Altea Apartments in Fira

THE POSITIVES: A lovely, bright and spacious two bedroom appartment on an upper floor. We were just two and we loved the space in having a good sized bedroom each, plus a large central living area and balcony. The location was perfect, very close to the centre of Fira and even closer to the bus station from where the entire island can be accessed. A great bakery a stone throw away, from where we got pastries and freshly squeezed juice each morning and a large supermarket also very close. Another positive is the spotless cleanliness, as the appartment was cleaned to a high standard each day. THE NEGATIVES: A construction site literally next door, right outside the bedroom windows which we were told nothing about and which is not mentioned on any site where these appartments are advertised. Unacceptable, as perspective guests need to be made aware in advance that they will be woken each weekday morning at 7.30 AM by hammers and drilling. And that they cannot open the shutters to dress and let in the morning light as workers are right outside the window. Another negative is the bathroom. Much too small for a large appartment that advertises for up to 5 people. There is no shower door, so the entire tiny bathroom gets flooded, making the floor slippery and uncomfortable until it dries out, which is not fast in April. And the bathroom door has no handle so cannot be shut properly. The appartment is cold at nights in April as the air con units are inadequate to heat except in the smaller bedroom. Also, kitchen utensils are at bare minimum providing for only the most basic self catering. And communication is by Whatsapp only. No reception facilities when we were there. Overall, recommendable, if you don't mind the inconvenience of the building site and poor bathroom. As this is counterbalanced by the space, great location and reasonable price. More

THE POSITIVES: A lovely, bright and spacious two bedroom appartment on an upper floor. We were just two and we loved the space in having a good sized bedroom each, plus a large central living area and balcony. The location was perfect, very close to the centre of Fira and even closer to the bus station from where the entire island can be accessed. A great bakery a stone throw away, from where we got pastries and freshly squeezed juice each morning and a large supermarket also very close. Another positive is the spotless cleanliness, as the appartment was cleaned to a high standard each day. THE NEGATIVES: A construction site literally next door, right outside the bedroom windows which we were told nothing about and which is not mentioned on any site where these appartments are advertised. Unacceptable, as perspective guests need to be made aware in advance that they will be woken each weekday morning at 7.30 AM by hammers and drilling. And that they cannot open the shutters to dress and let in the morning light as workers are right outside the window. Another negative is the bathroom. Much too small for a large appartment that advertises for up to 5 people. There is no shower door, so the entire tiny bathroom gets flooded, making the floor slippery and uncomfortable until it dries out, which is not fast in April. And the bathroom door has no handle so cannot be shut properly. The appartment is cold at nights in April as the air con units are inadequate to heat except in the smaller bedroom. Also, kitchen utensils are at bare minimum providing for only the most basic self catering. And communication is by Whatsapp only. No reception facilities when we were there. Overall, recommendable, if you don't mind the inconvenience of the building site and poor bathroom. As this is counterbalanced by the space, great location and reasonable price.