We had the most wonderful 2 weeks in this gorgeous villa which is set in a stunning location on the edge of the village, surrounded by olive groves and with amazing views of the mountains. It was so private, peaceful and relaxing we settled in straight away and didn’t want to leave. Marina was the perfect hostess, really easy to communicate with, making sure that we had everything we needed and even giving us fruit and vegetables from the garden and homemade delicacies to try. The house is well-furnished and very comfortable with all mod cons, balconies at each level and the pool is lovely to swim in during the daytime and in the evening. There are plenty of shops, cafes and bars in the village. Panormos, a lovely little resort, is only a short drive away and there are plenty of activities in Bali and Rethymno which are both only about 25 mins away (in either direction). We enjoyed visiting Knossos Palace, Melidoni Cave, exploring the mountain villages, visiting beaches, playing on the big inflatable in the sea Jura Splash, and doing sea kayaking and other activities. We found lots of restaurants and bars on Crete with gorgeous sea views and varied menus, including local specialities. Everyone we met was really friendly and helpful and we got big smiles every time we said “efharisto” meaning thank you - so if you don’t know any Greek make sure you at least learn this word and use it. We would thoroughly recommend visiting Crete and staying in this beautiful property and would love to go back! Thank you for everything Marina x