Kato Gouves
Beach resort on the north coast east of Heraklion.
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Through this route we will visit the area of the breathtaking Asterousia Mountains. We start driving through the route of the vineyards of Crete.
Famous for the grape varieties and their wines, the villages we will cross are home to many well-known wineries. Our first stop is at Agios Thomas, a village at an altitude of 760 meters and with a history dating back to 1371 AD.
Continuing our journey, we will cross the Messara valley, driving through olive groves before reaching the famous Monastery of Virgin Mary, Odigitria. Following a beautiful dirt road we will arrive at Matala, the village of southern Crete where the hippies lived in the 70s. Here, you will have free time to admire the village's beauty and visit the hippies' caves.
Finally, we will return to the hotel through a tranquil route. This wonderful journey will leave you with memorable pictures and longing.
Beach resort on the north coast east of Heraklion.
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A handful of sandy beaches along Kato Gouves, easy and popular with families.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
One of the largest aquariums in the Mediterranean.
Museums · Hersonissos
Coastal village east of Heraklion, home of the Cretaquarium.
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Inland village above the beach resort of Kato Gouves.
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A big sandy beach at the mouth of the Aposelemis river, with a small wetland full of birds.
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A huge cave and ancient Minoan sanctuary.
Caves · Hersonissos
Seaside village east of Heraklion, next to a Minoan villa.
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A family resort beach with free sunbeds, showers and steady wind for watersports.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
A small unorganised local beach with views of Dia island and planes landing.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
A string of small sandy beaches with lifeguards and shallow, light blue water.
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A Minoan villa full of ceremonial axes.
Archaeological sites · Heraklion
Small sandy beaches in front of big resorts, with a rocky seabed that is good for snorkelling.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
The eastern end of the long Karteros beach, close to town with beach bars and soft sand.
Sandy beaches · Heraklion
A sandy beach east of town popular with SUP and kite surfers, with beach bars on one side.
Sandy beaches · Hersonissos
In this beautiful traditional village we will have the opportunity to admire the Roman tombs, the Byzantine churches and relax drinking local raki with snacks
1 hourin this monastery we will admire its architecture we will visit its traditional museum we will see the monks up close and we will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the Cretan religion
30 minutes · Admission includedWe arrive at the traditional village of Sivas where we will have a real traditional meal in one of the best taverns in the area
We relax and enjoy the Cretan wine
We arrive at the place where the hippies used to live in the 70s
Beautiful place where you will have free time to either visit the hippie caves or relax drinking your coffee or swim in the crystal clear waters
we make pick up and drop off from clients hotels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.