Venus Mare is located in the picturesque village of Analipsi and only 200 meters from the beach. It features a garden, sun terrace and an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned apartments feature a TV with satellite channels and ironing facilities. Ôhey also include a kitchenette with electric kettle, toaster and coffee machine. The bathroom comes with a bath or shower and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy pool or garden views from their balcony or the snack bar. Ôhey can also use the patio with sun loungers and umbrellas. Alternatively, they can visit the archaeological or Historical museums in Heraklion, with Minoan civilization relics. Venus Mare is 2.5 miles from the lively city of Hersonissos and 4.3 miles from Thalassocosmos Aquarium. Heraklion airport is 12.4 miles away.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Venus Mare, located at Analipsi, Hersonissos, 70014, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Venus Mare, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Venus Mare are revisited so often.