Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 28410 24943; Paleologou Konstantinou 74)
Crete's most significant Minoan collection
(after the Iraklio Archaeological Museum) includes clay coffins, ceramic musical instru-
ments and gold from Mohlos. Following an extended renovation, it is expected to reopen
in 2014.
Folk Museum
MUSEUM
( 28410 25093; Paleologou Konstantinou 4; admission €3; 10am-2pm Tue-Sun)
This small
museum provides a window on traditional, rural life but also features precious icons, fine
silk needlework and historic guns.
Activities
Within town, sandy
Ammos Beach
and pebbly
Kytroplatia Beach
are fairly small and
can get crowded, but they are convenient for a quick dip. About 1km north and south re-
spectively,
Ammoudi Beach
and
Almyros Beach
are also busy but much longer, with
better sand. All have snack bars, cafes and umbrella and sun-chair rentals.
Sleeping
Pergola Hotel
HOTEL $
( 28410 28152; Sarolidi 20; s/d €35/40; )
An old-school family hotel, the Pergola
has a homey feel, comfortable rooms with sea views, and a rooftop terrace with lounge
chairs on which to relax or have a cold beer. The furniture is not the newest, but at these
prices you know you're not getting the Ritz. Breakfast is €5.
Villa Olga
APARTMENTS $$$
( 28410 25913;
www.villa-olga.gr
; Anapafseos 18, Ellinika; apt €80-95; )
Olga has
poured her heart and cash into these delightful self-catering apartments sleeping two to
six in Ellinika, about midway between Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Set in a well-tended
terraced garden with a small swimming pool, they are well equipped and have traditional
furniture, scattered artefacts and glorious bay views.
Hotel Creta
APARTMENTS $$$
