Avra | House in Agia Galini, Crete

Positive: Very clean, good location , parking, very friendly and helpful owners.

Negative: Nothing

Positive: We had a very pleasant 11-night stay at Avra Rooms. The property is run by a lovely Greek family who made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. The hosts were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always eager to help with any request, often responding immediately. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and serviced daily throughout our stay. We particularly appreciated the shared balcony area, which offers a lovely sea view and a relaxing place to sit and unwind. Although some of the view is partially blocked by neighbouring buildings, it is still very enjoyable. The location is excellent for exploring Agia Galini. The beach, restaurants, taverns, cafés, and small shops are all within easy walking distance, making it convenient to enjoy the village without needing to drive. Guests should be aware that the return walk to the accommodation involves a fairly steep uphill climb, which may be challenging for those with limited mobility, but it also provides some lovely views over the village and coastline. We also appreciated the traditional Greek hospitality, including the hosts insisting on helping us carry our luggage to our rooms on arrival. Overall, the warm hospitality, cleanliness, comfortable accommodation, and convenient location made a very positive impression on us, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Negative: There were very few negatives related to the accommodation itself. Parking directly in front of the property is somewhat limited, and availability can vary depending on the time of day. While the shared balcony offers a pleasant sea view, part of the view is obstructed by neighbouring buildings. Additionally, although the village centre, beach, restaurants, and shops are all within walking distance, the return journey involves a fairly steep uphill climb, which may not suit everyone, especially during the hotter parts of the day. Other than these minor points, we found the accommodation and hospitality difficult to fault.

Positive: Absolutely wonderful place in Agia Galini. The hosts are just wonderful and nice, the studio is in a very quiet complex above the village. It was not really busy around the houses, maybe it is different in the busy season. I made my own breakfast in the morning, had a water-cooker and a coffee-maker, Christina gave me some of her own olives and olive oil as a gift on top. From here you reach the center with all the restaurants and kafenions in maybe ten minutes down a very steep road. Back up, after dinner it is rather 15 minutes then to get back home. (Depending on your personal fitness ;-))

Positive: The room was comfortable and very clean. The breakfast was excellent and the hosts very kind and considerate. The location is quite steep and the beach not so nice. But there are many wonderful beaches in the vicinity. And plenty good restaurants. We suggest to visit by car and Explorer the surroundings...

Negative: There was nothing to not like. It's a nice little town with everything one needs.

Positive: Convenient location. Lovely balcony. Inside courtyard was lovely as well with trees and flowers.

Negative: Shower area is small but manageable.

Positive: Great apartment, freshly renovated. Very comfortable and spacy room.

Positive: SHORT: AVRA is great! Very clean & hospitable. Exquisite view to the Messara Bay. Within walking distance from the beach and the small local port - just keep in mind that Agia Galini is built on a rather steep hill. If you value peace, great view, cleanliness and hospitality at one of the best and cleanest seas of the planet, all at a very reasonable price, RUN to it. EXTENDED: This place is known to me as Christina's and Michalis's house! The owners are a lovely cretan couple, very polite and warm, always eager to help, their hospitality faithfull to the ancient greek PHILOXENIA. The view of the Messara bay from there is amazing! In fact, one of the fiew balcony views I'll always remember and for the likes of wich a single flight of stairs is a puny prize to pay. The lodging is new, very well maintained and exquisitely clean. The room was big enough to move freely. We wanted a 3-bed-room and to my daughter's delight we found a complementary smaller space for the third guest, instead of the usual 3 beds in the same room. Close enough (7' by foot) and through the traditional stepped street of Agia Galini, there is the port and quite a few great places (ranging from café to bistro and restaurant) that offer breakfast luncheon and super. There are also supermarkets and minimarkets within walking distance. Don't hesitate to drink tap water from there, it is safe and coming from the famous Kretan mountains. About 6' from the port or 8' from the lodging is the beach of Agia Galini - one of the cleanest seas of the Mediterranean, where a local wind blows against the waves, breaking them effectively. We had such a great time there, that it came naturaly to promisse visiting again Agia Galini and Christina's & Michalis's house, and SOON.

Negative: Since Christina and Michalis thought of everything for us, I can't think of a thing I didn't like about the lodging. Even the descending and ascending roads of Agia Galini had their charm and beauty!

Positive: The host and his wife were just fantastic! They were incredibly kind, welcoming and flexible with everything, even room service hours and special wishes. I have stayed in different hotels in this area already - and Avra definitely was the best!! I cant wait to come back! Thank you again!