Gouves is a sun bathed mediterranean resort area located on the northern coast of Crete, the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands. Just a few of its main attractions for the tourist include its proximity to the main airport at Heraklion, making transfers blissfully short, its small town atmosphere, great beaches nearby and the traditional Cretan charm and hospitality. Gouves, and nearby resorts, are able to offer all kinds of holiday accommodation from the throb of town centres to the tranquility of the villages, with something to suit most needs. Bars, tavernas, municpal facilities and plenty of shops could occupy a visitor for an entire stay, but easy public transport to major island towns including Heraklion, Malia, Hersonissos and beyond make this a great base for those who may still want to explore & adventure further afield.

Centrally located, Gouves is an ideal choice for exploring the island and the road west takes you to Heraklion, Rethymnon and Chania, to the east are Hersonissos, Malia and Agios Nikolaos and small roads cross the island leading through the mountains to the south coast. Gouves holidays are offered by many of the UK's major holiday providers.
Please explore our site to discover more about Gouves and the beautiful island of Crete, just 4 hours from UK airports,
yet a whole world away. Gouves is home to a golden sandy beach, just 150m from the Artemis apts, where you will find an array of water sports. Along the beachfront there are souvenir shops and supermarkets, as well as local tavernas and restaurants where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a drink whilst watching the sunset and beautiful landscapes.

Gouves, now in itself a popular summer sun destination, has plenty of accommodation including large modern hotels and small family orientated self catering apartments plus leisure and shopping choices for the visitor with car-hire, sports and marina (mooring) facilities. Travellers will find the area in many of the major travel operators' brochures.
Check their sites online for current availabilities and latest internet prices on a great range of Crete hotels and apartments, both catered and self catering. Entertainment options as with most resort towns centres around smaller, friendly bars, restaurants and the enticing Crete beaches. Best time to visit is Gouves resort is from May to Octomber