Holidays in Apokaronas

An introduction to Apokaronas

It's rural and rustic, uncrowded and uncommercialised … and definitely one for the Grecophiles. This tranquil area of western Crete is not so much secluded as bypassed, so holidays in Apokaronas tend to be limited to those in the know. Catch it now …before word gets out.

Tucked between historic Chania and the watersports beaches of Rethymnon, it's a great place to base yourself for island exploration. The village has a little cafe where you can sip your sweet Greek coffee and revel in the easy tempo. And a ten minute drive will bring you to the beach at Kefalas for a lazy day of swimming and sunworship, and to traditional tavernas 'off the beaten track' … the best places for food that's fresh, authentic and cheap. Holidays in Apokaronas are really holidays in the whole surrounding area, with its sprinkling of hillside hamlets and seafront villages. So your hire car is an effortless way to expand your horizons and experience Crete-before-the-crowds.

And there's another plus about Apokaronas holidays … the kind of accommodation that teams past with present. Careful renovation of old-world buildings has delivered houses of character with all mod cons. The Villa Filitsa is a fine example – a honeymoon hideaway for real romantics, and a family house far from the madding crowd. Self-catering that feels like home.

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