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Kipos Boutique Suites

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Kipos Boutique Suites is situated in Heraklio Town, within 2.4 km of Amoudara Beach and 5.9 km of The Palace of Knossos.

A
Angeliki
From
Luxembourg
Clean, helpful, parking spot , nice neighbourhood and easy to walk around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,059 reviews
Price from
US$67.30
1 night, 2 adults

Artion Boutique by Enorme

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Located in Heraklio Town and with Amoudara Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Artion Boutique by Enorme provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the...

P
Penny
From
United States
Very nice people, receptionist are very helpful. Made reservation the restaurant for and make sure my husband and I enjoy the meal .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$84.12
1 night, 2 adults

Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only

Hotel in Amoudara Herakliou

Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal...

O
Orsolya
From
Hungary
Everything!!!😍 To be honest places like this are over our budget,so we saved money for this trip for a while and was a bit concerned if we choose a good accomodation to put our trust in because we did not know the place. But booking this place was the best choice we could make! The hotel itself is really new,clear and elegant from the inside and outside as well. There are many pools so you do not feel the crowd (sometimes we were alone in a whole pool). The beach is literally just around the corner so we were able to spend our whole day there while our room was just few steps away from it. At the beach there were king size beds with baldachin and sunbeds too. There were a toilet and a beach bar nearby to fulfill all of yours needs! Our room was small but it was perfect for us (2 people) and it was well-equipped, we had everything we needed. There was fresh bottled water provided daily and the cleaning ladies did a perfect job! Despite the fact we brought lots of sands in they made our room perfectly clean every single day, huge thank you for them from here as well! Also the rest of the staff were extremly kind,helpful, cheerful and just made our days always :) Thank you as well, I hope my words get back to you,because you are doing an amazing job! We also tried massage here. The hotel provides you a 10 minute free massage and we also add some extra minutes. It was also amazing, we felt incredibly relaxed and calm after it. I definitely recommend you to try it once you are there. We also recieved one romantic dinner next to the beach in the hotel's fine dining restaurant from the hotel. It was an amazing night with a perfect view and incredible dishes! And in the end I would like to emphasize the amazing quality and quantity of food! Everything was freshly made, we had lots of choices and our favourites could be found every day but they also add new dishes to the breakfast and dinner too, so you just could not get bored of it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews
Price from
US$252.37
1 night, 2 adults

NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Hotel in Hersonissos

Featuring a magnificent outdoor pool and a restaurant, the 5-star NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation in Analipsi of Hersonissos. The resort features a private sandy beach.

M
Maher Elfarraj
From
Jordan
My stay at the hotel was very good. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were kind and helpful. The manager was especially nice and took good care of everything. I felt very welcome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Price from
US$283.55
1 night, 2 adults

GDM Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city.

M
Markku
From
Finland
Great 5 star hotel in Heraklion. Perfect location and super helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,393 reviews
Price from
US$161.55
1 night, 2 adults

Galaxy Iraklio Hotel

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views....

B
Berthadegani
From
Spain
The cleanliness, the kind service, the desire to help, from the cleaner of the room , the doorman ,the counter staff and the waiters at breakfast they made you feel good that you came. perfect Hospitality .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,863 reviews
Price from
US$139.40
1 night, 2 adults

Kastro Hotel

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Within 100 metres from the city centre, Kastro Hotel is well-situated for exploring the ancient sites of Heraklion. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with breakfast included in the rate.

P
Padraic
From
Ireland
Great location, friendly staff, nice breakfast, lovely rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,217 reviews
Price from
US$80.78
1 night, 2 adults

Rocca a Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

Hotel in Heraklio Town

Rocca a Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Heraklio Town. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.

l
lionel
From
France
Every thing was how we expected it to be. The staff members were very kind and really helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$124.63
1 night, 2 adults

Soho Blue City Hotel

Hotel in Hersonissos

Situated in Hersonissos, 400 metres from Glaros Beach, Soho Blue City Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

E
Eddah
From
Germany
The ambience was good, and the staffs were excellent good and very cooperative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$72.70
1 night, 2 adults

Maison Meltem

Hotel in Agia Pelagia

Maison Meltem features a fitness centre, a garden and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Agia Pelagia.

R
Rebecca
From
Italy
Stunning views and all the facilities are brand new and modern. The hosts are very kind and available in case of any questions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$360.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Just 100 metres from the sandy Ammoudara Beach in Heraklion, Alsus Boutique Hotel Adults Only features a pool with sun terrace and a bar.

