Экономичный отдых Economic vacation

This year, for the third time, my wife and I flew to about. Crete. Well, we love it there! We always choose economical hotels, because we rent a car and travel around the island on our own. Friends advised Motakis village 3 *, which is located in the town of Platanias, not far from the city of Rethymno. I must say right away that the place is very nice with shops and taverns... So, we got a room overlooking the territory with a kitchenette (electric stove, microwave, kettle and refrigerator). In general, quite simple, but neat. The beach next to the hotel is sandy with small pebbles at the entrance to the water. There is a swimming pool on site with a bar serving a variety of snacks and drinks. There are free sun loungers and umbrellas by the pool, but on the beach a couple of sun loungers plus an umbrella cost already 6 euros. But you can again use straw mats, which are sold in any trading shop. City buses run from the hotel to Rethymno, the fare is about one and a half euros one way. But we mostly traveled by car. Traveled almost the entire island up and down. We visited the Palace of Knossos and the Samaria Gorge, the Labyrinth of the Minotaur and the beach of Elafonissi... In general, we are satisfied with the rest! And a special "THANK YOU" to Mouzenidis Travel for organizing our holiday!! !