Hara Ilios Village
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Overview
The Hara Ilios Village is typically Aegean. It’s painted in blue and white and it’s surrounded by pretty gardens, and it’s only a short stroll away from the seafront.
The pool here is generously sized and is accompanied by a roomy sun terrace with plenty of loungers and thatched parasols. Plus, little ones get a section of the pool to themselves, and if they don’t fancy getting their feet wet, there’s a playground.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the buffet restaurant, while you can eat your lunch poolside. No matter what meal you’re eating, the focus is on fresh ingredients, and lots of the produce used is grown in the hotel gardens.
In the evening, the hotel often puts on Greek nights where you can get involved with dancing. On other evenings, you can head to the lobby bar for after-dinner drinks.
Overview of Gouves
Gouves is a charming resort that offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds. During your stay at the Hara Ilios Village, you’ll find a waterfront laced with water-sports opportunities and tavernas, as well as an inland village where life is a little slower paced. So, you can swap from action-packed banana-boat adventures to lazy cafes and coffee shops depending on your mood.
This blend of activities and attractions also makes Gouves popular with families looking for holidays to Crete. There’s something for everyone here, including limitless dining possibilities, hikes in the nearby countryside, child-friendly attractions and opportunities for day trips across the island.
Things to do in Gouves
You’ll find the Hara Ilios Village nestled among flowers and palm trees. Although it feels quiet and secluded, a 15-minute walk leads you to the centre of Gouves. If you’re looking for family-friendly fun, then you’ll have plenty of choice here, as Gouves is home to Dinosauria Park and is only a short drive away from Aquaworld Aquarium.
Closer to home, you’re only a five-minute walk away from two sandy beaches. There are water sports down here that will get the blood pumping and plenty of loungers where you can relax and get your heart rate back down again.
If you fancy a change of scenery, then you’re also only under half-an-hour’s drive from Heraklion, the island’s capital. If you’d rather enjoy a lively night out, then you can reach Malia’s neon-studded strip in only 10 minutes.
A place where a bustling waterfront meets a quaint inland village, no matter what pace of holiday you’re looking for, Gouves is perfect.
Resort Summary
This waterfront town features a sleepy, village counterpart, which means you get lively days at the beach and to sip coffee from a quiet, inland cafe. There's a long waterfront promenade for strolling and limitless dining possibilities, not to mention waves that are alive with activity making it a spot for cheap holidays to Crete.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally.
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The Hara Ilios Village is typically Aegean. It’s painted in blue and white and it’s surrounded by pretty gardens, and it’s only a short stroll away from the seafront.
The pool here is generously sized and is accompanied by a roomy sun terrace with plenty of loungers and thatched parasols. Plus, little ones get a section of the pool to themselves, and if they don’t fancy getting their feet wet, there’s a playground.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the buffet restaurant, while you can eat your lunch poolside. No matter what meal you’re eating, the focus is on fresh ingredients, and lots of the produce used is grown in the hotel gardens.
In the evening, the hotel often puts on Greek nights where you can get involved with dancing. On other evenings, you can head to the lobby bar for after-dinner drinks.
Overview of Gouves
Gouves is a charming resort that offers holidaymakers the best of both worlds. During your stay at the Hara Ilios Village, you’ll find a waterfront laced with water-sports opportunities and tavernas, as well as an inland village where life is a little slower paced. So, you can swap from action-packed banana-boat adventures to lazy cafes and coffee shops depending on your mood.
This blend of activities and attractions also makes Gouves popular with families looking for holidays to Crete. There’s something for everyone here, including limitless dining possibilities, hikes in the nearby countryside, child-friendly attractions and opportunities for day trips across the island.
Things to do in Gouves
You’ll find the Hara Ilios Village nestled among flowers and palm trees. Although it feels quiet and secluded, a 15-minute walk leads you to the centre of Gouves. If you’re looking for family-friendly fun, then you’ll have plenty of choice here, as Gouves is home to Dinosauria Park and is only a short drive away from Aquaworld Aquarium.
Closer to home, you’re only a five-minute walk away from two sandy beaches. There are water sports down here that will get the blood pumping and plenty of loungers where you can relax and get your heart rate back down again.
If you fancy a change of scenery, then you’re also only under half-an-hour’s drive from Heraklion, the island’s capital. If you’d rather enjoy a lively night out, then you can reach Malia’s neon-studded strip in only 10 minutes.
A place where a bustling waterfront meets a quaint inland village, no matter what pace of holiday you’re looking for, Gouves is perfect.
Resort Summary
This waterfront town features a sleepy, village counterpart, which means you get lively days at the beach and to sip coffee from a quiet, inland cafe. There's a long waterfront promenade for strolling and limitless dining possibilities, not to mention waves that are alive with activity making it a spot for cheap holidays to Crete.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally.
Special Assistance
If any member of your party is disabled or has specific welfare requirements, please call our sales team on 0204 578 0977 or use our live chat function. It is important that we check out the suitability of your chosen accommodation, prior to making a booking.
Our opening hours are Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 19:00.