Crete - Sunvil

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Crete - Sunvil

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Greece | Crete
Crete
Crete is a place apart – not just another Greek island, more like a
separate country. Crete lies on the same latitude as Tunisia with
the same baking hot summers; but here pleasantly tempered
by breezes from the sea.
Falasarna
Kastelli
CHANIA
Platanias
Kalives
Almirida
Samaria
Gorge
Paleochora
Elafonissi
Island
Chora
Loutro Sfakion
SOUTH COAST FERRY
Panormos
Rethymnon
Arkadi Monastery
Georgoupolis
HERAKLION
Vai
Aghios
Nikolaos Mochlos
Knossos
Mt Idi
Plakias
Sitia
Istron
Zaros
Aghia Galini
Ierapetra
Zakros
Makriyialos
Myrtos
Phaestos
The land is infinitely varied – mountain
ranges rise up to 8,000 feet, Europe’s
deepest gorge winds for twelve miles
through rock walls at times 1,000 feet
high, and countless beaches lead to a
clear blue sea. Add to these high alpine
meadows, well watered plains and valleys,
a rich archaeology, and flora and fauna as
yet largely unthreatened and you have a
country worth a visit.
But the most striking aspect of this land is
its people. Shaped by centuries of
struggle against oppression, they are as
rugged as the mountains, fiercely
independent, and passionately loyal to
Crete and one another. Read ‘Zorba the
Greek’ for a marvellous evocation of the
people and the place – or any other of
Kazantakis’ novels.
It is a good idea to hire a car and explore.
You needn’t go far, because the holiday
trade is confined largely to the four main
towns and the coast. Any working village
will reward your effort – perhaps with an
invitation to a celebration (there’s always
something to celebrate!) or just to drink
raki at the coffee shop, you never know.
Seek out a Minoan palace, a mountain
plateau, a Byzantine monastery. Turn
southwards into the high, wild hinterland
for the essence of an ancient legendhaunted land.
Quite unlike any other island Crete is for
travellers as well as for tourists. It is an
experience not to be missed.
CRETE INFORMATION
Getting to Crete
Tuesday Day flight Gatwick or Manchester to
Chania. Then by coach or taxi – see resort
description. For flight details see page 253.
Multi-Centre Options
All areas can be mixed – suggest North with
South coast, or Paleochora with Loutro. For
multi-centre details see page 8.
Car Hire
See page 250 for details.
Representative
Based in Chania area (will visit all NW resort
areas) and Paleochora.
Samaria Gorge
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Our chosen areas on Crete
North West Coast
Chania area, Kalives
& Almirida
North Coast
Rethymnon &
Panormos
Transfer time 20-30 mins (Chania), 45
mins (Kalives), 1 hour (Almirida)
Chania is the main town in the west and has
a strong Venetian flavour, particularly around
its immense harbour, lined with restaurants.
Behind, a maze of narrow lanes and
crumbling Venetian facades conceal more
restaurants, small shops and atmospheric
cafés.
Transfer time 1-1½ hours
A half-hour drive east of Chania,
neighbouring Kalives and Almirida are at the
entrance to Souda Bay (the largest natural
harbour in the Aegean), the White
Mountains behind forming a majestic
backdrop. Both enjoy fine sandy beaches
and beautiful rolling countryside.
Walking in this beautiful region, called
Apokoronas, is a major attraction and your
Sunvil representative is happy to give advice
and hand out walking maps.
Kalives has retained its village atmosphere
and boasts two long sandy beaches, one to
either side. Centred around a tree-shaded
square, housing a couple of cafés and the
handsome church, Kalives has a good choice
of authentic local tavernas and small shops
which cater for most needs.
Life in the thriving small resort of Almirida
revolves around the beach and the dozen
tavernas now here. The area has developed
in recent years and the village now has
several café-bars, a bakery and a pair of well
stocked mini-markets. Last summer pedalos
and sea kayaks could be rented.
South West Coast
Paleochora & Loutro
Transfer time 90 minutes (Paleochora)
to 2 hours (Loutro)
Historic Rethymnon is the only town on the
island which can rival Chania in terms of
atmosphere and character. In many ways a
more compact version - the old harbour is a
fraction of the size of Chania's (but none the
worse for that) - the Venetian/Turkish old
town behind is equally maze-like and
enchanting. Rethymnon also has a sandy
beach in town itself, below the palm-fringed
promenade, although you will find miles of
sandy beach beyond the harbour wall which
lie beyond. The whole is dominated by a
massive Venetian fortress above.
20 minutes drive beyond Rethymnon, the
atmospheric village of Panormos has
everything we look for – oodles of laid back
charm, two good sandy beaches, a
photogenic harbour (with church above and
tavernas to each side) and, above all, a true
Greek village atmosphere. Yet, remarkably
for such a pretty place, foreign tourism here
is still low-key and there is only one hotel.
Panormos has everything close to hand,
including some ten tavernas and a good
selection of local shops in the narrow streets
leading down to the harbour and beach. A
fun trip is the ‘road-train’ which runs to
villages in the hills. For bright lights
Rethymnon can be easily reached by the
frequent local bus.
