Located in the traditional Gavalochori village of Apokoronas, the stone-built Magdalini House offers self-catering accommodation set amidst an olive grove. It features a furnished, stone-paved sun terrace with built-in BBQ facilities and lies within 100 meters from tavernas and mini markets. Fitted with traditional, handmade furnishings, the 3-bedroom house has a living room with fireplace, a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area, fridge and cooking hobs and a bathroom with shower. Air conditioning, a TV and free WiFi are provided. Almyrida beach lies within 1.9 miles from Magdalini House, while Vamos village is 1.2 miles away. Chania International airport is 21.7 miles away and Nikos Kazantzakis International airport is at a distance of 74.6 miles. Free on-site parking is possible.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Magdalini House, located at Gavalochori, Apokoronas, Chania, 73008, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Magdalini House, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Magdalini House are revisited so often.