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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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 tavernas, 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 tavernas serving traditional Cretan cuisine. All along the coast are wonderful beaches and secluded coves.
The property comprises of 1 double bedroom, with patio doors to private garden with sea views and 1 twin bedroom with views toward the swimming pool and mountains. 2 bathrooms, 1 en suite to master bedroom. 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 bacony 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 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 childs locks on all levels. Then there is the lovely 20 metre 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.
Courtyard view of pool and villas
View from front balcony
Dining,area through to kitchen balcony
Fully fitted kitchen
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The Crete region
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 also has a magic radiance – truly! There is the supreme quality of the light here, the sharp rugged mountains meeting openly with clear seas. There is an abundance of wildlife, plants & flowers that are unique to the island. Breath in the ever-present scents of wild herbs, taste fresh fruit, the best of the world’s olive oil and healthy, delicious cheeses. Enjoy the delight of sipping a Greek coffee at the roadside in a mountain village, the excitement and spillover of weddings and occasions, the history, the people and the world-sourced visitors. It is also a historian's and archaeologist's paradise.
Crete has a 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.
Because Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, it offers both developed tourist areas with resort hotels and also quiet coves, hidden beaches and invigorating mountain villages and plateaus that reward the discerning world traveller. Wondrous moments, those memorable combinations of time & place that provide you with enriching experiences, are yours - here - if you explore the island.
Makrigialos area
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 watersports, bars, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets & souvenir shops.
The nature around is beautiful with the southern Cretan Sea, the mountainsite, and the natural forest on the north. There are daily boat trips from Makrygialos to a small island called Koufonisi, that gives you the oportunity 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 harbour 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, tavernas, and the one nightclub in town, and most establishments also front onto the beach. Soon after passing the Gecko Bar you reach the harbour area, a pleasant place to stroll around, with its own patch of sandy beach and collection of waterfront bars, tavernas 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.
How to get there
Flights available from Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, East Midlands, Newcastle,Heathrow, Gatwick, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff etc to Heraklion in Crete. Flights are also available to Sitia airport. From Sitia to Makrigialos there are regular buses and taxi's. Flights can be obtained from: www.ba.com, www.olympic-airways.com , jet2.com, easyjet.com and a number of charter airlines including Thomas Cook during the holiday season.
In the Winter season, flights are via Athens, then on to Heraklion or Sitia. Flights to Athens with easyjet, Olympic airlines or Aegean airline, flights from Athens to Heraklion or Sitia, with Olympic or Aegean Airlines
-Taxi from Heraklion to Makrigialos is available for approx 100 Euro's. Transfer time 1 hour 30minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Heraklion: 120 km
Ferry:
Sitia: 30 km
Activities near Makrigialos
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The property is furnished and equipped to a very high standard.Open plan kitchen/ lounge. Air conditioning through out. For the cooler months there is a log burner. The lounge gives wonderful sea views, from the kitchen, views of the mountains. i-pod docking station is provided and Sony Mini stero system Selection of DVD's for the family, assorted music CD's, books for children and adults and some games, all to help you have a relaxing holiday. Baby's travel cots are available, free of charge
Further details outdoors: Your own sunbeds on roof terrace Patio table and chairs on both kitchen balcony and main balcony A pergola on the roof terrace Close to Tavernas and Beach Tavernas and supermarket Opposite 5 star hotel, where you are able to use some of their facilities Covered off road parking.
Further details
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 or Sitia airport we can arrange a taxi transfer or a rental car. Prices include Welcome Pack and weekly cleaning service. Mid week linen change and cleaning for small additional cost. Please advise us if you need so. Additional villas are available to rent, so if our one is booked out or if you have a large group that may want to rent more than 1 villa please contact us. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
WINTER SPECIAL, Please contact us for more details
Discount available for a second week occupancy and discount for 1 month plus bookings
Prices for a minimum stay of 3 nights available.
Prices include Welcome Pack
Bed linen & towels changed weekly, mid week clean and linen change can be arranged at additional cost.
Refundable £75 security deposit required with final balance payment.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
Guestbook
Had a lovely week at Grapevines, villa was perfect, managers Rosemary and Nico very friendly and always on hand to help when needed. Will recommend to friends and relatives and would love to return, but live so far away. Thank you all for a great time. Ray and Nancy Green, Christchurch, New Zealand June 2008
First and foremost we would like to thank you Rosemary and your husband for the wonderful hospitality you provided. The place was amazing but more importantly the kindness you exhibited to me and my family was above and beyond what we expected. For this we are eternally grateful. Thank you. Robbie and Jules, we would also like to extend our gratitude to you as well. The place was exceptional and your guidance and care throughout the entire process made it a stress free vacation. You garnered our trust from the very start and it was more than warranted. The process from beginning to end was the best we encountered throughout our 5 week stay in Europe. You set an exceptionally high bar. My family are thankful! We left wonderig if Crete was a wonderful place or was the service we acquired just that good! I do not believe there to be a higher compliment. Again, we would not hesitate in providing a reference for the exceptional care and quality Grapevines provides. I wish all of you the best. David Keith, Jean Kennedy and kids. Calgary, Alberta, Canada July2008
Just thought i'd drop you a line to say what a great time we had in Crete. We did a lot of sunbathing and swimming and generally relaxing and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Rosemary was very efficient and the place was very clean. Many thanks for all your help and advice - we hope to get back soon! Abi, Martin, Sally & Sadie, West Yorkshire p.s. the children wanted to stay! August 2008
I travelled to Crete on my own with 3 children, and it couldn't,t have been easier . I was met at the airport by the .taxi which was arranged by Rosemary Even though we didn't arrive at Grapevine Villas until midnight Rosemary was still there to meet us with a smile and show us around. The house was just perfect for us , everything we needed was there. The complex is clean modern and perfectly positioned and so so very friendly. We ate somewhere different every day and the best thing was it was all walkable and safe The children went off on their own to play tennis and football through the day at the hotel opposite , and i sat on the balcony of Grapevine with a drink and watched them ....perfect. We enjoyed our visit so much we have already booked for next year Kim, West Yorkshire August 2008 Dear Julie & Robbie We wanted to say a huge thank you, for allowing us to stay in your brilliant villa, it had the WOW factor, and it was a home from home for us. All the facilities were excellent, clean, comfortable and impressive. We also wanted to say how much we enjoyed meeting Rosemary and Nico, they are wonderful, and such an asset to Grapevines. We had a lovely holiday, and I wish we were there now! We have already recommended you to family and friends, so keep up the good work, and we will hopefully be in touch again in the future. Annie, David, Alana & Mollie.England August 2008
We've had an excellent holiday in your Villa thanks. we cant think of any way to improve anything and will definitely recommend to friends.and maybe come back; if we dont, its because we like visiting new places .We loved the little beach up the road, Pefki, the Snail Race and the Dragons cave. We also really enjoyed your music! Thanks again Robbie and Julie Jill,Dennis and friends, Cumbria England September 2008
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