Bellevue is a very special place, absolutely stunning and great value for money. George and Fofi are super hosts - very special people who ensure your holiday is the best it can be. The apartments are kept very clean and every one of the units has a great view and seating areas. The pool is a great size and it was never busy - everyone who stayed when we were there were chilled out and polite.
It is definitely a place to stay if you want to get a way from it all - quiet and peaceful. Lygaria beach is a short walk down the hill - we enjoyed climbing it every day, it felt good! We spent most days here, perfect water for swimming, torquoise and little fishes everywhere. There are two decent restaurants and two coffee places.
We walked to Agia Plegia a few times, it is a bit bigger and more touristy. We also caught the bus into Heraklion to visit museums and the Palace of Knossos. We ate at a traditional restaurant Erangos if you want to get out from the tourist area - delcious! Better to leave Bellevue in the morning as no regular buses in afternoon until around 4 or so. A hire car is not essential!
The majority of the holiday was spent in Lygaria by the sea watching the locals and other tourists. It really is a beautiful beach. Then back to Bellevue for a swim in the eve and to watch the sunset - you can see Saturn and Jupiter at night.
George and Fofi do a tasty breakfast each morning which is good value. We also had dinner at their Taverna one eve and hands down it was the best meal we ate in Crete.
We are LGBT travellers and experienced no issues at all on holiday.
Book the Bellevue - you will not be disappointed!