Situated in an unique location on the southeast coast of Crete in a bay at the small village of Agia Fotia, you will find Markos studios, a small complex that lies just 12 kilometers east of the southernmost town in all Europe, making it a pleasant winter location as well. All of our balconies and terraces have a breathtaking view of the sea and are just a stones-throw away from the very much-loved beach of Agia Fotia.

Crete, or rather Kriti , literally chalk in Greek. The soil of Crete is largely chalk. The inhabitants of Crete are often farmer or fisherman, but tourism has become a major source of income for the Cretan. In the small villages in Crete it sometimes seems as if time has stood still. Authentic and traditional villages are sure to be found, especially in the mountains. In November the inhabitants of Crete massive picking olives. There are millions of olive trees in Crete. The Cretans are fond of music and dance. There is much in Crete and played on the lyre laouto. Crete is the largest Greek island and is the sixth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The 250 kilometer long at its widest point and 60 kilometer wide. Crete is located about 300 kilometer from Africa and is 100 kilometer from the Greek mainland. The area of Crete is over 8300 square kilometers. Crete is situated in the south of the Aegean Sea and forms the border with the Libyan Sea. The coastline has a length of over 1000 km. Heraklion, the capital of Crete and has about 150,000 inhabitants. The island is administratively divided into four departments. Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Lassithi.Agia Fotia Markos Studios is located in Lassithi department. Crete is very mountainous and has 3 mountain ranges. The Lefka Ori in the west, the Ida Mountains in the center of the island and Oros Dikti Mountains in the east. The highest mountain is almost 2500 meter high, is the Ida or Idi Mountains. On top of that mountain is always in the winter to see snow. That mountain is called Psiloritis and 2456 meter high.