Amirandes Activities

Dive into Blue! Endless choices

Luxury Amirandes hotel in Crete is geared to family and sport friendly guests with an abundance of activities. For relaxing or energetic outdoor activities, Crete is the perfect choice due to its temperate climate.

Swimming

Beaches

Amirandes occupies a stretch of coast that gently curls into two coves of fine golden sand and clear seawater.

Beach amenities include: changing cabins, showers, sunbeds with mattresses, beach towels and umbrellas. Complimentary mineral water & fruit served to your umbrella once a day.

A private section of beach is accessible to guests residing in the resort’s villas with reserved gazebos, pavilions and sun beds with matresses attended by discrete beach staff.

Pools

This luxury Crete hotel makes the most of its beachfront location in Crete with a range of swimming choices!

• 1 Olympic-sized seawater pool
• 1 Children's paddling pool
• 58 private swimming pools are available for suite & villa residents
• 1 Indoor pool (heated October-April) at the Elixir Alchemy Spa

Sports

Tennis

2 tennis courts (Astroturf) & 1 Hard court nestled among shady trees and views to the sea, are at your disposal for a game of tennis morning, noon, or night!

Rackets and balls available (free of charge).
Tennis coaching at an extra charge.
Free tennis courts for villa guests only.

Watersports

• Water sports school • Wind-surfing • Sailing • Pedal boats • Canoes • Kayak • Jet skis • Water ski with jet ski • Boat Safari • Fishing excursions • Scuba Diving (nearby)

Diving

A PADI diving centre is situated near the hotel, offering lessons, excursions and equipment hire. Wreck, reef, wall, cave, drift and night dives are available for certified divers.

Sports

• Golf Academy • Beach Volleyball: Twice daily
• Mini Soccer • Mountain Bike Centre (nearby) • Table Tennis • Boccia • Amirandes Gym equipped with the latest Cardio-fitness equipment • Morning Gymnastics including fat-burning workouts • Aqua Gymnastics • Aerobics • Sunrise Yoga • Pilates

Off-site Activities

Horse Riding

Heraklion Horse-riding Club offers a range of lessons for all ages as well as excursions into the beautiful Cretan countryside, therapeutic riding sessions for children with special needs and group incentive options.

Water City

Water City is Crete’s largest water park, located in Anopolis (10’ driving distance) and featuring hydro tubes, waterslides, crazy and lazy rivers, aqua slalom, toboggans, children’s pool, water polo, water and grass volleyball, mini grass soccer, table tennis, giant chess, interactive playgrounds, inflatable castle playground, pool restaurants, river bar, playground café and shopping. Just 10 min from Amirandes, Aqua Plus is children’s paradise and features lots of pools, slides and rides in a hillside garden setting.

Dinosauria Park

The Dinosauria Park started as an idea in 2013 and is housed in GOURNES, located in the former American Base. They host 30 different dinosaur species from all periods of the Mesozoic era and other prehistoric animals. The young visitors through interactive displays will also have the opportunity to learn about the dinosaurs’ life, their diet, their daily habits, the way and the possible causes...

The CretAquarium

Is a part of the Thalassocosmos, one of the Mediterranean’s largest complexes devoted to marine science, education and recreation. The CretAquarium provides numerous opportunities for face-to-face contact with the vibrant sea life of the Med - from big hunter sharks to tiny seahorses. A fascinating and educational day out for children and adults alike. Open daily from 1/5 to 15/10 (09:00-21:00 hrs) and from 16/10 - 30/4 (09:30-17:30 hrs).

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Combine your booking with Spa therapies!

Book your room online & Save up to 20% on the "Ancient Spirit Elixir", "Marine Ritual", "Oxygenating Treatment" & "Holistic Detox Body" treatments. For more information please contact the Elixir Alchemy Spa +30 28970 41103 or email at: reservations.am@grecotel.com

The discount is valid for advance purchase bookings.

Entertainment

• Live Music at the “Labyrinth” Lounge Bar, Xasteria Restaurant & Amirandes main restaurant.
• Professional Entertainment and Dance Shows
• Cretan Folklore Evening
• Outdoor Cinema (weather permitting)
• Pool & Beach Parties (weather permitting)

From golf maniacs to total amateurs, the Golf Academy at Amirandes will put the finishing strokes to your game. READ MORE

3 Tennis courts

nestled among shady trees & views to the sea, are at your disposal for a game of tennis morning, noon or night!

Sunrise Yoga

Relaxing and body exercises will revitalize your body and mind during your holidays

Mountain Biking

Explore the beautiful prefecture of Crete on our fascinating mountain bike tours in order to learn more about the landscape, culture and the people who inhabit this fantastic island. For more information contact the Front Desk.

Beach Volleyball

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Morning Gymnastics
including fat-burning workout & water gymnastics