From US$96.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

Set in Avdou, 26 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Country Hotel Velani offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Metropole Urban Hotel in Heraklio Town is located 1.6 km from Venetian Walls.

From US$143.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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DOM Boutique Hotel features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Heraklio Town. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From US$130.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of Heraklion Town, Ibis Styles Heraklion Central by Accor is just a short stroll from major touristic sights and lively areas of the town.

From US$110.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Situated in Amoudara Herakliou, 600 metres from Amoudara Beach, Malena Hotel & Suites - Adults Only by Omilos Hotels features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking,...

From US$84.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews

Featuring rooms with free Wi-Fi, spacious lounge with bar and a 24-hour front desk, Iraklion Hotel is a modern, family run hotel centrally located in Heraklion.

From US$78.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Just a stroll away from Heraklion port, Marin Hotel offers a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the Venetian Fortress. Its rooms have a balcony, while free WiFi is available throughout.

From US$91.05 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Just a short walk from Heraklion centre, Atrion offers elegant accommodation with free Internet access. It has a restaurant, while it is a few metres away from Heraklion’s busy promenade.

From US$94.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Situated opposite the old city harbour, Lato Boutique Hotel features a rooftop restaurant-bar overlooking Heraklion's Venetian Fortress.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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From US$78.24 per night
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Located in Amoudara Herakliou, 500 metres from Amoudara Beach, Petousis Hotel & Suites provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

From US$88.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

Olive Green Hotel is centrally located in Heralkion, right in the lively shopping area of the town.

From US$163.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews

Attractively situated in Hersonissos, Palmera Beach Hotel & Spa - Adults Only features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

From US$113.64 per night

Hotels in Heraklio that you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Featuring a magnificent outdoor pool and a restaurant, the 5-star NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation in Analipsi of Hersonissos. The resort features a private sandy beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Within 100 metres from the city centre, Kastro Hotel is well-situated for exploring the ancient sites of Heraklion. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with breakfast included in the rate.

From US$82.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Situated in Hersonissos, 400 metres from Glaros Beach, Soho Blue City Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Situated in Hersonissos, 1 km from Glaros Beach, Deos Luxury Suites - Adults Only features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Niriides Palace

