Crete, the biggest island of Greece and the crossroad between three continents. An island with important history, invaluable archaeological findings and birth place of the most ancient European civilizations. Crete is divided in 4 districts, each one with its own history. The district of Heraklion is in the middle of the island offering a lot of worth sights, such as the ancient city of Knossos and the museum of Heraklion with archaeological treasures, cosmopolitan villages but also villages for a quiet and enjoyable vacation, where someone can admire nature in its greatness.

The Hotel Erato is situated in Gournes Pediado’s, just 15 km east of Heraklion-Crete. It is built in traditional Cretan style and it is in 2020 renovated. The hotel offers not only Cretan hospitality and warmth but also very good quality of service, can provide people who seek for quietness and serenity a unique experience. The number of repeaters of the hotel and friends of the family, is the proof of the success of the host family.

Because of its general location Erato hotel gives its guests the possibility to reach all destinations very easy and quickly. Only 500 m away from the hotel is the D. E. K. K. (International Exhibition Center of Crete) situated due to which the hotel remains open during the winter time, as well as the biggest Aquarium of the Balkans. Moreover, the hotel is situated only a few meters away from the Village Center, where there are cafes, bars, tavernas, restaurants and shops. If you are looking for more fun, Chersonissos, which is a town with numerous bars and discos, is only 10 minutes drive from the hotel. There is regular bus service to Chersonissos, Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion.