We have a long fortnight in greece this summer, first week in Peloponnese with friends, then a few days in Athens and then we flights back from Crete a week later. I picked crete as have always wanted to see Knossos, was thinking we would need to be a night or two in Heraklion to do that, the rest of the week we could be anywhere on the island.
We like a pool, happy if this is shared, self catering once we are somewhere for more than a few days, ideally walking distance from a village for shops and restaurants and the coast as hoping not to have a hire a car. Prefer quiet coastal villages (do they exist?) to big resorts. Happy to take buses to see other parts of the island tho. There are lots of options on the 'book direct with owner' sites, my problem is where to start. Chania in the west looks nice - any recommendations in that area? Or other ideas on the island? Thanks!