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 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 tavernas and restaurants where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a drink whilst watching the sunset.

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.

Gouves Mare Hotel
Located 16km east of Heraklion International Airport and 7 km from Hersonissos village. Situated on the village of Gouves, right on the sandy and well organized beach can offer to the guests calming and relaxing time.

Gouves Bay Hotel
a new hotel with easy access to the fascinating Minoan archaeological sites in the surrounding area, including the magnificent and world-famous palaces of Knossos, Faistos and Malia ...

Artemis Apartments
a great choice for families and independent couples seeking a quite and relaxing location. We have been established for eight years satisfying our British guests and making their holidays as enjoyable as possible.

Marieta Villa
Built in Gouves (Skoteino, Crete), on a mountain slope, in a modern architecture of 00 m2 and four levels, in an idyllic picturesque background and with a breathtaking view, only 21 km away from Heraklion ...

Gouves Sea Hotel
Situated on the village of Gouves, right on the sandy and well organized beach can offer to the guests calming and relaxing time.Gouves area the most well situated and convenient place to be...

Marina Hotel
an 4 Stars hotel ,situated , only 15 Kms from International Airport of Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis”, surrounded by large well kept gardens , on the long sandy beach of Gouves resort ...

Hotel VALENTINA Apartments
consists of 9 apartments with a panoramic view of Kato Gouves, and lie only 100 m from the old national road Heraklion - Chersonissos and less than a 10 minutes walk to the beach.

Villa Marie Kelly
The apartments are built in one of the most beautiful resorts of Crete, in Kato Gouves. Kato Gouves is a seaside place with very clean beaches and is found in the middle of Crete ...

Pantheon Palace Hotel
Situated on the village of Gouves, right on the long and sandy beach, the hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden covered with flowers, bushes and palm trees.

Astir Beach Hotel
a 4 stars hotel, resting on the north coast of the wonderful island of Crete. Situated in Gouves, only 15 Km east of Iraklion airport, by an extremely clean coast and sea, it is an ideal beach resort for unforgettable vacations

Magda Hotel
a four-star hotel in Crete, Greece, that was built and renovated between 1993 and 2003. The hotel is built in a style where the atmosphere and the soft colors and flowers will make you feel nice and comfortable ...