Accommodation in Gournes, Crete
Evriali is a beautiful mansion situated in Gournes, Crete, only 100m from the beach. It is a comfortable house with large rooms and terraces and a garden around the house. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, and there are taverns, markets and bars in the area, which are easily accessible on foot.
Gournes and Kokkini Hani are popular summer destinations among the Greek people and tourists. The coastline, full of small bays, is ideal for evening walks by the sea. It is located 14km from the city of Heraklion, in the middle of northern Crete, which means that the Cretan destinations are all within easy reach. Heraklion, Knossos and the airport are only 15 minutes away by car, and the famous beaches like Vai or Matala are no more than 2 hours away. The bus stop to the city of Hersonissos is a 10 minute walk. The area also offers many sightseeing of Crete like Cretaquarium, the traditional village of Anopolis, Niros, Amnissos Antiquities and Skotino cave. This all is close to you accommodation in Gournes, Crete.
The mansion
There are 5 bedrooms, 4 equipped with a double bed and one with two single beds. The rooms are spacious, so there are possibilities to add more beds. Furthermore, there are:
– 3 bathrooms (one equipped with a double hydromassage)
– 2 living rooms (with TV and stereo)
– 1 kitchen
– 2 terraces
– 1 playroom in the basement
Enjoying the May sun! ☀️
Today is beautifully sunny in Kokkini Hani with a temperature of 22°C. The ideal day to relax at Zorbas Island and enjoy the first real rays of spring sunshine.
Delicious food without a care in the world 🍽️
Enjoy a carefree stay on a half-board basis. At Zorbas Island, both the extensive breakfast and the delicious dinner are included. Pull up a chair and let yourself be surprised by the culinary delights!
We’ll drive the block for it! 🚜
For the very best oil, you have to go to the source. We monitor the entire process ourselves to guarantee that it is truly cold-pressed at 28°C. You won’t find the result anywhere else, only in Zorbas tins.
Experience the authentic olive harvest 🌿
The first two weeks of November are dedicated to ‘liquid gold’. Join us in the fields, help with the olive harvest, and see with your own eyes how our premium oil is pressed. A unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
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