From both Almirida and Kalives bicycles can
be hired, excursions operate (from late May),
there is a bus to Chania and taxis are
available.
Transfer time 90 minutes (Paleochora) to 2
hours (Loutro)
The spectacular south-west coast
encapsulates the best of Crete – dizzy
mountain scenery, a sparkling sea and some
fine beaches. In fact a winding drive through
the mountains is the only way in to
Paleochora other than by sea.
There are plenty of restaurants and cafés
above the sea or in the main street. In the
summer evenings there is a positively
cosmopolitan atmosphere, as both roads are
sealed to traffic.
The main beach is of fine golden sand and
stretches for nearly a kilometre – it affords
superb swimming. Inland offers wonderful
walking – try Agia Irini gorge as an
alternative to popular Samaria.
Boats run to the foot of Samaria, to Sougia
(another gorge here), remote Elafonissi
island, or simply for spotting dolphins.
During high summer Paleochora can be
windy. In the early season, there is the bonus
of countless wild flowers up in the hills.
Unrealistically pretty and quite tiny (pop.
100!), you can only reach Loutro on foot or
by boat – there are no roads and no cars!
Guarded by steep mountains, half-a-dozen
waterfront restaurants serve an amazing
variety of dishes. Canoes can be rented to
explore nearby sea caves and beaches, and a
small boat runs to others. This is superb
walking country and the hotel is happy to
give further information.
Much of the time Loutro is peaceful, but it
does get busy at weekends and in the high
season. For a complete break in an idyllic
setting, you could do no better.
Paleo and Loutro make an excellent twin
centre holiday, using the ferry which runs
along the south coast via Roumeli where
you change boats. Book Paleo as the first
centre to avoid a long wait here.
Kalives
Almirida
Paleochora
Paleochora
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Walking and Painting
Holidays in Western Crete
Western Crete is the perfect location for walking and painting so we
are very pleased to offer these options here.
Led by Iakovos Triantafillou, an engineer and
walker from this part of Crete with an
intimate knowledge of the area, and English
artist Camille Marquand you will be in very
good hands.
These holidays operate from 17/5-28/6 and
again from 06/9-25/10 and the weekly
programme includes
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Welcome dinner on the first evening
5 morning walks
4 painting workshops
Painting exhibition and party on the last
night
Prices: from £996 to £1044 per person
sharing twin apartment. Single price from
£1024 to £1122. Price varies according to
date of travel - please enquire for a firm
costing.
The price includes Tuesday flights from
Gatwick (Manchester supplement £45),
transfers (1 hour), 7 nights BB
accommodation (note: air conditioning is
paid locally at €5 per day) and activities as
described.
The Walking
Five mornings of leisurely to medium paced
walks taking in the hills and the valleys
around the town of Kissamos and the
surrounding area, as well as traditional
villages and quiet ancient sites. The
countryside here is particularly beautiful in
the spring, early summer and autumn with
an abundance of wild flowers and plants.
Each expedition starts at 9 am at the hotel
and ends between 12.30 and 1 pm back at
the hotel. Other than the introductory 90
minute walk to Kissamos, which gives time
to see the town and museum here, walks are
2.5 to 3 hours. Each walk has regular rest
stops. Some walks involve travel on the local
bus which is inexpensive and paid locally.
Essentials to bring with you are strong
walking shoes, small rucksack, swimming
costume, sun glasses, sun hat, sun cream.
For more details on the walks please enquire
or see our website.
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The Painting
Four afternoons of painting workshops for
beginners and more advanced artists,
painting with the medium of your choice
(for example oils or water colours). Each
workshop starts at 17:00 and ends at 18:30.
On Saturdays in the late afternoon we
exhibit our paintings and have a party.
Materials are provided but please feel free to
bring your own if you have favourites.
The Hotel
The Cormoranos Hotel Apartments are
located close to the beach in the hamlet of
Nopigia some 7 kms to the east of Kissamos
(aka Kastelli), the main town in this quiet,
non-touristic area of Crete.
The apartments comprise a living room with
kitchen area (2 rings, fridge), a twin
bedroom, shower room and balcony with
views over the gardens and pool to the sea.
Facilities include air conditioning (local
charge) and free Wifi. Although equipped for
light self catering, we include a good
breakfast, with some Cretan specialities and
home made treats in the price. Family run
and very friendly, you are assured a
comfortable and restful stay.
To the front the hotel has lush gardens and a
beautiful pool. It is less than a minute's walk
to the long pebble beach (sandy in the
water). Nopigia has a handful of tavernas
and a mini-market. There is a good bus
service to Kissamos.
Your Hosts
Camille is an English artist who has had
several solo shows and has taken part in
many group exhibitions. Her work is in
private and public collections and she has
carried out many private commissions.
Camille paints in oil on canvas or in
watercolour or mixed media on paper. Her
style is semi-abstract and full of colour
although her classical drawing skills are more
apparent in her watercolours. She has a
website at www.camillemarquand.com.
