| the bright, straightforward rooms feature satellite tv, minifridges and free wi-fi, as well as terraces offering sea and mountain views. free breakfast is served in a casual dining room. . other amenities include a warm, simple bar/lounge, and an outdoor pool flanked by lounge chairs. overlooking agias galinis marina, this casual whitewashed hotel is a 10-minute walk from agia galini beach and 11 km from kokkinos pirgos beach
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 14
Archaeological Site of Agia Triada (23 min)
Ancient Minoan settlement ruins known for its Linear A tablets & other archaeological findings. Triopetra beach (39 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Messara Plain (29 min)
Archaeological site, monastery, and archaeological excavation Phaistos Minoan Palace (25 min)
Ruins of a Bronze Age archaeological site that includes a Minoan palace & village. Paximadia (41 min) Kommos beach (38 min)
Long beach & archaeological site with a rocky shoreline, plus rentable chairs & a restaurant. Agia Galini Beach (11 min) Red beach (41 min)
A hiking trail leads to this shoreline with reddish-brown sand, towering rocks & a cocktail bar. Ideon Andron (1 hr 59)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Matala beach (37 min)
Bustling beach & former hippie hangout featuring cliffs with rocky caves, bars & water sports. Caves Matala (38 min) Mount Kedros (31 min)
Mountain and canyon Kalamaki Beach (31 min)
Expansive stretch of white sand lined with palapas & chairs in a scenic locale near shops & cafes. Mount Ida (2 hr 15)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. | 
