Almyrida Resort

Almyrida Resort is a four-key resort hotel beside the village beach in Almyrida, a fishing village on the Apokoronas coast of the Chania region, on the Greek island of Crete. Almyrida lies about 25 kilometres east of Chania town and a few kilometres from Kalyves, and its long sandy beach with shallow, sheltered water is popular with families. The Old Town and Venetian harbour of Chania are around 30 minutes by road, and Chania International Airport is about 35 minutes away. Nearby attractions include the Apokoronas villages of Vamos and Gavalohori, the Georgioupoli beach and Lake Kournas, Crete's only freshwater lake. The hotel is placed in the mid-range category, with indicative high-season rates of EUR 85 to 170 per night. Rooms are offered as doubles, family rooms and suites, and the listed amenities include a swimming pool, beach access, a restaurant, a bar, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The pool and beach side by side suit families and groups, and the resort format keeps meals and drinks on site if guests prefer. The surrounding village adds seafront tavernas serving grilled fish, octopus, Cretan salads and local raki, along with cafes and a few bars. Service is that of a seasonal holiday hotel, with staff who can usually advise on car hire and excursions to the Old Town, Rethymno, Elafonisi, Balos and the Samaria Gorge, as well as local wineries and olive oil farms. Almyrida is a calmer base than the resort strips west of Chania, with fewer late-night venues, which suits families and couples who want a relaxed holiday. Because evening public transport to Chania is limited, a hire car or taxi is useful for visiting the city at night. Room types, meal plans, pool hours and the opening season should be confirmed with the hotel before booking, as seasonal resorts generally operate from spring to autumn.