The Area

The house is situated some 220 mtrs above sea level with magnificent views over Souda Bay and the Mediterranean - at the edge of the beautiful Apokoronas peninsula. The scenic White Mountains (Lefka Ori) as high as 2,500 metres are in view. Nearby (400 m) is the traditional village of Kokkino Horio (The Red Village) with a taverna with great local foods. The village also has two local kafenions and a small local market where you can buy the necessary food for cooking. 4,5 km away are the sandy beaches of Almerida with more than 20 restaurants, bars and shops. The beach here is very safe for children as it shelves very gently. There are no large hotel resorts, but many small family operated hotels and a quiet environment - which however can provide all the modern facilities.

The charming village of Plaka is a pleasant 30 minutes walk away. There are two tavernas, a friendly bar where the locals happily mix with the tourists to pass the time of day, a modern coffee shop with widescreen TV and a minimarket.

Buses are available to take you to other parts of the island, as are taxis, and the major town of Hania is only 20 km away and well worth a visit to the attractive Venetian harbour. However, it is strongly recommended to have the extra budget for a rental car – it gives you much more flexibility, and will increase the value of your stay.