July 2018
Katerina's House
We stayed in Katerina's House for 7 glorious days in the village of Piskokefalo; a mere 2kms from Sitia Town in Crete.
Katerina's house is a unique stone built cottage offering all necessary conveniences. It is extremely well maintained, clean, cosy, and inviting.
We never had a problem with the wifi!
We slept in a comfortable double bed, had access to our very own washing machine and cooking facilities when we chose to 'stay in,' including an outside BBQ area.
The house is shaded by a huge tree throughout the day so our morning coffee was enjoyed outside but equally as satisfying was the afternoon 'siesta; often spent in the hammock either with a good book or a glass of wine or both!
For those wishing to travel in the cooler months, a gorgeous fire place is available to keep you warm.
Our excellent hosts Maria and Haris were always available to answer questions and offer advice as to where to go to experience local cuisine (the local village square of Piskokefalo itself is a must, as is Sitia town whereby many taverns line the area offering good food to accommodate all tastes!)
Our hosts were generous and hospitable. We were lucky enough to receive fresh produce picked straight from their garden including zucchinis, herbs, 'xorta' and of course freshly laid eggs from the 'girls.'
Piskokefalo is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Lassithi as a whole. Lassithi is surrounded by beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery.
Lassithi has numerous gorges for those who enjoy a long walk through unique rock formations (Zakros Gorge or Valley of the Dead) or lush greenery as experienced when walking Rikhti's Gorge about 20kms from Piskokefalo.
To really appreciate the area, we recommend having access to your own transport.
Thank you Haris and Maria. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and will definitely be coming back!