After enjoying many sun drenched holidays in Western Crete and finding it harder each time to return to the U.K. Susan and I felt the only course of action was to pull up stakes and make Crete our home.. We started building our home here in Afrata some eight years ago having spent much time exploring the region we fell in love with the village and its people... Our home is situated high on the mountain side with fantastic views of the Aegean and White Mountains to the S.E. We have both integrated into village life and where Susan spends much of her time introducing English Baking to friends in the village, I spend every morning working with my friend Andonis on his farm learning sheep and goat husbandry and the uses of mountain greens and herbs. We now think of Afrata as home and long to be here if we travel away.

Situated high on the Spatha peninsular only a few minutes drive from Kolimbari "Robin's Nest" offers a unique Cretan experience for the discerning traveller looking to enjoy life in a quiet Cretan village and Afrata enhances the spirit of rural Cretan life. On entering the village square there are two traditional Cretan tavernas offering traditional Cretan food and drink, then as you travel down through the olive groves you pass " Minories" taverna where you can sample Anna's exceptional Cretan food, a little further and you reach the famous "Roxani's" taverna. Then journey on down the mountain through lower Afrata you will discover Afrata's best kept secret, after travelling down through the gorge with marvellous views all around you suddenly find yourself in a beautifully romantic smugglers cove with a beach, sun beds and a small Kantina.

"Robin's Nest" can be found in the middle of Afrata over looking the gorge with spectacular views of the white mountains and the Aegean. The hotel offers one and two bedroom luxurious apartments with private balconies front and rear, all with exceptional views. All apartments are furnished and fully equipped for self catering. Bed and breakfast is also available as are any further meal requirements you may have. Much of the food offered is grown naturally in Afrata, fresh bread, cheese, milk, sausages, jam, marmalade etc are made on the premises as well as exceptional pies and pastries. Outside the pool and sundecks offer a tranquil area to chill out and enjoy a drink from the bar.

A delightful area for the Walkers, Afrata and the peninsula beyond offer many interesting sights to visit, Ravdouka to the west where you can see the Ancient Church of Agia Marina or Diktynna and the Church of Agias Ioannes Gionis to the North.

For the those who prefer Bird Watching the peninsula abounds with many varieties of Finchies, also Eagles, Falcons and Kestrels etc; can be seen souring above the mountains and olive groves, many other species can be found all around Afrata.