Overlooking the beach and waters of Crete Ostria features spacious self-catering studio apartments within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and landmarks of Rethymno.

Studios are equipped with balconies, televisions, free Wi-Fi, dining tables, and private bathrooms. Fully-equipped kitchenettes include a refrigerator, kettle, coffee maker, and stove. Air conditioning and private safes are available.

Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout common areas as well. Guests can take advantage of free nearby parking.

The studios are next door to a large supermarket where guests can buy everything they need for self-catering. Several eateries are within easy walking distance, including Jimmy’s Seafood & Grill, Pagliaccio Italian restaurant, and Yaourtaki Greek Frozen Yogurt.

Ostria is roughly 1.5 kilometres away from the Old Town of Rethymno and its attractions such as the Venetian Harbour, Fortezza Castle, and the Museum of Wooden Sculptures.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Ostria, located at Ari Velouchioti & Eleutherias, Rethymnon, 74100, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Ostria, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Ostria are revisited so often.