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Hotel - the road from Heraklion airport to the hotel Ideon takes 1.5 hours along the serpentine. They took breakfast, monotonous, but always enough (dairy, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit). Small swimming pool. Clean, quiet, there are no complaints about the hotel itself - we can recommend it. There are few Russians. Located on the seashore (difficult to swim large stones) within the old town, the old fortress within walking distance. The location of the hotel makes it interesting to spend evenings walking along the old streets, many shops, cafes.
Beach - to the beach with sun loungers (9 euros, 2 beds, 1 umbrella) 15-20 minutes walk, large beach strip, sand, it is convenient to swim with children. You can relax with your umbrella on a towel. On the way to the beach with sunbeds there is a wild beach, they also swim on it.
Other (important) - in taverns where the price of seafood dishes is indicated for 1 kg, it is not profitable to eat, frankly expensive - do not hesitate to study the menu first.