Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only: Accommodation in Amoudara (Heraklion), Crete

Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only sits directly on a Blue Flag Award-winning sandy beach in Amoudara. The hotel offers five outdoor swimming pools, including private swim-up pools for select rooms and two common seasonal pools. Guests can use an innovative 'order button' at sunbeds to request food and drinks directly to their lounger without leaving the spot.

The hotel features 137 rooms, with options including Junior Suite Swim Up rooms that provide direct access to a shared private pool from the terrace. Rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Many rooms offer swim-up access, letting guests step from their terrace into the water.

The main restaurant serves buffet-style meals with show cooking stations and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Guests can also dine at the à la carte Armonia Eatery, which offers one complimentary dinner per stay, plus a healthy breakfast option. The Ammos Beach Bar provides waiter-served lunch and drinks on the beach or by the pool, with live music and evening entertainment.

The on-site wellness center offers spa treatments, including massages and facials, with a spa lounge and relaxation area. Guests can use the fitness center with indoor and outdoor gym equipment, and join daily classes such as Pilates and yoga on the beach. The hotel also has a table tennis table and water sports facilities on the beach.

The hotel is located 7 km from Heraklion International Airport and 6 km from Heraklion city center. Knossos Palace and other archaeological sites are within a 20-minute drive, and a bus stop outside the hotel offers service into the city for €2.50 each way. Shops, tavernas, and car rental offices are within walking distance along the main road.

Beach: Blue Flag Award-winning sandy beach with direct hotel access

Pools: Five outdoor pools including private swim-up pools

Rooms: Junior Suite Swim Up with terrace access to shared pool

Dining: À la carte Armonia Eatery with complimentary dinner

Services: Sunbed 'order button' for poolside food and drink delivery

Activities: Daily yoga classes and live evening entertainment