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Apartments Dina

Apartments by the beach

Prices starting from €520 Euros per Week. ** A Discount can be given to 1 Couple only staying at the Dina Apartments - at all times except for July and August.
2 apartments each with 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom.
Each apartment sleeps a maximum of 5 persons.

Whilst the majority of our properties are villas with pools, we could not overlook the Dina Apartments as they are such great value with the best location and views in the village. Perched on the top of a cliff overlooking the pretty village and harbour of Almyrida, the Dina Apartments have spectacular views of Souda Bay, the 17th Century Turkish Fort at Aptera, The Akrotiri Peninsular, olive clad hills and The White Mountains. Just 4 minutes walk from the beach and many excellent tavernas, cafes and shops, these apartments are a favourite for those wanting to stay just above a beach in simple but spacious and comfortable accommodation with absolutely the best views in the area.

The apartments have been designed so that open-plan living area and the large semi-covered front terraces take in the stunning views. The terraces have a choice of sun or shade and have each been equipped with a dining table and comfortable director’s chairs. The lovely shared garden has a large grassed area, flowerbeds with roses and geraniums, olive trees, and large mature date palms which give a lot of shade and are perfect for relaxing under with a book on a hot summer’s day. The garden also enjoys the incredible views, is equipped with a table, chairs and a swing seat, and gives a birds-eye view of everything that is going on at the beach, the harbour and in the village below. Between the two buildings which comprise the Dina Apartments is a side garden which has a flowerbed and a mass of pots which are planted with geraniums, hibiscus, roses, vines and a large lemon tree. The charming and friendly owners, Poppy and Vasillis, live unobtrusively in the next door building, but are on-hand should you require assistance.

Fully tiled throughout, and with white aluminium doors and windows, and air conditioning units in the bedrooms, the apartments can easily handle the long hot summers that we have on Crete . The a/c units also double up as heaters for the cooler nights early and late season. The furniture in the apartments was all made locally at the workshop of a local craftsman and is made from a honey brown wood, as are the large breakfast bars, kitchen cabinets and built-in wardrobes that were made to match. Each spacious apartment comprises an entire floor of the building, with No. 2 being just above ground level (though high above everything else below), and No.3 being on the top floor.

The Dina Apartments are located just in front of Villas Helios and Thalassa,

Accommodation.
Apartment 3: (4 steps from the parking area to the front door, plus 18 steps from the front door): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room. The front door opens into a hallway which has a staircase which leads up to the open-plan kitchen and living area. The extra large kitchen area has a breakfast bar, a large fridge/freezer, a kettle, a toaster, a mini oven and 3 rings, 2 windows and double doors that lead out onto the large front terrace which is covered in this area. The dining and living area has a long couch which can be used as a sofa bed for 1, a coffee table, a book case with a few books, coat hooks, a dining table and chairs, and white and beige striped curtains. There are double doors which lead out onto the front terrace which is semi covered in this area, and 3 windows. An archway leads from the living area to a small hallway which has the doors to the bedrooms and the shower room. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets, 2 reading lamps, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes with hanging space and drawers, yellow curtains, a window, and a set of double doors that lead out onto a covered front terrace which looks to the parking area, small access road, and the villas across the way, one of which is totally covered in gorgeous fuchsia and white bougainvillea. The shower room has dark peach and white mottled tiles, a shower unit, a mirrored cabinet, a wash basin, a toilet, and 2 frosted windows. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside table, a wardrobe with hanging space and drawers, white and beige striped curtains, and a window with the same outlook as the double bedroom.

Apartment 2 (4 steps from the parking area): Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room. The front door opens into the living room which has a long couch which can be used as a sofa bed for 1, a coffee table, a book case with a few books, a dining table and chairs, and white and beige striped curtains. The living room has large windows which overlook the garden and the next door house which is covered in vines, and double doors which lead out onto the semi-covered front terrace. At the end of the living room there is a large breakfast bar and the kitchen area. The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer, a kettle, a toaster, a mini oven and 3 rings, a window and double doors that lead out onto the large front terrace. An archway leads from the living area to a small hallway which has the doors to the bedrooms and the shower room. The double bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets, 2 reading lamps, a dressing table, stool and wall mirror, built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes with hanging space and drawers, yellow curtains, and a set of double doors that lead out onto a covered front terrace which looks to the parking area, small access road, and the villas across the way, one of which is totally covered in gorgeous fuchsia and white bougainvillea. The shower room has dark peach and white mottled tiles, a shower unit, a mirrored cabinet, a wash basin, a toilet, and 2 frosted windows. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, 1 bedside table, a wardrobe with hanging space and drawers, white and beige striped curtains, and a window with the same outlook as the double bedroom.

Location

The centre of the village of Almyrida is only 350m from Dina’s Apartments, and is built around a pretty crescent shaped sandy beach, with a small fishing harbour at the eastern end. The beach is very shallow and safe, which is good news if you have children or are not a strong swimmer. Lining the beach are 4 excellent tavernas, 9 café/bars, 2 bakeries, a wonderful jewellery shop, 5 mini-markets, 3 gift shops, 1 clothes shop, and an off-license. Also in Almyrida there is a water sports centre which rents out kayaks, windsurfers and catamarans, and the Villas Crete Holidays trourist office that is owned and run by Frankie Miles. For a change of pace, a 15 minute walk uphill (or 10 minutes downhill!) will take you to the main square in the neighbouring village of Plaka . There are lovely shady mulberry trees under which the locals sit to watch the world go by whilst enjoying a delicious meal or even just an ice cold frappe. Plaka was one of the original village sets for the film “Zorba the Greek” and it still has quaint whitewashed houses and narrow streets leading off from the square. A few minutes by car from Simon’s House, there are a huge variety of archaeological sites and traditional villages with wonderful tavernas. There is also an interesting selection of small craft centres and museums, including glass blowing in Kokkino Horio , lace makers in Gavalohori , and silk makers in Kalamitsi . For those of you looking for even more activity, the historic town of Chania is only 35 minutes away by car.

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Apartments amenities

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave Oven
Fridge / Freezer
TV
Satellite TV
Air conditioned bedrooms
Air conditioned lounge
CD player
Telephone
DVD Player
BBQ
Mosquito screens to windows
Central heating
Fireplace
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
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Number of bedrooms	2 - 1 Twin, 1 Double
Number of bathrooms	1
Bath/shower/both	Shower

Sofa bed	A sofa bed in the lounge suitable for 1 person
Maid service	2 times a week

Distance to nearest taverna	300m : 5 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest beach	250m : 4 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest mini market	200m : 4 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
Distance to nearest cash machine	350m : 6 minutes on foot, 1 minute by car
How far from airport	35 minutes
How far from nearest large town	35 minutes

Rental Prices

The following prices shown are for the Apartment, dependant upon the number of occupants.
These prices include a free Welcome Pack and a free copy of the essential guide book, “Crete on the Road” by Frankie Miles.

Prices starting from €520.00 Euros per Week.

F.A.Q

Any steps? How many?
Apartment Number 2 has 3 steps from the parking area to the front door.
Apartment number 3 has 4 steps from the parking area to the front door and 18 steps from the front door to the living area.

How private?
The large balcony/terrace areas for both apartments can only be partially seen from the apartments to the right, and from the garden area.

Nearest neighbour?
The above (No 3) or below (No 2) apartment.

Almyrida beach and facilities are within easy walking distance, and there is a limited bus service into Chania , but we recommend car hire in order to explore the varied regions of the area.