Meandros

This accommodation was the reason we opted for Almyrida and not for Kalyves. We came for the open sea view from the balcony and more than the reasonable price for 11 nights. However, we were welcomed like family. Yes, the studio is cleaned regularly and the internet worked great, too. What we carry as the best memory from the time spent at Meandros, though, is how the hosts went out of there way to make us feel like at home. The amazing family that runs this place redefines the Cretan hospitality we thought we had met with before. Completely surpassed our expectations on so many levels. Thank you so much family Giannetakis! p.s. About additional activities in the area that don't involve a car: We saw a lot of people running and cycling up the streets/roads so we took on walking routes in the mornings. We were always greeted by at least one "Good morning" or "Kalimera" which felt like walking down your own neighborhood. Except that neighborhood had olive grows :) There's a photo from one of our walks attached as well!

Great location near beach, bars and restaurants with great amenities and a wonderful host.

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You could not beat the location, value and hospitality of the host.

The room we had was the basic one, for this reason it was a little bit small in that my partner kept stubbing his toe on the bed getting past to sit on the balcony, but then again he is clumsy. :)

The view of the sea was fantastic. In fact, we had the sea in front of us, and the mountains in the left. The host was very friendly, she gave us tomatoes from her garden, olive oil, and one morning we found some delicious pastries at the door. She reserved taxies for us, very prompt. Always smiling, she simply made us feel very comfortable. Although we were there for the sea, the trip by bus to Elafonisi with K travel (thank to the guide!) showed us the real Crete - there, in the mountains we passed by. We found Elafonisi too sunny and crowded, you find no place to stay. But Almyrida beach was very good for snorkeling and bathing.

amazing people

everyone and everything

Friendliness and kindness of the owner / perfect location / truly amazing sea-view from the balcony etc