The Dikti Mountains rise behind the rustic style Despo Hotel, which is 15 kilometers from Crete's capital Heraklion and just 600 meters from the beach. All the rooms have light wood furnishings, air conditioning (for an extra charge and balconies or terraces. Room rate is full board and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, snacks and soft and alcoholic drinks.
Guests can relax in the jetted tub or by the pool in the well tended traditional Cretan gardens. For guests who enjoy a more active holiday, scuba diving, parasailing and windsurfing are available at the beach. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the beach. Children (aged 4 12 can enjoy various activities at the mini club from Monday to Saturday; there is also a children's swimming pool where kids can paddle in safety. The authentic flavor of traditional Crete can be found at the village of Gouves, three kilometers from the hotel. For fans of ancient Greek history, Knossos, a partially restored Minoan Palace, is 29 kilometers away. Heraklion Airport is 15 kilometers away and a taxi to the hotel costs around 18.