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( 28410 28893;
www.agiosnikaloas-hotels.gr/cre
ta; Sarolidi 22; s/d/tr €55/65/75; )
A
major renovation has catapulted this great-value property into the 21st century. The 23
apartments with modern kitchens are in a quiet street yet close to the action. A lift takes
you to the upper rooms with views of the bay and the little Agii Pantes island. Breakfast
is €5.
Du Lac Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 28410 22711;
www.dulachotel.gr
; 28 Oktovriou 17; s/d/studio with lakeview €45/60/80; )
Smack dab in the centre, this popular hotel has fine views over Voulismeni Lake from its
decent rooms and spacious, fully fitted-out studios. Both have stylish contemporary fur-
nishings, a balcony and nice bathrooms. Street-facing units are about €10 less.
Minos Beach Art Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 28410 22345;
www.minosbeach.com
;
Akti Ilia Sotirchou; r incl breakfast from €280;
)
A short drive out of town, this mod luxury boutique hotel is a class act all throughout
and comes with its own art gallery, Ayurvedic spa and dive centre. Even the smallest
rooms are blissfully spacious and have a balcony or terrace - perfect for daydreaming
about ditching the rat race.
Eating
Away from lakeside tourist tavernas, there's great eating to be done around town.
Chrisofyllis
CRETAN $
( 28410 22705; Akti Pagalou; mezedhes €4-8; 12.30pm-12.30am; )
Locals swear by this
hip mezedhes place near Kitroplatia beach. Sitting among eclectic decor that includes a
bicycle and oversized silverware, you can build a meal with a selection from about 40
flavour-maximising dishes, including a creamy leek risotto and lamb filet with honey and
sundried tomatoes.
Itanos
CRETAN $
( 28410 25340; Kyprou 1; mains €6-12; noon-midnight; )
This friendly taverna with
beamed ceilings and stucco walls is well-regarded locally for its home-style Cretan cook-
