Crete is a resort for all categories of tourists, the best place for family and active youth recreation. In any resort town or village you are sure to find what you like. We will go to the small calm resort of Crete - Kokkini Hani (Greece), in which there are no nightclubs with noisy fun, and which is more suitable for families.
Acquaintance with the city
15 kilometers from Heraklion, the capital of the island of Crete, is the small resort town of Kokkini Hani. It was once a simple fishing village with an inn for farmers who brought their produce to Heraklion. This inn was built by Mr. Kokkinis. The name of the village came from his last name. Hani is a hotel. It turns out that Kokkini Hani is a "Kokkinis hotel".
Holiday at the resort
Now Kokkini Hani is a resort town with developed infrastructure. He fully justifies his name. This is a real big "hotel" for tourists with beautiful hotels, supermarkets, souvenir shops, cozy cafes, restaurants and wonderful beaches.
The lack of vibrant life in nightclubs, which are in other resort towns of Crete, in Kokkini Hani is compensated by the presence of another, no less interesting leisure time for tourists. These are scuba diving, surfing, visiting cognitive excursions and just a beach holiday on the wonderful kilometer-long beaches. Here lovers of peace and silence will feel great, as well as those tourists who like to sunbathe on the beach and get acquainted with the ancient history of the island.
The unique geographical location of Kokkini Hani allows you to move around the island. There will be no difficulties with going on fascinating excursions to large cities. Comfortable intercity buses will take tourists anywhere and on any excursion.
Climate
In two climatic zones - Mediterranean and North African - is the largest Greek island of Crete. In Kokkini Hani, the Mediterranean climate most likely prevails. In the northern part of the island where the hotels are located, it is always dry and warm in the summer. This microclimate is very suitable for asthmatics.
In April, daytime air temperature begins to rise, and the amount of precipitation prevailing in the winter months decreases. This month's weather is most favorable for traveling around the island and visiting attractions. Starting from the month of May, the beach season opens. In the afternoon the air warms up to 25-27 ° , at night the thermometer shows +19 ° . The upper layers of water warm up to +20 ° .
The hottest month on Crete in Kokkini Hani is July. The air temperature reaches +30 ° , and the water in the sea warms up to 22-24 ° . But the heat is not felt. In the summer months the weather is clear, there is almost no rain, and clouds rarely appear. Summer climate favors general recovery. The velvet season ends by the end of October. With a decrease in the length of the day, the temperature takes on a more "European" look. In the afternoon, it stays in the region of +24 ° , and the water is warm.
Dimitra Hotel & Apartments
Choosing one of the best resorts for a relaxing holiday, as well as relaxing with children, you need to decide in which place you would like to stay. The city has hotels of all categories, from apart-hotels to 5 *. Alternatively, not far from the beach, just 50 meters away, the Dimitra Aparthotel is located in Kokkini Hani (Crete).
The location of the hotel is simply perfect: 12 km from Heraklion, 10 km from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. The lively Hersonissos is 15 minutes away by bus. What does a welcoming aparthotel offer? Studio and apartment. The room has a balcony, refrigerator, TV, air conditioning, WI-FI, kitchenette and kitchen utensils. The hotel serves breakfast (buffet), there is a cafe. The complex has a playground. For children, you can put a cot in the room.
Coralli beach hotel
It is quite popular in Kokkini Hani on Crete Corali Beach 3 *. This is a cozy family hotel by the sea - a great place for a relaxing holiday. On its territory you will find everything that should surround a person on vacation: shops and bars, car rental, sports (water, basketball, volleyball, two kinds of tennis, futsal).
The rooms are on the first and second floors. The first has its own patio. The beach here is small but cozy. When entering the sea, soft sand underfoot. Sun beds on the beach are free. If you book an all-inclusive room, you don’t have to worry about food. Servings are served large, beer and wine are available for free. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, then this hotel is perfect for such a purpose.
You can also choose a 4 * hotel. These are Arina Sand, Knossos Beach and Themis Beach hotels. Five-star Mitsis Rinela Beach. It all depends on how you see your vacation and what means you have.
Beaches
On Crete in Kokkini Hani there are many golden sandy beaches, distinguished by cleanliness and developed infrastructure. All beaches are sandy. The water here is clean, clear. Almost all beaches are protected by artificial malls from the waves. Tourists only have to enjoy the sea and the sun. A large number of beaches are located in front of the hotels, but everyone can swim on them unhindered. Beach vacations are provided with umbrellas and sunbeds. Rescuers, tourist infrastructures and services that provide everyone with equipment for water sports such as diving and windsurfing work here.
sights
For tourists interested in archaeological excavations in the vicinity of Kokkini Hani, the sights of Crete are represented by the discovered preserved house of the Minoan era with ritual objects: altars, vessels, and rich utensils. Presumably the house belonged to the priest. Also, samples of ceramic dishes in different stages of readiness were found: burnt and unburnt, painted and without painting. All artifacts were sent to the museums of Crete and mainland Greece.
There are enough places related to the history of Crete in Kokkini Hani County. For example, you can go to Heraklion at Knossos Palace, go to Hersonissos on the Lassithi Plateau, visit the Cave of Zeus or the Dikteysky Cave with its bizarre stalactites and stalagmites.
Excursions
Each hotel has agents from travel agencies who help in choosing excursions to interesting places. Excursions can also be bought from free managers. They are cheaper for them. For example, our compatriots advise an excursion to the famous Cretan aquarium with a rich collection of marine inhabitants of the Mediterranean. The aquarium is located three kilometers from Kokkini Hani and works only during the tourist season. Guests, especially children, are delighted with his visit. In the aquarium you can buy any souvenirs.
Not far from Kokkini Hani there is the village of Anapolis, which has a water park. This is one of the favorite places for tourists. In their reviews of Kokkini Hani in Crete, there are certainly enthusiastic references to WaterCity with its 34 water attractions. Its area is 80 thousand square meters. On the territory of this water city there are cafes, restaurants, a gift shop.
In the vicinity of Kokkini Hani you can see the ancient monastery of St. John the Evangelist. It looks more like a fortress than the monastery of monks. Its thick walls kept him from pirate raids. His story is interesting. Currently, five monks live in the monastery, who look after the territory of the monastery, are engaged in gardening and growing vegetables. Services in the monastery are conducted daily. This is how we briefly describe the rest in Kokkini Hani, which is accessible to everyone.