Our holidays in Crete

Written: 8 july 2012
Travel time: 28 june — 8 july 2012
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
9.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 9.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 10.0
Amenities: 9.0
So, this year we chose Crete. We were going to Spain, but while we were deciding on a hotel, it became very expensive. And we didn’t regret it at all!
We are me, husband, daughter 6 years old. We flew through the Tez-tour - everything is fine, no complaints.
Flight. Orenair Company. Departure at 00-35 our time, arrived in Greece at 02-40 in Greek. No delays. We were at the hotel half an hour after arrival. Ride the bus for 1-20 minutes, which was one of the selection criteria - my daughter is very sick in the bus.

Upon arrival at the hotel, we were immediately called to our rooms. Although check-in at the hotel at 14-00, but the Greeks go forward. Admittedly, we were a little shaken up. Two couples who came with us immediately went to the rooms, and a Greek from the reception approached us and cheerfully said: But you are not so lucky. Your number is busy, will be free in the morning, there are no other numbers. Sleep on sofas in the back hall. Gave us 2 bottles of water. The daughter collapsed on the couch and began to sob. We ourselves were on the verge of hysteria. They offered to singe, but the Greek refused money. That's the difference from the Arab countries! We have already resigned ourselves to our fate, but then the Greek found us a number in the Annex! Thank you hotel!!!
The room was not bad, you could hear the sound of the sea, on the first floor, with its own lawn. We liked it so much that in the morning at the reception we offered the girl not to change our room. And thanks for letting us know!
The room in the main building (last floor, room 1519) was even better! Lighter, cleaner, fresher, bigger. And the view! You open your eyes in the morning and see the sea! The hotel is built on a headland, so most of the rooms face the sea. We had a front view. Airplanes come in to land over the sea, but this does not interfere at all, on the contrary, it is very interesting, especially for children.
The air conditioning in the room is individual and works great. however, almost all the time of our stay it was stormy, a strong wind was blowing and we were even a little cold. Imagine how good it is in Greece, that even this did not overshadow our vacation!
The sea - no need to say that the hotel is right on the beach, it's already clear, the sand, the sea is emerald blue. There were always enough beds. In previous reviews I read about some paid beds - I did not find them. We did not take sunbeds in advance - there was always enough. Both by the sea and by the pool.
Swimming pool - with sea water, the daughter was not pulled out. Yes, they chlorine, but as a doctor I know that nothing better has been invented so far, the patency of the pool is huge. There is also a children's pool - there are few people there.
Kids club - open all day, ours did not go, but the children there were constantly busy with all sorts of interesting things.

The food is excellent. Upon arrival, we were not offered food, but we didn’t really want to. We got in for breakfast. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, fruits (watermelons, melons, peaches, apples, grapefruits, oranges), vegetables, muffins, croissants, butter cheeses, yoghurts, etc. Everything is very tasty, fresh. Lunches and dinners - meat (pork, lamb). poultry (turkey, chicken) My husband and I gained 2 kilos each, which we are very sorry about.
Wi-Fi - yes, it works everywhere, but it's rather weak.
Room cleaning - daily, towels are changed daily, bed linen 1 time in 10 days, beach towels - free of charge, they are changed at the reception on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. We left the cleaning lady 1 euro every day, she thanked us very much.
Animation. Gorgeous!! ! Performances, my daughter could not be torn away from the show. There were Greek evenings, sirtaki danced. The animators are trying very hard. I went to yoga, STRETCHING, dancing - different every day - samba, sirtaki, etc. Great! The animators are mostly Italians, by the end of our stay they already spoke a little bit of Russian. And so animation in English and Italian.
Guide. Darya. She spoke very well about the country. The main function is the sale of excursions. We did not take from her - very expensive!
We took the car. Separate topic. We took the car to Nirow across the road from the hotel, a little to the left. Kia Rio, excellent condition. Full insurance, enough of our rights.
We went to the cave of Zeus in Psychrou. Works until 16-30. We were late, because in the morning we visited the Water-city water park, we liked it very much.
There is a stunning ascent to the cave - the stones are very high. But the view from there!! ! We all the same pdnyalsya, looked through the closed gate, since we arrived. The road there is mountain serpentines! The spirit is captivating.
We went to Agios Nikolaos, by local standards, far -71 km. (Ha-ha, I go to my parents for 550 km and then nothing! ). Very beautiful - the port, yachts. The lake around which the city was formed, taverns! Then we went further east - bays in the Bounty style.
We went to Herakleio - a port, a fortress. Knossos Palace - 15 minutes from Herakleio, we followed the signs. On Saturdays, they believe that there are traffic jams in Herakleio - hello Muscovites! Approximately three cars stand at the traffic lights, terrible traffic jams))! Knossos is great, and what an old thing -2000 BC!

Further west is Rethymno. Old fortress, taverns! Very tasty, they treat you with sweets and brandy as a compliment.
In general, we all really liked it! We will be happy to return again!
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