Lagoon type beaches & boat trips

There is so much to enjoy on the island of Crete. From beaches to boat trips, restaurants to historical sites and more. One family who stayed at Villa Petrino Dream had this to say:

"We had a great stay at villa Petrino. It is well equipped and everything works. The places we recommend to visit are:

Elafonisi a lagoon type beach the caribbean of Crete. You need to take your own food and drink and get there early if you want to hire parasols etc. Boat trip from Kissamos to Gramvousa. More lovely views and fort on the top of a hill Beach at Georgioupli is worth a visit Knosses Palace is crowded in the mornings but is open to 19.30 so could go later in day.

Chania Market on a Saturday morning is well worth a visit, it is very interesting and a great opportunity for souvenir shopping. Chania is very beautiful with a great harbour"

Welcome To Villa Petrino Dream

Hi I'm Joan and one of the owners of the super Villa Petrino Dream on the wonderful holiday island of Crete.

Our website: http://www.crete-holiday-villa.com/ gives all the information you might need to help you decide on a holiday - from the furnishings of the rooms to the aspects of the terraces to the stunning, new swimming pool that is exclusively ours to lots of information about local beaches and restaurants, how to find us - and lots more!

I will be writing in the Villa Petrino Dream Blog from time to time with ideas and suggestions for anyone considering a holiday in Crete and also sharing experiences of my own with you (I go there often!). I'll even be publishing extracts from our visitors' book and lots more besides. Occasionally, my husband Len as well as our son Mike and his wife Diane who are also co-owners of the villa, will contribute their own ideas. So please bookmark the Blog and return to see our latest postings.

Comforts Of Home In Crete

We seem to have more and more instances of return bookings to our villa, so we must be doing something right! Two people who stayed at Villa Petrino Dream last year and who can't wait to return left us this lovely message of thanks:

"We have had a lovely relaxing holiday here, just what we needed with all the comforts of home. There are plenty of good Tavernas and cafes locally in Plaka and Almirida. (but avoid the seafront on windy days)

Most provisions can be bought at Kostas village store in Placka, and he gives the occasional free gift if you become a regular. Hoping to return sometime soon"
David and Nigel Matlock 12/6/07

Villa Petrino Dream Opens At Last!

The very first holidaymakers in Villa Petrino Dream were from Carlisle in Cumbria, UK. They enjoyed their stay so much that they kindly left the following comments in our brand new visitors' book ....

hi
Firstly, thank you for sharing your villa with us it is very beautiful, the pool provides a welcome addition. We found the supermarket near Kalavis the most convenient, friendly and well stocked. As for eating places, so many to choose from, and offering a variety of meals for the whole family. we particularly enjoyed the restaurants in Almierida on a warm evening you can sit and watch the sun go down.The mountain road to Sfakion is spectacular, take the road to
Vrisses off the main highway. Rethimon is well worth a visit with its old harbour.

Shirley and Chris Carlisle 29/5/07