Vainia Travel Guide
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InterContinental Crete by IHG
Loved this hotel! It was in walking distance to lake and to shopping/restaurants! The breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of items. What made it even better was the staff!!!!! Will be back again really soon!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Miramare Resort & Spa
Wonderful room with perfect sea views and spectacular sunrise. 25 minute walk into the main town (Agios Nikolaos) and lovely taverna close to the hotel and on the beach. Went in October and there were lots of sunbeds available around the pools. Pools weren't heated so felt very cold but got used ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa
The Bar was well packed, on the whole staff were ok. My only problem was, I booked a Massage/Spa, and the lady led me to believe she was going to give the massage, but she sent a man…., with no knowledge of who the masseuse was going to be…
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Elounda Residence Resort & Waterpark
Beautiful views and amenities. Fun for the whole family.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
Hotel staff was very nice. The property is very pretty and the rooms are nice. Beautiful view of the sea and Spinalonga. The position of our room and pool on the balcony only afforded us direct sun for a few hours a day. So if you'd like to spend time in the sun using your pool, I would communicate ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Candia Park Village
Amazing hotel for families, a lot of activities, super friendly, clean, beautiful - overall 10/10!
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Ierapetra Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ierapetra Beach during your trip to Old Quarter? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Waterfall of Milona
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waterfall of Milona during your travels in Ierapetra. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Ierapetra Venetian Fort
Find out about the history of Old Quarter when you take a trip to Ierapetra Venetian Fort. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Ierapetra Archaeological Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ierapetra Archaeological Museum during your travels in Old Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gournia Archaeological Site
Find out about the history of Ierapetra when you spend time at Gournia Archaeological Site. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.
Tholos Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tholos Beach during your trip to Ierapetra? Discover the mountain views and temples in this relaxing area.
- Koutsounari Long Beach
- Istro Beach
- Spinalonga
- Port of Agios Nikolaos
- Lake Voulismeni
- Chrissi Island
- Agia Fotia Beach
- Spinalonga Castle
- Lagada Beach
- Ancient City of Lato
- Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum
- Sidonia Beach
- Christian Basilica Poros Elounda
- Panagia Kera Church
- Gournia Archaeological Site
- Gournia
- Katovigli Beach
- Ferma Beach

