Great 2 weeks holiday

Written: 15 january 2017
Travel time: 6 — 20 june 2016
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 8.0
Amenities: 7.0
Having returned a few months ago from a vacation in Crete, I just found the time and sat down at my laptop with the desire to describe these unforgettable two weeks in as much detail as possible, while pictures of the narrow streets of the old city, mountainous landscapes still pop up before my eyes, and the sound of waves is heard in my ears ...Let it be a lot of time has passed...

Having already visited mainland Greece and several islands, this year I wanted to get acquainted with the largest Greek island and, without hesitation, I went to a travel agency and bought a ticket from June 6 to 20. In Greece, I travel only with a tour operator, as I have repeatedly been convinced of the high level of comfort, and most importantly, the care from the staff. You can organize a vacation yourself, I agree with this, but I want to go on vacation and not think about possible problems, but rely on trusted people and the fact that all troubles can be solved for me.

Upon arrival at Heraklion airport, I was met, escorted to the bus, and my unforgettable vacation on the island began) During the transfer, I constantly looked out the windows and could not take my eyes off the mountainous terrain, the local landscapes are so organic, where the rocky mountains smoothly descend into the sea and form secluded coves. On the way, bright oleanders bloom on both sides, and locals also sell only oranges picked from a tree, and whole boxes))

My hotel Zantina was in the city of Rethymnon, and when we drove up to it, only a couple of families were left on the bus, as the rest of the tourists got off in suburban hotels. I specifically asked to find me an inexpensive, modest hotel, closer to the old part of the city and preferably on the first coastline. And how pleased I was with this hotel!
The hospitality and cordiality with which I was greeted by Katerina (a sweet and friendly girl, hotel guide) and Kostas (the receptionist and the one who politely asks if you want a cup of coffee in the morning at breakfast) really touched. And later, Katerina was very attentive and caring towards me and in general to all her tourists in the hotel.

Clean, small rooms with wooden furniture, delicious homemade jams, yogurt and cheese for breakfast, combined with a homely atmosphere and a bewitching sea ten meters from the hotel… Well, what else do you need in order to have a wonderful rest and get to know the island as best as possible by visiting the most beautiful places in Crete. I filled my vacation with various trips: to the ancient port city of Chania and the botanical garden, to the Venetian fortress of Gramvousa and to Balos Bay, and of course, flew to the most picturesque island in the Mediterranean, Santorini)
I had a great time these two weeks, thanks for everything, I will definitely be back!
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