Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa

Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury beach resort on the Kolymbari-Deliana Road in Kolymbari, on the western coast of the Chania region of Crete, Greece. Kolymbari is a fishing village at the foot of the Rodopou peninsula, about 23 kilometres west of Chania town, and the resort lies on the coast towards the western end of the village. The Venetian harbour and Old Town of Chania are around 30 to 35 minutes by road, and Chania International Airport is about 40 to 45 minutes away, so guests commonly arrive by transfer, taxi or hire car. The Gonia monastery and the Orthodox Academy of Crete are both nearby. The resort is placed in the luxury category, with indicative high-season rates of EUR 170 to 400 per night. Accommodation is offered as double rooms, family rooms and suites, and the listed amenities include swimming pools, beach access, a spa, restaurants, a bar, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The combination of several pools, a spa and direct beach access gives the resort a large, self-contained character suited to families, couples and groups who want to spend most of the day on site. Dining is available at the resort's restaurants and bar, and the village of Kolymbari adds harbourside tavernas serving fresh fish, grilled meat, Cretan salads and local wine. The resort-style service includes organised excursions to Balos lagoon, Gramvousa island, Elafonisi beach and the Samaria Gorge, as well as car hire and transfers. The Rodopou peninsula, with its walking routes and old churches, offers a quieter alternative to beach days. Because the resort is some distance from Chania, guests who want to explore the Old Town in the evening should plan transport, and bus services along the national road are limited at night. Meal plans, spa treatments and the opening season should be confirmed with the resort before booking.