Galini Breeze

Rooms

The 4 romantic studios are styled after their surroundings: sea, trees, hills and sky. Each has a double bed, a simple kitchenette, a shower bathroom and 2 outdoor sitting areas: a roof terrace with amazing views and a pergola-covered patio. The furniture was specially imported from Holland because the owners wanted top-quality products, which they struggled to find on Crete. Bathrooms are modern with polished concrete; all have large walk-in showers and separate toilets. Everything feels very high-end.

The blue room, Coast, has the smallest patio and is closest to the communal pool. Further up is the green room, Forest, and beside it, with the largest patio, is slate-coloured Mountain. We stayed in whitewashed Sky, which is the furthest studio up the hill and felt the most private of the 4.

Beside the pool, there's a little room where you can wash and iron clothes and borrow beach towels, snorkels, games and books. 

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Coffee / tea making
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Mosquito net
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

In the morning, we were able to rustle up a simple breakfast in our kitchenette. In each studio there's a fridge, sink, kettle and toaster, but no hob or oven. If you fancy a lazy start to the day, the nearest taverna that serves breakfast is a short walk away. 

A bottle of local wine is provided upon arrival, but that's all in terms of provisions; luckily, there are supermarkets in the nearby village of Agia Galini, 10 minutes' walk away. There is an honesty bar by the pool, stocked with beer, wine, and water to keep you refreshed, as well as sociable sundowners twice a week with nibbles and drinks for all guests. The village has plenty of cheerful tavernas, where barbecued lamb and grilled fish are the specialities. Erik and Julia have lots of great recommendations; we recommend the souvlaki at friendly Taverna Kosmas.

Features include:

• Bar
• Coffee maker
• Fridge
• Kitchenette
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Unwind and rejuvenate. Swim in the heated pool, snooze on a sunlounger, read on your shaded terrace in the heat of the day and sunbathe on your roof terrace
• Wander around the traffic-free streets of Agia Galini, a charming cliff-climbing village perched over a pretty harbour with a sandy beach
• Board a boat cruise to the Paximadia Islands - snorkel in the crystal-clear waters and picnic on barbecued fish by the beach caves
• Visit the fascinating ruins of Phaistos, an ancient Minoan city and palace complex that dates from the Bronze Age
• Hike through the beautiful Patsos Gorge: the 2-hour walk through plane trees and spring water ends at the cavern church of St Anthony's
• There are gorgeous beaches 20-40 minutes' drive away: Agia Georgios: a hidden gem with a great café for Greek Salads; Triopetra, with its dramatic rocks; the sheltered bay of Agios Pavlos; and the old hippy hangout of Preveli, where naturists are welcome. Erik and Julia have parasols, wind breaks and snorkelling gear to borrow
• Borrow an e-bike and cycle around the rugged countryside, or hire the paddleboard - your hosts will set it up on the beach for you

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Hot tub
• Spa treatments
• SUP
• Swimming

Kids

The houses at Galini Breeze are adults only (18+).

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Galini Breeze is just outside the small fishing town and resort of Agia Galini on Crete's south coast. By Air: Fly to Heraklion (1 hour away) or Chania (2 hours). From the Airport (or Port): Galini Breeze can arrange transfers, or there are regular buses, but you'll probably want to hire a car. Each studio has a parking space. Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.