Rouvas Travel Guide
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Aquila Atlantis Hotel
The room was spacious, quiet and comfortable with blackout curtains. The breakfast was bountiful and delicious and the staff was welcoming and friendly. Great choice near the port!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive
Great resort, staff were super helpful especially those at the restaurant. The Spa was amazing and the staff took time to speak with us before recommending treatment to book. Location right on the beach made it a fantastic place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Kronos Hotel
The breakfast was very nice, staff was wonderful. Parking is close by. Beautiful view
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Petousis Hotel & Suites
Lovely spacious soundproofed, room with a small balcony and air conditioning. Shower was fab. The pool is unheated unfortunately but still refreshing. The pool area was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Staff were all very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

LAVRIS City Suites
Clean comfortable room with nice staff. Very easy to access from the port
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Pleiades Urban Stay by Semavi
The room was exceptionally clean, water bottles in the fridge were a nice gesture, the cleaning staff was amazingly nice, extremely convenient to shops, sites, and food, you are in the heart. The host communicated well before the check-in date with logistics- it seemed automatic, not a person, but ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Koudoumas Monastery
Koudoumas Monastery is just one of the places to see in Gortyna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.
Gortys
Learn about the local history of Gortyna when you spend time at Gortys. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Museum of Messara
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Messara in Ambeloúzos. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Trypiti Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Trypiti Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gortyna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Rouvas Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Rouvas Gorge, a lovely green space in Gortyna. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Canyon Saint Sava
You can take time to visit Canyon Saint Sava during your travels to Gortyna. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
- Heraklion Port
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Palace of Knossos
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Beach of Matala
- Heraklion Town Hall
- Koules Fortress
- Heraklion Loggia
- Morosini Fountain
- Komos Beach
- Agios Titos Church
- Palace of Phaistos
- Venetian Walls
- Koubes
- Pankritio Stadium
- Caves of Matala
- Museum of El Greco
- Mount Ida
- Sfendoni Cave





