Leilani says:
We arrived at Waves on the Rock in the early evening and were greeted by Rodo and her friendly staff with smiles all around. We were invited to a welcome drink in the taverna where we were served very delicious mezedes: stuffed courgette flowers, homemade dolmadakia and probably the best tzatziki this side of Chania. Our room was quiet, clean, bright and airy with a handy kitchenette where we prepared our breakfasts. The private balcony looked out over a beautiful view of the bay and the Gramvousa peninsula in the distance. The best thing of all was being lulled to sleep by the distant sound of waves on the rocks. There is no better remedy for stress.
In the morning we went snorkelling and swimming in the beautiful rocky cove. Reef shoes are a must. The small and bijoux beach never seemed to get crowded. Only a handful of people were ever there, giving it a feeling of being exclusive and secret. The water was so clear you could see into the distance. There was lots to see and do: rock pools to explore, pipe fish to watch, pebbles and rocks to balance, cliffs to clamber up, waves to play in, sunset walks through olive groves. We regularly saw scuba divers set off from there. Relaxing with a drink in the taverna under the trees, I could have stayed there forever. Rodo is just lovely and she went out of her way to make us feel at home. We stayed 2 nights. We hope to return and will stay longer next time.
Johnny writes:
For isolation, peace and calm you cannot beat Ravdoucha beach and Waves On The Rock. Everybody is exceptionally welcoming, the view is unmatchable and the food is terrific. The sea is the most gorgeous blue and the beach is tiny so it never gets crowded. The sea is very clear for swimming and snorkeling with a small man-made lagoon which is safe for the children to paddle and play. The staff is so welcoming and relaxed you genuinely feel like a returning friend rather than an hotel guest. Rodo and Thodoris are generous, welcoming, calm and charming . We did not want to leave and neither will you . One thing to note is that the beach is pebble, not sand so bring reef shoes or some form of footwear, even for swimming . This is not a base for excursions, that's too much like hard work, this is a destination to stop in.