Stalis, Crete - lovely.

Advantages: It's beautiful, the weather's great and it's not expensive
Disadvantages: Eventually you have to come home

...I went to Stalis in Crete for two weeks in September 2004, with a couple of friends. We had an eventful flight there - a couple of hours after leaving Glasgow one of the passengers became ill and we were diverted to Salzburg to get medical attention for him. Then, the plane was overweight and needed to be checked before it could take off again - no 737 engineers in Salzburg, one had to be flown in from Manchester, we were stuck in Salzburg airport for 6 or 7 hours, eating Toblerone until we felt sick. But we have good holiday photos - here we are in Crete, and that's an Alp! Anyway, we should have arrived in Crete at lunchtime, but it was early evening by the time we got there, so it was 9ish by the time we got to our apartments, Triandafillo in Stalis, or Stalida. It was pitch black and we walked around in the dark for a little while...

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Staying in Stalis

Advantages: Sun,sea,good food.
Disadvantages: Some AWFUL accomodation

...our apartment. *****************************The Resort**************************** Stalis is one of the quieter resorts according to the brochure - This proved to be a more than accurate description, as in the last week of the season there were very few holidaymakers and many of the shops and restaurants were closed for the winter. Just the sort of peace and quiet we were looking for. Stalis is situated on the Northern coastline of Crete between the livelier resorts of Malia and Hersonnisos, both of which are within walking distance or can be reached by bus. There is also a small land train that runs between the resorts The main road runs at the back of the resort, here you can catch regular buses to Heraklion, the island's capital, and from there to the rest of the island. (Fare to Heraklion is 2.90 euros). You enter...

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Crete, Stalis Holiday August/Sept 2007

Advantages: Plenty of restaurants, good bus service, but still places to find peace and quite.
Disadvantages: transfer from airport due to the amount of drop offs took 1.5 hours

...Me and my husband have just returned from a lovely holiday in Stalis. We stayed for 2 weeks in the Paradise apartments which is situated on the main road in Stalis. The apartments are basic and clean and are run by Katerina and her husband Nikos who are both very friendly. We have stayed there twice now and on this occasion we had an apartment at the back overlooking the mountains. Some road noise could be heard as the busy dual carriageway from Hersonnison to Agious Nicholios runs to the rear of the apartment. Temperatures end of August to mid September were in the 30s c. There any many restaurants in Stalis and also 20 minutes walk away in Malia. Our favourite place to eat is in old Malia as it is very pretty at night especially when all the fairy lights are on around the old restaurants. We like San Georgio's and also...

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Stelios Stalis - Superb Stay!

Advantages: Great location, low cost
Disadvantages: Basic (by standards of travellers used to Spain and the like)

...In June this year, myself and my boyfriend travelled to Crete for a one week holiday in Stalis. We chose the Stelios Stalis Apartments as they were not too expensive and in a very good location. When we arrived, we were allocated room 324, and paid for our air conditioning and safety deposit box straight away - both were an absolute necessity, especially the air conditioning, as without it the heat would have built up during the day and been stifling when we arrived home at night. Room 324 overlooks the sea and you can see the Stalis beach road and the mountains rain or shine. Luckily from the 10th to the 17th June there was only one feeble attempt at rain one evening, which only lasted five minutes! It was very clean inside, and had all the basic essentials - TV, hair dryer, cutlery, cooker, shower, bath etc. The one thing I would...

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Stelis Stalis

Advantages: Peace and quiet yet close to clubs, pubs and more lively resort
Disadvantages: Beach is very small and quite croeded

...STELIOS STALIS APPARTMENTS CRETE This is a wonderful low cost destination for families, couples, and groups, young and old. There is something for everyone. The facilities are outstanding and very undersold in the brochure. Star rating: 2+ (Should be at least 3). Cost: per person for 14 nights self-catering, roughly £500 in peak season! Facilities: If you have travelled to Greece before you will know that the facilities are usually more basic than in other regions of Europe, especially the self-catering studios and apartments. Not here at Stelios Stalis apartments. The facilities are excellent, the accommodation is well equipped, and includes microwave and air conditioning and telephone. The bathrooms are decorated and equipped to a high standard and include a bath and show. There is also a maid service every alternate day...

