Makrigialos Seaview Apartment

Set just 150 m from the sea in Makrigialos, the house was built in 2009 and offers 77 sqm of living space, complemented by a 25 sqm terrace and balcony. It comprises an open-plan living room and kitchen, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, each fitted with a shower cabin, toilet and sink, with one of the showers also featuring a hydromassage system. The kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, freezer, cooker, dishwasher, coffee machine and oven, and the property is sold furnished throughout. Windows are fitted with shutters, mosquito nets and roller blinds. An autonomous heating system and A/C inverters cover both ends of the year, and hot water comes from solar panels. The house has a communal water supply, WiFi, satellite TV, a security system, and on-site parking, while an outdoor barbecue was recently added.

Below the house, a 44 sqm storage unit already has a washing-machine connection, with the potential to add a bathroom and kitchen at a later date, subject to the necessary permits. Currently, the space serves as practical storage.

Rental potential
Makrigialos is home to residents throughout the year, while also attracting visitors during the warmer months. This gives owners the flexibility to enjoy the property themselves or make use of it as a holiday rental. Being sold furnished and well equipped means less preparation for a new owner looking to enter the rental market. Reputable management companies operate throughout this part of Crete and can advise on what's involved in taking that step, if it's of interest.

Location - distances
Lasithi is the easternmost regional unit of Crete, bordered by the Sea of Crete to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south, with the Dikti mountains rising behind a coastline that runs from Agios Nikolaos and Elounda through Sitia and down to Ierapetra. It's known for a slower pace than the island's more built-up west, with Minoan sites, the Lasithi Plateau's windmills, and the palm forest at Vai among its landmarks.

Makrigialos sits on Crete’s southern coast, about 25 km east of Ierapetra, combining crystal-clear waters with a vibrant seafront and an authentic Cretan atmosphere. Its promenade is lined with high-end restaurants, boutiques and shops, while the surrounding area offers plenty to explore, from the nearby beaches of Lagoufa, Diaskari and Lagada to hiking routes through the Cretan landscape.

• Beach: walking distance

• Lagoufa Beach: 850 m

• Makrigialos: 1 km

• Diaskari Beach: 1.2 km

• Lagada Beach: 2.5 km

• Pefki Gorge: 6 km

• Orino (Red Butterfly) Gorge: 16 km