For a relaxing Greek holiday why not head to the sunny resort of Gouves. Here you will find ample facilities day and night to enhance your well deserved break. Gouves holidays are perfect for families and couples alike, this delightful stretch of beach exudes peace and relaxation for the hard working travellers who year after year seek some traditional Greek flair. Lying on the north coast of Crete, Gouves makes for a charming holiday combining the best of Crete’s beach life, age old village customs and heady nightlife. Chill out on a Gouves beach and have the whole family thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Beach holidays in Gouves are not complete without the picturesque rolling hills enveloping this charming resort. Sitting alongside quaint authentic villages and having its very own charming marina, Gouves holidays exude peace and beauty. Ideal for that sun drenched break and restful holiday with a wealth of watersports and scenic views to compliment your stay. Nearby the original village of Gouves tucked away on Mount Ederi, you will find this large seaside tourist resort full of things to see and do.
Being ideally located to explore the surrounding regions and varying attractions; Gouves holidays appeal to all age ranges from little ones enjoying the pleasure of the soft sands to the backpacker enjoying the views from hills and mountains. Day trips to nearby Spinalonga, Knossos and Hersonissos make for excellent diversions where an abundance of shopping opportunities caters for all your needs. Major shopping trips can be found in Heraklion not far away to provide you with endless choices of souvenirs, mementoes and all kinds of boutiques.
Windsurfing, jet-skiing and all kinds of watersports await you on the glorious beaches of Gouves with ample choices in restaurants, bars and cafes. A relaxed holiday feel abounds here in this delightful hot spot which by night continues the theme of excellent cuisine, traditional entertainment and many Greek tavernas. Gouves holidays offer plenty of evening entertainment but for a more energetic nightlife, why not head to the nearby Hersonissos where you are sure to dance the night away or find a bustling restaurant in which to lap up the Greek feel.
See below popular places to stay on holidays to Gouves. Varying in standard and location these hotels have been recommended by previous visitors after their Gouves holidays:
Sweet Memory Apartments
Valentina Apartments
Ourania Apartments
Kaissa Beach Bungalows & Apartments