Property Description

The Balconia Apartment owes its name to the balcony with its splendid views across Makrigialos bay It is a one bedroom apartment tastefully furnished and features a fascinating gazebo dining area Decorated in a traditional style with many original features this apartment can be booked in conjunction with Limni Cottage for larger families and groups The apartment is fully equipped with all the modern luxuries whilst retaining its traditional style This apartment is fully air conditioned has satellite television DVD and radio casset CD player Telephone and Internet access for guests bringing their own lap top computers The balcony directly overlooks the harbour of Makrigialos and a small sandy beach perfect for bathing A perfect place for couples to relax and discover the sandy beaches of the South Coast of Crete This traditional and charming resort enjoys many traditional kafenieons and tavernas where white washed houses and brightly coloured geraniums compliment the contrasting shades of blue of the sea and sky

Local Area Information

The quiet traditional resort of Makrigialos is in the far east corner of the island and has now been forsaken by some tour companies perhaps because of the two hour transfer time from Herakleion airport The name Makri Gialos means long sandy beach It can be approached from the north via Siteia or the west via Ierapetra and is still a haven for those seeking a quieter holiday With a backdrop of high mountains and excellent walking trails in the gorges of the area Makrigialos is an excellent choice for walkers nature lovers and artists Traditional villages and ways of life can still be seen despite the ubiquitous tourist and souvenir shops that always spring up in any resort There are still only very few in the area The harbour area is picturesque and surrounded by cottages some of which are available for rental and the nearby island of Koufonisi can be visited by arrangement with local boatmen The island was one of the sources of the pink conch shells used to dye the purple robes of the Roman Emperors Makrigialos has a population of around 1000 people and consists of two settlements Makrigialos and Analipsi The surrounding mountain villages are seeped in history with narrow winding street traditional architecture and a colourful array of geraniums bougainvillea and vines With monasteries long sandy beaches and mountain villages within easy access the area is a place for exploration reflection and tranquility

Property Features

* Close to a Beach

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 1, Toilets 1, Shower Rooms 1
Bedroom	Doubles 1
Heat/Cooling	Aircon throughout, Ceiling Fans
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for 2 People
Entertainment	TV
General	Telephone
Kitchen	Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Hob, Oven, Freezer, Fridge, Grill
Laundry	Linen Provided, Towels Provided
Living Room	Seating for 2 People, Armchairs 2
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Tennis, Water Skiing, Swimming, Walking, Windsurfing, Surfing, Diving, Snorkelling, Water Sports
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs, Restaurants, Distance to Local Town Centre 500m, The local town is Sleepy
Location	By the sea, Distance to beach <100m, Distance to convenience store <100m, Distance to local restaraunts <100m, In a Town, Distance to Airport 50-100km, In the Country
Outside	Balcony, Terrace, Garden
Suitability	No Pets, Children Welcome, Unsuitable for the elderly or infirm, Geared towards the older generation
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Compact, Changeover Day Flexible
Theme	Away from it all, Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	viki kuhlke
Telephone:	0030-28410-24101
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