Makrys Gialos or Makrigialos, it is a well known tourist resort facing the Libyan sea on the south-east coast of Crete. It belongs to the municipality of Lasithi, 29 km east of Ierapetra and 33 km south of Sitia, on the south national road that runs between Ierapetra and Sitia.

Makrigialos is rather an unimpressive village, hardly worthy of a visit. However, if you continue a little towards the east, the view to the Makrigialos bay is unique and it rivals the beauty and the amenity of the settlement at Aspros Potamos, with its small picturesque port and its marvellous surrounding beaches.

The name Makrys Gialos derives from the long and sandy beach, about 2 km, from the village. The clear and swallow waters are ideal for both children and adults alike. The main beach of Makrigialos is by no means the only one; the area is famous for its numerous beautiful beaches.

Near Makrigialos and next to the extraordinary beach of Kalamokania there is the Minoan villa. The villa was built around 1600 B.C. and it is comparable to the structure of the Minoan palaces, most likely it was the private residence of a local ruler. However excavation has not been completed and so the site is not yet open to the public.

Makrys Gialos was originally a small fishing village, but during the last few years,the area has been built up to accommodate the growing demand for tourist destinations. However, it is still a quiet location, ideal for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

• Wireless internet
• Refrigerator
• Veranda
• Light for reading over the double beds
• Light in bathroom
• Hot water in bathroom

Facilities

• Reception is open between 08:00-14:00 and from 17:00-20:00.
• There is an announcement table outside the reception. If you arrive outside the reception opening hours, there will be a notice on the announcement table with your name and number of the house allocated to you.
• We transfer our customers from Heraklion airport to the hostel and from the hostel to the airport of Heraklion after request.
• If you arrive by bus and an arrangement has been made inadvance, we will wait at the bus stop to transfer you to the house and take you back regardless of the opening hours of the reception desk.
• If you require breakfast, you should let us know one day in advance. Breakfast is served in the reception roomat the time you wish,but not before 08:30 am.
• There is alibrary in the reception room where you can borrow books.
• There is also a computer available with 24 hour internet access and a Wifi network. Useof the internet is free of charge.
• Ask for beach umbrellas, beach mattresses, rackets etc. before you buy them. Maybe there is something in the guest house from previous guests.
• We can give you plenty of information for local restaurants, day excursion, beaches and whatever else you are interested in. We will be glad to help, just ask!
• If you are going to use the barbecue of the guest house, please do not forget to put out the fire completely,once you have finished.
• Change of bed linen and cleaning service are typically twice a week, but can be more often if an arrangement is made in advance.
• At our stores of traditional art-ΑΝΕΜΗ& ΚΛΙΚ ΚΛΙΚ we offer a discount of 10% for our guests.
• Thank you very much

A daily breakfast at Aspros Potamos is available upon request and served in the reception area. BBQ facilities are accessible on site. Restaurants, cafés and a minimarket are only 1 km away.

Distances : 

• Aspros Potamos is 29 km from Ierapetra town 
• 33 km from the seaside town of Sitia
• A number of beaches, such as Staousa and Diaskari Beach are located less than 7 km away.
• A bus station can be found 2 km from the property.