Perfect host and setting!
We stayed 9 nights at Matthaios’s beautiful home in Agios Georgios. It was such a stunning setting, with sea views from every window in the house. The house is immaculately presented and very clean with all expected amenities. Matthaios is the most generous host and greeted us warmly on our arrival with food and drinks and provided us with helpful information on the local area and great recommendations for places to visit and great restaurants to try. We really felt very spoilt to have such delightful surroundings and such a kind & generous host. We were able to experience local Cretan food and visit a traditional taverna in a natural park area, thanks to Matthaios. He also gave us fruits from his garden and shared local wine, raki and a first pressing of wine with us. He really does go above and beyond to make sure his guests have an amazing holiday.
There are 2 beaches within walking distance of the house where we spent the majority of our lazy days basking in the sunshine and splitting our time between the two. The larger beach (Agios Georgios) was by no means busy, even if there is a small boat dropping visitors from Agia Galini each day (never more than 8 people) and there was always ample room on the beach for relaxing and enjoying the weather and crystal clear water. There is an excellent very chilled out beach bar here with the owner George being very friendly and sharing raki shots with his guests. We loved to sit here with sundowner drinks and enjoy the perfect view. A little further along and up the hill from the beach, there is also a fish taverna with steps going down to rocks for those who wish to enter the beach this way instead. The smaller beach we visited was really secluded so we often had the beach to ourselves which was a great privilege. Also with crystal clear waters, there are no facilities here but there is a cantina up the hill from the beach which we visited twice. Run by a husband and wife, we were warmly greeted here too and enjoyed meals cooked over open fire.
We honestly cannot think of a more perfect setting for a very relaxed holiday, with everything you could possibly wish for. Thank you Matthaios for your warmth, hospitality and sharing your beautiful home with us. Agios Georgios and Matthaios will always hold a special place in our hearts.