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KATO GOUVES - The beach village of Gouves the tourist region of Gouves. The work Kato means down so the name of Kato Gouves was born. The village is a prime location for tourism with main 5 star hotels and family run apartments. Nearly all have a contract with major tour operators making it very easy to book holidays to Gouves, some apartments and hotels have direct booking for independent travelers. The main gateway to the island is Heraklion airport with many flights from Europe on a daily basis. This is very popular resort as the airport transfers are only 10 minutes.

Gouves Name - The village is built on the western flanks of the Ederi hill. The name derives from "edera" meaning ivy symbolising affection. The name Gouves, comes from the word Gouva meaning a hollow in the earth. A middle age name, for hole were people stored their wheat. The earliest reference of the village is "Guves" documented in 1387 in the Duke’s archives in old Chandax. Then again by, Fr. Barozzi in 1577 mentioned "Guvos" within the district of Pediados. Guves was officially registered in 1583, with total inhabitants of 252. Today the village is known as a agricultural region, with olives, vineyards, servicing the tourist industry.

Places of Interest - Gouves is central for all the places of interest. The excursions on offer from the booking offices around Gouves make it very easy to book just what interest you. The most famous of all historical sites in Knossos the birth place of civilisation. Other excursions such as Spinalonga island history tour and BBQ, waterpark, days golfing, best of the west tour to Rethymnon and Chania, village heart of Crete tour, and many others, all at your disposal. Gouves is only 20 minutes bus ride away for the capitol Heraklion where the day market can be found.

Village Kafeneon Tavernas - Kato Gouves has many beach tavernas and restaurants that serve the local and tourist industry. Kato Gouves is the main tourist location for eating out, we have such a wide variety of restaurants that have developed over the years to cater for the changing climate in tourist demands for different cuisines.

Shops - The main high street hosts many types of shops form leather bag and shoe shops to supermarkets, holiday’s gift shops, whatever you are looking for you can find any item in the shops that serve the tourist industry.

Bars - There are many bars all around Gouves so you are only a short walk from your hotel or apartment. Gouves have disco dance bars, sport’s bars, karaoke bars, live rock bars, Irish bars and Cretan music bars.

Beaches - All along the coast of Gouves, you can find many different types of beaches from parasol sunloungers beaches, sandy to shingle beaches, water sport beaches to quiet beaches. Lifeguards are on duty on certain beaches.

Apartments Hotels - Gouves provides a whole range of accommodation, guests can book with the many tour operators that have contracted our accommodations. We have 5 star hotels to 4 star family run hotels, guests can book direct. Gouves apartments are family run we have special apartments that you can book direct, so for  perfect holidays come to Gouves.

Car Hire - The village hosts many car and bike hire companies for you convenience. The companies offer an online booking service and can deliver cars to the airport for you. The best way to see Crete is to book a car and go exploring the Island yourself.

Bus Service - Gouves is on the old national road the main bus route highway. Bus stops round the whole length of Gouves so no matter where you are staying a bus stop is only a short distance away. Gouves location is perfect to go sightseeing on the buses stopping of at all the main towns of Crete.

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