Arkadi accommodation from NZ$260

The Palazzo Greco is situated 25 kilometres from the heart of Arkadi. Or, alternatively, the Astoria is 25 kilometres away. Alternatively, you could check out the amenities and rates at the Rozmari or the Antigoni.

After kicking up your heels in Arkadi, you should make time to soak up the wider region of the Crete Island area. Crete Island has beaches, coastal plains and rivers. Commonly visited Crete Island tourist draws include the ruins, traditional villages and old towns. Popular pastimes in this part of Greece include mountain biking and mountain climbing.

13 kilometres from Arkadi is Mylopotamos, where you can spend a little time at the Melidoni Cave. Mylopotamos contains some great places to stay, including the Bali Paradise Hotel and Niriides Beach Hotel. Alternatively, you can find Agios Vasileios 20 kilometres to the southwest of Arkadi. In Agios Vasileios, be sure to check out the Monastery of Preveli. The Pegasus Resort and Vrachos Villas are all good places to stay in Agios Vasileios.

If you are really into sports and want to see local games, you might decide to visit Pankritio Stadium, which is 45 kilometres to the east of Arkadi. For travellers who fancy staying nearby, make a reservation at the Galaxy Hotel Iraklio or the El Greco Hotel.

Travellers planning on arriving or departing via Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport can book some accommodation at the Rea Resort Hotel or the Artemis Village Apartments & Studios, which are both close.