Gouves is a tourist resort located about 20 km east of Heraklion city at the east part of the island of Crete . In Gouves you can enjoy swimming in its sandy and well organized beaches (also suitable for children) with beach bars, umbrellas and water sports.
Gouves also provides amenities for all visitors to spend a carefree holiday, like large modern hotels, family apartments, restaurants, small taverns, recreation centers, sports center, shops, car and motorbikes for rent, a marina for small boats and bars for nightlife.
Near Gouves you will find the Creta Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in south Mediteranean. In Creta Aquarium you will admire a large collection of fish, sea animals and plants of the Mediterranean sea life.
There are several ways to get to Gouves like a frequent bus service from Heraklion city. |