Iakovos is a Greek engineer born and raised
near Kissamos. He has been a walker all his
life and had his first contact with the
wonderful mountains and landscapes of
Western Crete when he was a child. He has a
detailed knowledge of the local fauna and
flora and knows where to find the endemic
plants, and where to find the best herbs in
season: oregano, thyme, rosemary, mountain
tea and greens. Iakovos' detailed knowledge
of the local history and culture will really
help you discover the real Crete.
General
It is important to note that all activities are
optional and it is completely up to you
whether you wish to participate or not. It is
your holiday and you are quite free to opt
out of any (or all!) of the programme.
Painters may not wish to walk and vice versa.
There is a free day on Sunday which is yours
to relax by the pool or on the beach, explore
Kissamos or visit Chania Town, go on a boat
trip from Kissamos to the spectacular
Gramvoussa peninsula and Balos beach, rent
a car and go up into the mountains... the
choices are vast. There is also free time every
afternoon for relaxation. These holidays may
also be combined with any of our standard
holidays so you can have an additional week
in any of our featured resorts and
accommodation, with mid-holiday transfers
via the airport - please ask for a price quote.
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Doma Hotel Chania
This most civilised hotel combines
comfort with an old-world elegance
and has been featured several times
in ‘The Good Hotel Guide’. It used to
be the British Consulate, and stands
across the road from the sea 1 km
from the centre of town and a 10-15
minute walk from the harbour. A
five minute walk brings you to a
safe (albeit) narrow sandy beach.
Personally run by the genteel sisters,
Rena and Ioanna whose family
home this once was, the hotel is full
of antiques, family heirlooms and
photographs, historical prints and
generally fascinating Cretan
ephemera collected over many
years. It has 20 rooms and 4 suites,
all with air-conditioning, ceiling fan,
TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer and
shower/wc. Those at the front have
good sea views but no balcony and
are above a busy road; we favour
those to the rear which have a
balcony overlooking the small
attractive garden.
Doma Hotel (right hand side)
and served by a lift is a beautifully
decorated breakfast room with
wonderful views over the sea to the
harbour. To the rear of the hotel
there is a small ‘secret’ garden
littered with pieces of pottery and
sculpture.
Note: Our rooms, unless otherwise
requested, will be to the rear of the
hotel with balcony and garden view.
The Hotel:
Traditional Hotel
(First Class)
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
The hotel also has three first floor
suites and a very private Penthouse
Suite which has a huge roof-terrace
to itself and panoramic views to the
sea and old town. On the third floor
Mrs Irini Valiraki and sister Ioanna Koutsoudaki
Doma Hotel breakfast room
Casa Veneta Chania Old Town
Casa Veneta is an old 3-storey
Venetian house now renovated to
house modern apartments just a
minute’s walk from Chania’s harbour
front. The studios have double or
twin beds, air conditioning, TV,
kitchenette, shower room and a
sofa-bed for a child. The apartments
are open-plan and on three levels
linked by wooden stairs, with a
kitchen and shower room
downstairs, living area in the middle
(sofa-bed here) and a twin-bedded
sleeping gallery above.
Simply but comfortably furnished,
Casa Veneta enjoys an excellent
location from which to explore this
historic and atmospheric town. A 15
minute walk to the west brings you
to the organised sandy beach of
Nea Hora, backed by a row of very
authentic local fish tavernas which
few visitors find.
Unlike the studios, the apartments
have a narrow balcony over the
small street, most with a side sea
view.
Early Booking Offer
Reduction applies for stays before
14/6 and 04/10 onwards if booked
by 28/2. Please enquire or check
online availability for a costing.
The Hotel:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/3
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Chania Town
Kalives Beach Hotel Kalives
This popular hotel remains the only
one in Kalives village. It enjoys a
lovely location, central yet virtually
on the beach, and has a small river
running to one side, home to a
family of friendly ducks!
The hotel has two buildings,
separated by a small road leading to
the beach, and 100 rooms on its
upper floors, served by a lift. Rooms
have been refurbished in a most
attractive light modern style, all with
TV, fridge, tea-making facilities, air
conditioning (with ceiling fan also),
room-safe (€3 per day) and shower
room (some have a hipbath too).
Sea, river or mountain views are had
from the balcony. Some rooms can
interconnect and the hotel has
family rooms for up to four.
The main building has reception,
lounge, bar and restaurant (buffet) –
dine on the riverside terrace during
the summer months.
The hotel has a pool to the front (c
72 sq m, depth 1m-1.6m - pool
towel €1.50) and a bridge over the
river leads to Kalives’ central sandy
beach with free sunbeds for guests.
The second building has is own
larger pool (c 160 sq m, depth
0.80m-1.60m).
Other facilities include free Wifi,
laptop rental (free for the first 30
mins), a fitness room and, at a local
charge, sauna and hydro-massage.
You can walk to the main square in
5 minutes.
The very nice rooms, views, friendly
atmosphere and excellent location
ensure many guests return every
year.
Early Booking Offer
Reduction applies if booked by 28/2.
Please enquire or check online
availability for a costing.
