Villa Amalia is certainly one of the best places to spent true greek holidays.
The view is beautiful and clean beatches are only 5 minutes away reachable be foot.
The rooms are well equiped,clean und as a nice and personal surprise the fridge was filled with fresh froots,juice,milk,water and anything you might need for the firs few days including a bottle of raki and their own natural olive oil which tastes excellent.
For all fishing enthusiasts , in the same place lives a traditional fisherman who can tell you a lot about everything sea-related.
The son of Elena, Manos a walking encyclopedia who can tell you everything from traditional greek music,food and customs to military history throughout the centuries.
Has alwas been a pleasure conversating over a nice glas of sweet wine ;o).
The holiday was so special because you feel invited in to their home and life, something in which a normal hotel could never meet the standards.
Definetively a place to go if you want to dive into the culture and beauty away from the mainstream of Crete.
Best regards from Berlin,
Tilman and Olga