A wonderful two weeks in Palaeochora, Southern Crete. Spacious modern accommodation at the Ampitheatre Suites where owner Giota does everything to make your stay perfect. Good facilities enable you to create breakfasts from local products and to break up the evening restaurant visits with occasional meals in and enjoy the great views across the bay. This is unspoiled Greece with great beaches and an array of traditional restaurants serving excellent food. Cannot wait to go back.
Mr Maynard Davison,
July 2025
Absolutely loved the Ampitheatre Suites and the resort of Paleochora is really unspoilt and charming. It would be amazing if Simpson Travel had other villas in the area. Giota was a great help and always available when we needed her advice or help with booking things to do. We enjoyed an evening boat trip which was fabulous with stops for snorkelling and some fishing. Great restaurants, lovely town and excellent accommodation.
Mrs Danielle Kirton,
July 2025
Great, efficient service throughout the booking,travel and holiday. First time used Simpsons travel but will most definitely be using them again going forward
Miss Gillian Kneale,
June 2025
Excellent in all areas
Ms Anne Craig,
June 2025
Just home after our third fantastic holiday with Simpson Travel. Once again the accommodation in Paleochora (Western Crete) was exceptional in location, quality and comfort. The service we received at every stage of our holiday was excellent. The highlight of this trip was without doubt our local hostess Giota, who went 'above and beyond' to make sure we had all the local information and everything we needed for a perfect stay. The local Easter celebrations and amazing weather helped too!
Mrs Clare Powell,
April 2025
We had an excellent holiday, hoping for maximum rest and relaxation and it greatly exceeded expectations. Our host Giota was simply brilliant and we would not hesitate to travel with Simpson again.
Mr David Gordon,
October 2024
It was a perfect week in a perfect place .
Mrs Pat Gilbey,
October 2024
What a fabulous holiday we had at the Amphitheatre Suites in Crete, safe and clean beaches, crystal clear waters, excellent host, fantastic accommodation, delicious food. Would highly recommend.
Ms Anna Hicks,
July 2024
Beautiful villa in stunning location
Mrs Lynne Hague,
June 2024
Amphitheatre Suites is located high above Paleochora with wonderful views over the bay. The accommodation is modern and very well appointed. Giota, the owner, was welcoming and friendly. Maid service is excellent.
Mr Jonathan Dawson,
May 2024
Giota was an excellent hostess: very attentive and kind and very prompt in response to any enquiry
Mrs Sheila Khan,
April 2024
Once again a brilliant holiday from Simpson Travel. We stayed in the Amphitheatre Suites in Paleochora Crete which is a stunning property in an amazing location.
The host, Giota is the most wonderful host ever.
Pamela Wilson via Trustpilot,
October 2023
Amphitheatre Suites is an amazing property in a stunning location. The host, Giota is one of the most wonderful hosts we have ever met - nothing is too much trouble. Once again - a great holiday from a great Company - Simpson Travel never never disappoint.
Mrs Pamela Wilson,
October 2023
Giota has the most beautiful property in a fantastic setting and is the best host ever! Nothing is too much trouble for her and her team. Paleochora has very good tavernas and so many to choose from. We hope to come back – next time maybe with some of the family.
Pam and Ken,
October 2023
What a fabulous location. Aphrodite Suite is so spacious and the roof terrace is an added bonus. Giota has been so friendly and helpful surprising us with treats of tasty marbled cake. Paleochora town comes alive in evening and we have eaten in different resstaurants on most evenings. There is a great cocktail bar where they serve 2-for-1 cocktails and you can enjoy the sunset. Nidri Gorge is not far away and although only 2kms in length it’s is a strenuous climb with some tricky sections.
Trevor & Tina,
September 2023
It was a great pleasure to stay in Calypso. What a wonderful apartment and Giota is the most attentive and generous hostess who has made our week truly special. You will be well looked after. We couldn’t do the Samaria Gorge on this visit, but we were delighted with the Nidri Gorge walk. We walked down first, and then back up to a wonderful meal at the restaurant. Paleochora, we shall return!
Simpson Traveller,
September 2023
Giota, the owner of Amphitheatre Suites, was exceptionally helpful and looked after us as if we were family. She went above and beyond to make our holiday enjoyable.
Mr Trevor Clark,
September 2023
We’ve had a wonderful 2-week stay in Demeter. The bed is comfy and the views of the sea and Paleochora are lovely. We have enjoyed going to Grammenos beach – mostly the sandy side where the sea is shallow and warm. Giota has been absolutely wonderful – so kind and she couldn’t have done more for us to make our stay in her lovely suite more comfortable. She is delightful. Janice, our rep, has been very helpful to us as well.
Tim and Susan,
September 2023
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Booking was helped by speaking to someone who knew the property.
From then on a superb experience in a great location.
Mr Philip Redding,
August 2023
As usual Simpson Travel has added a wonderful villa to their programme. Amphitheatre Suites is top class with great views of Paleochora town and the beach. Giota’s attention to ensuring her guests have a great holiday is second to none. Our second visit to Paleochora and it will not be our last! All the restaurants and local beaches are very good.
Keith & Sue Brown,
June 2023
We have stayed in many Simpson properties over the last 10 years and Amphitheatre Suites is up with the best of them. Apart from the quality furnishings - nothing is too much trouble for Giota, the owner, and her warmth and friendliness shines through. Paleochora itself is a gem - a wonderful discovery as we had not been to this part of Crete before. We also hired bicycles for a couple of days and as most of the terrain around the town is flat - it was a great way to get around and made us feel more like locals. First visit here but not the last - we will be back.
John & Lucy,
June 2023
A spectacular place to celebrate a special birthday and Simpson Travel pulled out all the stops! Giota the owner is a dream and could not do enough for us. Anyone who follows after us will have a fabulous time, whether seeking walking or beach relaxation. Samaria Gorge is of course gorgeous but so is Irini and Amidri. Gramenno beach is an idyllic spot not to be missed. Two weeks in Paleochora are not enough!
Rob and Elaine,
May 2023
What a fantastic place to get away from it all, whether you want to hike a gorge, take a boat trip or simply relax on a beach away from the crowds. Enjoy the friendliness of the local people, being recognised as you frequent the shops and tavernas. Giota, the owner of Amphitheatre Suites will spoil you endlessly and nothing is too much trouble for her. You won’t want to come home.
Margaret Walker,
May 2023