Katerina made us very welcome , even waiting on the path outside with some of her friends to make sure we didn't miss the house.
The photos in fact don't do justice to the house, it's better than it appears, with a spacious garden that Katerina keeps well in shape !
It was obvious to us the moment we entered the property that this was not just a holiday house -- it's a Home that Katerina takes care of with great love.
We felt privileged and delighted to have found this place for our holiday.
We are at an age when quiteness and easy access is important, and even though this is located on the main road to
Paleocastro, about 10 mins drive from Sitia, it is ideally positioned to visit the many interesting places in east Crete.
The house has a very nice open area to the front , facing the sea, and an equally nice little sun trap to the rear to catch the afternoon rays. Plenty comfortable chairs provided. You could have a very nice break without ever leaving this house !
Katerina is a mine of information about this end of Crete, as much or as little info you need is available.
Dionosyis family Tavern just three minutes drive away is well worth a visit any time of day, for good Cretan food and service.
Another Cretan jewel is To Steki, a restaurant in the middle of town, the real deal as far as a Cretan experience comes : an old establishment mostly serving locals, - and criminally inexpensive !
If you are into cheese, ask for "Seegala" -( phonetic name) -it's a local mild goats cream cheese peculiar to Sitia, and its beautiful .
There are some really nice churches around here, well worth a visit and a prayer, if you are into that sort of thing.
Katerina has some good ideas for walks in the area and if your joints are in good shape ( unlike mine), then you can take to the hills with abandon.
Looking forward to a return visit.