The beachside setting of Gouves is ready to explore
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in Gouves. This trendy city attracts visitors thanks to its theme park and water park. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in Gouves
Do you want to find attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Gouves a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Crete Golf Club (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- Acqua Plus Water Park (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- Watercity Waterpark (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Aquaworld Aquarium (4.3 mi / 6.9 km)
- Star Beach Water Park (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Alternative Crete (7.2 mi / 11.7 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Gouves
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Gouves is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Gouves Beach (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Sarandaris Beach (4.3 mi / 7 km)
- Stalis Beach (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Malia Beach (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Potamos Beach (9.9 mi / 15.9 km)
- Ammoudara Beach (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Gouves
If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, August, July, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 25°C.
Travelling to and around Gouves
The nearest airport is in Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis), located 8 mi (12.9 km) from the city centre.