This year we came to Koutelos for the second time already. And it will definitely not be the last one! :) We have rented 2 studios – one for ourselves and the second one for my husband’s mother. In one of the studios there is a side sea view, which might be not ideal for some people, because it involves the view on the parking area and the roof of the neighboring building (you can see it on the photos of the apartment).
Everything was great just like the last time. Even better – I think the air conditioners were installed since our last visit – very pleasant feature in hot summer nights. Or we just didn’t use it last time because it was in October – not as hot as in August. We have arrived really late this time – around 22:30 or even later, anyway we were welcomed very warmly and Kiriaki cooked a dinner for us. I also would like to emphasize the sparkling cleanness of the studios and room service every day – nice, keep it up! :)
She is truly an amazing cook! I miss the caramelized octopus with fava, the eggplant salad, the shrimp saganaki, the freshly caught fish and pretty much everything I have tried in Koutelos! We haven’t cooked anything this time ourselves, not even once. We had breakfast and dinner practically every day in Koutelo tavern. Major advantages: everything is delicious, great prices, fast and friendly service, you don’t have to grocery shop and wash the dishes!
I have stupidly forgot my migraine medicine at home and Kiriaki kindly suggested that her husband would pick it up in a pharmacy in Chania (1,5 hours away by car!) the next day. It practically saved my life during my holiday on Crete! For this I am very grateful.
As a useful and pleasant addition to make the stay even more enjoyable I would suggest adding an access to a washing machine. I mean, after days of hiking on Crete you really need to wash your clothes. We did it with our hands, it wasn’t a problem for us at all. I even brought a special washing soap with me. But doing it with help of modern technology would make our holiday even more perfect :) And also save water ;)
The Koutelos beach itself is nice, kind of rocky though. But with free beach chairs, pleasant shade from the tamarisk trees, warm and clear water, peace and quiet and absolutely no crowds at all, even in August.
We were happy to enjoy again the hospitality of Kiriaki and her family, a glass or two of wine or ouzo and the wonderful sea view on our balcony, to soak ourselves in the tranquility of the place and to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Farewell, Koutelos, and till the next time!