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| Antonis Beach Front Studios, Makrigialis Beach |
| Prices 2010 AprilMay/October £ 464 per week June/July/ August/September £ 560 per week * prices for studio per week based on two sharing. |
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A favourite destination for visitors to Makrigialos for many years, Antonis beach front studios are popular for the friendly traditional feel, spectacular beach and amazing dawns and sunsets. Just a short hop over the service road and you will find yourself directly on the lovely sandy beach of Analipsi. The eight studios are fully furnished with television and air conditioning and all have balconies or terraces with direct views of the Libyan Sea. They each have a kitchenette with fridge and freezer compartment plus toaster, filter coffee maker, etc. Antonis Studios are ideal for couples wanting a romantic break or as a base to explore the coast or walk in the spectacular mountains and gorges to the rear. Due to the distance from Heraklion Airport, car hire is strongly recommended for this property. Three of the studios can also accommodate an extra person upon request. |
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| Makrigialos area information The quiet traditional resort of Makrigialos is in the far east corner of the island and has now been forsaken by some tour companies, perhaps because of the two hour transfer time from Herakleion airport. The name Makri Gialos means "long sandy beach" It can be approached from the north, via Siteia or the west via Ierapetra, and is still a haven for those seeking a quieter more relaxed holiday. With a backdrop of high mountains and excellent walking trails in the gorges of the area, Makrigialos is an excellent choice for walkers, nature lovers and artists. Traditional villages and ways of life can still be seen, despite the ubiquitous tourist and souvenir shops that always spring up in any resort. There are still only very few in the area. The harbour area is picturesque and surrounded by cottages, some of which are available for rental and the nearby island of Koufonisi can be visited by arrangement with local boatmen. The island was one of the sources of the pink conch shells used to dye the purple robes of the Roman Emperors. Makrigialos has a population of around 1000 people and consists of two settlements Makrigialos and Analipsi. The surrounding mountain villages are seeped in history, with narrow winding street, traditional architecture and a colourful array of geraniums, bougainvillea and vines. With monasteries, long sandy beaches and mountain villages within easy access, the area is a place for exploration, reflection and tranquility |
