Crete is one of those paradise islands that are especially dear to the heart of tourists. Every year, many thousands and even millions of people flock to this paradise in order to relax comfortably and recharge the magical energy of these divine places. After all, Crete, according to legend, is the birthplace of the supreme Greek god Zeus. A great place for a family holiday on the coast of the island is the resort of Gouves, located in its northern part, not far from Heraklion - the capital of Crete. By the way, here you can stay in a budget hotel, which is not inferior to four-star hotels in Turkey with its amenities. For example, in the hotel Gouves Maya Resort.
Resort Gouves
This sea town is located about 20 kilometers from the capital. He got his name from the Greek word "gouva", which translates as "a depression in the ground", and all because the village is located in a small lowland. It consists of two parts: the resort of Kato Gouves with a beach area and the ancient village of Pano Gouves, spread out on the slopes of Mount Ederi. The modern resort is famous for its beautiful promenade - the best on the entire coast. On the wide sidewalks of Possidonos Street, there are countless modern restaurants, cafes, bars, taverns, souvenir shops, fashion boutiques, supermarkets, etc. At every step there are lanterns made in the original design that illuminate the promenade so intensely that even late at night the impression of a sunny day. This beautiful coastal strip ends with a chapel, unique in its structure, carved into the rock. In the depths are ancient quarters with narrow winding streets and old picturesque houses. Not far from the promenade are comfortable hotels of various categories, as well as affordable campsites. In a word, here in Gouves people of different incomes can find affordable housing. In addition, three-star hotels, for example, Gouves Maya Resort 3 * (reviews of tourists about which, by the way, are very enthusiastic) are pulled by all 4 stars. Therefore, before you fork out for a hotel of the highest category, think about it, but is it worth it? After all, it is quite possible to buy a ticket to the same budget hotel Gouves Maya Resort, where you can spend your vacation on the island of Crete with equal comfort.
general description
This beautiful Italian hotel was built in 1996. Despite his young age, he is in excellent condition today, and all thanks to the care of his staff. Gouves Maya Resort 3 * consists of two buildings that are completely different in architecture: Maya Beach, executed in blue and white colors and located in close proximity to the sea, and the Gouves Bay building, which is decorated in orange tones and slightly offshore. The latter is perfect for families with children.
Number of rooms and services
The hotel has 148 standard rooms. All are equipped with either a terrace or a small balcony. Each room in Gouves Maya Resort is equipped with shower and bath, refrigerator, TV, air conditioning. The hotel has two outdoor adult pools, two children's pools with a slide, a children's playground for games, a volleyball court, billiards and table tennis tables. Sun beds, towels and umbrellas are provided free of charge. The hotel has a laundry service, a parking lot, a left-luggage office, a currency exchange office, a lobby bar with Wi-Fi, an Internet cafe, etc. For a fee, you can hire a nanny, a cot is provided for babies (free of charge). In the evenings, the hotel organizes beautifully organized animations, both for adults and children.
Nutrition
We can please you, because the hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis. This means that you can eat at the Gouves Maya Resort's buffet restaurant three times a day. Since the hotel is considered Italian, then the cooks prefer dishes of Italian cuisine. As you know, pasta and pizza are at a premium. Throughout the day, you can have a bite and drink both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local production for free, or rather, they have already been paid for when issuing a ticket. Service for vacationers on an all-inclusive basis is held from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Beaches
Tourists can use both the beach of the Gouves Maya Resort hotel, and the city beach, which is located 150 meters away. The disadvantage of these places is that not all beaches are sandy. Pebble, despite the excellent equipment, are not particularly popular with tourists, but the sandy city beach is marked with the blue flag of the EU. Here umbrellas and sunbeds are paid, and towels next to sun loungers are free. On the beaches you can find many water activities and attractions.
Excursions
Wherever you stay on this wonderful island, you can go around it all and see all the sights. Whether you are in Heraklion, or in the Rethymno region, or in Chania, or in Gouves, for example, at the Gouves Maya Resort 3 * hotel, Crete will reveal to you the secrets of its caves, palaces and temples. So, next to Gouves is the Paraskeva Cave. She fascinates with her beauty. Decorated with stalactites and stalagmites of bizarre configurations and shapes, it delights hundreds of tourists who were not too lazy to look into its mysterious depths. According to archaeologists, the ancient inhabitants of the island performed their sacred rituals in this cave. In the same places is the Cretan aquarium, which presents thousands of species of inhabitants of the deep sea. The outskirts of Gouves are not rich in sights, therefore tourists, according to their desire, are taken to architectural monuments that are located throughout the island.