Mare Civitas Apartments

Tucked away in a side street in a predominantly residential area of Chania Town, these modern apartments are superbly placed for travellers wishing to have easy access to all the attractions that Crete's former capital has to offer, whilst staying in an authentic Cretan neighbourhood. The sandy beach of Nea Chora is only 100 metres away and is backed by a selection of cafés and tavernas, as well as having a small harbour at its eastern end, just the shortest of strolls away. Chania's historic Venetian harbour with its beautiful old mansions and bustling restaurant scene can be reached on foot in just 15 to 20 minutes, as can the Archaeological Museum, the Nautical Museum and the Firka Fortress. The covered market hall is just a few minutes further, and the narrow streets in the Old Town are teeming with all manner of tempting shops and boutiques, whilst for your day-to-day needs there are also several grocery shops in the immediate vicinity of the apartments.

Mare Civitas comprises just four spacious apartments, one on each floor. The building was thoroughly renovated from top-to-bottom in 2017 and as a result offers accommodation of an excellent modern standard, with up-to-date fixtures and fittings particularly noticeable in the stylish shower rooms and the well equipped open-plan kitchens. Three of the apartments have two bedrooms, two shower rooms and a living-dining room. Of these, the ground-floor apartment, Unum, has a good size patio in an enclosed courtyard with a table and chairs for breakfasting or dining alfresco, whilst the first-floor apartment Duo and the second-floor apartment Tribus both have balconies running along the side of the building. The penthouse apartment on the third floor is smaller inside, with just one bedroom and shower room as well as the living room, but benefits from a large roof terrace with patio-furniture and a pair of sun-loungers. When choosing your preferred apartment, please bear in mind that there is no lift.

The interiors are bright and airy, with modern furnishings and contemporary decor, and each apartment benefits from a large TV in the living area, air-conditioning, a hairdryer and free WiFi. Whilst there is a good choice of tavernas practically on your doorstep, Mare Civitas Apartments are particularly appealing to those who occasionally enjoy cooking at home, as the open-plan kitchens are fully equipped with a large fridge-freezer, four-ring ceramic hob and oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and coffeemaker, as well as all the necessary utensils.

Those wishing to explore further afield using public transport can pick up the local bus service a short walk away, whilst those who wish to hire a car can find roadside parking in the surrounding streets on a first-come-first-served basis. With their excellent standard of accommodation and extremely convenient location, Mare Civitas Apartments are already proving very popular, so early booking is highly recommended.