The Hotel:
3 Stars
Half Board
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Afrodite Apartments Kalives
These good value and spacious
apartments have the benefit of a
very nice swimming pool set in the
garden to the rear. They are just
back from the main road which
leads to Kalives, a 10-15 minute walk
from the village and only a 3 minute
walk from the fine western sandy
beach.
They comprise eight 1-bedroom
apartments and two studios, either
on the upper ground or top floor
and all with air-conditioning (local
charge). The two studios are twinbedded with a corner kitchenette
(cooking rings, fridge), hairdryer,
shower room with wc, and balcony.
There is a full sized sofa-bed.
The apartments are of a similar
description with the addition of a
large separate living room
containing the kitchenette and a
sofa-bed (an extra folding bed can
also be placed her for a child). Both
rooms in the apartments have
balcony access, with sea, side sea,
country or pool views. Some studios
and apartments can combine via an
inter-connecting door as a Family
Unit. Furnishings throughout
Afrodite are traditional, simple and
comfortable. WiFi access is free and
Beach close to Afrodite Apartments
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safety deposit boxes cost 5 euros a
week. There is a well stocked library
of holiday reading, an iron and
ironing board is available, and use of
a washing machine for a nominal
charge.
The swimming pool is approximately
60 sq. m. in size (depth 0.80m2.50m). It has steps in (new), a
children’s section and is furnished
with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Air-conditioning: Available at a local
charge of €5 per day.
Early Booking Offer
Up to £100 off per apartment per
week (max discount £200) for
bookings made by 28/2. Conditions
apply - see page 249.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/4
Family Units for
up to 6 and 8
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Mistrali Apartments Kalives
For those who want to be central in
Kalives and right beside the main
beach, the Mistrali should suit.
The 3 studios are on the ground
floor. This is a good thing as they
are cool and have direct beach
access with no steps. They are
spacious and twin-bedded, all with
AC, light cooking facilities (2 rings,
fridge), shower room, hairdryer, a
full-sized sofa bed and patio terrace.
The apartments on the upper two
levels are built around three sides of
a courtyard. These are of a similar
description with the addition of a
spacious living room containing 2
sofa-beds. Most have a balcony or
patio overlooking the courtyard but
some sea views can be had from
the top floor (on request only).
Beach towels are provided at a local
charge of €10 for the duration.
The Mistrali has a popular restaurant
to the front across the small beach
road here. Other restaurants and
cafes can be found nearby and it is
a 5 minute flat walk to the centre of
Kalives.
Air-conditioning: available at a local
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Studio for 2
Apartments for
2-4
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Kalives
Kelaidi Apartments Almirida
This pair of maisonette-style
apartments offers spacious
comfortable accommodation just a
stone’s throw from Almirida’s pretty
western beach – and great views
from the large front terrace. They
are above a shop just over the small
road from the seafront tavernas.
These are good quality units, nicely
finished with tiled floors, wooden
bedroom ceilings and tasteful
furnishings with light pastel décor.
To the front is a large common
terrace with sun loungers and sea
views. Entrance is into the ground
floor living room, containing a
corner kitchenette (cooking rings,
fridge) and two sofa-beds for
children. Steps lead up to the tiled
shower room and continue up to
the first floor air-conditioned twin
bedroom, which has a cozy ‘chalet’
style flavour and excellent sea views.
Recommended to those looking for
a good standard, views and
everything you come on holiday for
close to hand.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Almirida
Aeolos Apartments Almirida
This well-liked accommodation has
glorious views, especially from its
lovely swimming pool area, and
peaceful country surroundings.
A little up the hill behind Almirida, it
is only a 10-12 minute walk down to
the beach (a little longer back
which, although not excessively
steep, is a steady climb so unsuited
to anyone with walking difficulties).
There are five 1-bedroom
apartments. They are modern with
good quality fixtures and fittings.
Interior decor is in attractive cool
shades which, together with the
marble floors, gives a light airy feel.
Each apartment comprises a small
twin bedroom, a spacious living
room containing a full sized sofa-bed
and a corner kitchenette (mini-oven
and rings), and a tiled shower room.
All apartments have air-conditioning,
free wifi, safety deposit box (€5 per
week), a hairdryer, an iron and board,
and a spacious front balcony with
extensive views over the countryside
and Almirida to the sea and the
Akrotiri peninsula opposite.
kitchen which has cooking rings,
not a mini-oven.
The reception area below has a
library of holiday reading and there
is a communal washing machine
(€3 per wash). The swimming pool
measures a generous 80 sq. m., has
a children’s section and is furnished
with sun loungers and umbrellas.
The Aeolos combines quiet rural
surroundings and super views with
good standards and tavernas/beach
not far away.
Air-conditioning: Available if required
at a local charge of €5 per day.
Early Booking Offer
bookings made by 28/2. Applies to
apartments only, not the studio.
Conditions apply - see page 249.
The
Apartments:
There is also a ground floor studio,
open plan and double-bedded with
the same facilities except for the
Self Catering
Studios for 2
Apartments for
2/3
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Almirida Beach Hotel Almirida
This popular hotel had a full
renovation in 2014 and offers an
excellent modern standard of
comfort. It is just back from the
main part of Almirida’s beach and
only a minute’s walk from the
seaside restaurants here.
