Set on the bay of Makriyialos, the 5-star Mikri Poli Creta features its own sandy beach, 3 outdoor pools and a spa centre. It also includes 2 restaurants and 2 cocktails bars and offers elegant accommodation. Featuring a sea or garden-view balcony, all air-conditioned suites at Mikri Poli are bright and decorated in natural tones. Each comes with a living area, satellite LCD TV and mini fridge. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are provided for extra comfort. Guests can choose among a great selection of local and international specialities at Laurel buffet restaurant, which boasts panoramic sea views from its veranda. Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine is served at the stylish Lo Spuntino restaurant. The on-site spa includes an indoor pool, a hammam, a sauna and a hot tub. The more active guests can play tennis or basketball, or visit the hotel’s fitness room. The centre of Makriyialos village is 1 km away from the complex. Sitia Airport is at 35 km. Private on-site parking is provided free of charge.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Mikri Poli Crete, located at Makrigialos, Lassithi Region, 72055, 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 Mikri Poli Crete, – 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 Mikri Poli Crete are revisited so often.