at 41.1km (SE) from Marathakis Apartments
It is built at 500m a.s.l. and 37km away from the city of Rethymno, with 400 inhabitants most of them farmers and stock breeders. It took its name due to its position, "MYRIOKEFALA" means myriads of heads (here :Hills). It is the birth place of George Maravelakis, a great fighter of the 1866 revolution against the turks. The monastery of Miriokefala, an interesting sight, devoted to the Holly Mother, was established by Ai Kir Giannis (a Cretan Saint) in the 11th century. There are many icons of Byzantine art, among them this of Holly Mother.
at 41.2km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Small family run hotel by the beach of Paleochora. It offers spacious studios and apartments. All of them are viewing the sea. Every studio and apartment has a big balcony a private bathroom, air-conditioning and a kitchen facility.
at 41.2km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Kalypso is housed in an ideally restored old building - the owner is an architect and painter - with respect to its traditional character. It is situated in a peaceful quarter of the town only 100m from the western beach and 200m from the eastern. There are 4 double rooms with private bathroom and 3 fully equipped studios. Perfectly insulated with wooden roof and terra-cotta floors offers accommodation of unique style and comfort. Air condition available.
at 41.3km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Rent rooms and apartments in two different buildings, both A category. All units are Air conditioned and have refrigerator, kitchenette and balcony, surrounded by well kept gardens. The service is efficient and friendly. At "palm Tree" cafe, with view to the sea, visitors can enjoy from a simple coffe to a copious breakfast.
at 41.4km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Two large (100 and 80 sq.m.) and comfortable apartments close to the beach. Both apartments are fully equipped and each one can accommodate up to six persons. The apartments are air conditioned and have one dinning room and two bedrooms each. Niki Houses are available for rent throughout the year.
at 41.4km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Klima Rent Rooms, situated by the sea and close to the center, offers clean and reasonably priced accommodation in double and triple rooms. The rooms have A/C, refrigerator, balcony and private W/C. All rooms have access to the shady terrace with the wonderful view to the sea, where you can relax enjoying your breakfast or beverage or just reading your favorite book.
at 41.6km (SW) from Marathakis Apartments
Placed on the edge of the old town next to the marina and the pebble beach, away from the noise but less than five minutes walk from the buzz of town centre, is an ideal place for quiet and relaxing holidays. 25 A/C rooms bed & breakfast. Free internet - Wi-Fi
at 41.8km (SE) from Marathakis Apartments
Zouridi is a village of the county of Rethymno, located 19,5 km away from the city, built at 260m a.s.l. with 90 inhabitants. Here excavations unearthed findings from the post palace period, and the Roman period as well as many venetian houses. Nowadays the village is characterized as a preservable settlement, and buildings such as the old high school are going to be restored.
at 42.1km (SE) from Marathakis Apartments
Vatalos is the long beach to the west of the main beach of Frangokastello. It is a stretch of fine sand interrupted by pebbles and rocks that create small coves. There are no umbrellas and sun beds available for rent and the only shadow can be found under the little tamarisks. It is by far less crowded than the main beach. It is frequented mostly by the guests of the hotels that stand above the beach as it is peaceful, and, quite safe for the kids.
at 42.6km (SE) from Marathakis Apartments
Our apartments are fully equipped, air conditioned, have balcony or terrace with nice view to the sea and the mountains, private bathroom/WC, kitchen facilities and are suitable for 2 to 4 people. The surroundings is very quiet and well looked after, with nice gardens and flowery yards. Our taverna, from the oldest and most renowned in the whole area (and not only) offers a great variery of dishes, based on the Cretan diet and of course fresh fish direct from the sea!. You can also hire your car from us.
