Thanks for the information. Your description is just as I thought it would be in winter. Heating your accommodation is a major issue. Also, if you don't speak Greek, your social life could be limited. You either need to have lots of books with you to read or television with a satelite to get televis...

I second your commnet "robertbean05"
Happy and peacefull holiday season to all our bloggers and especially to Erno.

Thanks for the information.
As long as there is not a road to Loutro, it will retain its charm and simplicity. Even though an atmosphere of "chic" may be gradually creeping in.

Thanks also for the news and photos on Loutro.
Hopefully it doesn't get too chic and smart and lose its simple atmosphere.
Enjoy your stay on Crete.

No, the forum isn't dead but we are going through a very difficult period for travel and tourism.
Big thanks to Erno for his fantastic work. Hope to see Sfakia and Loutro soon but I'm not holding my breath.

Hello Kokkinos Vrachos. We have always taken a month's holiday in September in Sfakia and Loutro due to our work commitment in France. The first three weeks are always good with fine weather and the sea temperature in the late 20's. Some hotels and B&B's offer a lower room rate for this period. ...

Don't know what the situation is like in Greece with inheritance laws, but in France, it could go on for years.

You're right Mike. The problem that I see is that we have never been down this road before. We don't have a map to guide us.
Let's hope common sense will apply and we'll see our beloved Crete as soon as possible in 2021.

I read in an English newspaper this morning (Wednesday 05 May) that the British Government will confirm in two days time (Friday 07 May) the green light, safe destinations for British people to holiday in. Grete was on this list as a safe place for the British. Can't find the article again but if I ...

Dear jonca. Have you told you wife about your plan. Or maybe it will backfire and she'll be happy to say goodby to you at the airport )