Maria and Costa welcomed us warmly, even on short notice, as we had booked only one day in advance. Actually our apartment was available only from the day after our arrival. But Costa arranged things for us and we could move in at the same day of our arrival - great! Thereafter Costa provided us with several recommendations for eating, drinking, outdoor activities, etc. You can imagine that local knowledge is best for discovering new worlds. And so it was: We stayed seven nights, cooked, went out, hiked, sunbathed on breath-taking beaches in the surroundings (we really recommend a car on Crete!) and snorkelled in crystal-clear waters.

The accomodation itself is basic with two sleeping rooms, four beds, a bathroom and some cooking facilities. Each apartment is equipped with (at least) one balcony facing the seaside. All in all the accomodation is good value-for-money.

The City of Rethymnon is a pearl. Every Cretan will confirm that. Compared to Chania it is much less tourtisty in my opinion and therefore much more authentic. Besides it is a university city with all the positive side-effects of it: The city is buzzing with historic and contemporary culture, music and life!