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Paralos Kosta Alímia

Anissaras
Rated 9.1 in 124 reviews

Paralos Kosta Alímia is a welcoming retreat located in the vibrant town of Hersonissos, Greece. Seamlessly blending modern amenities with traditional Greek hospitality, this hotel provides a relaxing escape for travelers seeking both comfort and adventure on the island of Crete.

Upon entering, guests are greeted by contemporary Greek decor that reflects the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Each room is thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, offering an array of amenities to ensure a restful stay. Balconies in many of the rooms provide serene views of either the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea or the lush garden areas, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to offering a tranquil environment.

Dining at Paralos Kosta Alímia is a delight, with an on-site restaurant serving a selection of delicious local and international dishes. The culinary experience is elevated by the use of fresh, local ingredients, allowing guests to enjoy the authentic flavors of Crete. For those seeking a more laid-back atmosphere, the hotel’s bar offers a wide range of beverages to be enjoyed by the poolside or indoors.

The location of Paralos Kosta Alímia is ideal for those who wish to explore Crete. Its proximity to the bustling center of Hersonissos means that guests can easily access local shops, cultural sites, and beautiful beaches. Additionally, the hotel is well-equipped with leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and fitness center, ensuring that all types of travelers can find activities suited to their interests.

With its blend of comfort, convenience, and genuine Greek charm, Paralos Kosta Alímia stands out as a noteworthy destination for visitors to Hersonissos.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 8°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 16°
 8°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 18°
 9°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 11°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 18°
 11
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 27°
 19°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
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
 27°
 19°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 20°
 12°
 20°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 17°
 9°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3.5km / 2.2mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
2.7km / 1.7mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4.6km / 2.9mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
6.8km / 4.2mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
9.9km / 6.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
9.6km / 6mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
13.6km / 8.5mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
12.9km / 8mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
12.9km / 8mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.9km / 8mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
14km / 8.7mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
15.8km / 9.8mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
15km / 9.3mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
18km / 11.2mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
17.2km / 10.7mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
17.6km / 10.9mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
20km / 12.4mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
20km / 12.4mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
18.1km / 11.2mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
18.3km / 11.4mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
19.3km / 12mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
19.7km / 12.3mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
19.8km / 12.3mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
20km / 12.4mi
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
20km / 12.4mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
20.6km / 12.8mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
20.2km / 12.6mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
20.5km / 12.7mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
20.5km / 12.8mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
20.3km / 12.6mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
20.3km / 12.6mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
20.9km / 13mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
21.1km / 13.1mi
Christian Art Museum
Christian Art Museum
Church building in Heraklion, Crete Region, Greece
20.5km / 12.7mi
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Orthodox church in Heraklion Municipality, Greece
20.5km / 12.7mi
Historical Museum of Crete
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Greece
20.6km / 12.8mi
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
20.3km / 12.6mi
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Roman catholic church in Heraklion
20.2km / 12.6mi
Venetian Loggia
Venetian Loggia
Venetian building in Crete
20.2km / 12.6mi
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
20.2km / 12.5mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
21km / 13.1mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
21.2km / 13.2mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
20.5km / 12.8mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22.9km / 14.2mi

What to do in Hersonissos and near Paralos Kosta Alímia

Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3.5km / 2.2mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
2.7km / 1.7mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
5.8km / 3.6mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4.6km / 2.9mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
6.8km / 4.2mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
9.9km / 6.1mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
9.6km / 6mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
13.6km / 8.5mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
12.9km / 8mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
12.9km / 8mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.9km / 8mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
14km / 8.7mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
15.8km / 9.8mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
15km / 9.3mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
18km / 11.2mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
17.2km / 10.7mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
17.6km / 10.9mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
20km / 12.4mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
20km / 12.4mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
18.1km / 11.2mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
18.3km / 11.4mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
19.3km / 12mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
19.7km / 12.3mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
19.8km / 12.3mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
20km / 12.4mi
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
20km / 12.4mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
20.6km / 12.8mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
20.2km / 12.6mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
20.5km / 12.7mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
20.5km / 12.8mi

About Hersonissos

Hersonissos, located on the northern coast of Crete, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is to explore the traditional villages in the surrounding area. These quaint villages provide a glimpse into Cretan life, complete with local tavernas and artisan shops.

For those interested in history, the Archaeological Museum of Hersonissos is worth a visit. It showcases artifacts from the Minoan civilization and offers insight into the region's rich past. Nearby, the Minoan Palace of Malia is another historical site that highlights the ancient architecture and significance of the Minoans in Crete.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beaches along the coastline. Hersonissos is known for its beautiful sandy shores, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or engaging in water sports. The clear waters also make it a great spot for snorkeling and diving, revealing the marine life of the Mediterranean.

For those looking for entertainment, the town features a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous bars and clubs. Visitors can enjoy local music and dance, making it a lively spot after sunset. Additionally, local festivals often take place, showcasing Cretan traditions, music, and cuisine.

Culinary experiences are also abundant in Hersonissos. Sampling traditional Cretan dishes at local tavernas can be a delightful way to connect with the culture. Many restaurants offer fresh seafood, grilled meats, and local wines, providing a taste of the region’s culinary heritage.

Finally, taking a day trip to nearby attractions, such as the Lasithi Plateau or the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, can enhance your experience in Hersonissos. These excursions allow for exploration of the surrounding natural beauty and additional cultural insights.

Overall, Hersonissos presents a mix of relaxation, cultural exploration, and outdoor activities, catering to a diverse range of interests.




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