Amnissos
About
In Crete, Amnissos sits at Gouves 715 00, Greece, a hotel base on the island's northern coast east of Heraklion. Guests at Amnissos rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 558 reviews, a substantial body of feedback for a Cretan hotel. The property maintains a website at cretanbeaches.com, where details about the area are published.
From Gouves, Heraklion lies to the west, while Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra and Sitia sit further along the coast or to the east. Matala and Elafonisi are among the better-known destinations elsewhere on Crete that guests might plan to reach during a longer stay. The hotel's position at Gouves places it within the island's main tourist corridor.
Greek is the main language on Crete, written in the Greek alphabet, which also appears on road signs and menus. Monk seals and loggerhead turtles live around the Greek islands, and many have protected nesting beaches.
First-time visitors to Crete should note that winter brings rain and rough seas, and many island hotels and tavernas shut between November and March. The island's archaeological heritage spans Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian periods. Amnissos offers a straightforward stay at Gouves, with Heraklion and the wider Cretan coastline within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amnissos known for?
Amnissos is a hotel on Crete, and guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 558 reviews. That rating puts it among the places on the island where visitors have recorded their stays.
What kind of business is Amnissos?
Amnissos is a hotel on Crete, in Greece. It gives visitors a base on the island, where Greek is the main language and the Greek alphabet appears on road signs and menus.
What should first-time visitors expect at Amnissos?
First-time visitors to Amnissos will find a hotel on Crete, in Greece, where Greek is the main language and the Greek alphabet is used on signs and menus. Around the islands, monk seals and loggerhead turtles live, and many have protected nesting beaches. Winter on the islands brings rain and rough seas, and many hotels and tavernas shut between November and March.
Where is Amnissos located on Crete?
Amnissos sits at Gouves 715 00, Greece, on the island of Crete. That address places it within the wider island group of Greece, so it is easy to plan alongside other stops on the island.
Is Amnissos easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Crete?
Amnissos is at Gouves 715 00, Greece, and the nearby places on Crete include Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia, Matala and Elafonisi. From that address, Heraklion is one of the closest points for onward travel.
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