The Best Aparthotels in Gavdos

Located right on the sandy beach of Frangokastello, Studios Stavris features a garden, a sun terrace and a snack bar. It offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and views over the Libyan Sea. Opening to a balcony or patio, the simply decorated studios of Stavris have a kitchenette with dining table, fridge and cooking hobs. Each air-conditioned unit includes a private bathroom with shower. Among other, breakfast includes bread, butter, jam or honey and cheese. Restaurants, cafes and mini markets lie within 70 metres from the property, while the Venetian Fortress of Frangokastello is 700 metres away. Chania Town is 80 km away and Chora Sfakion is 13 km away. Chania International Airport is at a distance of 75 km. Free on-site parking is possible.

In a most scenic location, enjoying the background of the Lefka Ori and the Libyan Sea, Kallicrates Village is located at Fragokastello, 11 km east of Sfakia, at the southern coast of Crete. Wi-Fi is free and available throughout. Kallicrates Village offers 10 studios. All are simply furnished, spacious and airy and surrounded by large garden areas. Guests can have breakfast at the pool bar. Refreshments and drinks are available at the rooftop terrace, which offers beautiful views.

Right on the sandy Plakias Beach in Crete, family-run Paligremnos Studios offer self-catered rooms with free Wi-Fi and a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea. The traditional restaurant serves local food in the garden. All rooms at the Paligremnos are equipped with air conditioning and an iron. Each has a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a coffee maker and a dining area. A private bathroom with shower is included. Staff at the reception can offer tips on nearby beaches such as Damnoni within 3 km. The centre of Plakias is a 10-minute walk away and offers bars and shops. Free private parking is possible on site.

This beachfront resort enjoys a spectacular location around a small and scenic port in Plakias. It offers self-catering accommodation with sea views, and features landscaped gardens and a pool with bar. The Blue Flag Plakias Beach is ideal for windsurfing, diving and, of course, swimming. While the breathtaking mountain range surrounding Plakias is carved open by the Kourtaliotis and Kotsyfos Gorges. Each air-conditioned unit has a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware and a large dining room. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, safe, and TV. The bathroom includes a hairdryer. Sun beds and umbrellas are available around the pool for all guests to use. Children can enjoy safe play on the playground. There is also a games room available. Plakias Resort is located on the south coast of Crete, 35 km from Rethymnon. The centre of Plakias with shops, taverns and bars is less than 5 minutes’ walk. Free parking is provided.

Offering a wonderful view of the bay of Plakias and the Libyan Sea, this small, modern and comfortable property has a peaceful location right on the beach. Rooms are spacious with well-equipped kitchenette, and large balcony overlooking the Libyan Sea. Free wireless internet is available in the entire hotel. A short walk of 5 minutes will take you to the centre of Plakias village, with bars, restaurants and shops. Plakias is a quiet and less touristic place, ideal for a relaxing holiday away from the crowded resorts. There are plenty of taverns and restaurants in Plakias and in the villages around. Here you can expect fresh, delicious Cretan cuisine at low prices.

The family-run Mythos Apartments is 50 metres from the beach of Damnoni. It offers self-catering rooms with furnished balcony, and an all-day restaurant with sea views. The air-conditioned units have a dining table and a sofa. Kitchenette equipment includes a fridge, sandwich maker, coffee maker and kettle. A hairdryer and a satellite TV are also provided. The beaches of Plakias, Souda and Preveli are reached within a 5-minute drive. Mythos Apartments is 1 km from Plakias centre and 30 km from the port of Rethymnon. Guests can prepare their own meals, or take their breakfast, lunch or dinner at the hotel’s seaside restaurant, while enjoying the view of the sea. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Mythos guests benefit from special rates on car rental service, and free parking is available on site.

Costas & Chrysoula is located in a quiet street leading to the beach and several taverns, in Plakias, 34 km from Rethymnon. A swimming pool with free sun beds and umbrellas is featured. The hospitable Costas & Chrysoula rooms are simple and clean, each with its own bathroom and balcony. Studios and apartments with kitchenettes are also available. Air conditioning is provided upon charge. A breakfast buffet is offered each morning and several light dishes are available for lunch, while in the evenings, the pool bar serves cocktails. Digital satellite TV is available.

Located in Plakias, Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. The property has a spa centre. The aparthotel features a garden and sun terrace. Balíon is 43 km from Belvedere Luxury Apartments & Spa, while Rethymno Town is 35 km away. The nearest airports are Chania International Airport, 96 km from the property, or Heraklion International Airport, 115 km from the property.

Alianthos Garden Hotel is a family-run complex, situated just 50 metres opposite the wonderful beach of Plakias, in Rethymno area. It offers free Wi-Fi access and free private on-site parking. Located just few minutes’ walk from the shops and tavernas of the village, the overall tone at the Alianthos Hotel is informal and truly perfect for relaxing. The renovated guest rooms and apartments of Hotel Alianthos Garden are well-equipped and offer comfortable beds with orthosomatic mattresses by Cocomat as well as a pillow menu. They all feature balconies with panoramic views of the surrounding area. Guests at the Alianthos Garden Hotel may enjoy exotic cocktails at the bar, or the sun by the large fresh water swimming pool.

Just 500 metres from Plakias Beach, Anthos Apartments offers self-catered rooms with a balcony overlooking the Cretan sea or olive groves. The hotel features a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. The spacious, air-conditioned apartments include a living room with a satellite TV and DVD player. Each fully-equipped kitchen features a fridge, an oven and a dining area. Buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily. The hotel owners run a tavern with local dishes 500 metres away from the property. Once a week, there is a Cretan night with traditional live music and dancing. The hotel features a children’s pool. Horse riding facilities are available on site. Plakias is a traditional village with shops that sell local olive oil. Guests are within a 5-minute drive from sandy beaches such as Amoudi. Free private parking is possible on site.

Manolis Apartments plakias offers modern, sunlit rooms with large balconies with garden, sea or pool views. It is situated only 100m from the sandy beach of Plakias. Guests enjoy free private parking, as well as free internet service. Besides the wireless internet access available, guests can also make use of a desktop PC which is provided at the reception. The complex features a 50-square-metre swimming pool surrounded by a spacious sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas, as well as a flower garden. External pool toilets and showers are also available. Manolis Apartments plakias are located very close to a number of beaches. Ammoudi, Souda and Preveli are approximately a 5-minute drive away.

Surrounded by olive groves, “Thea” Luxury Apartments with great View is located in the bay of Plakias, 42 km from Balíon. Rethymno Town is 20 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All apartments include a seating and dining area and are air-conditioned. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven and toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. Towels are provided. Prevelli palm beach is 10 away. from “Thea” Luxury Apartments with great View. Chania International Airport is 80 km from the property, while Heraklion airport is 95 km away.