Aphrodite Beach Club is a spacious complex situated at the beach of Gouves. It is run by a large Cretan family, that tries to show to its guests the Cretan tradition, and what Crete is all about. The hotel is located 18km out of Heraklion and only 7km away from Hersonissos a town known for its nightlife. The hotel was built in 1979, and was extensively renovated in 1998. The complex consists of four buildings which are Aphrodite, Apolon, Ermis and Athina. It is ideal for all ages, both for people looking for privacy and a quiet, relaxing stay, as well as for people looking for a fast paced vacation.