Close to Cafes and a tavern, the stone-built Iosif apartments ia located in the traditional Vafes Village. It features a circular outdoor plunge pool and accommodation with a satellite TV and balcony. Overlooking the pool and the surroundings, the air-conditioned apartment consists of an open-plan seating, dining and kitchenette area with a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. A safe, washing machine, slippers and hairdryer are also offered. A continental breakfast is served daily upon request. There is a supermarket conveniently situated 500 metres from the property. Iosif apartment’s a 30-minute drive from the port of Souda. It is 25 km from Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport. Transfers from and to the airport can be arranged with surcharge.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Iosif, located at Vafes, Vamos, Chania Region, 73007, 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 Iosif, – 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 Iosif are revisited so often.