It has 66 rooms on the upper two
floors, served by a lift. All rooms are
very well appointed with air
conditioning, TV, fridge, safety
deposit box (€15 per week),
bathroom with bath or shower, and
balcony with sea or side sea views.
Extra beds are recommended for
children/young adults only and the
hotel has some disabled-adapted
rooms.
The hotel also has Family Rooms for
up to 4 (with room divider).
The ground floor has a large openplan reception, restaurant and
lounge. To the front there is a goodsized swimming pool, with adjacent
children’s pool and a wide sunterrace with pool-bar. Pool/beach
towels are available (€1 per day) and
the hotel has an extensive holiday
library and a fitness room.
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Guests can use the facilities at the
hotel next door which include
tenpin bowling, a roof-top a la carte
restaurant, and a mini-spa with
treatments (all paid locally).
We have worked with the Almirida
Beach since the hotel opened and
see many repeat guests, always a
good sign. With contemporary
standards of comfort, friendly
service and an excellent location,
we consider the hotel offers great
value, especially if you take
advantage of our free meals offer.
Half Board: £70 adult; £35 child 2-12
per week.
Note: early and late season bookings
(usually April and late October) may be
accommodated at the 4 star Almirida
Residence next door.
Book early for free Half Board
Pay B&B stay Half Board for all stays
if booked by 15/4. Please note: this
offer is not redeemable for cash if
meals not taken.
The Hotel:
4 Stars
Bed & Breakfast
or Half Board
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
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Panormos beach
Iliana Apartments Panormos
These modern apartments are
towards the top of the village a
three minute walk from Panormos’
main square, where you will find
cafés and restaurants above the sea.
The sandy beach is to one side
below.
All units possess air conditioning
and TV, and are furnished /
decorated in a light contemporary
style. Safety deposit boxes are
available (€10 per week) and Wifi is
free of charge from the reception
area.
A mix of studios and apartments,
the accommodation is built around
a courtyard swimming pool. All of
our units are on the first (top) floor.
The swimming pool is freshwater
and measures some 40 sq m.
The open-plan studios are twinbedded, all with a kitchenette (minioven, cooking rings, fridge), shower
room (some with bath), and balcony
or patio with views to the village or
over the pool (sea views are limited).
Iliana offers comfortable modern
standards, a handy location and we
think represents fine value for a
most comfortable stay in this small
village.
The apartments are similar, with the
addition of a separate living room
containing one or two full-sized
sofa-beds. Most have two balconies,
one off each room.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Studios for 2
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Panormos harbour
Greece | Crete | South West Coast
Porto Loutro Hotel Loutro
The Porto Loutro is one of our favourite spots in
Greece. You really could not stay any closer to
the sea than this!
Sunvil rooms are in Porto Loutro I ('on the
beach') run by Alison Androulakakis.
Comfortably furnished with traditional blue and
white decor it comprises 18 rooms. All possess
air conditioning (which can provide heating for
early season), fridge, telephone, room safe, tiled
shower room and a balcony with sea views to
the front or side. There is a small bar on the first
floor where you can take breakfast or enjoy a
drink on the terrace above the sea.
On the ground floor are four spacious studios.
They are mostly double-bedded and possess a
kitchenette with cooking rings and fridge, a
shower/wc, and a small living area to the front
containing a sofa-bed. As with the hotel, the
studios are furnished in a simple attractive
traditional style. They share a large common sun
terrace just above the beach. A fifth studio is
slightly behind.
WiFi is is available at a local charge of 2€-3€ per
day (note: WiFi is provided in rooms and on the
beach at but use is not permitted on the
terrace). Please note that the hotel will not
accommodate children under 7 years and does
not accept credit cards, although some
restaurants and shops in Loutro now do. There is
an ATM in Chora Sfakion a short ferry-hop away.
Transfer note: Includes 20 mins. by ferry (unescorted,
tickets provided) and there will be a short wait at
Chora Sfakion harbour. You will need to carry your
baggage the short distance to the jetty, on/off the
boat and to the hotel (1 minute). Loutro combines very
well with Paleochora - please see twin- centre holidays
note on resort intro. page.
Walks around Loutro
This useful book is available locally in Loutro for
around 7 euros.
The authors, Keith Linton and Danny Staples,
describe it as ‘a guide to ten thyme-scented walks
on ancient limestone paths: graded from an easy
evening stroll to a whole day adventure’.
The book is 44 pages and includes maps and
photographs.
The Hotel:
Porto Loutro I
Loutro
Loutro
Loutro
168 | Sunvil
2 Star Hotel
Bed & Breakfast rooms
Self Catering Studios for
2/3
Air Conditioning
WiFi
Libyan Princess Paleochora
Taking its name from the Libyan Sea
that laps the shores of south west
Crete, Paleo's newest and highest
category hotel is at the entrance to
the village, a 2-3 minute walk to the
pebble beach and the centre and 7
minutes from the sandy beach.
