Kionia Apartments, Kerames, Crete

Tucked away in a relatively sheltered sand and pebble bay on the remote and undeveloped south coast of Crete, this little group of four blue and white apartments and 2 studios are destined to become a favourite amongst those who want to escape the world for a brief moment in time.
As the road meanders in snake like fashion ever downwards from tiny Kerames and just before it meets the sea at the picturesque little harbour taverna at Ag Fotini a left hand turning and 300 meters of track bring you to the Kionia Apts,  sitting in glorious solitude beside the beach.
Built in the likeness of the little cubic houses of the islands spread across the Cyclades, they have a simplicity in style belied by their interior fittings. When we visited them, we certainly didn't expect them to have such luxuries as dishwashers, TV and DVD players, computers, air conditioning, mosquito screens and washing machines (shared). 
For walkers and those who like to get away from it all, the position of these apartments is matchless. A string of sandy beaches and sand dunes runs eastward to Ligres, just under 2kms away, with its 2 tavernas, Triopetra and then onward to distant Agios Pavlos.
5 kms to the west further small sandy bays and rocky coastline give way to the lagoon backed Swallows Canyon Beach below the impressive Moni Preveli Monastry, solitary on its hill top.
Hanging precariously above the coast line is the pretty white village of Kerames, certainly worth exploring but for shopping you will need to drive to Spili approx 35 mins drive away. If you do intend to self cater you will need to stock up as you pass through. We found the bread, fresh from the wood fired oven freezes well!
Beachcombers and would be castaways will enjoy living out their fantasies at the Kionia Apartments albeit in a rather comfortable manner

NB There is a cost, payable locally of 6€ per day for the use of 2 a/c units.

Kionia 2, 2 Bedroom Apartment

This first floor apartment has a spacious open plan living room, furnished with  a comfortable sofa/bed, a  light beech dining table and bistro style chairs. The kitchen area is well  equipped with a full cooker, large fridge freezer, microwave oven as well as the aforesaid mini dishwasher. Through sliding glass doors, the  generous balcony is shaded by a bamboo roof and  furnished with a cane sofa and chairs, a glass table and  sunbeds. The design of the building provides maximum privacy on the balcony.

The turquoise tiled bathrooms have baths with shower fittings and hairdryers.  
The neatly furnished double and twin bedrooms have fitted wardrobes offering plenty of cupboard space and pretty glazed bedside tables equipped with lamps. The mosquito screened windows, which allow for a cooling breath of air at night offer nothing in the way of views, which is more than made up for from the rest of the apartment.

Location of Kionia Apt 2 (2 bdrm)
Kerames, Crete
Turning off the road after passing through the pretty spa village of Spili, you are entering a different world. As you wind towards the coast, first climbing upward towards the tiny village of Akounda, with its wonderful old wash house hidden away amongst its tiny streets, followed by equally tiny, Ardaktos then turning and winding before you cross over the ridge and catch site of the Libyan sea stretching below. Then begins the downward stretch of the journey, passing through more tiny villages where life continues in much the same way as it has for centuries, then at last, Kerames balancing on the hillside. ...More about Kerames >>

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Exclusive studio, on beach. Walk to tavernas and shops

Sleeps:

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Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

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Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

Private

Air-Con:

Included

£530 to £955 per week

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13 Reviews

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Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included & living area

£395 to £695 per week

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11 Reviews

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Sleeps:

6

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Use Of

Air-Con:

Included in upper bedrooms

£312 to £679 per week

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Kionia Apt 3 (1 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£355 to £495 per week

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Cormoranos Apt (4 max), Nopigia

1 Review

Simple, tidy apt, walk to beach and small seaside village.

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£395 to £609 per week

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Aptera Bay Apt 2 Bdrms, Megala Horafia

4 Reviews

Wonderful sea view. 800m from village tavernas and shop.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£579 to £719 per week

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Antilia Apts 2 Bdrms., Tavronitis

3 Reviews

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£459 £415 to £789 per week

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Kionia Apt 5 (2 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£445 to £675 per week

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Paleohora Harbour Apt 1, Paleohora

7 Reviews

Lovely location right by the harbour on the edge of town

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£435 to £745 per week

Add to shortlist

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10 Reviews

Peaceful 'undiscovered' location near S.Coast beaches.

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

Use Of

Air-Con:

Included in both bedrooms

£275 to £625 per week

Add to shortlist

Pavlakis Beach Studio/Apt 1, Stalos

Exclusive studio, on beach. Walk to tavernas and shops

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£431 to £595 per week

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Malathiros Villa 3, Deliana /Malathiros

4 Reviews

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Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

2

Pool:

Private

Air-Con:

Included

£530 to £955 per week

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Rouladina Apt 2, Stalos

13 Reviews

Smart sea view apt. 5 min walk to beach, tavernas, shops

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included & living area

£395 to £695 per week

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Argyro's House, Agia Paraskevi

11 Reviews

Peaceful 'undiscovered' location on south coast beaches.

Sleeps:

6

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Use Of

Air-Con:

Included in upper bedrooms

£312 to £679 per week

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Kionia Apt 3 (1 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

3

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£355 to £495 per week

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Cormoranos Apt (4 max), Nopigia

1 Review

Simple, tidy apt, walk to beach and small seaside village.

Sleeps:

4

Bedrooms:

1

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£395 to £609 per week

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Aptera Bay Apt 2 Bdrms, Megala Horafia

4 Reviews

Wonderful sea view. 800m from village tavernas and shop.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£579 to £719 per week

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Antilia Apts 2 Bdrms., Tavronitis

3 Reviews

Quieter location. Pretty gardens with sea views.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

Shared

Air-Con:

Included

£459 £415 to £789 per week

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Kionia Apt 5 (2 bdrm), Kerames

2 Reviews

Exclusive apts. on southern beach. Taverna 10 mins walk.

Sleeps:

5

Bedrooms:

2

Bathrooms:

1

Pool:

No

Air-Con:

Payable locally

£445 to £675 per week

Add to shortlist

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