Apollonia Beach Resort and Spa

Apollonia Beach Resort and Spa is a five-star beach resort at the western end of the Ammoudara coast, west of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Ammoudara is a long sandy strip of resorts about 5 to 7 kilometres from the centre of Heraklion at its nearer end, and the western end where Apollonia sits is somewhat further out, so the setting feels quieter and more resort-focused. Taxis and buses along Papandreou Avenue connect the resort with Heraklion's old town, the Archaeological Museum and the road to Knossos, and the airport is a drive of around twenty minutes. The resort offers direct beach access, a swimming pool and a spa, which together form the core of the leisure experience: sunbeds by the sea, pool time and treatments after a day of sightseeing. Rooms are offered as double rooms and suites, and indicative high-season rates run from about EUR 150 to EUR 280 per night, in the luxury bracket for the area. Dining at resorts of this category normally covers buffet and a la carte restaurants and beach bars, featuring Greek and Cretan dishes such as dakos, lamb, grilled fish, local cheeses and wines; guests should confirm the restaurants and meal plans when booking. The service character is that of a polished holiday resort, family- and couple-friendly, with a staffed reception that can organise excursions to Knossos, Phaistos, Spinalonga and the Lasithi plateau, as well as car hire and transfers. The resort suits couples seeking a spa break, families wanting a full-service beach week and groups combining relaxation with sightseeing. Because of its position at the quieter end of the strip, visitors who want evening dining beyond the resort usually take a taxi along the coast or into Heraklion.