The hotel has a contemporary
design and rooms have all mod
cons, including a/c, mini-bar,
tea/coffee-making facilities, TV, free
WiFi and ADSL internet connection,
safety deposit box (free), hairdryer
and either a hydro-massage shower
or a bath with standard shower
attachment. There is one Suite for
2/4. Balcony views are over the
street and village to the mountains
or, at a supplement, over the pool.
Other facilities include an evening
restaurant (10% discount here), pool
bar (snacks available to 8pm), room
service, a fitness room, jacuzzi and
sauna (free of charge for up to 3
hours use per day), massage
treatments and a 120 sq m pool
(depth 1.0m-1.60m, heated if
necessary early and late season –
pool towels can be provided.
For a hotel of just 33 rooms in a
simple village environment, the
Libyan Princess offers high comfort
levels and good facilities. Because
Paleo is on the flat and the hotel has
ramps, some disabled rooms and a
lift, a stay here is a good choice for
those with mobility problems.
Half Board: £108 per week (adult), £54
per week (child under 12).
Early Booking Offer
Reduction applies for stays up to
12/7 and 13/9 onwards if booked by
30/4. Please enquire or check online
availability for a costing.
The Hotel:
4 Stars
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
On The Rocks Paleochora
Good name! This smart modern
little hotel is indeed almost on the
rocks above the sea just to the
south of Paleo's jetty, and looks east
to the ruggedly beautiful coastline
here.
The hotel has 16 rooms on its upper
floors, all served by a exterior glass
lift. Rooms have a cool
contemporary design. All have free
Wifi, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, shower
room and balcony with exquisite
sea and coastline views.
You will find an array of seafront
restaurants starting just a minute's
walk away, and the big sandy beach
is 5 minutes. Due to the generally
flat nature of Paleo and the fact that
the hotel has a lift, On The Rocks
would be a good choice for those
with mobility problems.
The Hotel:
The ground floor houses reception
(safe facilities here), lounge and
café-bar.
3 Stars Plus
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Manos Studios Paleochora
Next door to our Filoxenia
Apartments, Manos Studios have a
similarly excellent location in
Paleochora, being quietly tucked
away from the road yet just 50
metres via footpath from the centre
of the magnificent wide sandy
beach here.
The studios here are mostly twin
bedded (there are some doubles)
and, although typically simply
furnished in pine, are very well kept,
quite roomy and comfortable. All
possess the usual basic 2-ring
kitchen unit for light meals and
snacks, tiled shower room, air
conditioning and a furnished
balcony or terrace - ours with very
nice views to the mountains at the
rear which encircle the village.
The beach is just a minute's walk;
tavernas, cafes and a small shop can
be found within 2-3 minutes; and
the centre of the village, with its
many restaurants either in the main
street or by the sea, is a 5-8 minute
easy stroll away.
A comfortable and wonderfully
convenient base from which to
make the most of village, beach and
sea.
Early Booking Offer
The Studios:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Paleochora
Mimayia Apartments Paleochora
These apartments are centrally
located in the village just a minute’s
walk from the main street and five
minutes from the wide sandy
beach. They offer simple,
comfortable and spacious
accommodation for couples or
families of up to 4 persons.
There are six apartments in all,
either on the upper ground or first
floor. All possess a twin bedroom,
an air conditioned living room with
two full-sized sofa-beds and openplan fitted kitchen area (2-ring minioven, fridge), nicely tiled shower
room, safety deposit box (€10 per
week) and balcony.
Furniture is of beech wood and
décor light and unfussy.
Four apartments are all on one level;
two are open-plan maisonette-style,
so split- level with stairs between
the living area and
bedroom/sleeping area. There is
free WiFi. The owner provides use of
a washing machine at a local charge
(€5) and an iron and ironing board
for clients' use, and outside there is
a paved communal courtyard with
seating.
Early Booking Offer
The
Apartments:
Paleochora café
170 | Sunvil
Self Catering
Apartments for
2/4
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
George Studios Paleochora
These spotless studios are centrally
located in a small road close to our
Rea Hotel. They are therefore close
to both high street (one minute)
and Paleochora’s long sandy beach
(five minutes).
The studios are housed on three
floors. All have open plan twin
bedroom, corner kitchenette
(cooking rings, fridge), tiled ensuite
shower room with wc, hairdryer,
and balcony or garden patio. Some
can accommodate an extra bed for
a child but have a smaller balcony.
All studios are air conditioned,
simply furnished in pine and have
tiled floors. Studios have TV and a
safety deposit box available at a
local charge of €15 per week. Wifi is
free of charge. Immaculately kept,
Paleochora
typically clean and simple Greek
accommodation, convenient for
both village and beach.
charge of €7 per day
Early Booking Offer
The Studios:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Air Conditioning
Free WiFi
Sandy Beach Hotel Paleochora
The name says it all! Directly across
the beach road from the start of
Paleochora's magnificent beach, the
Sandy Beach Hotel occupies a prime
position in the village.
The hotel has only 12 rooms on its
upper floors. Twin or doublebedded, all ours possess air
conditioning (included), TV (BBC
World), fridge, safety deposit box,
hairdryer, tiled shower room and
balcony with excellent sea views. As
the hotel faces west, the sunsets are
particularly good. Furnishings and
decor are simple, cheerful and
modern.
