Grand Leoniki Rethymno Greece

The island of Crete is blessed with a 1,000km coastline of pristine beaches and is lapped by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea to the South of Mainland Greece. Steeped in a long history and intricate culture the island also enjoys a favourable annual climate that keeps drawing its many visitors back.

The Grand Leoniki Residence, located in the North of Crete is the proud holder of RCI's Hospitality Award and presents comfortable studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that are fitted with full-kitchens. Situated a mere 350 metres from the Platanias Beach the resort is popular amongst couples and families alike who flock here for the pleasant beaches and welcoming local hospitality.

A top selection of leisure facilities feature here from an indoor and outdoor swimming pool to a children's pool too so there's somewhere for everyone to cool down and relax within. Also for the kids is a playground so they can tear around and let loose in the safety of the resort whilst you enjoy a relaxing treatment at the spa. A fitness centre is also available to those who wish to workout whilst away and is complimented by the sauna so you can sooth your muscles after an exercise. Grand Leoniki also host their own Wine and Cheese Evening events which offer you the chance to taste local cheeses and Cretan wines.

Explore the Renaissance town of Rethymnon which still flaunts the beautiful architecture of the Venetian conquest of 1204 and the harbour is a must-see too! The Sacred Monastery of Arkadi gives an insight into the islands long history and still bears the scars from a Battle with the Turkish back in the mid-1800's. A visit to the Venetian Castle of Fortezza gives more than just panoramic views across the island from East-to-West as it helps you delve into the deep history of the island from an elevated position above the town of Rethymnon.