Koutouloufari Holidays

Koutouloufari Holidays – Appealing pretty village above Hersonissos
Koutouloufari is a very pretty village above the developed and established resort of Hersonissos on the north coast of Crete, 18 miles east of the capital Heraklion and the airport and 23 miles north-west of Agios Nikolaos. This resort will appeal to those wanting to enjoy the facilities and nightlife of a bigger resort while staying in a small village atmosphere. Koutouloufari is a charming place set on the hillside above Hersonissos with excellent views of a broad bay and the port. Breaks here are set in a village that still looks and feels like a traditional Crete destination. There are pleasant local shops and restaurants with lots of character. Hersonissos is less than a mile down the hill.  Hersonissos is an established busy and cosmopolitan beach and party resort where you will find everything that you might lack in peaceful picturesque Koutouloufari.

Koutouloufari Holidays – Village atmosphere and resort nearby
Koutouloufari has a selection of beaches to choose from. The closest is less than a mile down the hill from the village. Beaches in Hernosissos have some of the best watersports facilities on the island. Moving west from the resort you will find increasingly quieter and larger stretches of excellent beach. Koutouloufari nightlife is probably a relaxed meal in appealing tavernas popular with locals from the resort below. This you can combine with all the attractions of Hersonissos nightlife centred on the attractive harbour area where there are lots of tavernas and bars close to the water’s edge. Hersonissos nightlife is busy with plenty of clubs for those who want to party until late.

Holidays in Koutouloufari – Enjoy popular excursions from Hersonissos
Visit another nearby picturesque traditional village of Piskopiano. Hersonissos has popular boat trips to other beaches and small islands including the island of Dia. Popular Koutouloufari holiday excursions include the ancient Minoan palace at Knossos, Heraklion’s archaeological museum, Samaria Gorge, the island of Spinalonga and even a boat trip to the island of Santorini. Frequent buses run along the coast.