Argo Studios Malia Apart (Heraklion, Greece): Hotel reviews

The idea to visit a budget resort of the European class is realized by an increasing number of Russian-speaking tourists. Many of them are attracted by the Mediterranean Sea, sung by Homer. Having visited it on the Egyptian and Tunisian tours and having felt themselves as "experienced holiday-makers", travelers are striving to reach a new level by visiting boarding houses of southern European countries: Greece, Spain, Italy.

A special "caste" of tourists are lovers of Greece, with awe related to its rich historical heritage, as well as to modern identity. A special place in them feel the connoisseurs of Crete - one of the oldest, universally recognized, traditional European resorts. This is one of those relatively inexpensive places where Europeans appreciate the benefits of civilization. Among the rapidly developing resorts of Crete - a pronounced youth, Malia. Particular demand in the high tourist season is used by small budget hotels.

Location:

One of them, a small Argo Studios Malia Apart (Greece, Malia), is devoted to this article. It is located in the north of the island of Crete, in the popular (above-mentioned) Greek resort of Malia, 30 kilometers from the central airport, built in the island's capital, the city of Heraklion. At the airport, airplanes making charter flights from the airports of Russia and Ukraine land.

Argo Studios is built in the heart of a youth resort, about 400 meters from the beach. The hotel complex for 26 apartments, judging by the reviews, is suitable for young families with children and is generally ideal for youth companies. Here the atmosphere of communication and celebration reigns, along the road passing by the hotel, coolly equipped bikers are carried by. In the evenings near the hotel loudly sounds dashing praised dance music, pouring from the local bars and a fairly steep disco.

However, according to reviews written by moms, resting in Malia with the family, tired of the beach and sightseeing day, the children get enough sleep. The fact is that the hotel is removed from the most noisy part of the resort.

About the hotel

The words "we lived in Argo Studios Malia Apart" sound organic. It was not "stopped", not "lived", but "lived". So they say, since the hotel complex belongs to the class of "apart-hotel", that is, its occupants live in full-fledged apartments, located identically to apartments in a block of flats. In each such "apartment" there is a kitchen equipped with a hob, an electric kettle, a microwave, a refrigerator.

The payment for accommodation in the apart-hotel is substantially lower than the price of a similar service for staying in a hotel room. Perhaps, that is why the tours in Argo Studios Malia Apart are in great demand among young people. The hotel rating is 4 out of 5 possible. In addition, young people are not so demanding of everyday nuances, it is important for her bright, attractive atmosphere of the resort, plus a certain level of comfort.

Infrastructure of the resort

Here, at this youth resort, a tourist is free to study this unique region on his own. People here are friendly, benevolent, and from the capital of Crete, Heraklion, regular buses run regularly to Malia. In addition, tourists often use the island's well-arranged car rental service, inexpensive, efficient and efficient.

People who vacation in Argo Studios Malia Apart willingly describe in their reviews the resort infrastructure surrounding their hotel. Malia is a coastal zone with a single main street - the embankment. The latter has a rather steep view, let's say, a non-provincial, with a European-developed hospitable restaurant-disco-bar infrastructure. Nearby is a sandy beach awarded with the "Blue Flag", abundantly provided with umbrellas and sun loungers, located in an ideally quiet bay, in which there are almost no storms.

The street with bars and restaurants - in fact the only area for leisure, and in the evenings it begins a real sold-out. The street to sunset turns from automobile to pedestrian, and then into a real market. On it, the truth (people part), ride motorcyclists and "riders of ATVs." This transport is surprisingly many here.

It's impossible to get hungry here: steakhouses with British and Mexican food; American restaurant, serving steaks and barbecue; Greek taverns with Mediterranean cuisine, pubs with an abundance of beer - all these establishments synchronously and hospitably open their doors. Resort Malia is considered youth, and its central part, it seems, never falls asleep. Crowds of young Europeans here constantly migrate from the beach to the bar, from the bar to the disco, from there to the restaurant, then to repeat this cycle.

Concerning the same trade infrastructure directly near the hotel, in 3-5 minutes walk from it there are two inexpensive grocery stores. It is there that you can buy food if you cook food yourself in the kitchen.

Hotel Infrastructure

The second line hotel, Argo Studios Malia Apart (Crete), is attractive for vacationers with a thoughtful design of recreation areas:

• Patented cool courtyard with greenery and flowers;
• Cozy furnished terrace for relaxation and lounge;
• Equipped recreation area near a small but comfortable outdoor pool;
• A popular snack bar with billiards (serving natural juices, good coffee and refreshing drinks).

