Grecotel Amirandes Grecotel

Set amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons in Gouves, Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children’s pool and a spa centre with indoor pool, sauna and fitness equipment. (Booking now here}

Guests can choose among 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, while meeting/banquet facilities and jewellery and clothing boutiques are also featured on site. (Booking now here}

The rooms, suites, villas and bungalows of Grecotel Amirandes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft colours and designer furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning, safe, flat-screen TV and mini bar. The en-suite bathrooms come with a bathtub, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some units offer private pools.

Amirandes Main Restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine combined with international delicacies for breakfast or dinner, while guests can also enjoy international gourmet dishes at the impressive setting of Lago Di Candia Restaurant. A variety of Italian dishes are served at the uniquely decorated Minotaur restaurant, where guests can enjoy the amazing collection of genuine Picasso ceramics adorns. A poolside, a lagoon and a beachside bar are also available on site. (Booking now here}

The Elixir Alchemy Spa centre proposes facial and body treatments with organic plants and extracts from Crete’s aromatic herbs. Guests can also stay fit using the on-site sports facilities, such as the 3 floodlit tennis courts or the 5×5 football court. A variety of activities and facilities, including playground, children’s pools and a kid’s club, is also available for the younger guests.

Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort is located 21 km from Heraklion City and Port, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 18 km away. The famous archaeological site of Knossos Palace is at a distance of 23 km. (Booking now here}