If you were flying to Heraklion airport Crete, where would you choose to stay?

jem1276

Looking at booking our flights and own accommodation, have read lots about different resorts within a reasonable distance of the airport but wondered if anyone had a place they really recommend?

Thanks :money:

Bronnie

Hi jem

Are you dead set on Crete and are you travelling soon? Noticed your other post on prob finding cheap flights to and from Crete and you'll need to cost in transfers too.

If you're flexible on destination, Thomson have some cheap late deal packges to Corfu from BHX atm. Less planning hassle too!

MrsE_2

jem1276 wrote: »

Looking at booking our flights and own accommodation, have read lots about different resorts within a reasonable distance of the airport but wondered if anyone had a place they really recommend?

Thanks :money:

Crete is really nice.

Have you looked at a map of the resorts 50 miles east & west of the airport?
Maybe you should see if there are any "sights" (Knossos, the Gorge, etc) you want to see & see what way they bring you.

iamana1ias

I've been to Gouves. Worst holiday ever. Did all the "sights" which took a couple of days and then had to amuse ourselves for the rest of the fortnight in a place with less atmosphere than Bournemouth.

Wouldn't do Crete again.

jem1276

Thanks for the replies. Been to Corfu and wanted to try some where different.

Have booked flights to HER now and thinking of Elounda or somewhere close to there. Will have to see what it would cost is a taxi as will be booking own transfers.

Thanks, so looking forward to getting away :T

Janeyjaz

but you have to be careful as a lot of accommodation is up in a mountain village near Hersonisis - check how far from the town it is - you are well positioned for Knossos which is awesome and the capital. Had a wonderful Greek night in Crete - I loved it - drove to Agios Nikolas but could not get parked, but it's a fab island

jem1276

Thank you for the replies.

So far thinking Gouves, Elounda or Agios Nikolaos. Hope to find a bargain. :T

MrsE_2

jem1276 wrote: »

Thank you for the replies.

So far thinking Gouves, Elounda or Agios Nikolaos. Hope to find a bargain. :T

Ag Nik is lovely, but a little up market so pos less bargains to be had.

mandragora_2

I love Crete, especially the south of the island - smaller villages, friendly, low key (Agia Galini; Plakias); consider walking the Samaria Gorge if you like that kind of thing. I'd suggest getting a car and exploring - we haven't ever found a problem getting good value for money on accommodation there, getting better rates by turning up and asking for their best deal than by pre-booking.

Have you thought about posting your question on this forum?There'll be plenty of people with info and advice on there who will help, who know a lot about Crete:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowForum-g189413-i424-Crete.html

I'd also suggest having a look in your local library to see if they've got a Lonely Planet or Rough Guide on the island you can borrow for a browse - what we might suggest may not appeal to you, but there you will be able to make up your own mind.

Winifred

There are good coach connections from Heraklion airport - depending on time of arrival, of course. Ag Nik would be direct but you would need to change there for Elounda.