Amy Adejokun
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The Anissa Beach & Village is an all-inclusive hotel in a relaxing and 'nature' setting. All your senses are awakened by the colours and scents of its country gardens, in which you will find authentic wells and impressive cacti. The accommodation is basic but comfortable, ideal for exploring the region of Anissaras without too much fuss.
Anissa Beach - © Gutton / EASYVOYAGE
Anissa Beach - © Gutton / EASYVOYAGE
The Anissa Beach was named after its location in the region of Anissaras, 15 mi from Heraklion and 2 mi only from Hersonissos, a dynamic town, popular with tourists and famous for its lively nightlife.
Accommodation at the Anissa Beach is simple and functional. The standard bedrooms are decorated in the colours of the sea, with a bright touch of yellow. They are generally equipped with two single beds laying side by side, storage space and a small desk. The bedrooms have balconies furnished with two plastic chairs and a table and they have a view of the sea or the garden. Some of the rooms give on to rooftops, but you can still make out the sea in the distance. All rooms are equipped with a fridge, a hair-dryer, a telephone, a small television and individual air-conditioning.
The two main buildings housing 310 rooms are covered in ivy and rose bushes. Nature certainly is prominent at the Anissa Beach. The huge gardens full of flowers are delightful: fruit trees, rose bushes and large open green spaces stretch out over the whole estate. From the birds singing to the fragrances in the air, this is a guaranteed change of scenery and guests can relax here on the numerous deck chairs spread out over the lawn. The hotel has a large indoor pool, a 7,500 sq ft outdoor pool filled with freshwater, as well as a kids' pool. Deckchairs and parasols are freely available. A large wooden canopy houses the mini-club, but as for all the activities here, the main language spoken is German.
The hotel has one main restaurant which goes by the name of Veranda and serves three meals in the day. The interior is a little gloomy but the many windows let enough light in. The veranda itself naturally has large bay windows. The plastic furniture, however, is not very elegant. For lunch and dinner, meat and fish are cooked in the Italian, Greek and international way. The inevitable fruits and salads are never lacking. Once a week, all-inclusive clients can have a meal at the Tavern, a typically Greek a la carte restaurant. Coffee and cakes are served from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
The large, sandy beach of Anissa Beach is particularly pleasant. Equipped with free deckchairs and parasols, it also has a bar where the drinks are included in the all-inclusive option. The hotel has its own pedal boats and canoes, which can be used by the guests for no extra charge. A club outside the hotel hires out jet skis and all sorts of water motorsports.
Built in 1990 and renovated in 2007, the Anissa Beach stretches over more than 12 acres. Open from May to October, this hotel's clientele is mainly German, with a few French and Russian guests coming to stay as well. The Anissa Beach is an all-inclusive hotel with a choice of imported drinks as well as local brands of soda and liquors.
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