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The longest sandy Beach in Crete, and the blue Aegean as an alternative to the hotel pools...
The hotel lies on the longest sandy beach in Crete, offering views of the "Mt. Psiloritis" and "White Mountains" and down to the old town of Rethymno with its Venetian Fortress. Swimming in the blue Aegean Sea is an alternative to the hotel's choice of pools. The famous huge exotic pool (with children's area) in the shape of little islands connected by small bridges help your dream of Paradise become reality.


Outdoor Pools

  • 1 tropical seawater pool (with children's area). Area: 980 m2
    Depth: 0.60 to 2.30 m
     
  • 1 fresh-water garden pool (with children's area). Area: 340 m2
    Depth : 1.05 x 1.35 x 2.55 m
     
  • 1 fresh-water pool (seafront). Area : 165 m2
    Depth : 1.50 m
     
  • 1 fresh-water paddling pool (by the family rooms). Area : 20 m2
    Depth : 0.45 m
     
  • 1 Indoor fresh-water pool heated October to April). Area : 100 m2
    Depth : 1.40 m
     

Guests staying in the Luxury Accommodation Villas have their own private pool.


Hotel Beaches
500 meters long
Sandy/shingle beach
This beach is awarded the "Blue Flag" in compliance to the directives of the European programme: water quality; environmental management; safety, services and facilities; environmental education and information. Nesting beach for the endangered Sea Turtle species Caretta caretta.


Beach and Pool facilities

  • Beach towels
  • Showers / WC
  • Changing Cabins
  • Umbrellas & sun beds
  • Beach and Pool Bar
  • Water sports Center
     

Sports & entertainment for all ages
Of all the Aquila Hotels & Resorts , Rithymna Beach has one of the most extensive sports and entertainment menus. From youngsters to the young-at-heart, from morning to night, from active to passive - there’s something to suit everyone.

Tennis

  • 5 Astroturf Tennis Courts (2 with floodlights)
  • Tennis coaching

Fitness

  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Gymnasium
  • Outdoor gymnastic area

Water sports

  • Professional instructors
  • Windsurfing
  • Water-skiing
  • Pedaloes
  • Parasailing
  • Catamaran sailing
  • Wet bikes
  • Canoes

Atlantis Diving Centre

  • PADI trained instructors
  • Beginners to advanced courses
  • Introductory lessons in pool
  • Equipment hire
  • Dives in exotic locations off the Cretan coast

Mountain Bike Centre

  • Training / excursions
  • Rental
  • Technical service
  • Miscellaneous

Table tennis

  • Beach volleyball
  • Atelier (T-shirt, silk painting, creative workshop)
  • Archery

Beach & Pool facilities

  • 3 outdoor pools (1 large seawater, 2 fresh water)
  • Children’s pool
  • Paddling pool
  • Beach towels on loan
  • Showers / changing cabins
  • Sunbeds & umbrellas - free of charge by the pools and at the beach

Entertainment
The hotel's entertainment team offers a variety of activities from morning gym, aerobics and beach games to dancing lessons, evening shows and musical nights from the rich tradition of the island.
 

Daytime Activities

  • Gymnastics : morning gym, aerobics, Tai Bo etc.
  • Vita Aktiva : breathing & relaxation exercises, creative activities
  • Atelier Studio : T-shirt & silk painting, creative workshop
  • Sport : Table tennis, beach volley, waterball, beach games, pool games
  • Culture : walks, Sirtaki dance lessons, Greek language lessons, Greek cookery lessons and local culture etc.

Evening Activities

  • Animation shows
  • Professional entertainment shows
  • Folklore dance show
  • Live hotel band with dancing
  • Piano player and much more.

"Kri Kri" Children's Camp & Club
Relax, enjoy your holidays and let them help your children have the best time of their life. Free of charge!!!
The self-contained "Kri Kri" Children's Club resembles a multi-coloured fairytale village complete with miniature bedrooms, amphitheatre, Kafeneion, atelier, water mill, miniature river, wishing-well and playground.

For children 3-6 years old and 6-12 years old during mornings and afternoons (all season) there is affectionate and sensible care by qualified multi-lingual personnel. Children’s menu (3-12 yrs) arranged every evening throughout the season. From mid-June to mid-September, possibility of overnight stay for children aged 6-12 years.

Adventures, competitions, handicrafts, drawing and theatre performances keep even the most energetic youngsters amused and leave parents free to relax. Free cots, highchairs and early children's menus are just some of our other special offers for "junior guests".


Club 4U
Teenagers (12-17 yrs old) may join in the Club 4 U activities during the main summer months (mid-June to mid Sept.). A selection of activities is available and, depending on the group, a daily programme is arranged. Internet Corner also available. During these peak summer months, the Club 4 U active youth programme is also arranged for teenagers (13+ years old).


Free

  • "Kri Kri" Children's Camp (overnight facilities mid-June to mid-September, 6-12 years old)
  • "Kri Kri" Children's Camp Club (3-12 years old)
  • Club 4 U - teenage programme
  • Children shows, creative games, children's playground, fun, games, competitions, etc.
  • Baby cots
  • Baby food
  • Children's high chairs
  • Early children’s meals
  • Special children’s menu
  • Babysitter (on request, fixed prices)