Surrounded by a lush garden of lawn, trees and colourful geraniums, Astir Studios is situated in the seaside village of Stalis, just 100 yards from the sandy beach. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the garden.Bright and airy, the rooms and suites of Astir feature tiled floors and well-chosen furnishings. Each unit is equipped with an LCD TV, a radio and a fridge. They all include a private bathroom with shower.Guests will find taverns, bars and shops within a short walk from Astir Studios. They have also free access to a nearby pool, just 10 yards away. Heraklion City and Port is at 34 km, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 20.5 miles away. Free parking is possible at the nearby streets and an airport shuttle can be arranged upon request and at extra charge.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Astir Studios, located at Irinis Avenue 28, Stalida, Heraklion Region, 70007, 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 Astir Studios, – 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 Astir Studios are revisited so often.