Apartments

In the apart-hotel, the interior architecture is predominantly studio. The design of the apartments is dominated by white color (ceiling, walls). It has high ceilings and wide euro windows. There is plenty of natural light in the rooms. The floor is covered with tiles, decorated under a tree, which in the summer heat can be welcomed.

The furniture is rather simple, not intricate, but it is made of natural wood. In general, the design of the apartments can be described as a naturalistic minimalism: sparingly, accurately, inexpensively. The bathroom is modern and comfortable enough. There is a kitchen area (about which we have already mentioned). There is a small balcony with a pair of plastic chairs and a table of the same material.

Cleaning is not daily (unfortunately). Guests have to clean up every two days by themselves. After all, while the apartments are clean, everything is fine, but if you leave the crumbs, the ants will run up. Sheets and towels, judging by the reviews, washed, but not the first freshness, however, this is for a budget holiday in Crete norm.

The hotel staff is friendly, responds promptly to requests and requests.

Beach holidays

The beach is just five minutes walk from Argo Studios Malia Apart. Guest opinions of hotel guests attest that Malia is primarily kilometer sandy beaches, a gentle entrance to the water, a transparent turquoise sea. Everyone here can find a beach for themselves: noisy, tusovochny, with an abundance of animators (it is closer to the center) or secluded, romantic (to get to it, you should use transport).

True, choosing the latter option, you should be afraid of sea urchins and petrified sharp corals, so in this case it is recommended to buy beach shoes. There is a pink beach, which is just such a color due to the prevalent on it seashells, as well as the famous beach "Bounty", a photograph from which flaunts on a famous chocolate bar.

Choosing a paid beach, you should pay for the beds (6 € per pair per day) and save until the end of the day check. After having gone to eat to have a bite, you thanks to a check, having returned on a beach, again will occupy the beds.

Food

What are the options for Argo Studios Malia Apart? Without food (the cheapest), i.e. in the cost of the tour meals are not included. However, at the hotel complex there is an excellent cafe, quite popular in the district. For an additional fee, the guest can order for himself any diet: a boarding house, half board or only breakfast. The menu is Mediterranean. Delicious. As we have already mentioned, the cafe is popular in the district, so the chef buys unboiled, fresh fish for cooking.

The hotel guests in their reviews tell prices from the menu of taverns Mallia:

• Crab salad - 6 €;
• Serving of spaghetti - 6-10 €;
• Pasta with mussels - 6 €;
• Meat dishes (one serving) - 8-10 €;
• Moussaka (vegetable casserole with cheese and meat) - 6-8 €;
• French fries - 2,5 €;
• A large portion of squid or mussels or shrimp - 12-18 €;
• Veal in a sauce (very tasty) - 12 €

Excursions

Without this method of pastime for the guests of Argo Studios Malia Apart, its description would be incomplete. Really! After all, most tourists visit Crete precisely because of excursions. They can be called tourists rather than holidaymakers. Even a holiday in the Mediterranean Sea for them seems to be quite a pleasant addition to a well-planned excursion program.

Staying in Crete, you should visit the following historical and cultural sites:

• The ruins of the palace of Knossos, next to which are the ruins of a world-famous labyrinth associated with the legend of the Minotaur);
• The cave of Zeus (judging by legend, it was here that Thunderbird was born);
• The monastery of Vidianis;
• The old city (a place of ancient buildings in Heraklion);
• Venetian fortress;
• Cretan aquarium "Chersonissos".

Leisure

The active rest of Argo Studios Malia Apart guests basically boils down to bathing, snorkeling. On the beach there is an opportunity to ride on a "banana", "cheesecake", water skiing. More professional types of outdoor activities that require certain skills (diving, surfing) are practiced in specialized clubs of other, more expensive resorts-cities in Cyprus (Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa).

Shopping

Guests of Argo Studios Malia Apart are mentioned in reviews about their purchases in Malia. In this town there are two supermarkets and a host of small shops and shops. The shopping center near the central beach is most preferable for shopping.

The second supermarket, built in the second line, is more suitable for buying souvenirs and light industry products. If we talk about buying profitable, then you should choose gold and silver handmade products, sold by local jewelers.

Conclusion

In a wonderful place (on the legendary Greek island of Crete), the Argo Studios Malia Apart is located in the climate, resort and sightseeing potential. The testimonies of tourists testify to its growing popularity, especially among European youth. Judging by the way young people from Britain, Germany and France come here, the spirit of "paradise for youth" is hovering in the air of Mallia. Perhaps, therefore, in future Greek Mally will become a worthy competitor of Spanish Ibiza.