Near Analipsi Village there are great activities you can enjoy and spend a pleasant time during your stay. All the following proposals are located in an area about 10 km around Analipsis.
SPINALONGA
Spinalonga is a small island near Elounda in East Crete. Spinalonga is also known as the Leper Island, as that is where lepers from Crete and the rest of Greece were quarantined until 1957. Boats depart from Agios Nikolaos in the morning. From Elounda harbour, there is a boat to Spinalonga every 30 minutes throughout the summer. It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the island. There are also boats from the little village of Plaka just north of Elounda. The trip from here is shorter, taking about 10 minutes, as Plaka is directly opposite Spinalonga.
CRETAQUARIUM
The Cretaquarium building is part of the Thalassocosmos complex, the largest research, technology and entertainment centre in the Mediterranean.Thalassocosmos is located in the northwest shoreward section of the former American Base at Gournes, Heraklion Prefecture (5 Km west from Analipsi). This is where your experience exploring the Mediterranean sea world begins. Come face to face with hundreds of species and thousands of living organisms.
LYCHNOSTATIS MUSEUM
The Cretan Open-air Museum ‘LYCHNOSTATIS’ is located in Hersonissos and aims to promote the understanding and awareness of the Cretan folk cultural heritage. Ιts scope lies on cretan traditional architect, traditional occupations and customs , Cretan nature and environment, pre-industrial technology and cretan Folk Culture.
WATERPARKS
There are two waterparks at the area whith lots of slides, games and facilities. They provide people of all ages with the chance to enjoy their holidays, explore the beautiful parks, relax by the pools, spend hours and hours on our exciting and thrilling games and rides, enjoy the sunshine, have a snack or a drink . They are located on a hill, so you can look around and glimpse different corners of beauty and fun without getting tired.
CRETE GOLF CLUB
Crete Golf Club islocated at Chersonisos. It provides extensive practice facilities, including double-ended 300 yard covered driving range with short game area and two practice putting greens. It has also a club house with snack bar, a pro shop and a cafe.