The Zorbas Island apartments
At Zorbas Island you will feel at home immediately. We welcome you in your own language and we provide you with all necessary information while we bring you to one of the 20 apartments or 2 holiday homes. The apartments are directly on the coast, about a 15 minute drive east from the Heraklion airport. The eye catcher of the Zorbas Island apartments is definitely the beautiful swimming pool with a breath taking view over the sea and a few meters away from the beach.

Kokkini Hani
The apartments are ideally located in a peaceful spot, close to roads needed to explore the island, yet only 5 minutes away by foot from the village centre. The village itself is an interesting mix of locals and tourism and lives and breathes all year round. Besides the bus stop, the pharmacy and several ATM’s you will find many small shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants.

The apartments

All the apartments are surrounded by beautiful gardens. Everything you need is available: fridge, cooking area, water boiler, air-conditioning, even a hair dryer in the bathroom. Twice a week your apartment will be cleaned including a change of towels and once a week of your linen. Would you like to come with a group of people? Not a problem, there are three spacious holiday homes on the premises that easily accommodate six persons, you could even choose to stay all winter (on request)

The taverna
Located next to the gorgeous swimming pool is the pool bar and taverna. The inviting atmosphere of both bar and restaurant has made it a meeting point not only for guests but for many locals as well. We prepare all dishes fresh on a daily basis, at breakfast you will see the chef pass by loaded with the daily shoppings. The breakfast consists of coffee, tea, orange juice, fresh bread, various cold cuts, eggs, cereals, etc. etc. etc. A lot of attention is spent on the dinner. It is different every evening, consists of a variety of dishes. Should you have specific dietary needs, please let us know in advance.

Single or traveling alone
The apartments are very suitable for singles and those traveling alone. Especially in low season we organize many different activities where you will not only discover the real Crete but will also make a lot of new friends.

High season

During the summer school holidays we have put together a fun-packed program for our younger guests. Whether it’s a walk, a snorkelling trip or a trip to the Waterpark, every child ends up making new friends and wishing to come back.
The most important ingredient at Zorbas Island is the amazing hospitality… as warm as a freshly drawn bubble bath. Everyone, from gardener to owner, is multi lingual and will be happy to answer any of your questions, solve problems or give information. If you do need something, we are more than happy to help.

Ideal conditions for an active week: beautiful spring weather with a pleasant 22°C. Although there may be a sprinkle of rain later in the week, it will quickly clear up again for a sun-drenched continuation.

At Zorbas Island, we take care of everything from A to Z. Enjoy the convenience of one total price for flights and accommodation. Let us find the best deals for you and come to Kokkini Hani this summer.

Preveli Gorge (often referring to the lower part of Kourtaliotiko Gorge) is a stunning natural landmark in southern Crete, Rethymno, famous for the Megalopotamos River flowing through it to create a unique lagoon, tropical palm forest, and sandy beach. It is a popular hiking destination featuring steep rocky walls, waterfalls, and a rare palm-lined riverbed leading to the sea
Crete is an exceptional destination for walking and hiking, offering diverse terrain ranging from rugged limestone mountains and over 400 gorges to stunning coastal paths. It suits all levels, featuring famous challenging treks like the Samaria Gorge alongside easier coastal trails, with peak hiking season in spring and autumn
Excursion Unknown Crete from Zorbas Crete: This tour brings you to Central Crete to see old crafts, monasteries, villages, wine factories, olive oil factories, potteries, windmills, etc. Each season on Crete offers various crafts and activities. There are so many possibilities to explore unknown Crete, that we could make a different excursion every day

Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.

Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.

Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.

To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com