Best experience in Crete ever!
And the hospitality is next level. With the two Marias caring for us it felt like family.
The rustic style but modern accommodation with about 5-6 separate villas is up in the mountains on about 900m and surrounded by pure and beautiful nature and is really off the beaten track.
Our villa was right next to the shared pool which we had always to ourselves. From our balcony/terrace we had a splendid view and could see the sunrise each morning.
The hiking trail E4 just passes through the village and there are many trails to explore the pine forest and if you feel up to it you can hike one off the three 2k high mountains.
The food of the enclose tavern is very yummy and has a great price-performance ratio. And if you want the real greek/crete food experience always have the daily special. It often does not sound like much but it is always extremely delicious.
Despite the other reviews the village is good accessible via a paved road which starts between Christos and Males, this is first choice and can be done with any car (it was also partly renewed during our stay). There is another road from Males which is just a gravel mountain road. We drove it with a Nissan Micra but would not recommend it with such a small car.
Other things good to know:
They also offer massages.
Next supermarkt is about 30km away.
This is the best place to relax, spend some time in the nature and disconnect from the world (nearly no cell connection and poor wifi).
If we travel to Crete again this will be our first choice for accommodation.
Thank you for the great time