I will definitely return to Crete

Written: 18 september 2013
Travel time: 9 — 16 september 2013
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My husband and I have been staying at this hotel since 09.09. 2013 - 16.09. 2013 (7 nights 8 days). - 8 days is not enough, because 2 days just fall out of rest (day of arrival, day of departure). And we also postponed the departure from Donetsk from 15.00 to 22.30.
We arrived at the hotel at about 2 o'clock in the morning. The bus dropped us off at the hotel parking lot and left. Since the hotel has no signs of where to go, we had to look for a little reception))). The description of the hotel on the sites does not say that there is one main building, there is an administrator, dining room, then another 2 or 3-storey building, if I'm not mistaken, it's for him and write that it was made recently renovation (because there is no renovation in other rooms) and separate 2-storey buildings with 4 rooms: 2 on the first, 2 on the second.

We and another couple found an administrator: because it was too late, he did not bother us with filling out questionnaires, but simply took our passports, put on bracelets, gave the key to the room and air conditioning and said that passports can be picked up in the morning.
PLACING
When we entered the room, we were shocked. I understand that we are going to 3 *, but it was too much. I lived in such rooms on the Sea of ​ ​ Azov during my student years for $ 4 per person. Room (604.3x4.2 single beds, separated by a bedside table and covered with bedspreads of the SSR, as in hospitals, a closet of the same time and 1 chair with a tiny table and mirror. Instead of a balcony door to the lawn with a plastic table and 2 chairs. Air conditioning. 26. The hot water was barely warm and there was a hole in the floor for bathing, so I went to the receptionist to ask for another room, and he said there was nothing he could do to help Lady Poppy tomorrow.
That's where they found Poppy (she is the only one who understands Russian in the hotel, the language barrier is very difficult, although we know a little English, but this is sometimes not enough (it's just our fault - decided to learn the language on arrival)))) ) She gave us our passports and asked if we wanted anything else. Asked to change the number. She gave us a look at 2 rooms to choose from, we chose 308 rooms in 2-storey houses on the second floor (with partial sea view) with a surcharge of 6 Yes per day and still took a safe (it all cost us 54 euros). The room is spacious, with a large bed, wardrobe 2 chairs table and mirror (furniture all the times SSR). Air conditioning, as in many rooms with a small bathing tray, curtain and tiny shelf for bath accessories, balcony with table and 2 chairs. There is no hairdryer or kettle in the room. In principle, this number corresponds to 3 *. For accommodation 4
NUTRITION
The food is monotonous, but fresh and almost all natural.
Honestly, we are compared to foreign savages, just English Lords and Ladies.
BEACH
There is no beach, 5 minutes from the hotel there is a pontoon with stairs to the sea. At 15 minutes walk there is a city beach 3 euros.
Excursions

They took the island of lepers from their operator Corol on Spinalonga for 55 euros and took them to a Russian-speaking guide. But because I read a lot of information about this place, I understood something. And not a guide, but UZHASSSS. he does not know how to speak at all, he admitted that he taught Russian at school (he is about 50 years old). I understand that there are few Russian-speaking guides. Therefore, take a car from 40-45 euros per day or an ATV 5-10 euros per day. Learn and take a lot more. We will do so next year. Because there is something to look at))
SHOPPING
Honestly, the prices there are the same as in Donetsk, maybe even more expensive. A lot of China. It also makes no sense to buy fur coats in Crete, the prices are high, the models are old.
Souvenirs can be bought in Stalidi or Hersonissos.
There you can rent a car (gasoline 1.48 euros). In cafes: Portions are VERY large, if you go 2-3 people take one serving, try different dishes more)))
In general, I really enjoyed the holiday. Crete is cool, the Greeks are also lazy people, but friendly. And they don't pull you by the sleeve, like in Turkey. ))) There will be questions, write, I can answer. Happy holidays to all)))
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