Gouves is located on the main coastal road of northern Crete, just 20minutes from Heraklion airport and only 15-25€ in a taxi. It is ideal for a quiet relaxing holiday. This small and compact resort is both welcoming and friendly.
Gouves is home to a golden sandy beach, just 150m from the Artemis apartments, where you will find an array of water sports. Along the beachfront there are souvenir shops and supermarkets, as well as tavernas and restaurants where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a drink whilst watching the sunset.
There is a main street running through Gouves starting from the main road and leading to the beach front. Along the main street there is an abundance of discos, bars, tavernas, international restaurants souvenir shops and boutiques.
The Artemis apartments have easy access to the main road where the frequent bus service can take you along the north coast. Directly to the east of Gouves are the livelier resorts of Hersonissos, Stalis and Malia. Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and Gouves is a perfect base for those wishing to explore it.
Within 10 minutes walking distanceon the beach road, you will have the chance to visit CretAquarium where hundreds of species and thousands of organisms will come face to face, fascinating you with their behaviour and revealing the wide variety of shapes, colours, habits and needs of their own world.
The Crete Golf Club - only 7Km from Artemis Apartments - is home to the first 18-hole course on the island and it is a lay-out that few visitors will ever forget.
Just 20 minutes west of Gouves is the capital of Crete, Heraklion which is quite a cosmopolitan city, great shopping with shops including Mango, Zara and even Marks & Spencer. Heraklion is also home to the archaeological Museum, as well as Knossos Minoan Palace, which are ideal for those of you wanting to find out about the history of Crete.
Gouves is also an ideal location to reach popular water parks in a range of 5Km.