Designed in keeping with the grand palaces of the Minoan kings, Amirandes is an exclusive beach-side resort that epitomises Crete's most inspiring features: beautiful architecture, warm hospitality, excellent cuisine and stunning land and seascapes. Just 20 minutes from Heraklion Airport, Amirandes also offers good sea links and is just a short drive from attractions including the Palace of Knossos and Crete Golf Club. Extensive landscaped and fragrant grounds, palm-fringed lagoons and azure waters are the hallmarks of this sophisticated beachfront resort.

Themed around the lagoons that swirl through its centre, Amirandes' 70,000sqm expanse comprises six restaurants, private beaches, Elixir Spa with indoor pool, outdoor Olympic-size seawater pool, over 60 private pools and extensive children's facilities. The guest rooms feature indulgent details such as private gyms, home cinema and state-of-the-art bathrooms with colour-therapy and aromatherapy Jacuzzi bathtubs. Refined and considerate service, Amirandes is the essence of Cretan hospitality, mirroring the resort's meticulous attention to detail and utmost respect for the privacy of its guests. Muted suedes and white fabrics are the keynotes of the interior design, embodying classic Grecian decor that is tastefully finished in simple luxury.

The choice of dining venues at Amirandes will certainly keep your palate piqued. Chefs concentrate on making every single meal and drink at Amirandes a masterpiece, whether it is sublime sushi at Blue Monkey, organic Cretan cuisine at Xasteria, traditional Italian dishes at Minotaur or Medditeranean fare with flourishes of international delicacies at the signature restaurant Amirandes.

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