While we have traveled extensively across Greece, this was our first time in Crete. Armenoi is a picturesque town that allows easy access to the National Road (& therefore all major cities) as well as spectacular hikes in the White Mountains. We were able to easily explore Hania, Rethymno, and Irakleio to the north. We also wandered south to discover Sfakia, Loutro, and the Samariá Gorge. We could have stayed all summer and still not had enough time to discover everything Crete has to offer!!
The house was very clean and well cared for, and Manolis, the on-site caretaker, was the Greek fairy godfather we didn’t know we needed. Both Faidra & Manolis were gracious and helpful when we requested to extend our stay for a day due to an unexpected ferry strike. From early morning frappes at a local coffee shop, to the summer salad at our favorite taverna down the street, to late night swims in the pool, we could not have asked for anything more. Already plotting our return!!!