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Came back just a few days ago. Was at the hotel from 07/02/13 to 07/09/13. So, in order. The carrier was "Wind Rose", according to heard reviews, I was worried... in vain. I didn't even feel the takeoff or landing. The food was good and tasty. By the way, on the way back we got into a strong zone of turbulence. Everything ended well, well done pilots)
TUI representatives organized a top-level meeting and transfer. While getting to the hotel, which is about 2 hours, we looked at the island and other hotels, there was no fatigue from the trip. Upon arrival at the hotel, at about 11 o'clock in the afternoon, the reception asked to wait, as the room was not ready. In general, the room was not ready for a few more hours, but during this time it was quite possible to go around the territory, change clothes, go to the beach and the nearest shop, which is a 2-minute walk down. Meals were breakfast/dinner. Which was enough to leave time to digest goodies or try something local. Those who usually complain about food in hotels. . . well then I don't know what to eat at home. Fruits, vegetables, meat, sauces, even according to our requests, soups, sweets, ice cream. . . it's all there. Continental breakfast, coffee, tea, juice (very diluted yuppies) for free, in the evening for a fee. You won't leave hungry, you'll have a delicious meal too.
Since the country is mountainous, the hotel buildings, and they are divided into sectors, the route for which you will be given immediately with information on the hotel, are located next to each other uphill. To the sea for 5-7 minutes at a normal pace. Again, a little uphill on the way back, but good for health) The beach is in the form of a ledge in the rock, where there is a place for a paddling pool, and for self-confident, there are steps to the depth. The water is clear, so even at great depths, you can see everything. Sunbeds and umbrellas for free. On city beaches 4 euros, but you can lie like that. Greece is a country of winds, even the Mirabello Bay, where the hotel is located, does not delay them much. This is the plus of the fact that the beaches are not sandy... it does not carry in the face and the legs are clean. Waves all the time but pleasant. Take a mask or goggles - the underwater world is beautiful. At the hotel in the sea you can swim without special shoes, if somewhere in other places or nearby, then you still need it, because the entry is heavy, rocky, there are hedgehogs.
In the evenings it can even be cool, even up to +40 during the day, so take a blouse. Insects in the form of mosquitoes or midges are also sometimes present, although I was lucky, I literally saw a couple of them all the time, but I took the fumigator)
The hotel on the first floors has tiled floors, air conditioning is free. The bathroom has a set of gel-shampoo and soap. Cleaned every day, towels changed too. By the way, blue towels are specially for the beach. Clean, comfortable. Sockets do not require adapters or adapters, the power supply is standard. If you need anything, ask at the reception, they help instantly. Greek people are very pleasant, smiling and sympathetic.
There is no animation in the hotel as such, but every evening the administration tries to arrange something like watching a movie, bingo, karaoke or a mini Cretan evening... in general, completely unobtrusively.
There is no family-type hotel, discos, parties and other things, so you are here if you want to relax your body and soul.
In the lobby you can drink delicious coffee or a cocktail, open until 01.00 at night.
Internet in the hotel is paid - 2 euros for 30 minutes, only in the main building.
There are 2 pools on the territory, one for children and parents with them, and a bar nearby for dads)) a little higher up the ladder, the second pool, deeper, you can see that it is covered for the winter.
If you leave the hotel and go down to the left, you will pass by a shop that has everything you need and at a price that is even lower than in other stores. If you go further without turning anywhere, then in 15-20 minutes you will reach the town of Elounda, where you can take a walk, sit in one of the taverns, drink Frappe and eat Moussaka. And if you wish, take a boat and swim to Spinalonga, round-trip - 10 euros + entrance ticket 2 euros, total - 12 euros, for guides who have the same trip costs 46 euros / person. In the same town you can buy souvenirs, the price does not differ from the same Ayios Nikolaos. Unless you go to Hersonissos, there, on average, 50 cents cheaper.
