The Bayview Resort is luxurious with several three storey blocks ( with various apartment sizes) surrounding a large central multiple pool area . There are also a few bungalows poolside . It is unfinished so you may have - as we had - some internal building work . Not too disturbing . Chris and Anja manage the resort . They are Dutch and are ever available , helpful and knowledgeable. We stayed in a 2 bed roomed 'penthouse' apartment which has a roof garden with sofa like seating , plenty sunbathing space and stunning views over mountains and sea . The penthouse was spacious for 2 , compact for 2 adults and two children . The village of Makrigiapolis ( there are various spellings) is about a kilometre away on a secondary unlit road. It has a good beach and a 'board' walk with restaurants and bars . In April it was quiet . I intend to separately write up for Trip Advisor some of the restaurants . In general they served good simple inexpensive food with welcoming staff . There are two in nearby villages - one with a 'Grandmas Kitchen' - that are so good that I shall not be divulging their names !You can have fun trying out several village tavernas until you find them or you may find other good ones instead ! There are large interesting towns with good shopping within 30 minutes eg Sitia There are local gorges for great short walks . There are totally deserted beaches within walking distance of Bayview through the fields . I feel that this place is a perfect marriage of a new luxury development and an unspoiled village . I never return to places as there is a lot of world still to see . I am returning to Bayview in June and probably October as well . Enough said!

We went wanting to recharge our batteries and spend time together without rushing around. My partner and I enjoy being outdoors and being active. We found the perfect mix of sunbathing, gorge walking, eating out and relaxing in the complex. The apartment has everything you could want and is very comfortable. The roof top terrace was a real attraction for us. We sunbathed there at times and enjoyed a romantic glass or 3 of wine while soaking up the sunset in the evening. The views are breathtaking. A car is a must to get out and explore and get to the better restaurants, but we did a lot of walking from the complex and found remote gorges where we rarely met another person. We will definitely return.