Agia Fotia Holiday Apartments & Villas (294)
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Relaxing Holiday
The holiday and villa were fantastic. The hire car was arranged by the owners and was waiting for us at the airport. It took 2 hours to drive to Makrygialos having arrived late in the evening, but it was worth it in the morning to see the lovely pool and sea. Rosemary and Nico were very helpful and always available for questions/advice. The villa had everything we needed, balconies to every aspect, and very necessary air-conditioning. The pool and garden surrounds were immaculate, with plenty of room and sun loungers for everyone. There is a huge variety of tavernas to eat, and we particularly enjoyed lunch in the taverna on the more remote Green Beach. Plenty of interesting places to visit, even a trip just behind the villa to the mountains around Pefki in search of an exciting cave made for a great morning in cooler air!
Very relaxing holiday and lots of fun. Many thanks.
Beautiful property on a quiet pretty beach
Our host was responsive to every request and very gracious. The house and extensive garden were very comfortable and beautiful (just like depicted in the pictures we saw on line). The beach was excellent for swimming and snorkeling and even in the busiest day the area was fairly quiet - exactly what we were looking for. We appreciated being able to walk to several nearby restaurants and supermarket. Be aware this is one region of Crete that is somewhat far from the more popular destinations but if you are looking for a relaxing beach-oriented holiday we highly recommend the beautiful property and its excellent hosts.
A fantastic stay - thank you!
We had such a lovely time staying in this delightful cottage!
The village of Agios Stefanos is extremely charming, nestled into the mountainside overlooking the rugged south coast. We found the local Greeks and Europeans to be very helpful and friendly, offering useful local knowledge and making us feel very welcome indeed. The cottage itself is on the edge of this old village, offering privacy and accessibility. It is extremely well equipped and comfortable. The Mosquito Blinds ensure the inside remains free of bugs, although there are very few mosquitoes around anyway, so we could enjoy evenings on the roof looking at the stars and stunning surroundings.
There is also plenty to do and see in the area - Vraiko Cave outside Pefki village offers an impressive and extensive stalagtite/mite series of interlocking chambers. We felt like explores discovering this gem for the first time, as there is no lighting/walk-ways etc (or entry charge). The folk museum, mountaintop church and Gorge Walk around Pefki are also great activities to do when you're not exploring the various sandy or rocky beaches. These are quite different from each other - some good for snorkelling (dragon's cave near Kalo Nero) and others better for younger children, such as the main beach at Makrigialos Beach, which is sandy with shallow calm water close to parking and the town facilities.
We also enjoyed some days simply relaxing at the cottage and reading some of the interesting books from the cottage 'mini library'. We were particularly grateful for the wealth of information contained in the Visitor Book at the cottage, packed with helpful tips from a wide range of appreciative visitors.
We very much hope to come here again!
Francis and Avril
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