Omorfi Thea deserves its name as it offers a view on a wonderful landscape on the mountains and the see.
Anne was prompt to answer our mails. We didn’t see anyone there and the property manager, Manolis just give us the necessary minimal services so that we could enter and leave the house.
The house itself is comfortable. We enjoyed the small sitting room at the entrance. Weather was very hot and it was necessary to close the shutters during the day. Kitchen is functional and the washing machine is a real asset. The bathroom get wet each time you get a shower. The kitchen offers enough space for two people.
The village is genuine Cretan mountain village without any architectural interest. It offers a base to explore the mountain and the gorges nearby.
There is no supermarket in the village and it’s better to do your shopping on the way to Schinokapsala. A refill can be done either in Ferma or at Kousoutras.
The Kafe Neion is the only commerce in the village. This bar was open in 1960. A visit is worth to be paid to this place as it gives you a sight of the true life of the village. It’s possible to have a meal there and Nicci, the tenant is really cheerful but doesn’t speak English. Anyway, she will serves you the three-course meal of the day (Tzatzíki and dolmades as starter, hot meal and fruits as dessert) for about 10 euros per person drink included. It’s an experience worth to have. We went twice during our week in Schinokapsala and each time shared a lot of laughers.
If you look for more gastronomic experience Taverna Robinson in Koutsouras is worth a try.