Advantages: Peace and quiet yet close to clubs, pubs and more lively resort Disadvantages: Beach is very small and quite croeded
...is themed and changes daily, again its mainly hosted by the manager who is fun loving, and really knows how to include everyone in all his activities, there is Karaoke, Bingo, Greek Night, Quiz night to name but a few although alcoholic beverages are cheaper in the local towns.
Surrounding area: The apartments are situated in between Stalis and Hersonissoss. Stalis is only a 10-minute walk away. The brochures state that Hersonissoss is only a 20-minute walk away, but I would suggest it is longer. There is a regular coach service every 20 minutes and it only cost £1 Euro to travel to Hersonissoss.
Star beach is on the way to Hersonissoss, and is a great alternative to the main water park on the island. It is much smaller but still great fun and cheap. There is a ton there to entertain the family, or yourself whatever your age for a full day...
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Advantages: Sun,sea,good food. Disadvantages: Some AWFUL accomodation
...We booked a 7 day holiday with Kosmar who are the self proclaimed experts on Greek holidays at a cost of £384 each and were looking forward to our last holiday of the year. We were booked to stay at the Irini Studios in Stalis for what we discovered was the last week of the season.
**************First Experiences*********************
Our first view of Stalis was in the wee small hours of the morning. We were extremely tired having landed at Heraklion Airport at 3a.m and waiting on the coach for over an hour before it set off for the resorts. At 5.30a.m. We were in no fit condition to haul our cases up a steep flight of steps to our apartment, nor were we observant enough to notice the condition of our apartment. What we did notice though was the awful smell of stale cigarette smoke in the room...
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Advantages: Great location, low cost Disadvantages: Basic (by standards of travellers used to Spain and the like)
...In June this year, myself and my boyfriend travelled to Crete for a one week holiday in Stalis. We chose the Stelios Stalis Apartments as they were not too expensive and in a very good location.
When we arrived, we were allocated room 324, and paid for our air conditioning and safety deposit box straight away - both were an absolute necessity, especially the air conditioning, as without it the heat would have built up during the day and been stifling when we arrived home at night.
Room 324 overlooks the sea and you can see the Stalisbeach road and the mountains rain or shine. Luckily from the 10th to the 17th June there was only one feeble attempt at rain one evening, which only lasted five minutes! It was very clean inside, and had all the basic essentials - TV, hair dryer, cutlery, cooker, shower, bath etc. The one thing I would...
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