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Beachfront Location: Nieva Apartment 2 in Matala offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the balcony, perfect for outdoor activities. Comfortable Accommodation: The apartment features one bedroom, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Amenities include air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private entrance. Local Attractions: Matala Beach is just a few steps away, while Phaistos lies 12 km and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 14 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km distant. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the location with a view and the comfort at the property. Live music and a paid shuttle service enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view is amazing, good facilities, quiet but easy access to everywhere. Eva and Tolis are lovely, as were the two taxi drivers arranged for us.
  • Pauline
    Greece Greece
    The apartment was very clean, comfortable and really well decorated. There was a small well fitted kitchen if you don't want to eat out. The view was stunning and the balcony was well shaded, so it was really comfortable to sit out there any time....
  • Nicola
    Italy Italy
    The small city of Matala and the location of the apartment are lovely. The Matala's beach and the Red Beach are wonderful. The city of Matala is simply magic and the apartment is located in a wonderful position at the top of the hill with a...
  • Gudrun
    Germany Germany
    Die traumhafte Lage, die Unterkunft liegt oberhalb des Ortes also vorher planen, was man alles braucht und mitnimmt.
  • Kerstin
    Austria Austria
    Toller Blick auf die Bucht in Matala. Gute Ausstattung.
  • Johann
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die Wohnung hat alles was es braucht. Ein Sonderwunsch wurde prompt erledigt.
  • Markus
    Germany Germany
    Der Balkon mit seiner unbeschreiblichen Aussicht war grandios und entschädigt für den sehr anstrengenden Aufstieg (vor allem mit Gepäck). Das Apartment ist modern eingerichtet und bietet alle notwendigen Einrichtungsgegenstände. Bei Problemen mit...
  • Françoise
    France France
    Magnifique.. Attention , l'accès se fait par un long escalier...
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage ist der Traum. Das Apartment ist neu mit guter Ausstattung, ruhig gelegen für Matala. Allerdings braucht man eine sehr gute Kondition, es sind steile Straßen und Treppen mit Gepäck zu bewältigen. Wir nahmen es als Konditionsprogramm,...
  • Eline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Net appartement, schoon en precies goed qua hoeveelheid ruimte. Het uitzicht is prachtig. Goed contact met de gastvrouw Eva en goed ontvangen door haar zoon.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Νικόλαος Φανουράκης

9.6
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Νικόλαος Φανουράκης
Charming apartment with amazing sea view on the hill of Matala. It is newly renovated and it has a breathtaking open view to the Matala beach and the caves. It has one bedroom, a living room- kitchen area and it offers space for 3 guests. The balcony with the open sea view directly in front of the Matala beach, invites you for breakfast, relaxing afternoons, family dinners and wonderful evenings with sunsets and a light breeze... The space Perfect for families, couples and friends who want to enjoy the Matala spirit and its unique atmosphere. Nieva Apartment 2 can accommodate 3 people in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The living room - dining - kitchen area has open, big doors and offers you a lot of light and the breathtaking view of the Matala beach and the caves. The modern furniture, the open space and the amazing view make you feel comfortable from the first moment. The balcony invites you to eat, but also offers enough space for a game night or just an impressive sunset. There is one bedroom with 1 double bed and a sofa bed in the living room area. The kitchen is fully equipped. Every room has AC. The bathroom has a cabin with shower and is very modern. Nieva Apartment 2 is the ideal place for an unforgettable stay in Matala. It is the perfect place with breathtaking view. It offers you serenity and yet it is very close to the taverns, cafes and the night life.
Hello I am Nikos ! I am the owner of Nieva Apartments in Matala. I have created them with lots of passion and personal work. I am a baker. I own the bakery Archontikon in Mires and I am married to Vagelio. We have 3 daughters. Me and my family would like to wish you a pleasant stay to our apartments. Many greetings ! Nikos
MATALA A safe natural harbour on the Bay of Messara, blessed with a gently sweeping sand and pebble beach, the place in legend where Zeus swam ashore in the guise of a bull with Europa on his back. Many people make this village their base for Cretan holidays, as it is so central on the south coast, and away from the over-development of the north coast. The beach is 250m long and 45m wide. Matala has something for everyone. Although it has become a popular tourist destination it still retains the charm and character of the quiet fishing village it started as at the beginning of the 20th-century, and the laid-back lifestyle of the hippies of the 60’s and 70's lives on. Half the beach is fringed by tamarisk trees, leading the eye on to impressive formations of sandstone rock cliffs with their famous caves sliding into the sea at an odd angle, creating one of the most unusual beachscapes on the island. There have been many pages of history here. Nobody knows quite who started caves but it seems likely that they were first hollowed out as Roman or early Christian tombs. There are other ruins at the eastern end of the village and if you go norkelling in the clear waters of Messara Bay there are ancient ruins to be seen in the depths. Matala it is one of just over 400 beaches in Greece that have been awarded a Blue Flag. This exclusive eco-label is given to beaches that offer cleanliness and safe bathing areas and has strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental management and safety. There is a lifeguard and first aid facilities, as well as toilets and showers. Near the beach are opportunities for learning about environmental projects, such as with Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. The beaches of Matala, Kommos and Red Beach come under Natura 2000, a European Union network of nature protection areas established to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

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House rules

Nieva Apartment 2 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Nieva Apartment 2 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1039Κ13000355800

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