We very much enjoyed our short stay in Renata’s apartment in Gavalochori. I would thoroughly recommend it. Our apartment was in the lower half of a lovely renovated old stone house just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the village. It was clean, spacious and well equipped. The owners were extremely welcoming. Renata’s husband, Angelos, met us in the village square and showed us to the apartment. Outside, there’s a lovely garden with a small pool and terrace, shared with the upstairs apartment. The facilities are excellent, and include high-speed internet, satellite TV and AC.
The village itself is a great base for a holiday, with a few excellent tavernas in walking distance from the apartment. It felt like an authentic Cretan village. The nearest beach is just a five-minute drive away.