Evalia Apartments

We had a fantastic time during our stay. Eva and Harry were amazing hosts. Advice on where and when to go nothing was too much. The room was clean and tidy, thank you Claudia. We spent quiet days by the pool and day trips out to local sights/beaches. It is in a great location ideal ,quiet and over looking the Med. Away from the hustle and bustle of the beach side hotels etc. I would say if you want to really see the real Crete rent a car it's worth it. It means you get to see sights like the Zeus Cave , Matatla caves and local village tavernas. If you are going to beaches with sunbeds/umbrellas get there before 11am otherwise you are in for a hot sandy day.

The accommodation is very nice clean and everything you need to self cater if you want to. However Eva cooks amazing traditional Greek food for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you wish. Eva and Harry are a very lovely couple and excellent host. They organise all guest that want to, to eat drink and be merry together in true Greek style. Eva is very helpful offering lots of information about the surrounding area. All in all a fabulous destination in a beautiful country. The Greek people are warm friendly and extremely welcoming, not forgetting the lovely, tasty healthy cuisine in every taverna we visited. As a group of two couples we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.

We had originally booked a week at the Mitsis Royal Mare 5-star resort and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. But after falling in love with the island, we decided to extend our trip—and that’s when we found Evalia Apartments. That decision turned out to be the highlight of our stay in Crete. We never truly felt the 5-star experience until we arrived at Evalia. From the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality that no luxury resort can replicate. The owner Eva went above and beyond in every way—from offering fantastic local recommendations to always being a friendly and caring presence. In a moment of crisis when our baby wasn’t feeling well, Eva didn’t hesitate to personally take us to the hospital and make sure we were okay. Traveling with a 9-week-old baby, that level of care meant the world to us. Evalia is more than just a place to stay—it’s a place where you’re looked after, where you feel safe and truly cared for. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Crete, whether you’re a couple, a family, or just someone looking for a stay with soul. We’ll absolutely be back. ❤️ — Jamie, Maya & Baby Zaria

Wonderful stay with Eva the hostess together with husband Harry making it feel like a home from home the rooms are spotless and pool area is great and very clean Eva cooks lovely meals if you want them and it’s within easy access of the local villages we went twice in September and can’t wait to go back