The village KOUTOULOUFARI is situated above Hersonissos portend is built near the foot of the Charakas Mountain. he characterization of the village as "traditional» concentrates the elements of another kind of tourist development, mainly based on highlighiting the exciting local colour of the island. In this amphitheatrically built village, tradition is vividly expressed, not only in the attitudes and characters of the inhabitants but also reflected by the works of art and in the shaping of places. The perfect combination of mountain and see lend the visitor a sensation of serenity and a mood for exploration and entertainment. At every step, you will have the opportunity to capture a picture, a traditional house or the breath taking view to the endless blue see. There are pleasant local shops and restaurants with lots of character. Hersonissos is less than a mile down the hill.  Hersonissos is an established busy and cosmopolitan beach and party resort where you will find everything that you might lack in peaceful picturesque Koutouloufari.

Koutouloufari has a selection of beaches to choose from. The closest is less than a mile down the hill from the village. Beaches in Hernosissos have some of the best watersports facilities on the island. Moving west from the resort you will find increasingly quieter and larger stretches of excellent beach. Koutouloufari nightlife is probably a relaxed meal in appealing tavernas popular with locals from the resort below. This you can combine with all the attractions of Hersonissos nightlife centred on the attractive harbour area where there are lots of tavernas and bars close to the water’s edge. Hersonissos nightlife is busy with plenty of clubs for those who want to party until late

Apart from the stunning Stalis Beach, the surrounding area also possesses wonderful beaches such as Sissi, Malia, Milatos, Kato Gouves and Hersonissos. We also recommend going to the beaches of Agia Pelagia, Agios Nikitas, Ammoudara, Chani Kokkini, Gournes, Karteros, Keratokambos, Lygaria, Mononaftis, Ostria, Psili Ammos, Tsoutsouros.
In Stalis (Stalida), Heraklion visitors have the opportunity to dine at one of the many small seaside taverns and ouzeries and try local delicacies of Crete, such as chochlious (traditionally cooked escargot), dakos (Cretan barley rusks with chopped tomato and feta cheese, soaked in olive oil and a little water), rabbit stew, dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), fresh seafood, kaltsounia (sweet cheese pastries) and the “raki”, the famous Cretan drink.