MINOS hotel is an ideal destination for those who want to live a relaxing and carefree vacation with a background of the blue sea but also for those who love adventure and exploration. Hiking trails are plentiful and we are here to give you maps and routes on how to get to the nearby beaches and gorges of the area. Ask us!

Cross the sketched paths of the area by bike and experience the ultimate adventure in the pure green landscape. For information on renting or repairing a bicycle, please contact the reception of MINOS Hotel. We also provide GPS files or maps for you to navigate the most beautiful routes.

Every day from the port of Agia Galini starts the boat that transports you to the beach of Agios Georgios. Stop at the beach and enjoy your swim in the clear blue waters or continue by boat for a unique fishing trip experience. Here is swimming and barbeque with the fish you caught! Try it and get rid of the problems and stresses of everyday life.

Paximadia are two islands located south of Agia Galini. They are uninhabited and so they have maintained their virgin wild beauty over the years. Visit their secluded beaches by boat starting from Agia Galini for an organized excursion which includes dives in a magnificent landscape, sunbathing and barbeque.

Explore the beautiful coasts of southern Crete by diving in the crystal clear waters. The specialized staff will help you if you are a beginner. Discover caves, reefs, rocky slopes and archeological ruins and see up close the wonderful marine life of the area!

Discover the secrets of nature and the Greek tradition. MINOS Hotel offers you a unique opportunity and proposes to introduce you to the olive harvesting process that takes place in October, November and December. You will watch the process or you will pick the olives yourself with one of the ancient methods of collecting them. The olives are then transported to the mill and there you will see up close the extraction of the precious all-gold olive oil. We invite you to the festival of the Earth!

Kazani is a celebration for the Cretans. This is the process of making raki or tsikoudia, the world-famous local alcoholic beverage, and takes place in October and November. It is an aromatic brandy based on grapes of Cretan origin that contains 40% to 65% alcohol. Cauldron in Crete means music, dance, people and emotions. If you are in Crete in the fall, do not miss to experience an experience that cannot be described in words.

In the spring, visitors have the opportunity to admire up close and photograph original species of flowers in the area of Spili - Gerakari. Of particular interest are the beautiful orchids that make their appearance in this place. Spili in Gerakari village is only half an hour away from MINOS hotel.