The house is situated 5 km outside the center of Heraklion in Crete, just 100 meters from the sea , the long sandy beach of Ammoudara. Around the area you can find Taverns, restaurants, "Souvlaki" shops, Pizza, Snack-Pool Bar, Marine Sport, Coffee bakery shops, Super or Mini Markets, Village cinema center and , summer salons, hairdressers, Rend a Car, gas stations playgrounds, souvenir shops with traditional products too, and generally one can choose quiet or busy places around, depending on what you want! There is also public transport on regular routes to and from the center of Heraklion. There are buses going directly to the famed Knossos Palace. There is also a small train where you can take a tour of the area (summer months). In the area there are wetlands and short or long routes where one can walk and see or take car trips to Rethymnon, Chania, Ag. Nikolaos and Psiloritis in Anogia, Zaros and the beautiful beaches of southern Crete. Santorini island is just 2h away.

Hi! I am Despina! I was born and live in Heraklion, Crete, of Greece! I love nature, excursions and travels too. I enjoy the beauty, the quiet and the joy, I sail everywhere I find them. I seek good company and appreciate courtesy, respect and honesty. For me It is a pleasure to meet and host wonderful people! I will be discreet, and Ι will help you if you need it.