Paleochora restaurant
The ground floor houses reception,
internet corner, breakfast room and
terrace.
Across the road (not a main road)
and down some steps and you are
immediately on the beach. The
centre of the village and main street
are a 5 minute walk away.
One of the best located small hotels
in Paleochora, with views to match.
The Hotel:
3 Star
Bed & Breakfast
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
Paleochora beach
Filoxenia Apartments Paleochora
Quietly tucked away next door to
our Manos Studios, so just 50m
from the widest part of Paleo's
wonderful sandy beach, the
Filoxenia Apartments enjoy a great
location.
From here you can be on the beach
in less than a minute, and there is a
choice of beach cafes and
restaurants nearby. The centre of
the village and the harbour side of
town is a 5-8 minute walk.
Studios are on the ground and first
floor and are double bedded with a
small kitchenette area (2 rings,
fridge). They all possess A/C,
shower/wc and balcony or terrace,
some with views of the mountains
to the rear of the village. Furnishings
and decor are typically neat and
simple.
charge of €5 per day (Studio); €10 per
day 1-bedroom (which has 2 AC units).
The three apartments are on the
top floor and possess a A/C double
bedroom and a separate living
room (also A/C). They possess a halfbath with shower attachment
above, and one large balcony or
two smaller ones with partial sea,
mountain and village views. The
living room has two sofa-beds - a
double and a single - so good for a
family of up to 5 at a squeeze.
The
Apartments:
Self Catering
Studios for 2/3
Apartments for
2/5
Air Conditioning
Free Wifi
For more choice see www.sunvil.co.uk
We have a selection of additional properties on Crete available. Please see our website for details. Including:
Explore Crete
Fly-Drive
The size, shape and dramatic
scenery of Crete lend themselves
perfectly to fly-drive holidays and
ours are the most flexible you will
find. We do not list any preplanned itineraries. Rather, we list
the resorts in which we can
arrange short stays in comfortable
BB hotels and allow you to
choose your own route.
Elia Hotel & Spa
Avli Lounge
Villa Stella
Traditional Boutique Hotel, Bed &
Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast, Rethymnon
Self Catering, near Chania
Located in the heart of
Rethymnon's Old Town, just a few
minutes' walk via narrow lanes
from the pretty Venetian harbour,
this unique collection of suites and
rooms is housed in three old
buildings, and combine luxury
with mod cons in an historic
setting (the original mansion dates
from the 17th century).
One of the few houses of the village
of Nerokouro, Villa Stella provides a
peaceful and romantic retreat for
couples. The house comprises an
open-plan sitting room, dining area
and kitchen; bathroom with
shower; and an air conditioned
double bedroom on the first floor.
Fronting the villa is a dining terrace
from where steps lead down to a
small garden and the swimming
pool.
This exquisitely restored 200-year
old farmhouse, now tastefully
converted into a nine-room
country inn, makes for a wonderful
hillside retreat. The rooms are
furnished with care and taste to
reflect the hotel's rustic charm.
Mod cons include AC, TV, teamaking facilities and fridge, and
Wifi in public areas.
Spacious Mediterranean gardens
hide the large 88 sq m pool (depth
0.60-2.00m) and the restaurant
offers delicious regional
specialities. The Elia also has a
sauna with spa treatments.
Car hire is included - it is a 10
minute drive to Kolimbari beach
and 25 minutes to Chania. For
further information see our
website - please check online
availability for a costing, or enquire.
172 | Sunvil
All suites are very spacious (from
35 sq m), individual and lavishly
furnished. The rooms are less
opulent but bright and colourful,
with elegant furniture and
antiques. Avli is known for its
award winning restaurant, set in a
bougainvillea-shaded courtyard
and offering a sophisticated Cretan
cuisine as well as the most
extensive wine cellar on the island.
Fly-Drive Centres & Pricing
North Coast: Heraklion, Chania,
Rethymnon, Elounda, Sitia
South Coast: Paleochora, Aghia
Galini, Ierapetra, Plakias
Mountains: Zaros
Please ask for advice should you
want help with your route, or
would like to know approximate
driving times.
Prices vary as there are so many
permutations, but a typical per
person price for each of 2,
including flights, car and hotels
would be, depending on the
season, approximately: 1 week
£750-£900; 2 weeks £1050- £1300.
Please enquire for exact costing.
