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Located 800 metres from the beach, this peaceful and traditional hotel comes with its own outdoor swimming pool – ideal for enjoying the warm sunshine on the island of Crete.
The Hotel Erato is set in Gournes Pediados, just 15 km to the east of Heraklion. Here you can enjoy the golden sands and clear waters of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Each evening, dine in the Erato’s charming, wood-and-stone restaurant. There is also an informal bar where you can relax with a refreshing drink.
Local attractions include the island’s international exhibition centre and one of Greece’s biggest aquariums. A range of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops are found in the nearby resort centre. You can also dance the night away in Chersonissos, a 10-minute drive away.
Situated in Gournes, Evina Rooms & Suites features a garden and guestrooms with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers ticket service. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with garden views.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Heraklio Town is 15 km from Evina Rooms & Suites, while Hersonissos is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.
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€97
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Thalasinos Luxury Villa is set in Gournes, 1.4 km from American Base Beach, 1.6 km from Gournon Beach, as well as 2.5 km from Kokkini Hani Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Gournes Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The villa comes with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views.
Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, or on the sun terrace.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 1.3 km from the villa, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 9 km from Thalasinos Luxury Villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€475
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Featuring garden views, Fyrogenis Cozy Family Friendly House in Gournes offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 1.4 km from Gournes Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
The apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.
The apartment has a barbecue and a garden.
Popular points of interest near Fyrogenis Cozy Family Friendly House in Gournes include American Base Beach, Gournon Beach and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.
Featuring mountain views, Villa Living E-motion provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 1.1 km from Gournes Beach. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa comes with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Popular points of interest near Villa Living E-motion include Kokkini Chani Beach, American Base Beach and Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.
Located in Gournes, less than 1 km from American Base Beach and a 14-minute walk from Gournon Beach, Blue Sapphire, pool villa offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This property offers a private pool, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa is equipped with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Gournes Beach is 2.2 km from Blue Sapphire, pool villa, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Located 16km east of Heraklion, between Kokkini Hani and Kato Gouves, lies the tourist resort of Gournes. The area of Gournes, originally a separate village, is now part of a 23 kilometer stretch of unified beachfront that begins in Vathianos Kambos and ends in Malia. The fertile plains of Gournes are abundant with vegetable crops and olive groves.
The name ‘Gournes’ is derived from the Latin word ‘urna’ which means water troughs for livestock. However, there is another theory suggesting that the name comes from the Minoan larnakes (urns) that were found in the area.
The beaches of Gournes, like most on Crete’s north coast, are exposed to north winds. The beachfront is dotted with small artificial piers constructed to absorb wave impact and to preserve the sand. This has resulted in the formation of several sandy coves between these piers. The area’s long beach, located on the west part of Gournes, is well organized with lifeguards and umbrellas.
As you head east, the coast becomes rockier and you’ll come across a small torrent. A kilometer further east, you’ll find the former American Airbase of Gournes, which was abandoned in the early 1990s. Despite the derelict buildings, the area is home to the International Exhibition Center of Crete, the Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), the City Hall, and the Aquarium. There is also a small port and the longest beach of Gournes, a beautiful sandy stretch that extends to the beaches of Gouves. Particularly noteworthy is the well-organized municipal beach of Gouves, located west of the Old Base boundary.
During your visit to Gournes, don’t miss the chance to see the old church of the Annunciation in the old village and the picturesque church of Agios Ioannis Pezetis with its ancient frescoes. An excavated Minoan settlement and cemetery nearby have revealed many vases, figurines and seals. One of the most popular attractions in Gournes is the Cretaquarium. Once the largest aquarium in southern Europe, it continues to attract thousands of visitors daily and is located within the former U.S. base.
