This is a tourist spot that is hardly touched by the package holiday trade as local planning aims to protect the local culture and prevent large scale development. It is unpretentious, charming and close to nature with a special ‘feel’.

There are only a couple of large hotels in Makrigialos. Guests at The Loft have access to all of the organised water sports facilities and spa facilities offered at both the Sunwing and Mikri Poli hotels.

Makrigialos claims to be blessed with the best weather in
all of Crete and there is no doubt the micro-climate gives it
a great advantage over other areas as it also has some of
the best unspoiled beaches.

Take a drive round the nearby coast. There is a seemingly never ending succession of beautiful secluded bays and coves. Continue up into the mountains and the views defy description. Spectacular mountains give way to deserted sandy beaches and crystal clear water.

Yes, the water is that clear!