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Alai Crete

88, Agiou Ioannis
Rated 8.8 in 82 reviews

Alai Crete is an inviting hotel situated in the picturesque coastal village of Stalida, Greece. This well-appointed establishment offers guests a tranquil escape where modern amenities meet traditional Cretan hospitality. The hotel’s contemporary design complements its serene surroundings, providing a comfortable and stylish atmosphere for relaxation.

Guests can enjoy a variety of accommodations, each thoughtfully designed to ensure a restful stay. The interiors are characterized by a blend of local charm and modern comfort, with tasteful furnishings and warm tones that create a welcoming ambiance. Alai Crete features a selection of facilities, including a swimming pool, a wellness center, and access to nearby beaches, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy their surroundings.

Dining options at Alai Crete focus on regional cuisine, with a menu that highlights fresh, local ingredients. The on-site restaurant provides a pleasant setting for enjoying meals, complemented by stunning views of the landscape. Additionally, the hotel offers various activities and excursions, providing guests with opportunities to explore the rich culture and natural beauty of Crete.

The friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring each visitor experiences exceptional service throughout their stay. Whether you are looking to relax by the pool, savor local flavors, or explore the captivating scenery, Alai Crete serves as an ideal base for your Cretan getaway.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 9°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 15°
 8°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 16°
 10°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 19°
 12°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 27°
 19°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 29°
 22°
 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 29°
 22°
 26°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 26°
 20°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
October
 23°
 17°
 23°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 20°
 14°
 20°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 16°
 11°
 18°
 4
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
3km / 1.9mi
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
5.4km / 3.4mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
4.7km / 2.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
7.1km / 4.4mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
6.6km / 4.1mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
8.4km / 5.2mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
9.5km / 5.9mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
8.8km / 5.5mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11km / 6.9mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
10.4km / 6.5mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
13km / 8.1mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
14km / 8.7mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
15.8km / 9.8mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
14.9km / 9.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
17.4km / 10.8mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
16.3km / 10.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
17.7km / 11mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
17.1km / 10.7mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
18.3km / 11.4mi
Areti Monastery
Areti Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
21.9km / 13.6mi
Κardamoutsa Monastery
Monastery in Crete
22km / 13.7mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
21.5km / 13.4mi
Lato
Lato
Ancient city of Crete
23km / 14.3mi
Vigla at Yialou Kefali
Lasithi
23.8km / 14.8mi
Museum Rodanthi
Museum Rodanthi
23.7km / 14.8mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.9km / 14.2mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
23.3km / 14.5mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
25km / 15.5mi
Panagia Kera
Panagia Kera
Church building in Kritsa, Crete Region, Greece
24.6km / 15.3mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
25.8km / 16mi
Tower of Ambela
Lasithi
24.1km / 15mi
Schisma
Tourist beach
25.9km / 16.1mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
25.1km / 15.6mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
25.3km / 15.7mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
27.9km / 17.4mi
Olous
Olous
Sunken settlement in Greece
26.9km / 16.7mi
Spinalonga fort
Spinalonga fort
Fort on the island of Spinalonga, Greece
27.2km / 16.9mi
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum
Museum in Crete, Greece
27.3km / 17mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
26.2km / 16.3mi
St. Nikolaos
St. Nikolaos
27.1km / 16.8mi
Folklore Museum
Museum in Lasithi, Crete
27.7km / 17.2mi
Kitroplatia
Kitroplatia
Tourist beach
28km / 17.4mi
Scaramella Semibastion
Scaramella Semibastion
Semi-bastion on the south-east side of the island
27.4km / 17mi
Rangone Redent
Rangone Redent
Two-sided, arrowhead shape fortification (a redan) on the east side of the island
27.3km / 17mi
Leper Colony Cemetery
Leper Colony Cemetery
Cemetery on the Donato bastion of the Spinalonga fortress
27.3km / 17mi

What to do in Stalida and near Alai Crete

Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
3km / 1.9mi
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
5.4km / 3.4mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
4.7km / 2.9mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
7.1km / 4.4mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
6.6km / 4.1mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
8.4km / 5.2mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
9.5km / 5.9mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
8.8km / 5.5mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
11km / 6.9mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
10.4km / 6.5mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
13km / 8.1mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
14km / 8.7mi
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Neapoli, Crete, Greece
15.8km / 9.8mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
14.9km / 9.3mi
Dreros
Dreros
Archaeological site in Greece
17.4km / 10.8mi
Kremasta Monastery
Kremasta Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Greece
16.3km / 10.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
17.7km / 11mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
17.1km / 10.7mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
18.3km / 11.4mi
Areti Monastery
Areti Monastery
Monastery in Agios Nikolaos Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
21.9km / 13.6mi
Κardamoutsa Monastery
Monastery in Crete
22km / 13.7mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
21.5km / 13.4mi
Lato
Lato
Ancient city of Crete
23km / 14.3mi
Vigla at Yialou Kefali
Lasithi
23.8km / 14.8mi
Museum Rodanthi
Museum Rodanthi
23.7km / 14.8mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.9km / 14.2mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
23.3km / 14.5mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
25km / 15.5mi
Panagia Kera
Panagia Kera
Church building in Kritsa, Crete Region, Greece
24.6km / 15.3mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
25.8km / 16mi

About Stalida

Stalida, a charming coastal village in Crete, offers a variety of activities and experiences that cater to different interests. One of the main attractions is the beach, where visitors can relax on the sandy shores or take a swim in the clear waters. The beach is well-maintained and provides facilities for sunbathing and water sports.

For those interested in local culture, exploring the traditional tavernas is a rewarding experience. These establishments serve authentic Cretan cuisine, allowing visitors to savor local dishes made from fresh ingredients. Engaging with the friendly locals can enhance your understanding of the region's customs and traditions.

Nature enthusiasts may find the nearby hiking trails appealing. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walks that showcase the natural beauty of Crete. The hills and cliffs provide stunning views of the coastline and the Mediterranean Sea, making it an ideal setting for photography.

Another interesting aspect of Stalida is its proximity to historical sites. A short drive can take you to ancient ruins and archaeological sites, including Malia and the Palace of Knossos, which offer insights into the rich history of the Minoan civilization.

Lastly, the nightlife in Stalida is relaxed yet enjoyable, with several bars and lounges where visitors can unwind after a day of exploration. This provides a pleasant way to experience the local atmosphere and meet fellow travelers. Overall, Stalida combines relaxation with cultural and natural exploration, making it a worthwhile destination in Crete.




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