Achlada accommodation from NZ$121

The Marilisa Hotel can be found 25 kilometres from the central part of Achlada. Or, alternatively, the Sunset Beach Hotel can be found 25 kilometres away. The Prince of Lillies and also the Knossos Beach Bungalows & Suites are two other recommended options around Achlada.

The greater Crete Island area is well worth seeing as well. Visit the ruins and traditional villages in Crete Island, and enjoy the region's beaches. Energetic visitors may enjoy mountain biking in this part of Greece.

Gouves is 30 kilometres to the east of Achlada and is home to the Cretaquarium and Watercity Waterpark. Gouves hotel options are the Arina Sand Hotel - All Inclusive and Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive. 40 kilometres to the east of Achlada, you'll also find Hersonissos, home to the Astir Studios and Creta Solaris Hotel Apartments. The Aquaworld Aquarium, Star Beach Water Park and Crete Golf Club are amongst the more popular places to explore in Hersonissos.

Get your sports fix with a trip to Pankritio Stadium, which is 12 kilometres to the southeast of Achlada. The Galaxy Hotel Iraklio and the El Greco Hotel are both good options if you hope to really get into your sport.

If you are flying into or out of Nikos Kazantzakis Airport and would like to stay nearby, check out the latest deals at the Prince of Lillies or the AKS Minoa Palace Hotel.