Surrounded by a garden full of olive trees and colourful flowers, the family-run Emilia apartments is just 150 meters from the sandy Plakias. It offers studios with garden and partial views of the mountain or Libyan Sea. Opening to a balcony, the air-conditioned studios of Emilia have a kitchenette with fridge, electric kettle and cooking hobs. Each unit includes a private bathroom with shower. Guests will find taverns and mini markets within a walking distance from Emilia apartments Rethymnon town and port are at 19.9 miles. Staff can arrange car rental to explore famous places, such as Ammoudi beach and Preveli beach at 6.2 miles. Free private parking is possible on site.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Emilia Apartments, located at Plakias, Rethymno, 74060, 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 Emilia Apartments, – 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 Emilia Apartments are revisited so often.