Castro Hotel

Castro Hotel

The Castro Hotel enjoys a good location in the heart of Ammoudara close to a beautiful sandy beach only 300m away. The bustling resort centre of Heraklion is only 5km away offering a fine array of boutique shopping, great cafes, lively bars, restaurants and vibrant nightlife to suit most tastes and budgets. All of which are easily accessible using the regular bus service (every 15mins) only 100m from the hotel front door. Offering a range of facilities, amenities and activities in a friendly relaxed atmosphere allowing guests the perfect opportunity to kick back relax and bask in the seemingly endless hours of island sunshine. For a great value holiday in the sun treat yourself and book your next stay at the Castro Hotel.

 

 

Local tips: take a trip through time and visit the Palace of King Minos – inspiration of the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, Ikarus and Daedalus – steeped in history and myth and picturesque too! Ask staff at reception for further information.

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Wayne Bromiley

Wayne has been researching and writing about holiday destinations for over 20 years, with first-hand travel experience across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Americas. As a Founder of Search4Sun — one of the UK's longest-running holiday comparison platforms — he specialises in helping British travellers find the best value package deals from ABTA-registered tour operators. Wayne's destination guides are based on extensive research and a genuine passion for travel, with a particular focus on helping UK holidaymakers get the most from their travel budget.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
🇪🇺WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO CASTRO HOTEL
TIMEZONE
EEST (UTC+3)
Currently 17:10 local time
LANGUAGE
Greek
English widely spoken
POWER
C / F
230V 50Hz
FLIGHT TIME
~3.5 hrs
from London
EXCHANGE RATES — Euro (EUR)
£1 GBP
1.16
€1 EUR
$1 USD
0.86
Indicative ECB rates · 03-09-2026 · Bank rates will vary
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VISA FREE
STAY90 days in any 180
PASSPORT VALIDITYValid for duration
ETIAS required from 2025
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