Lino Mare Hotel

Lino Mare Hotel is a seaside hotel at 2 Aiolou Street in west Ammoudara, on the coast outside Heraklion on the island of Crete in Greece. Aiolou Street runs toward the shoreline from the main Andreas Papandreou Avenue, which places the hotel close to the sandy Ammoudara beach, and beach access is listed among its amenities. The setting is a long resort suburb of hotels, tavernas and cafes, where days are shaped by the beach and evenings by waterfront dining. The centre of Heraklion lies roughly seven to ten kilometres east, reached by frequent local buses along the avenue or by taxi, which brings the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian harbour and Knossos within a short ride. The airport is also a short drive away. Lino Mare belongs to the mid-range tier, with rooms listed as double rooms, and typical high-season rates run from about EUR 70 to 130 per night. The character of the stay is relaxed and leisure-oriented, suited to couples and families who want to be near the water without the cost of a large resort. Nearby tavernas serve grilled fish, Cretan salads, lamb and local wine, and cafes along the beach offer frappe and snacks through the day. Facilities such as a swimming pool, spa, fitness room, restaurant and breakfast arrangements are not confirmed and should be checked with the property. The west end of Ammoudara tends to be less crowded than the central stretch, though summer evenings can still be lively. Visitors planning excursions can take buses to Heraklion for museum visits or hire a car for Phaistos, Matala, Rethymno or the Lasithi Plateau. As with most coastal hotels in Crete, July and August are the busiest months, and booking ahead is advisable for the best choice of rooms.