The commemoration of the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The wreath laying was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Souda Bay in Crete on 24th May 2008. Representatives included His Excellency Mr Simon Gass British Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Laurie Marks New Zealand Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Jeremy Newman Australian Ambassador, Mr Petrus Viljoen Councillor for The South African embassy, Mr Jim Miller War veteran, Marina Myles, Mr Douglas West War Veteran …
This comfortable hotel is only separated from a sandy beach by the coastal road. It is located on the northeast coast of Crete and Stalis lies approximately 600 m away. In the immediate vicinity, a diverse range of shopping facilities, numerous restaurants, taverns, cafés, bars, and extensive entertainment venues are to be found. This wonderful hotel lies between Malia (2.5 km) and Hersonissos (roughly 6 km away). Furthermore, Heraklion is located around 40 km away.
Facilities:
This modern, comfortable hotel comprises a total of 340 rooms spread over a 2-storey main building and a number of neighbouring buildings. The hotel also owns its own beautiful garden nestled between large cacti, where guests are invited to while away the hours. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk and lifts. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand, a hotel bar, a pool bar, a beach bar, a café, a TV lounge and two air-conditioned restaurants. In addition, the hotel includes an Internet terminal, a fireplace, and a kids’ club as well as a playground.
Rooms:
The comfortable rooms for 2-5 persons include an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning (centrally regulated) and a fridge (for an additional fee). Most of these tastefully furnished rooms also come with a seating area and a private veranda with a view of the sea.
Sports/Entertainment:
Guests may enjoy spending time in the two swimming pools with a separate children’s paddling area as well as making use of pleasant sun terrace, the snack bar, the sauna, Jacuzzi and the steam room (for an additional fee). Sun loungers and parasols are also laid out by pool, yet on the beach their use incurs an additional fee. Various water sports are offer on the beach from local providers. Sports enthusiasts may make use of the tennis facilities (with floodlit hard courts at an additional charge), table tennis as well as try out the in house gym with aerobics classes (additional fees apply). Further activities include basketball, volleyball, billiards/snooker, minigolf and golf (all at an extra charge). The nearest golf course is located around 6 km away. Evening entertainment within the hotel rounds off the offerings.
Payment:
American Express, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.