We had a lovely week at Georgio’s place in Keratokampos. Georgio, his brother and mother were all very welcoming and accommodating, and were very responsive and helpful whenever we got in touch. Due to our flight, we didn’t arrive until late but that wasn’t a problem and Georgio’s mother had prepared a few little treats for us too. She had also provided quite a few little extra things in the bathroom which was a very nice and thoughtful touch.
The house itself is really lovely; traditional in decor and very clean. Everything inside was really great and in very good working order. There is a wonderful outdoor space too, with plenty of areas to relax and eat. It is all very atmospheric and very relaxing. We hired a car so we didn’t use the bikes there but there were two on site. We also didn’t have need to use the bbq but it was all very clean and looked liked it would be great to cook there.
I would definitely recommend a stay here. Keratokampos is still developing as a place to visit but it is a really lovely small town with some lovely places to eat and relax. It is also full of locals and there is a very quiet and calm atmosphere. The beaches in the immediate area are a little small but you can easily swim here and the water is immaculate and so beautiful. There are bigger, sandy beaches very close by too and in particular, we found some great ones around 20mins away in the car which were not at all crowded and also very peaceful, with the most beautiful, clear water to swim in.
We had a week based in Keratokampos and found it a lovely, quiet place to be based to spend time on the beaches but to also travel to visit other parts of the area nearby (Lyrarakis Winery, Dikteon cave, Ierapetra/ Chrissi Island, to name a few). The best meal we had in the whole time we were in Crete though was the one at the Taverna in Kastri. There is also a lovely cafe/ bar place in Keratokampos called Aeriko cafe which does great breakfasts/ lunch/ ice creams and cocktails etc. It also has a beautiful spot overlooking the water.
The only small thing to note is that the Cicadas are very loud in Crete and they were particularly loud around the house. This wasn’t a problem for us (and much better with the windows shut and air con on in the morning) but it would be worth mentioning if you’re a very light sleeper.
Thanks again to Georgios and all the family. We loved it here and really hope to be back one day!