Just 150 feet from a sandy beach in the resort of Kato Gouves, the family-run, 4-star Blue Aegean Hotel & Suites offers an outdoor pool, a childrens’ pool and self-catering apartments with a seating area.

All apartments at the family-run Blue-Aegean, housed in 8 different buildings, are decorated with bright colors, wooden furnishings and open out to a balcony. They feature a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and kitchenware.

Guests can start their day with the buffet breakfast, served daily in the dining area. The on-site restaurant offers traditional Greek cuisine and, locally sourced, nutritional Mediterranean menus prepared with olive oil, local herbs, fresh vegetables and fruits. The pool-view bar serves refreshing drinks.

The poolside pagoda offers a range of professional massage and beauty treatments for total holiday relaxation.

A playground for younger guests is available, while a mini market with news corner is also featured on site. Active guests can have a work-out at the fitness center. A table tennis is also available.

Heraklion City is at a distance of 11 mi and Nikos Kazantzakis Airport lies at 9.9 mi. Hersonisos Town can be reached at 5.6 mi. Free public parking is