Sunny Stalis in Crete - June 17
We stayed at the very friendly Hotel Anastasia on a half board basis in a family room which sleeps up to 4. The room was perfect as it has a main bedroom and a separate smaller room for children. The room had a large balcony which overlooked the nice pool area and out to sea.
The hotel had two pool areas so there was never a shortage of sunbeds. Each pool had a main pool and a children’s pool. There are plenty of parasols around the pool to escape the heat of the sun when you need it. To keep the children occupied during the day there is also a football pitch and mini golf.
The hotel has a small restaurant which offered a selection of dishes including typically Greek dishes and all food was of a great standard. We particularly liked the fact that many of the restaurant tables are located outside which makes a change from being seated indoors.
Each evening they had entertainment including a children’s disco on some nights. The entertainment ranged from live music to dancing shows. All the children enjoyed it.
The resort of Stalis sits between the busy resort of Malia and Hersonissos. The resort has a very relaxed feel about. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops but nothing over the top. Some bars/restaurants being typically Greek and others more modern beach front bars. All the locals are extremely friendly and make you feel very welcome.
There is a train which runs around the resorts of Stalis, Malia and Hersonissos and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the circuit. On your journey, you pass by ancient ruins, countryside and can enjoy both mountain and coastal views. There is also a longer train journey for half a day which also stops in villages giving you the opportunity to look around before heading back to the main resort.
I would recommend the hotel Anastasia and the resort of Stalis to anyone looking for a friendly, relaxed holiday to Greece.