Rooms, studios and apartments with sea view in Sfakia, southwest coast Crete
Hotel Alkyon got its name from the Kingfisher, a small to medium sized brightly coloured bird, of the Halcyionidae family. In Greek mythology, the first pair of the mythical-bird Halcyon were created from a marriage of Alcyone (Ancient Greek: Ἁλκυόνη Halkyónē) and Ceyx. Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, God of the Winds, and Ceyx was the son of Eosphorus, the Morning Star. They were so happy together, that they called each other like the highest Gods, Zeus and Hera. These Gods punished them, but later changed them into halcyon birds, acknowledging their deep love.
The phrase "halcyon days" owes its origin to this beautiful myth. According to the legend, for two weeks every January, Aeolus calms down the winds and the waves so that Alcyone, in the form of a kingfisher bird, can safely make her nest on the beach and lay her eggs. Hence, the term "halcyon days" comes to signify a period of great peace and calm.
 Located directly at the harbour front, Hotel Alkyon offers rooms, studios, and apartments with balcony, kitchenette, air conditioning and splendid sea view. Read more » |
 All accommodations are cleaned on a daily basis. The Perrakis family has a long tradition of hospitality, and the accommodations have many regular guests. Read more » |
 Hotel Alkyon offers a breakfast cafe at the boulevard of Chora Sfakion, as well as a seaside terrace at the first floor, where we serve breakfast and drinks. Read more » |
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Chora Sfakion village
The small capital Chora Sfakion, also called Sfakia, has 400 inhabitants, and offers a small harbour where the ferries to other villages, and to Samaria gorge, dock. Many villagers live as shepherd, or fisherman, or they grow olives.
The village has a quiet atmosphere, and offers several shops and restaurants with great food and excellent wines. There is an ATM, and Wifi wireless internet access is available at the hotel.
Several natural beaches surround the village, that all can be reached by foot, or boat. Some of them are naturist beaches. The area, with its mountain paths and gorges, is a great opportunity for walkers and mountain hikers. Public transport is available by local bus or ferry. Boat trips and diving courses are on offer. There are no discos or night clubs.
Sfakia, Southwest Crete - Greece
The Sfakia region has about 2,500 inhabitants, and is famous for its history of resistance against invaders, impressive nature, very hospitable people, splendid weather, quiet beaches with crystal clear sea water, good food and wine, and its marvellous opportunities to walk along the coast, hike in the mountains, and go through several of the gorges that cross the mountains. The famous Samaria gorge lies in Sfakia. The area is quiet, being without an ongoing coastal road. Transport here is by ferry boats. Sfakia, in the southwest of Crete, is Europe's southernmost point.
Sfakia, "Land of the Gorges", is part of Chania province, and for Crete is quite unique as an area that is still untouched by mass tourism. It mainly consists of mountains up to 2453 metres high, fertile plains, and small villages, along the coast and in the mountains, in traditional Cretan style.
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Affordable Rates
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| Accommodation | Guests | Nights | Total Price |
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| Single Room | 1 | 1 | € 31 |
| Double Room | 2 | 1 | € 36 |
| Triple Room | 3 | 1 | € 41 |
| Studio with Kitchenette | 2 | 1 | € 41 |
| Apartment with Kitchenette | 4 | 1 | € 62 |
