Fun-packed family stay
Right on Kolymbari’s Blue Flag-sporting beach, Giannoulis Cavo Spada is where laid-back island vibes meet fun-filled family getaways. This place has plenty to offer in the way of activities and facilities, and for any avid explorers in your midst, Chania's Venetian harbour and Crete's charming villages await! But honestly, you might not even fancy leaving this place...
So, let's talk pool. In a word? Huge. If we had a couple more we'd say it's a lagoon-style number fringed with sun loungers – either way it's got family fun written all over it. Elsewhere you can get stuck into the likes of tennis, padel, and fitness classes, while the spa's hammam and sauna are on hand if you just fancy a bit of me time. Little ones are always in the mix, too, with a pool to call their own and lively kids' club. Evenings bring entertainment, from live music to Cretan cooking classes, so you won't find yourself at a loose end 'round these parts.
Onto the food, then, and the buffet goes just as big as everything else at the hotel. Expect generous spreads of international fare with show cooking stations plating up freshly-made dishes. Fancy mixing things up a bit? Hit the Italian à la carte or the Mediterranean fusion spot. For a real taste of Crete, grab lunch at the beach taverna with the sea just steps away. Drinks flow from morning till late at the bars – perfect for that post-tennis cocktail or a quiet nightcap.
What Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports and Leisure Resort has to offer
Get sporty
If you love staying active, this place is a dream. From tennis and padel courts to mini football and beach volleyball, there’s plenty to keep you moving. Join a fitness class or try the jogging routes with sea views – it’s all about mixing fun with fitness in the Cretan sunshine.
Make time for me
When it’s time to slow down, head to the spa. Think soothing massages, a hammam, and a heated indoor pool for pure relaxation. There’s even a sauna and steam bath for that extra touch of indulgence. It’s the perfect balance after a day of exploring or hitting the courts.
Food with a view
Nothing says holiday like lunch by the sea. The Sea Line beach taverna serves up fresh Cretan flavours with the waves as your backdrop. Add in the Italian à la carte and Mediterranean fusion options, and you’ve got dining that feels like part of the adventure – not just a meal.
Facilities
Overview
Certified sustainable
This hotel has a Global Sustainable Tourism Council or equivalent recognised certification. To find out more about what this means, visit our sustainability page.
- Bar
- Outdoor pool
- Kids club
- Gym
Food & Drink
- 1 international buffet restaurant
- 3 à la carte restaurants (Cretan/Mediterranean, Italian, Mediterranean-fusion)
- 1 poolside snack bar
- 1 bar
Entertainment
- Children's pool
- Entertainment programme
- Indoor heated pool
- Kids club
- Outdoor pool
Family facilities
- Children's pool
- Kids' club (3yrs+, open 6 days per week)
- Babysitting service available on request (charges apply)
- Cots available on request (free of charge)
- Highchairs available in the restaurants
Sports & Health
- Fitness
- Tennis
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa treatments