This property is very stylish and well designed. It is immaculately clean with all the facilities you need for self catering and more. Lots of extra touches and the outside space is beautifully spacious with lots of potential when the garden is finally established and the bbq & pizza oven are up and running. Which I’m sure Alex will have ready for the summer as he’s not long completed the renovations to this property.
It’s very central to Elounda and only 1 minute walk to the sea front were all the local taverna’s and shops are. The beach is only 2 minutes walk away. And it’s perfect for visits to Spinalonga Island as the boats to the island are just at the bottom of the road. Just €12 return by boat and €8 admittance to the Island where you can stay as long as you want as boats run from 9am - 4pm every 1/2 hr. The island has a Taverna too but can be a little expensive so we just took drinks and food with us and found a nice tree to sit under.
Alex was very accommodating as he squeezed us in for a 1 night stop over at short notice and nothing was too much trouble. He is very helpful if you need advice or help with the area. Places to eat, the best times to catch the boat etc He was also great at responding to any messages via Airbnb too.
We ate at a few places here but our favourite was Megaro on the sea front just next to the ticket office for boat trips to Spinalonga. Lots of fresh fish that is caught by the family daily. I had Octopus with Fava & Stuffed Vine leaves. The best I’ve had in my 18 years visiting Greece. Beautifully fresh and cooked perfectly.
We would definitely stay at Alex’s apartment in Elounda again.