From Elounda there is a bus to Agios Nikolaos, every hour, cost 1.70, on the way, 20 minutes. This is also a beautiful Venetian town with a fresh lake in the center - Voulismeni. Walk, enjoy. You can completely bypass it in a few hours, then sit in a cafe and leave by bus. There is a separate bus from the hotel, but it runs twice a day, the schedule is given upon arrival, it's the same, just go to it less than to a regular stop.
If you rent a car, carefully study the insurance, chase for cheapness - you will lose in the event of an accident... often they save on insurance, so you only need full insurance! Greeks can do everything on the roads, tourists - only according to the rules! The roads are narrow, mountainous. . . not sure - forget your driving license at home and enjoy "route 11")
From the same town, A. Nikolaos, you can go to other towns, information can be found immediately at the final stop where your bus arrives, in the information center.
Buses are comfortable, they run, but if they are late for 10-15 minutes, this is the norm! In Greece, it is not customary to rush and be nervous; )
Even if you do not know English at all, no one has canceled the language of gestures and smiles. The Greeks try very hard to help, they speak English very well. But it's still better to learn at least something before the trip)
The hotel recommends booking a trip to the Cretan evening and Santorini. The first is for those who want to drive across the entire island to the mountains and enjoy at least a drop of color, the second is for those who want to see white houses, white ladders against the backdrop of the blue-blue sea. Both excursions are not easy in terms of distance, especially on Santorini, because if you suffer from seasickness, take pills, it takes 3 hours to sail there by ferry. Speaking of drugs. It is better to take the first necessary, such as anti-cold, from the ears, nose, head, etc. , with you, since in pharmacies everything is according to prescriptions. God willing, nothing bad will happen to you. From the sun and for sunburn, everything is sold on the spot, but you can take your own.
The island of Crete is beautiful, conducive to peace and relaxation. Do not be afraid to go, learn new things and most importantly - enjoy)
On the way back, we were also picked up by representatives of the tour operator, literally by the hand they brought us all to the check-in counter and passport control at the airport, and only then said goodbye.
In general, impressions and memories are only positive, pleasant and warm.
TUI representatives organized a top-level meeting and transfer. While getting to the hotel, which is about 2 hours, we looked at the island and other hotels, there was no fatigue from the trip. Upon arrival at the hotel, at about 11 o'clock in the afternoon, the reception asked to wait, as the room was not ready. In general, the room was not ready for a few more hours, but during this time it was quite possible to go around the territory, change clothes, go to the beach and the nearest shop, which is a 2-minute walk down. Meals were breakfast/dinner. Which was enough to leave time to digest goodies or try something local. Those who usually complain about food in hotels. . . well then I don't know what to eat at home. Fruits, vegetables, meat, sauces, even according to our requests, soups, sweets, ice cream. . . it's all there. Continental breakfast, coffee, tea, juice (very diluted yuppies) for free, in the evening for a fee. You won't leave hungry, you'll have a delicious meal too.
Since the country is mountainous, the hotel buildings, and they are divided into sectors, the route for which you will be given immediately with information on the hotel, are located next to each other uphill. To the sea for 5-7 minutes at a normal pace. Again, a little uphill on the way back, but good for health) The beach is in the form of a ledge in the rock, where there is a place for a paddling pool, and for self-confident, there are steps to the depth. The water is clear, so even at great depths, you can see everything. Sunbeds and umbrellas for free. On city beaches 4 euros, but you can lie like that. Greece is a country of winds, even the Mirabello Bay, where the hotel is located, does not delay them much. This is the plus of the fact that the beaches are not sandy... it does not carry in the face and the legs are clean. Waves all the time but pleasant. Take a mask or goggles - the underwater world is beautiful. At the hotel in the sea you can swim without special shoes, if somewhere in other places or nearby, then you still need it, because the entry is heavy, rocky, there are hedgehogs.
