Description
This sophisticated yet relaxed beachfront resort offers supreme comfort with impeccable Cretan hospitality.
The unique design of the hotel is reflected in its architecture, using classical Greek design in its many columns, stone arches and an impressive monumental façade. The ancient Greek notion of perfection can be seen in the attention to detail throughout the rooms and suites, combined with contemporary luxuries such as colour therapy bathtubs, hydro massage baths, outdoor tropical rain showers, beauty therapy corners and private fitness areas.
The villas and bungalows are situated around seawater lagoons, bordered by palm trees, where at night tiny lights flicker from the pools mirroring the stars above. The private beach villas and dream villas have their own pool and spacious terrace leading down to the sandy beach.
The resort runs along a prime stretch of sandy beach, perfect to enjoy a whole host of water sports, long swims in the balmy Cretan sea, or an evening stroll. There are tennis courts, beach volleyball and the Crete golf course is only 10km away.
Amirandes has five contrasting restaurants from wonderful Greek seafood to Asian cuisine in its vibrantly designed red Blue Monkey restaurant. Why not also experience in room dining in the comfort of your own suite or villa with a romantic dinner on the terrace or a lunchtime BBQ for all the family. Private dinners under the stars on the beach with your own private waiter can also be organised.
The Elixir Spa in the lagoon wing offers a number of treatments in a relaxing and Zen like atmosphere. They use alternative therapies and treatments as well as the more traditional methods of aromatherapy and reflexology.
Guide price
£2,300 Per person
£2,300 per person for 7 nights sharing a Superior guest room with sea view on a B&B basis inclusive of scheduled flights (via Athens) and return airport private transfers.
Accommodation
Amirandes has 212 rooms and suites, 60 of them with private pools. Some have private fitness rooms, designer bathrooms and jaccuzis. Family suites are perfect for families with two children, yielding a private pool, flat screen LCD TV with satellite channels, tea making facilities, a shaded terrace, mini bar, electronic safe and WiFi. Bathrooms are luxurious with deep soaking bath and separate shower. Villas and suites offer extra amenities as cosmetics and wine coolers, a selection of bath toiletries and pillow menu.
Childcare
The Amirandes welcomes families with children. Grecoland is a children’s playground and club, a brightly painted fairy tale world full of fun activities, games and competitions for ages 3 to 12 years. The club is open daily under the supervision of teachers. There is a children's pool and children's menu available, as well as high chairs, cots and babysitting services. The Tasty Corner offers a constant supply of fresh fruits, cakes, refreshments and ice creams. This is complimentary from 11:00 to 17:00; additionally there is also a Children’s Buffet from 12:30 to 13:30.
Facilities
There is a great variety of restaurants at Amirandes, providing a unique range of cuisine, decor and atmosphere. Taste the Mediterranean on the floating Amirandes restaurant, or try the cosmopolitan Labyrinth bar. The Elixir spa uses extracts of rare fragrant Cretan herbs to create an elegant atmosphere in ultimate privacy. The Amirandes has an Olympic sized swimming pool, a library with internet access, a cardio-fitness gym and a nearby golf course.
Activities
The Amirandes has 3 tennis courts, a basketball court and indoor football pitch. There is the exciting opportunity to try out windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. The nearby Crete Golf Club features the only 18 hole course on the island and is set in stunning surroundings, they also offer a 'Golf Academy' for those wishing to learn or simply better their game. The Heraklion horse riding club offers lessons to all ages and tours of the beautiful local scenery.
When to travel
Mediterranean Climate – mainly warm and dry from May to mid October
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Location and directions
East coast, Crete
23km from Heraklion, 18km from Heraklion airport
How to get there
4.5hrs direct flight from London Gatwick with Easyjet or 6.5hrs flight via Athens with British Airways and Olympic Airways, and a 20 minute private transfer.
