Located at the south-western corner of Crete, the family-run Glykeria features an outdoor pool with a sea-view sun terrace and a restaurant. It offers rooms with a balcony overlooking the Libyan Sea. Elafonissi beach is a short drive away. The simply decorated rooms of Glykeria are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge and a wardrobe. Each includes a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool and enjoy the panoramic sea views. Traditional flavours and fresh fish can be enjoyed at the outdoor eating area of the restaurant. Chania town is located 46 miles from Glykeria, while Souda port is at a distance of 49.7 miles. The seaside Palaiochora port is 19.3 miles away. Free on-site parking is possible.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Glykeria, located at Elafonisi, Chania, Crete, 73012, 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 Glykeria, – 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 Glykeria are revisited so often.