• 2 Persons
• Studio
• Air-conditioning
• Group B car included
• Two hours drive Heraklion Apt
• 10 minutes walk from the beach
• 7 minutes walk from the village

If you really want to get off the beaten track during a visit to this diverse and beautiful island head into the dramatic sprawling hills of the Messara Plain. The road climbs high amongst these majestic hills and then descends to the sea between picturesque hill villages that survive, as they have for centuries, from the agriculture of this fertile region.

As you leave the plain and the last village behind, Lendas, positioned almost in the centre of Cretes’ southern coast, suddenly appears below you. The village clusters around a pretty bay that’s dominated by an enormous rock resembling a lion’s head that juts into the sea on one side of the resort – (the name ‘Lendas’ is derived from the Greek word for lion). Like many beachside villages Lendas began as a typical Cretan fishing village and, as travellers slowly began to discover the place, the locals saw the advantage to building a few rooms here and there. The result is an attractively higgledy-piggledy seaside resort village with the local population firmly retaining their roots in fishing, shepherding and farming in between ‘minding’ their rooms.

As much as we liked the variety of available accommodation in the village itself we were drawn to the Galini Studios, situated on the edge of the village, which ensure our guests peace and quiet at the end of a hard days exploring (or lazy days on the beach).
The studios are particularly spacious and have air conditioning, kitchenettes, twin or double beds, a sofa and airy balconies with clear sea views, perfect for enjoying breakfast and for surveying the star filled sky over a nightcap.

The centre of Lendas is only a five minute walk from the studios. It offers most facilities you might need during your stay; a choice of tavernas, three or four directly on the beach, two or three bars, mini-markets and even an Internet café; without being overdeveloped in anyway. The sand/shingle beach, where the water is beautifully

We believe Lendas is the ideal location for those who simply like to get away from it all where the most difficult decisions of your stay will be where and what to eat each day! However, we also believe it makes a great base for those who really want to discover a little bit more of the ‘real’ Crete as well as the richness and diversity of its rugged landscape that abounds in all directions.

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Prices Information

Prices are per studio per week and include accommodation, Group B car hire & welcome pack

Low Season
1/4-31/5 & 27/9-31/10     £675

Mid Season
1/6-11/7 & 6/9-26/9          £750

High Season
12/7-5/9                              £795

Discount for 2nd week booked - 10%