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Gouves Holidays

Gouves
Overview

Holidays to Gouves are perfect for those seeking a sunshine escape to Greece. The resort covers the sweeping hillside village of Pano Gouves and the quaint seaside town of Kato Gouves, where whitewashed buildings, ancient churches and beachside restaurants and bars will enchant. Spend the day on the Blue Flag beach with colourful umbrellas to laze under and blue shallow waters to splash in, but if you want to experience old-style Greece, take a stroll through its traditional villages and stop at a Kafenia for an authentic coffee along the way. Or, if you fancy scintillating nightlife, the famous resort of Malia is brimming with busy bars and clubs and is a short distance away.

 

For those looking to explore further, you're a mere 15 minutes away from the swinging resort of Hersonissos and 25 minutes from Crete's capital Heraklion, ensuring there is more to a Gouves holiday than you may initially think. Gouves proximity to Heraklion means that long transfers are a thing of the past and once you touch down on the tarmac at the airport, you'll have your feet in golden sands in less than half an hour. Gouves is close to all of northern Crete’s major attractions including the Palace of Knossos and Spingalonga Island, so you’ll never be short of activities during your stay. Take a day trip to the pretty harbour town of Elounda and catch one of the boats to Spingalonga Island, stopping for a snorkel in the beautiful Greek sea on your way back.

 

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Essential Information: When you go and what you'll need

Temperature(Avg.monthly °c)
Rainfall(Avg.monthly mm)
January
11°c
February
12°c
March
14°c
April
17°c
May
24°c
June
24°c
July
26°c
August
26°c
September
24°c
October
20°c
November
17°c
December
14°c
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Getting Around

Gouves is located about 16km from Heraklion International Airport. If you’re already in Greece, it’s best to take a boat to Heraklion. Buses are the only form of public transport available in Crete, so if you want to explore a little more of the island you can hire a car and do so.

Your Guide to Gouves
Things to do
Places to go
Be A Beach Bum At Kato Gouves

Be A Beach Bum At Kato Gouves


Go windsurfing on the sandy beaches or take a banana boat into the clear waters at Kato Gouves beach. Once you’ve worked up an appetite after scuba diving or paragliding, there are enough cafes and beach bars to check out nearby. If you prefer to laze for hours under the sun, be aware that you have to pay for use of sun-beds or the colourful umbrellas that dot the beach.

Crete's Colourful Landscape

Crete's Colourful Landscape


Take a boat trip to the volcanic island of Santorini for a uniquely breathtaking view of black cliffs, whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and steep terraces. If you’re in the mood to shop, head to Heraklion (25-minutes away) where you can buy high-street fashion brands at Daedalou street or browse the central market for Cretan cheese and affordable clothes and shoes. Hop onto the Happy Train for a meandering ride up the mountains and through picturesque villages, learning about herbs and sipping wine as you journey back.

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