A great getaway from it all place tucked away in a small village but close enough to Herakleion . You will definitely need a car to make the best of the many picturesque villages and the many small beaches around the area. The local small beach at Ligaria bay is quite pleasant,safe and sheltered and has four tavernas and a couple of bars and a small 'mom and dad' supermarket but you could just chill at the pool at Bellevue if you want and eat at George's small, intimate and good value restaurant up on the hill with a gorgeous view over the sea in the evening. Both George and Fofi were very welcoming and made every effort to make our stay memorable and pleasant. They are very hard working hosts and were always helpful with great suggestions of where to visit and good places to eat. I would highly recommend them to anyone.