Location

Paul-Marie is a hotel which is located just 3 minutes away from the Blue Cretan Sea of the Mediterranean in Analipsi Hersonissou ,a small traditional village full of olive and fruit-bearing trees,impressive flower gardens and breathtaking sceneries. Τhe geographical position of the village is ideal for exploring the island as it is located almost in the middle of Crete . From the other hand, the summer Lifestyle at Analipsi combines the tranquility which characterize the village in the beginning of the season and the liveliness of the cosmopolitan centre of Hersonissos during the summer months.

Sightseeing in the area

Τhe capital of Crete,Heraklion, is 25 minutes away from the hotel by car or by public transport which is available almost every quarter and the bus station is a 5-10 minute walk away from the hotel. The Centre of Hersonissos , is located 5 km away and is a place where you can find many pubs ,clubs,souvenir shops and cosmopolitan restaurants

CretAquarium
Lychnostatis museum
Lyttos beach tennis courts
Acqua Plus Water Park
Istron
Heraklion city
Knossos
The Archaeological Museum of Crete
Plateau of Lasithi
Agios Nikolaos
Spinalonga

CretAquarium

One of the largest and most modern aquariums in Europe, CretaAquarium is geographically located on the northwestern part of the former American Base of Gournes just 5 minutes away by car . The visit of the Αquarium can be made with the help of a tour guide or an audio guide in order to explore better the mysteries of the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea.

CretAquarium

Lychnostatis museum

Lychnostatis is an open Air Museum in Hersonissos. It was established in July 1992, based on private collections. The museum contains a variety of artifacts and structures related to Cretan folk tradition and ethnology, economic activity and culture, nature and the environment. A number of performances are put on in the auditorium, including the “Traditional September” annual event as well as Greek dancing performances, and grape and wine tasting events.

Lyttos beach tennis courts

Lyttos beach is a hotel located in the east part of Paul-Marie , which offers 22 luxurious tennis courts that could satisfy any amateur and professional player. Some of these courts have different tennis surface (with hybrid clay,acrylic and carpet) for all the tastes. In addition, every spring and autumn Lyttos organize ITF professional tournaments, welcoming professional players from all over the world,in order to give them a chance to increase their international ranking in ATP and WTA.

Acqua Plus Water Park

Istron

A place of the Eastern Crete with some of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the island.
Istron is renowned to the locals for the peaceful coves and for its crystal clean water.
It's located near to the city of Agios Nikolaos.

Heraklion city

Knossos

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete and has been called Europe’s oldest city. The city said to existed for 9000 years. The palace of Knossos was the political center of the Minoan civilization. It appears as a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and storerooms close to a central historical square. This is definitely, a site worth visiting in order to understand the amazing Ancient Greek civilization.

The Archaeological Museum of Crete

The Archaeological Museum is located in the City of Heraklon and it's one of the most significant in Europe as its impressive exhibits cover a period of 5.500 years and most of them are originated from the Palace of Knossos

Plateau of Lasithi

A big area where according to the Greek Mythology, in One of its caves called “Diktaion Andron” ,Zeus,the Father Of the Olympian Gods was born. In the foothills of its mountains are built 18 from the most traditional villages of Crete and a huge area of Fertile fields are stretched in the Middle which feeds the whole island with fresh vegetables and fruits. The ascent for Visiting Plateau of Lasithi lasts 1 hour and is recommended to be made by car

Agios Nikolaos

Known as “the Saint-Tropez “ of Crete,Agios Nikolaos is a city with many traditional fishing boats,picturesque cobbled streets and a famous lake with countless myths and legends written for its depth . It constitutes the biggest cosmopolitan city of the East Part of the island and is located 30 min away from the hotel
This city is absolutely worth visiting

Spinalonga

It's a small island protected by Venetian Walls where exiled lepers built their own hospital,their own school and created their own community and they housed their dreams and their hope for cure and return in their motherland.
It's famous for their love stories written from foreign poets and writers and for its wild natural beauty.
The access can be made by boat from the village “Plaka”which is located 35 min from Paul-Marie.