Sokaras Travel Guide
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Excellent hotel and excellent staff. They always take care of us ensuring we have the room we like. All the staff are welcoming. The food and rooms are excellent. We have stayed many times and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Sofia Hotel
Very clean, straightforward and confortable
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Petousis Hotel & Suites
The grounds of the hotel were beautiful and breakfast was very thorough as well. The gentlemen at the front desk was very accommodating and polite. My swim out suite was beautiful but little touches like having true smart TV’s or capability to mirror phone to TV would make it a true 5 star. Would ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

ARCĀSA Villas Collection by Omilos Hotels
The property we stayed in was new and has been built to a very high standard. All the rooms have a shower and seperate toilet. A sink is located in each room next to the door. The living areas are bright and clean with floor to ceiling windows/doors, open plan kitchen diner with lots of space with ...
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi
Exceptional and flexible staff / service
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Museum of Messara
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Messara in Ambeloúzos. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Koudoumas Monastery
You can find out about the history of Gortyna with a visit to Koudoumas Monastery. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.
Gortys
Learn about the local history of Gortyna when you spend time at Gortys. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Rouvas Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Rouvas Gorge, a lovely green space in Gortyna. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Canyon Saint Sava
You can take time to visit Canyon Saint Sava during your travels to Gortyna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos
You can learn about the history of Gortyna when you stop by Hermitage of Agios Efthymios Nivritos. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
- Knossos Archaeological Site
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Ammoudara Beach
- Heraklion Loggia
- Morosini Fountain
- Palace of Phaistos
- General University Hospital of Heraklion
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Pankritio Stadium
- Phaistos
- Tylissos
- Cave of Psychro
- City Walls
- Museum of Messara
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Koudoumas Monastery
- Kornarou Square
- Dedalou Shopping Street
- Vikelaia Municipal Library
- Public Gardens of Iraklion

