"In Search of the Minatour" Top 5 Page for this destination Prefecture of Heraklion by Balam

Prefecture of Heraklion Travel Guide: 622 reviews and 1,190 photos

Gouves

Our base was Gouves on the north coast of Crete Island and to the east of Heraklion, this municipality spreads from the lovely beaches a few kilometres inland to the fertile fields and picturesque villages that cling to the different hills.

In recent years tourist development has been very marked in this area of Crete due to its wonderful beaches and to its vicinity being close to Heraklion in the west and Chersonissos a few kilometres to the east. Gouves covers an area of 9496 ha with a population of 5000 people.

In Search of the Minatour - Prefecture of Heraklion

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Last visit to Prefecture of Heraklion: Jul 2008
Intro Updated Dec 7, 2009
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Reviews (58)

Good Crack Nightlife (5)

The Harp is at the top of the main st in Kato Gouves, This lively Irish bar is a great place to go for a drink or 3,... more travel advice

Basic but nice Hotels (1)

A nice family run apartment complex set in gardens with a swimming pool, pool bar, children’s play area, Restaurant and... more travel advice

Hotel Bar Nightlife (5)

The hotel bar is open to all and is about average price €3 for a large beer and €2 for a coke. They could do with a few... more travel advice

The Bull, Gouves - Prefecture of Heraklion

Best Rock Pub Around Nightlife (5)

The Bull is a rock pub on the way around the back of Gouves (go up the main St to the Chinese restaurants and turn... more travel advice

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Comments (6)

unaS Feb 13, 2011 at 12:59 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Was directed to your pages by Larry (travel gourmet). Hope to get to Crete in September. Great, informative tips, lovely photos. Many thanks! May I ask which guide book you used?
nickandchris Jan 27, 2010 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

Excellent restaurant tips. Seems like me,you love your gyros!!
junecorlett Mar 25, 2009 at 7:44 AM Report Abuse

Yum this looks os good!!! Want to eat now.
ranger49 Feb 3, 2009 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

Nice page! Notice no pictures on Tips - are you having problems uploading? I've given up!
volopolo Jun 13, 2008 at 2:05 AM Report Abuse

Comming back to see more
Maria250 Feb 19, 2008 at 2:06 AM Report Abuse

Nice link/tip to that Gouves location!