sunny seaview apartment (#34227)

Description of the Heraklion vacation apartment rental

Highly rated apartment for 2 to 4 persons in Agios Nikolaos. Attractively decorated the bedroom has double or 2 single beds with good sized cupboard, dressing table and bedside table leading out onto its own seaview balcony. The living room has 2 sofa beds for the extra guests, dining room area and well equipped kitchenette leading out onto another sea view balcony. The spacious bathroom has a shower/bath with wc and basin. From the apartment the shops are close by with tavernas a short walk. There are many beaches within walking distance highlighting Alymiros beach famous for its long sandy beach suitable for kids. The apartments are suitable for the elderly too as unlike most of the town we are only a flat road - no hills or many steps to climb. Anne enjoys walking so is pleased to take clients out into the hills along gorges and old minoan paths and visiting churches and monasteries. She can help you make an itinerary if you decide to hire a car as she has lived in Crete for 30 years so know all the interesting not so touristy places to visit.

Area Description

Agios Nikolaos is an ideal place to centre yourselves as there are beaches and mountains near at hand. The town is large enough to make an enjoyable stroll but not to big to get lost! Though the 18-30 club moved out years ago - hence we don't have trouble - there are still bars for those who want it - but of course in the summer it is much nicer to sit outside in the cafes watching the world go by. There are many tavernas so you can sample the Cretan food but of course European tastes are available. Throughout the year there are many festivals - carnival time is in February, Easter is our big celebration with the burning of Judas on the lake - and candles lit around - an unusual sight. There is a local cinema which brings all the latest films and throughout the summer there are concerts, cretan dance and songs and on September 27th Tourism Day a huge concert takes place where free food and drink is offered. The temperatures range from 10-17degrees during the winter and 17-36 during the rest of the year. The east part of the island gets little rain so makes a winter visit a possibility. The beaches here are very clean and safe - no need for red flags - scuba diving and sailing and fishing trips are on offer. Water parks are about 45 - 60 minutes away. Visit the Spinalonga Island - a former Leper Colony and Venetian Fortress - a boat's ride away. The local musuem gives you an insight to the minoan sites around the area. Also many interesting monasteries and Byzantine churches must be put at the top of the list for visits.

easy 5 minute no hill walk into centre of town. Athletic facilities nearby