Anyone stayed in Makriyalos

[scottishlass]

Hi there,

Has anyone stayed in the reosrt of makriyalos that can tell me anything about it?

Thanks

[HW Chris]

HI Scottishlass,

Welcome to Holiday Watchdog.

Which resort is the Makriyalos in?

Chris

[shufty]

I've been there twice. Its been a while so things may have changed since I was last there (approx 6 yrs) but was a beautiful little resort. Its the only summer holiday destination I've been to more than once.

There should be a handful of tavernas selling fresh fish and greek dishes along the beach and harbour, a few bars that sell cocktails and beers, one or two takeaway style shops that sell pizza and gyros and a few small shops. If you walk towards the outskirts of the village there are a couple of nice jewellery shops and a fantastic gallery that sells Greek pottery and art (they also have a shop in Skiathos Town).

For day trips there are buses to Ierapetra and Sitia (and possibly Myrtos) and there are boats to Koufonisi. I've always hired a car locally to see more of the island and I'd recommend that if you have a longer stay

[mjoldbat]

I have a house in Makriyalos - what do you need to know? Compares to the north of Crete (Malia, Ag Nik etc) it is much quieter but still has lots of to offer. Plenty of tavernas, 4 cash points, a number of small village supermarkets and the people are fab. The beaches are lovely - you can choose from sand or pebble - it's a great safe place. {url removed} It's worth the drive from Heraklion. Go to the Dragon's Cave just 5 mins by car outside the village, Jack's bar at Villea Village is great (use their pool too if you go in the day for food) and Zorbas up near The Sunwing Hotel (mainly sandanavians) is great fun. So many nice places to eat.

Does the help?

Max

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[P&S]

Scottishlass

Just go

It is small and friendly and if you go for an early evenign cocktail at Villea Village you will meet a great mix of multi-national expats and locals all of whom have a fund of knowledge about the area

We are going back this year - again

Peter

[P&S]

Hi

Just go - it is a great small friendly place

Call in to Villea Village for early evening cocktials and meet a load of multinational expats and locals with good info on the surrounding area

We are off there AGAIN this year - just love the place

P&S