From our first contact with Manolis he was very helpful and gave us information that was useful on our arrival. He gave us details of how to get from the airport to his town via public transport. Manolis then arranged for his mother, Antonia, to pick us up from the bus stop near his home. It was a smooth journey. Thank you Manolis.
We were given a very warm welcome from Antonia and her husband, Vasilis. Their apartment is clean, cosy, well equipped and away from the noise of a main street but a short walk away from Tavernas, shops and a beautiful beach. Access to public transport was easy with regular services to Heraklion - a good hub where there is good transport links to various places of interest or places to chill out.
We discovered that Manolis was working away in London and his family were our hosts. Vasilis is the salt of the earth and Antonia has a heart as big as Creta itself. The family and us spent time together talking, drinking homemade wine and raki but best of all we were able to taste Antonias delicious savoury foods. Even though we were self-catering Antonia gave us a selection of home grown foods and alos other essential items. On a few occasions we had the pleasure of eating with them in their own home. We won't forget Neals 51st birthday when Antonia and Vasilis wined and dined us on the patio of their home. The family looked after us so well yet never intruded in our privacy or us theirs. We hope they enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed theirs. We take a little memory of Cretan family life and traditional cooking back home with us thanks to the families willingness to share it with us.
We would defy anyone to find a fault with the apartment, location, ease of transport links and most of all the family. Enjoy your stay when you come. You will not be disappointed.