In the evenings it can even be cool, even up to +40 during the day, so take a blouse. Insects in the form of mosquitoes or midges are also sometimes present, although I was lucky, I literally saw a couple of them all the time, but I took the fumigator)
The hotel on the first floors has tiled floors, air conditioning is free. The bathroom has a set of gel-shampoo and soap. Cleaned every day, towels changed too. By the way, blue towels are specially for the beach. Clean, comfortable. Sockets do not require adapters or adapters, the power supply is standard. If you need anything, ask at the reception, they help instantly. Greek people are very pleasant, smiling and sympathetic.
There is no animation in the hotel as such, but every evening the administration tries to arrange something like watching a movie, bingo, karaoke or a mini Cretan evening... in general, completely unobtrusively.
There is no family-type hotel, discos, parties and other things, so you are here if you want to relax your body and soul.
In the lobby you can drink delicious coffee or a cocktail, open until 01.00 at night.
Internet in the hotel is paid - 2 euros for 30 minutes, only in the main building.
There are 2 pools on the territory, one for children and parents with them, and a bar nearby for dads)) a little higher up the ladder, the second pool, deeper, you can see that it is covered for the winter.
If you leave the hotel and go down to the left, you will pass by a shop that has everything you need and at a price that is even lower than in other stores. If you go further without turning anywhere, then in 15-20 minutes you will reach the town of Elounda, where you can take a walk, sit in one of the taverns, drink Frappe and eat Moussaka. And if you wish, take a boat and swim to Spinalonga, round-trip - 10 euros + entrance ticket 2 euros, total - 12 euros, for guides who have the same trip costs 46 euros / person. In the same town you can buy souvenirs, the price does not differ from the same Ayios Nikolaos. Unless you go to Hersonissos, there, on average, 50 cents cheaper.
From Elounda there is a bus to Agios Nikolaos, every hour, cost 1.70, on the way, 20 minutes. This is also a beautiful Venetian town with a fresh lake in the center - Voulismeni. Walk, enjoy. You can completely bypass it in a few hours, then sit in a cafe and leave by bus. There is a separate bus from the hotel, but it runs twice a day, the schedule is given upon arrival, it's the same, just go to it less than to a regular stop.
If you rent a car, carefully study the insurance, chase for cheapness - you will lose in the event of an accident... often they save on insurance, so you only need full insurance! Greeks can do everything on the roads, tourists - only according to the rules! The roads are narrow, mountainous. . . not sure - forget your driving license at home and enjoy "route 11")
From the same town, A. Nikolaos, you can go to other towns, information can be found immediately at the final stop where your bus arrives, in the information center.
Buses are comfortable, they run, but if they are late for 10-15 minutes, this is the norm! In Greece, it is not customary to rush and be nervous; )
Even if you do not know English at all, no one has canceled the language of gestures and smiles. The Greeks try very hard to help, they speak English very well. But it's still better to learn at least something before the trip)
The hotel recommends booking a trip to the Cretan evening and Santorini. The first is for those who want to drive across the entire island to the mountains and enjoy at least a drop of color, the second is for those who want to see white houses, white ladders against the backdrop of the blue-blue sea. Both excursions are not easy in terms of distance, especially on Santorini, because if you suffer from seasickness, take pills, it takes 3 hours to sail there by ferry. Speaking of drugs. It is better to take the first necessary, such as anti-cold, from the ears, nose, head, etc. , with you, since in pharmacies everything is according to prescriptions. God willing, nothing bad will happen to you. From the sun and for sunburn, everything is sold on the spot, but you can take your own.
The island of Crete is beautiful, conducive to peace and relaxation. Do not be afraid to go, learn new things and most importantly - enjoy)
On the way back, we were also picked up by representatives of the tour operator, literally by the hand they brought us all to the check-in counter and passport control at the airport, and only then said goodbye.
In general, impressions and memories are only positive, pleasant and warm.
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- Great hotel in Elounda, I recommend
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- We were satisfied)))
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