Almyra Resort in Koutsounari

Almyra Resort is a 5-star family beach resort on the South Cretan Sea, part of Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts. The property has 231 rooms and suites, including Family Bungalow Garden View, Junior Suite, One-Bedroom Family Rooms, Bungalow Sea View, and Bungalow Sea Front. Each room looks out to the verdant garden or the South Cretan Sea.

The hotel stands on the Blue Flag sandy beach 'Long Beach', which is 5 km long and fully organized with a large variety of sea sports. Guests can swim in the outdoor freshwater Swimming Pool with a separate children's zone, or in the second outdoor pool with a water slide and swimming pool toys. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas, a pool bar, and a beach bar are on site.

The Spa & wellness centre at Almyra Resort has massage treatments for the back, neck, head, hands, and feet, as well as couples massage, sauna, and a hot tub/Jacuzzi. Yoga classes, fitness classes, and personal trainer services are available through the fitness centre. The hotel also has a tennis court, table tennis, bicycle rental, diving, and water sport facilities on site.

The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast lasting more than three hours, with breakfast in rooms, early morning breakfast service, and room service for 12 or 24 hours. A la carte dining options include authentic local dishes, themed dinner nights, and live music/performance. Pool bar, snack bar, coffee house on site, and wine/champagne are available.

The Filos Loyalty Club offers exclusive benefits, while families can use the kids' club, children's playground, kids' pool, kids' outdoor play equipment, movie nights, and water park. Almyra Resort is in Koutsounari, Ierapetra, around 9 km from the town of Ierapetra and not more than 1 hour by car from Heraklion Airport. The 24-hour reception offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, car hire, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Beach: Blue Flag sandy beach 'Long Beach' 5 km long

Rooms: 231 rooms and suites with sea or garden views

Dining: A la carte dining with authentic local dishes

Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with massage, sauna, and yoga classes

Family: Kids' club, water park, movie nights, and children's playground

Services: 24-hour reception, car hire, and electric vehicle charging station