Panos' apartment was perfect. Great location. Heaps of space. Amazing view. A terrific host.
We arrived after midnight due to ferry mishaps having been expected 4 hours earlier and he was still waiting for us for which we were very grateful (we thought we'd have to sleep in the car) and he was charming.
The view from the apartment is divine.
There are lots of cafes and restaurants in Almyrida. The beach is sandier than most on the islands.
You really do need a car to see beyond that area. It is certainly worth exploring Crete including the mountains. We went to Samarian Gorge and Knossos.
Everyone was friendly.
I wish we had stayed much longer. It's a huge island to explore.
I hope we'll return.
Panos kept in touch via email to ensure all was well. Highly recommended.