 Kamilari, a typical Cretan village, away from mass tourism, has managed to preserve its traditional character. The village is located on a hill offering panoramic views of the Psiloritis mountain range, the fertile Messara plain and last not least the Mediterranean Sea. The warm and peaceful atmosphere and the hospitality of the village people make you feel  welcome and home right away. Plenty of places in and around the village are worth a visit, either on foot or by rented car or bike. Important Minoan sights like the Palace of Phaistos and Agia Triada are in a distance of 3-4 km. Matala, a little fishing village, with its famous caves and history as domicile of the hippies is only 6 km away. You can take long walks in the countryside or visit some of the monasteries and gorges of the area. Extensive sandy beaches invite you for a swim, Komos beach (2,5 km) with its Minoan excavations or Kalamaki beach (3 km). The village has several taverns and little supermarkets as well as traditional kafeneia where the locals are enjoying their Greek coffee chatting away. The appartment house “ALONI” is set in a quiet area, only two minutes from the village center, located in the middle of a beautiful garden with all kind of shrubs and trees, flowers and lawns, ideal for a relaxing holiday. Each of the four studios, which are in traditional blue-white colours, offers beautiful views of the sea and the village. In each studio are a double and a single bed, a table with four chairs, a kitchen unit with fridge, cooker and bathroom with shower and toilet. The studios have air condition units and there is possibility for heating.The rooms are nicely decorated. We speak German, English and of course Greek |
