Crete is a lovely place througout, and Dramudana house is the best place to enjoy it. The flat is located in the countryside, in a quiet area among olive groves in the outskirts of the lovely village of Kandanos. Its position is strategic: only 15 min from Paleiochora, 60 min from Elafonisi beach and Chania.
We stayed in the ground flat which was spotless clean, fully equipped, everything is brand new. It offers shelter from the heat of hot summer sun, to the point the air-con was not necessary. The chance to rest and relax is guaranteed, during the night all you will hear is the song of crickets (and not even one mosquito!!!). Dramuntana's highlight is definitely its patio and garden in which to relax by the shade of the trees or under the moonlight.
Kandanos is a lovely rural village. You will be able to experience Greece's legendary sense of hospitality: filoxenia. Run away from the tourist crowds having dinner in an authentic taverna, enjoying a coffee, having a walk, learning about its past and, if you are lucky as we were, seeing a lovely concert of traditional Greek music.
Mr. Ioannis embodies entirely this sense of hospitality. He welcomes you in the most Cretan way, toasting with a sip of Raki. An ideal host: full of spot-on recommendations about where to eat, where to go and where to buy the best local produce according to your needs. He surprised us with some of his fantastic veg garden produce. He is discreet but always present and available if you have any problems or questions.
We can’t wait to come back!