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Crete

Advantages: Hot weather, nice food, everythings cheaper than in England
Disadvantages: Dangerous roads

...Introduction ~~ Having just got back from Crete I thought I perhaps should write an opinion on the Greek island that has something for everyone. Out of the 1,400 odd Greek islands Crete is the largest and the most popular place in Greece for tourists. And having now been there twice I can see why its so popular with English tourists? Places to stay ~~ The main towns of Crete are on the North of the island and all of the main towns are on the coast and most hotels are in the towns or a few miles outside of them. I stayed very near Rethymno in the Rithyma Beach hotel which was part of the Grecotel chain. Though I won't go into detail about the hotel I'll stick to category - Crete in general! Places to stay in Crete vary quite widely and there are hotels to suit every budget. Though the overall cost of the holiday will be a bit more...

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Crete overall

Advantages: Sightseeing, markets, weather, amenities, culture, friendly people, nightlife, food.
Disadvantages: Euro rate. Some places shut due to economy. Drivers.

...Welcome to Crete. Do you want to come for a relaxing holiday or to go crazy clubbing all night. You can do both on this island, but if you dont want drunken teenagers at all hours disturbing you do not go to Malia or some other areas where Club 18-30 or equivalent teenage holidays operate. Check with your tour operator first before your book. Also, if you have walking problems or small children, check that the hotels are not stuck up a hill as some in Hersonissos area are and pulling a pram up steps in heat is not much fun. Crete has a wide range of things to do and see. The beautiful scenic area of Elounda and Chania is for a quieter holiday. You can also visit Santorini on a day trip but beware that the boat can be a bit choppy sometimes and delayed. There is also the 'leper' island of Spinalonga, which is interesting...

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Parallel Crete

Advantages: scenic and beautiful especially in spring and late summer
Disadvantages: Millions of other tourists if you go to the wrong place

...I look out over the tiny waves as they peacefully roll and break. To my right is a clear view of the flora-flecked mountains which plunge into the sun speckled sea. This unassumingly charming view is remarkably undisturbed by the throngs of boisterous, beach-crazy tourists that plague so much of Northern Crete. Having had my ambitious plans of holidaying in exotic South East Asia cruelly thwarted by a last-minute practical review of personal finances, I had dreaded arriving in a drunken Brit-infested Mediterranean hell-hole. Instead, the village of Panormos is the embodiment of everything I?d hoped for: tranquil beaches surrounded by impeccably clear sapphire waters, pretty cobbled streets, baking under a flamboyant summer sky. I lunch on delicious meze, alternating that with less pleasureable sips of the well meant complimentary...

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  Malia, Crete

Advantages: Lots of nightlife
Disadvantages: quite expensive

...I?ve been a bit quite on my reviews lately, a mixture of being busy at work, and having taken a week?s holiday in the sun! I usually like to holiday at a different destination every year as I find it just too exciting packing my bags and imaging what it might actually be like at my chosen destination, rather than the glossy pictures displayed in the brochure. But this year I backed down and agreed to go to the same place as last year, out of season, to help my friend find a job and a place to live so she could work out there for 4 months. The lucky so and so. The destination was Malia on the Greek Island of Crete. This year I went at the beginning of May when the season was just starting to get into swing, and last year I went in mid August when the party had well and truly started. The resort of Malia Before last year...

Christina666 07.06.2004 · Read review
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A Lake with a myth - Lake Kournas, Crete

Advantages: Beautiful clear freshwater lake, need a car to get there
Disadvantages: expensive sun loungers and large slippery stones to negotiate before being able to swimg

...We drove from Gerani near Rethmynon to Lake Kournas in about 15 minutes, it is just off the main highway near Georgiopilis on Crete. The road meanders around and then you come to a tiny signpost pointing down between two house only just wide enough for a car to squeeze through. We turned in thinking that this must be a mistake, but it was indeed the road. No wonder all cars on Crete seem to have some scrape or other on their body work. I am pretty certain that having a car is the only way of reaching this sight. When we arrived there was plenty of parking under trees for shade just near a tavern. We did notice that as we were leaving at about 2pm that there were not so many spaces so going early was a good plan. This ilarge beautiful fresh water lake is surrounded by mountains or hills and gets its name from a derivation...

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