Tours & day trips

History & culture

Private & custom tours

Plan a visit to Watercity Waterpark and prepare to get wet! The whole family will get a kick out of the pools, slides and water rides here.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Gouves, Watercity Waterpark is an interesting place to start your sightseeing. This water-based theme park is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you busy here. Palace of Knossos, Knossos Archaeological Site, and Cretaquarium are also waiting to be discovered nearby.

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Naiades Village Elounda

$487

per person

May 1 - May 8

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Heraklion (HER)

8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)

We arrived late afternoon and the directions were emailed to us which made it easy to access the property. The bed was amazing and the kitchenette was perfect for a quick easy meal. I would strongly recommend the accommodation to a couple or a family.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Naiades Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Save 100% on your flight

$683

per person

May 1 - May 8

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Heraklion (HER)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)

Naiades Boutique Beach Hotel is finished to good taste and a high standard, and we really enjoyed our time here in September 24. We loved the quiet and relaxing setting, and dining and sunbed area set on a private beach front. It's perfect for getting away from everything, and a few km from Plaka and Elounda in either direction. The breakfasts were amazing as were the staff who couldn't do enough for us. In particular Eirini went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and special. We'll be back one day !

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

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$1,024

per person

May 1 - May 8

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Heraklion (HER)

8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)

Great choices for breakfast and evening meal. Spa was lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Popular places to visit

Palace of Knossos

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Heraklion Port

Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Cretaquarium

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Cretaquarium during your visit to Gournai. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dinosauria Park

Bring the family to Dinosauria Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gournai. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.