Vergis Epavlis

ATTENTION! I almost booked it for our family holiday, if you type in the address on Google, it appears “permanently closed”. After querying a Facebook group, I got feedback from a user whose family lives in the place that it is closed and for sale. Too bad that a holiday provider like TUI offers such properties.

Stayed in Flowers suite, excellent amenities, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast each morning was a delight with Stella our host freshly preparing dishes to try in addition to the buffet, she even packed food for us to eat later - fabulous! Good tavernas in surrounding villages. Very relaxing and enjoyable holiday with no sign of refugees anywhere on the island - we will be back!

If you visit Heraklion, Crete, and you should, you must stay at Vergis Epavlis. Away from the busy City atmosphere, this piece of heaven is set in the gorgeous village of Agios Myronas. Mr Stelious and his wonderful wife Stella own and operate this boutique gem. Nothing is too much trouble, they anticipate and exceed all levels of generosity, hospitality and kindness. You are treated like family and brought into their beautiful world. Stella cooks new dishes each day for her guests, showcasing the best of local, organic, DELICIOUS Cretan dishes. Its utterly divine. No effort is too great for them. Recommendations on what to see or do, or not are made freely as well as history lessons of this beautiful island and country. Restaurant reservations are made for you and they drove us to and from said Tavernas. Incredible. We stayed in the Rafkos, Presidential room. Wonderful. All the amenities you would need and more. 2 bedroom, lounge, kitchen, 2 bathroom. Mr Stelios connected the TV to additional channels to ensure we could watch the World Cup live. Very appreciated. A welcome bottle of wine on arrival, daily edible treats, stunning pool that overlooks an incredible vista. The staff were so lovely and professional. Vergis Epavlis cannot be spoken of highly enough. Stunning in everyway. Stelios, Stella are to be congratulated for what they have created and maintained. A place you will never forget and revisit often. Thank you for a wonderful stay.