegetables growing in the front of houses.
We recommend the drive down the gorge to Theriso or the drive around the Amari Valley where in the late afternoon you will see large herds of sheep and goats on the road being herded by shepherds back to the fold.
All in all it was a wonderful place to stay and we hope to return soon.
Karen and Tony, Calgary, Canada
The location is excellent and views superb. 30 mins walk or 5 min drive from beach and restauran...
The location is excellent and views superb. 30 mins walk or 5 min drive from beach and restaurants in Kalyves. It is serene and relaxing and well equipped for self catering. Only about 30 mins from airport but be sure to either print the directions or be sure your Google maps / data will work specially if a late arriving flight. Kalyves in April was quiet which suited us well - not for u if a disco fiend. Some good walks accessible within 20-50 minutes drive. Wed certainly come again.