The adults-only Magic Life Candia Maris is pulled up against a sandy beach, 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Heraklion.
A good number of bars and restaurants are right on the doorstep.From most of the hotel, there are vistas of the Aegean Sea.
You can get stuck in with everything from trampolining to indoor cycling, before winding down with a relaxing treatment* at the spa.There are plenty of activities to keep you going at this place, from aqua aerobics and archery to fancy dress parties and acrobat shows.
The spa is really big on treatments, with around 200 to choose from.
As for dining, you’ve got a buffet, a Greek taverna and a Mediterranean à la carte.