We had a very warm welcome from Nikos, Zoe's husband, and good recommendations on what to see.
The apartment was very clean and in walking distance of the village's amenities (supermarket, bakery, ATM).
Even the site of Gortyna is only a 15-minute hike away; and after a short drive you can reach other interesting places like Zaros, Festos and some beaches. Every saturday there's a big street market in Moires with fresh local fruit and vegetables, and there's a winery with excellent organic wine only a couple of kilometers away in Plouti.