Greece | Crete | Prices
Almirida
Prices shown are in £’s per person departing on or between dates shown
PERSONS
BASIS
CRETE
ACCOMMODATION
Aeolos Apartments
Studio
1 Bedroom Apartment
Afrodite Apartments
Studio
1 Bedroom Apartment
Almirida Beach
Standard Room
Family Room
Avli Lounge
Standard Room
Superior Room
Junior Suite
Executive Suite
Penthouse Suite
Studio
Casa Veneta
1 Bedroom Apartment
Doma Hotel
Standard Room
Suite
Penthouse Suite
Filoxenia Apartments Studio
1 Bedroom Apartment
George Studios
Iliana
Studio
Studio
1 Bedroom Apartment
Kalives Beach
Hotel
Kelaidi
Mountain View
Side Sea View
Sea View
1 Bedroom Apartment
Libyan Princess Standard Room
Pool View
Manos Studios
Studio
Mimayia
1 Bedroom Apartment
Mistrali Apartments
Studio
1 Bedroom Apartment
On The Rocks
Porto Loutro I
Sea View Room
Standard Room
Studio
Sandy Beach
Sea View Room
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634
651
622
607
883
933
966
659
655
653
903
939
659
639
685
646
626
665
624
704
650
623
776
839
839
800
725
2 Wks
705
845
746
747
681
813
681
1044
1142
1059
1143
1544
2106
2406
2079
2507
886
767
933
829
1264
1619
2555
2344
759
860
795
763
777
704
711
745
687
658
1207
1291
1358
783
775
771
1271
1344
742
703
796
717
677
796
714
873
765
711
1017
1030
1030
951
916
Sep 06
1 Wk
635
705
656
656
623
689
623
784
833
792
868
1069
1350
1503
1325
1550
716
651
739
682
899
1077
1545
1434
652
702
670
654
676
639
634
651
622
607
849
883
916
659
655
653
903
939
659
639
685
646
626
665
624
704
650
623
776
839
839
800
725
2 Wks
705
845
746
747
681
813
681
1026
1128
1045
1143
1544
2106
2406
2079
2507
886
767
933
829
1201
1512
2338
2149
759
860
795
763
777
704
711
745
687
658
1174
1241
1308
783
775
771
1152
1209
742
703
796
717
677
776
700
848
748
698
983
1030
1030
951
916
Sep 13
1 Wk
635
705
656
656
623
689
623
767
819
777
868
1069
1350
1503
1325
1550
716
651
739
682
836
970
1327
1239
652
702
670
654
676
639
634
651
622
607
849
883
916
659
655
653
784
804
659
639
685
646
626
645
611
679
633
610
742
839
839
800
725
2 Wks
701
838
742
742
678
806
678
1005
1109
1027
1138
1537
2094
2392
2068
2492
884
766
930
827
1133
1398
2108
1942
758
857
793
761
772
701
710
743
686
657
1153
1219
1285
781
774
770
1030
1069
738
699
790
713
674
754
686
821
730
685
947
1028
1028
949
914
Sep 20
1 Wk
622
688
641
642
610
673
610
753
805
765
854
1052
1329
1479
1304
1526
704
640
727
670
822
953
1306
1218
641
690
659
643
661
627
623
640
611
597
818
851
884
648
644
642
771
790
645
626
670
632
614
634
600
667
622
600
730
827
827
788
713
2 Wks
700
830
730
736
668
797
664
1004
1107
1019
1104
1463
2000
2266
1961
2376
869
753
915
813
1114
1375
2074
1911
776
867
791
753
792
706
698
731
674
646
1081
1147
1212
784
768
761
1053
1092
760
705
809
718
672
755
680
820
724
675
971
1012
1012
936
890
Sep 27
1 Wk
634
697
644
650
613
680
609
766
817
769
834
995
1256
1377
1219
1434
701
638
724
668
817
947
1294
1207
670
712
668
646
696
645
622
639
610
596
778
810
843
662
649
644
807
826
680
644
704
651
624
646
605
678
627
601
766
824
824
786
702
2 Wks
696
823
725
731
665
791
661
912
1011
935
1061
1339
1846
2045
1777
2180
828
725
870
783
1067
1301
1923
1774
764
849
779
744
786
703
697
730
674
646
996
1060
1109
782
767
759
1049
1088
755
701
804
714
669
753
679
818
722
674
968
1010
1010
934
838
Oct 04,
11,18,25
1 Wk 2 Wks
637 699
700 826
638 719
650 731
606 658
680 791
598 650
681 827
728 923
682 848
799 1026
915 1259
1162 1752
1245 1913
1107 1665
1317 2063
649 776
599 686
669 815
627 742
762 1012
866 1220
1141 1771
1069 1636
697 791
739 876
677 788
646 744
723 814
654 712
609 685
626 717
598 661
584 633
746 964
778 1028
794 1061
665 785
644 761
634 750
834 1013
854 1053
707 782
653 710
732 831
660 723
624 670
646 753
598 672
678 818
620 716
590 663
794 995
811 997
811 997
774 921
729 865
Payment by Credit or Charge Card will incur a 2% processing charge (note: should this change due to the credit card companies increasing their charges to us, you will be advised at the time of booking). Departure date
determines basic holiday cost. Prices include all airport/fuel charges & taxes known at the time of printing – for surcharge policy see booking conditions. Prices based on Gatwick departures. To add: any regional flight supplements, room & board
supplements (see text – single room prices on request), Travel Insurance. Please reconfirm prices with us at the time of booking in case of errors or changes.
PRICES FOR DEPARTURES IN APRIL ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AND NOT ALL PROPERTIES MAY BE OPEN – PLEASE ENQUIRE

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