Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort To Live

The Amirandes Hotel, combining the grandeur of the Minoan sea palaces with the refinement of Venetian glory, is located just 18 kilometers from Heraklion and its international airport. Its 212 rooms, bungalows, suites, and villas offer access to golden-sand side coves, an Olympic-size seawater pool, an indoor spa pool, and a well-equipped children's area. Every detail exudes luxury and art, creating a unique atmosphere of sophisticated hospitality.

The resort's culinary world encompasses seven restaurants and two bars. Among them are the Cretan organic restaurant Xasteria, the Asian Blue Monkey, the Italian Minotaur, and the Lago di Candia grill. To help guests stay fit and healthy, guests can enjoy the 608-square-meter Elixir Alchemy Spa, a modern fitness center with cardio equipment, yoga, and aqua aerobics, as well as a variety of sports activities, from mini-football and beach volleyball to tennis, paddle tennis, and water sports (catamarans, windsurfing, jet skis, and fishing trips). Active holiday enthusiasts can enjoy excursions, electric bike rentals with digital guides, and the nearby Crete Golf Club.

Dining at Amirandes is a special treat. Rates include a buffet breakfast, Dine Club half-board with restaurant credits throughout Crete, or the Comfort All-Inclusive package, which includes lunch, beverages, and drinks. Children under 12 stay and eat free, and the Grecoland and GrecoTeens clubs are open to them. The evening entertainment includes live music, dance shows, DJ performances, an open-air cinema, and a mini-disco.

Spacious, technically equipped conference rooms accommodate from 10 to 400 people. Benefits include free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, the Grecotel mobile app for online booking, 24-hour WhatsApp concierge service, and multilingual staff (English, German, Russian, French, Italian, and Greek). Medical services are also available, including a pharmacy three kilometers away, a hospital 30 kilometers away, and car and motorbike rentals.

Amirandes has received Trip Advisor, TUI, Travelife Gold, and Virtuoso awards and is certified as a "green and fair" hotel. The Travelife Gold Award certifies the resort's environmental policies, including the use of selected products, recycling, and energy use, as well as energy and water-saving technologies. It is the ideal destination for couples, families, and adult travelers seeking luxury, comfort, and complete harmony with nature in Crete.