The famous village of Melidoni, with its 450 inhabitants, is situated in a green basin, at the foot of the Taleos mountains and offers beautiful views of the famous Ida mountains.  The name of the village probably derives from the Greek words “meli” meaning honey and “dino” meaning to give, as in olden times the village was famous for its fragrant honey.

Approx 1800m North West of the village at a height of 300m one reaches the famous cave of “Gerontospilios”, which is archaeologically and historically of great significance.

The beautiful village square has tavernas, cafes and a mini market along with the Cultural Society of Melidonis, which organises a variety of interesting local events.  There is also a petrol station in the village and a bakery, which belongs to the owner of Alonia Apartments, and where bread is still baked in traditional wood ovens.

More shops, a bank, a post office, the telephone company and a medical centre can be found in Perama, some 4.5 km away, and in Bali (with its sandy coves) 11 km away.  Rethymnon with further long sandy beaches and its beautiful Venetian harbour and impressive hill fortress, is 28 km away.

The brand new Alonia Apartments are situated at the entrance to the village, in 2000 sqm grounds, surrounded by little stonewalls, young fruit trees, flower gardens and a 50sqm swimming pool. The apartments can be let individually or all together as one villa.  The apartments are situated on the first floor of the house (above the open, unfinished ground floor used currently by the owner as a storage area) and have balconies with views over the village and the countryside. Two types of apartments are available:

Type A: 2 Studios (27sqm each) with a shared main entrance for 2-3 people. Each of the studios have a bed/living room with twin beds, a sofa bed and a kitchenette, and a shower room/wc.

Type B : 3 Apartments (52 sqm) with separate entrances, suitable for 2-4 people with a twin bedroom and a living room with kitchenette and 2 sofa beds, and a shower/wc.

This is an ideal spot for walkers and those keen on a holiday in beautiful countryside, who enjoy Cretan village life and want to be within easy reach of some tavernas and shops. For those who wish to explore other areas of Crete, car hire is recommended and space for parking is available.