Surroundings
Heraklion International Airport, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) is 12 km (7.5 miles) and approximately 20 minutes by car from Agapi Beach. It is served by many international and domestic airlines and is only a 40 minutes flight from Athens International Airport. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, as well as through the hotel. The port of Heraklion is also accessible from Piraeus, the main port of Athens.
Regular public busses run from/to Heraklion (a bus stop is located opposite of the hotel). Regular services are also scheduled by local busses to the east, west and south of Crete. In addition there is also a taxi stand opposite of the hotel.
Agapi Beach is 6 km (3.8 miles) away from Heraklion, Crete’s capital located on the splendid coastal resort of Ammoudara. The hotel is ideal for families who want to combine exploring the nearby Minoan culture with a relaxing beach holiday. The most famous sights and attractions near the property are:
- The Palace of Knossos
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Ammoudara Beach
- Iraklion Archaeological Museum
- Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
- Cretan Aquarium
Heraklion with its rich cultural heritage offers many cultural events to its visitors throughout the year. Performances of music, dance and theater are hosted at historic sites while the Heraklion Summer Arts Festival is the most popular event on the island’s cultural calendar.