Hotel in Gournes
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

Situated in Gournes, within 300 metres of American Base Beach and 600 metres of Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Niriides Palace features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews
Everything!!!😍 To be honest places like this are over our budget,so we saved money for this trip for a while and was a bit concerned if we choose a good accomodation to put our trust in because we did not know the place. But booking this place was the best choice we could make! The hotel itself is really new,clear and elegant from the inside and outside as well. There are many pools so you do not feel the crowd (sometimes we were alone in a whole pool). The beach is literally just around the corner so we were able to spend our whole day there while our room was just few steps away from it. At the beach there were king size beds with baldachin and sunbeds too. There were a toilet and a beach bar nearby to fulfill all of yours needs! Our room was small but it was perfect for us (2 people) and it was well-equipped, we had everything we needed. There was fresh bottled water provided daily and the cleaning ladies did a perfect job! Despite the fact we brought lots of sands in they made our room perfectly clean every single day, huge thank you for them from here as well! Also the rest of the staff were extremly kind,helpful, cheerful and just made our days always :) Thank you as well, I hope my words get back to you,because you are doing an amazing job! We also tried massage here. The hotel provides you a 10 minute free massage and we also add some extra minutes. It was also amazing, we felt incredibly relaxed and calm after it. I definitely recommend you to try it once you are there. We also recieved one romantic dinner next to the beach in the hotel's fine dining restaurant from the hotel. It was an amazing night with a perfect view and incredible dishes! And in the end I would like to emphasize the amazing quality and quantity of food! Everything was freshly made, we had lots of choices and our favourites could be found every day but they also add new dishes to the breakfast and dinner too, so you just could not get bored of it!
Guest review by
Orsolya
Hungary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
We booked Knossos beach resort based on reviews, photos and the amazing packaged it offered. It exceeded all our expectations!! From the moment we arrived, we were offered a complimentary room upgrade along with our beach cabana. The staff couldn't do enough to make sure we were well looked after! We arrived early, early check in was not a problem. We well full inclusive for the entire stay (3 nights) and we didn't spend a penny!! Everything is included; amazing buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very high quality, new food every day, always so fresh with great attention to detail, all our our snacks and drinks by the beach delivered right to our beach cabana were also included (cocktails, beer, food etc). We had wonderful massages in the spa area, we chose to eat in one of the restaurants (not included) for a special meal, you are given a discount and the food was incredible and very reasonably priced!! On our last day, our flight wasn't until 10pm, the hotel allowed us to stay until 6pm with an extra charge of €30, and we kept our all inclusive bands and cabana all day. Honestly, this place was truly so special, amazing sandy beaches, pure clean water, no noise, so quiet, no loud music, tranquil, clean, friendly and the most amazing greek food!! We will be back, it was one of the most relaxing stays I've ever had. Huge than you to Harris who went above and beyond to look after us!! The lovely waitress, Maria waitress, Dimitris beach bar manager, and wonderful massages from Evalina Spa. To the chef, we particularly enjoyed our buffet lunches! If you are thinking about booking - don't, just do it, you won't be disappointed! Karen and Ed
Guest review by
Karen Ní Bhroin
Ireland
From US$466.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
All people here are very nice and caring. They have a sea water pool - actually the main pool. Very nice tennis coaches , big territory , everyone will find things to do . Very cool is that they have a free launch for kids everyday at the buffet. Also I liked a lot no need to have towel cards - towels just available everywhere, use as needed, same as water and no request on room number at breakfast- those are small things that make relaxing home atmosphere! Overall great food and generosity in everything .
Guest review by
Iryna
Ukraine
From US$178.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,863 reviews
The cleanliness, the kind service, the desire to help, from the cleaner of the room , the doorman ,the counter staff and the waiters at breakfast they made you feel good that you came. perfect Hospitality .
Guest review by
Berthadegani
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
The hotel is super nice . I liked that I could try different restaurant food cultures. It's good that you can go restorant also at night it's comfortable if you arrive at night. Hotel staff perfekt.
Guest review by
Inga
Denmark
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
My stay at the hotel was very good. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were kind and helpful. The manager was especially nice and took good care of everything. I felt very welcome
Guest review by
Maher Elfarraj
Jordan
From US$223.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,144 reviews
- directly by the beach - private beach so not overcrowded - from the hotel I could observe sunset & sunrise - hair dryer Valera, good quality - lots of activities for kids esp. aquapark
Guest review by
Thanh Hang
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
The food was amazing and various! Very good for all inclusive There is a lot of entertainment for kids, the water in the pools is not cold
Guest review by
Roza
Bulgaria
From US$109.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,435 reviews
The staff were super friendly and helpful, nothing was to much trouble. The room was clean and spacious. Great swimming pool to cool off.
Guest review by
Heidi
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,560 reviews
Having breakfast with the city sprawling beneath you, and the sea in the background was definitely my favourite part of my stay.
Guest review by
Serena
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,836 reviews
Absolutely everything! The room was incredible, the people so friendly and welcoming and the food was really excellent.
Guest review by
Daniel
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews
Service and food was exellent. Kids loved the waterpark. We had a very good vacation in Stella Palace ❤️💙
Guest review by
Tanja
Finland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews
We loved everything about our stay at Stella Island. The staff, the food, the decor, how clean it was.
Guest review by
Cara
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 850 reviews
One place but meny posibilyties for every one in family 👍 God plase for families with Kids.
Guest review by
Guntars
Norway
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Jacuzzi penthouse was awesome. Water was really hot and room had a unique, huge structure
Guest review by
Razvan
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Very nice place, clean, good food, great staff, especially the animation team.
Guest review by
Erbesfeld
Israel
From US$78.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Great location and roof top pool was great
Guest review by
Shayne
Finland
From US$165.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews
Breakfast exceeded our expectations
Guest review by
Frances
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Friendly staff and good location
Guest review by
Francis
Canada

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10

Beautiful, safe town with many local attractions, beautiful...

Beautiful, safe town with many local attractions, beautiful historic churches and Venetian port to explore, Central town bustling with cafes, shops and people walking up and down enjoying the sights and sounds of Heraklion. Superb weather September - October. Good value food. Excellent bus service to take buses to other parts of Crete
Guest review by
Helen
Australia
10

It was about a ten minutes walk uphill part way to...

