Maria and Spiros were very friendly and helpful hosts. They explained to us everything we needed,e.g.what to see, where to eat, where is the bus stop etc. We have visited places they advised us and they were really worth seeing. They are quite busy people, so we could have lots of privacy. The area is very calm. There is 5 minutes to the beautiful sandy beach with clean water. It is also not very crouded in the middle of high season. The sunbeds are for free for customers of local tavernas :) Kalives was perfect for us, because there are not so many people, lots of nice places to eat without waiters calling you to see the menu !!! We recomend Maria's for everyone who wants to rest in a peaceful village and also as a good base for further journeys in Crete.
Edytka and Marcin