Galazio Kyma Apartments, Kalives, Crete
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Hotel Description:
Galazio Kyma Apartments offers good quality accommodation right on the sandy western beach. Kalives is a 15-20 minute walk, although there is a taverna or two closer by on the beach. loading...
Galazio Kyma Apartments Reviews
" I cannot agree more with the other... "
Submitted By: Mr C Mutton
I cannot agree more with the other reviews. We discovered this place "by chance" in 2002 and are going back for our 4th visit this summer. Sea views, pool, beach less than 50m from your door, lovely little snack bar on site (yes, we miss Babis too!) and a real Greek village a mile up the road. So quiet, so friendly, so well run. Good for children of all ages - they will find new friends and entertain themselves all day. Simpsons also keep the balance right - they are there if you need them, but they are not pushing you to do tours as some reps do. I have heard that Yannis does not want to sell out to mass tourism and wants to keep this end of Kalives as it is. Good for him. Even better is that he is quite influential in the local community too in this respect. Galazio Kyma is the kind of place people do go back to and it is almost like you are meeting old friends when you get there. What more could you ask for when on holiday?
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Simpsons
" We are returning to Yannis'... "
Submitted By: Mr M Taylor
We are returning to Yannis' excellently run apartments for the 4th time, after a 4 year absence.
We used to travel with Sunvil, but Simpson’s travel have 'taken over the flag'
We cannot recommend this place highly enough! The apartments are spotlessly clean and well kept by the friendly maid 'Maria' and her small team of hardworking housekeepers. The bar is a quiet, well stocked and friendly place to visit at any time of the day or night. (Used to be run by 'Babis' during the evening. We understand he's now left, which is a great shame, as he certainly 'made' our holiday there and it won't be the same without him)
The sleepy village of Kalives is a delight with plenty of eating places, offering excellent local fare (we recommend 'The Provlita' and 'The Green Pepper' restaurants nearby).
We have a 15yr old son who, at this difficult age always finds plenty to amuse himself. There is a river that runs into the sea just by the Galazio Kyma and this is always a centre of fun, with kids (and adults) jumping off the bridge into the river and then 'riding the current' out to the shallow parts of the sea.
We are certainly looking forward to seeing old friends when we go back in August 2006.
Go there. You’ll love it!
(date of writing July 2006).
We used to travel with Sunvil, but Simpson’s travel have 'taken over the flag'
We cannot recommend this place highly enough! The apartments are spotlessly clean and well kept by the friendly maid 'Maria' and her small team of hardworking housekeepers. The bar is a quiet, well stocked and friendly place to visit at any time of the day or night. (Used to be run by 'Babis' during the evening. We understand he's now left, which is a great shame, as he certainly 'made' our holiday there and it won't be the same without him)
The sleepy village of Kalives is a delight with plenty of eating places, offering excellent local fare (we recommend 'The Provlita' and 'The Green Pepper' restaurants nearby).
We have a 15yr old son who, at this difficult age always finds plenty to amuse himself. There is a river that runs into the sea just by the Galazio Kyma and this is always a centre of fun, with kids (and adults) jumping off the bridge into the river and then 'riding the current' out to the shallow parts of the sea.
We are certainly looking forward to seeing old friends when we go back in August 2006.
Go there. You’ll love it!
(date of writing July 2006).
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Simpson Travel & Sunvil
" Exclusive to Simpson Travel.
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Exclusive to Simpson Travel. <br><br>
Fantastic beachside studios and apartments with large swimming pool and separate children's pool.<br><br>
On a popular island like Crete we were very surprised to find such a place in such a peaceful positions, right by the sea on such a fine sandy beach that seems to go forever. Even in high season it seemed uncrowded and there is nothing between the buildings and the sand and sea, except for the surrounding tropical gardens with their bright flowers and astonishingly lush green lawn.<br><br>
We had a fantastic time here and highly recommend it to anyone else. <br>
Fantastic beachside studios and apartments with large swimming pool and separate children's pool.<br><br>
On a popular island like Crete we were very surprised to find such a place in such a peaceful positions, right by the sea on such a fine sandy beach that seems to go forever. Even in high season it seemed uncrowded and there is nothing between the buildings and the sand and sea, except for the surrounding tropical gardens with their bright flowers and astonishingly lush green lawn.<br><br>
We had a fantastic time here and highly recommend it to anyone else. <br>
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Simpson Travel
" This place is exclusive to Sunvil... "
Submitted By: Mr I Large
This place is exclusive to Sunvil Holidays. The Accommodation is fantastic, there is a pool and poolside bar, the resort is set on the beach. The nightlife is great for all ages dancing for teenagers, sitting back and drinking coffee and reminiscing over past times for all ages. The locals are EXTREMELY polite and nice. For younger children I suggest the water park just 10-15 minutes down the main highway. So I recommend this holiday for any family!
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Sunvil Holidays
The apartments and studios are simply but adequately furnished and equipped, with air conditioning - you don't spend very much time inside in any case. The village of Kalives is a short 20 minute walk away and for those of a more adventurous disposition, Chania is a bus or taxi ride away - or about 30 minutes by car.
It's all very sociable - there's a poolside bar, which tends to be the focal point for after dinner socialising, though you can be as sociablu or antisocial as you want - anything goes.
Advice: It's a lovely year round working village
Activities: Kritiko restaurant in Kalives, Karyatis restaurant in Chania. Elafonissi beach for a day trip.
Good for: Beach