It was about a ten minutes walk uphill part way to Koutouloufari, loads of restaurants and bars, a fabulous experience. Walk a little further and you come to Piscopiano, also excellent. Walk down the hill and you come to restaurants with Greek dancing and plate smashing, also excellent.
Guest review by
Graham
United Kingdom
6.0

Difficult to judge because we came early in the season when...

Difficult to judge because we came early in the season when there was a cold wind blowing and not all the places were open. However, there didn't seem to be many places to eat [not a problem for us as there was one excellent place, though would be a problem peak season] . There were a number of apparently abandoned and ill-maintained buildings, which made the place appear less attractive.
Guest review by
AMELIA
United Kingdom
10

The hotel complex is well laid out.

The hotel complex is well laid out. Although set in a hill there are plenty of lifts if you don't like using stairs. The rooms are spacious and cleaned daily. Bathrooms are modern and clean. It's a great place to just relax by the pool by the bar or on your balcony. It's north facing so full sun in the morning. There is a good gym and a beauty spa. The evening entertainment is varied and of a good standard. A lot of the shows are held in an open air ampitheatre ideal for a summers evening. There is a regular bus run by the hotel down to the local beach which is helpful as the road down is steep and narrow. The restaurant is excellent. The choice and quality of food is outstanding and delicious. The staff are helpful and always have a smile on their faces. If you like an all inclusive holiday where you can laze around be active then this is highly recommended.
Guest review by
Michael
United Kingdom
10

Malia is a great place for food, beaches and a good location...

Malia is a great place for food, beaches and a good location to explore some of the surrounding areas. The old town provides amazing Cretan restaurants, pretty much all good, and some, like the Avli, Getonia, Sokaki, and Brassierie are excellent. Book a table if there in the busy season. There are local palace ruins which are well worth a visit and easy to get to on the happy train, which is also an experience on its own and does various trips up to the hills as well around town and locally. If there for while definitely book some trips out on a boat, as the sea is just deliciously clean and refreshing, and if feeling adventurous take a boat to Spinalonga and have a wander among the old leper colony. If you can get up in the hills, a visit to Lasithi Plato and make sure you stop off at the restaurant Taksiarhos - where all the food is home made by Joanna, the wife of Taksiarhos who owns this place - it is a complete treat to meet both of them as have a truly authentic Cretan meal and experience. And once the cave is back open (hopefully in 2026) visit Zeus' birth place just a little further up the hill. But of course, the weather is just fab here so do enjoy the sun be it on a beach or by a pool!
Guest review by
Sara Godfrey
United Kingdom
10

Matala is something different and when you there you just...

Matala is something different and when you there you just fell in love. Of course if you are looking for the crystal clear water, Matala is not the one, even though the surronding landscape is something beautiful. Nights in Matala can't be boring. There is always something to do and have fun. It is defenitley worth a visit.
Guest review by
Roby
Italy
6.0

A quiet area, but the beach close by is not the best (still...

A quiet area, but the beach close by is not the best (still ok if you wanna just refresh a bit) and you need the car if you want to see and explore more (even in the surroundings). There are buses, though, to move to/from major points of interest. The location I chose (Kri-Kri Village) was perfect and I had the best time! Extremely relaxing, chill vibe and you can reach great beaches not far. Suggested!
Guest review by
Diego
Italy
10

We stayed at Kato Gouves which is slightly out of Gouves.

We stayed at Kato Gouves which is slightly out of Gouves. There are some lovely restaurants and taverna's. We've been many times and like to walk to the beach at Analipsi where there is plenty space.
Guest review by
Clare
United Kingdom
10

Lovely resort with loads of different bars, restaurants and...

Lovely resort with loads of different bars, restaurants and tavernas to suit everyone. Not rowdy or loud. Beaches are good with some places offering free sunbeds. Plenty of different hotels to choose from. A trip up the mountain to Mochos is recommended on a Wednesday night for Greek night. It’s in a square surrounded by tavernas for all to enjoy the entertainment. It’s recommended you get someone to book a table in one of the tavernas as it’s very busy. We got a taxi up it took about 15 mins and was 15 euros.
Guest review by
Andria
United Kingdom
8.0

Karteros is a convenient location, especially because it’s...

Karteros is a convenient location, especially because it’s close to the airport. The beach has some organized areas with sunbeds, but it gets very busy during the summer peak season, particularly on Sundays when many locals also head to the beaches. The sunbeds tend to get taken quickly, so if you miss out, you can still relax on the sand—but bringing your own umbrella is a good idea for some shade.
Guest review by
Livia
France