The owners of Hotel Astali have sons in their 30s, Marios and Yanis, who help to keep everything running smoothly. Keen to make sure you're very comfortable in your small, but pleasantly equipped room, they'll be pleased to share useful local information with you as well. At this friendly central base, guests meet at the pleasant bar and unwind on the pretty, sun-filled terrace.
If you choose a holiday at Hotel Astali in Rethymnon you will definitely have plenty of options for sightseeing if you like to tour around and about. The island of Crete is huge, so it is unrealistic to expect to travel around the entire island in just one holiday. Crete has got everything from stunning beaches to pebble coves and dramatic cliffs and according to greek mythology Crete was also the home of the Minotaur!. Crete is also bathed in sunshine and sprinkled with ancient ruins, small villages, perfect places to party and romantic spots like Elounda and Aghios Nikolaos. The aegean island of Crete was the focal point of the Minoan civilisation which dates back around 4600 years. On the edge of Iraklion you can visit the remains of the ancient Minoan city of Knossos. The Minoan palace of Phaestos lies a few miles inland from the resort of Matala on the south coast. The boulder strewn Samaria Gorge, situated on the western side of Crete, is very renowned for walking, however please note that the Samaria Gorge offers a sturdy trek from the hills to the sea. The long, long summer months in Rethymnon also is likely to offer plenty of sunshine whenever you can get away for a week for a holiday at Hotel Astali.
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