Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece: This page gives you more information about Zorbas Island apartment rental on Crete Greece. We like to inform you about all the different options we have for accommodation on Crete and apartment rental on Crete. This page gives you a more detailed explanation about our apartments with its conditions and the activities we organise. We organise our own excursions and we explain about the many options we have for nice trips with pleasure.
The weather this week in Crete (Zorbas Island – Kokkini Hani) until 6 January 2026. Mild winter weather, between 17-18 degrees. Sun, clouds and a few local showers.
On behalf of the entire Zorbas Team, we wish all our guests and loyal followers a fantastic New Year and a very travel-filled 2026! We look forward to making it another unforgettable year in Crete together with you. New in 2026: Our complete package holidays. Starting this year, we are making it even easier (and more affordable!) for you. We now offer complete package holidays for the spring break, high season and autumn holidays. That means: flights and accommodation in one price. Whether you come with your family in the summer or enjoy the mild climate in the spring or autumn, we will arrange the entire trip for you. And did you know that this is often cheaper than you think? Thanks to our direct lines and competitive agreements, we offer the best quality at a surprisingly good price. Curious about the possibilities? Request a no-obligation quote today for your ideal holiday period in 2026!
Apartment complex
Our complex has 20 apartments and 2 holiday homes surrounded by beautiful gardens and is directly at the coast of North Crete. Its location is quiet and very central: the ideal base for an active or relaxing vacation. The highlight of our accommodation is the breathtaking view of the sea to Dia Island from the swimming pool and the Greek tavern. The homely atmosphere, its small scale, but most of all the helpfulness and service of the Zorbas Team make you feel immediately welcome.
We organise many different excursions, so you can get to know the real Crete; beautiful hikes, outdoor and survival trips, boat and snorkelling excursions, Greek cooking workshop in open air or even pottery and picking olives. In other words, whether you come alone, with your family or company, there are always some nice activities for everyone. And the best part? You can come to us for your holiday both in the summer and winter!
Zorbas Island: winner of several visitor’s awards from 2010 till 2024. In 1999, we welcomed our first guests at Zorbas. Whether you are looking for tranquillity or action, beach or mountains; with us you are welcome both summer and (on request) winter for a wonderful holiday.
Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece – Surroundings of the apartments
Surroundings of Zorbas Island apartments: You will find Zorbas Island at about 15 minutes distance from Heraklion, the capital of Crete, between the villages Kokkini Hani and Gournes. Kokkini Hani and Gournes are villages directly at the northern coast of Crete with many sandy beaches. In Kokkini Hani you will find several supermarkets, shops, coffee bars, pharmacies, taverns, laundry service and an ice cream shop, all at not even 5 minutes away from our complex. There are ATM machines at walking distance from your apartment.
From Kokkini Hani you can travel every half hour by local bus to Heraklion, Hersonissos, Malia or Agios Nikolaos. The location of Zorbas Island is directly at the sea with sandy beaches right in front of the door. At 5 minutes walking distance is a larger sandy beach where you can do all kinds of water sports, such as Jet Ski, banana boat, beach volley etc.
Zorbas Island – tavern
In our tavern with a stunning view at the Island of Dia, we serve you your breakfast, lunch and diner. The tavern is next to the swimming pool and the bar. Our pool is well maintained and is very suitable for children. We are always there for you to please you and to ensure that you have everything you need.
The sunset at Zorbas Island is stunning every day again.
Next to our tavern is a path going towards the apartments. The design of the complex is like a small village. There is not a lot of noise, so you can enjoy the peace there is. Around the apartments are our gardens where we grow a part of our own vegetables and herbs. You will find there also banana trees, aloe vera, cactus plants, olive trees and grapes. Most of these plants and flowers cannot grow in the gardens of Northern Europe.
Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece – Description of the apartments
All our apartments have a veranda or terrace and almost all of them with sea view. Your apartment has an open kitchen with refrigerator, twin hob, kettle, cooking equipment and tableware. The bathrooms have a shower, toilet and hairdryer.
Our apartments are suitable for staying in during summer and winter. They are well isolated and have air-conditioning. All over the complex is Wi-Fi available. With pleasure we put a baby cot and a high chair for your children in your apartment. There are also high chairs available in our tavern. Have also a look at the page for childfriendly holidays on Crete for more information.
Our accommodation is ideal for singles, couples as well as for family and group holidays. There is even a larger holiday home on the complex where up to 5 persons can stay in. At the apartments is enough space for parking. We offer a great amount of excursions and activities, so you will never have a dull moment. We organise our excursions only for our own guests and to show you the real Crete at places where others don’t go. Have a look at our excursion page, where you can read about our outdoor activities, from boat trips and snorkelling, our beautiful hiking tours to cooking lessons.
Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece – What’s on the menu?
We offer all our guests the option for half board. Our Greek tavern guarantees you a very divers menu. We prepare all of our dishes with fresh ingredients and lots of vegetables, fruits and herbs from our garden. Including with a half board reservation are our extensive BBQ and Meze evenings. Mezedes are a variety of small Greek dishes, where you can taste everything. To get an impression of our Greek cuisine and recipes: Dinner at Zorbas Island. If you follow a special diet, are a vegetarian or can not eat certain foods, we adapt with pleasure the menu to your needs. The Greek cuisine is actually very suitable for this and we always cook with fresh ingredients. Our chef will consult with you and makes surprisingly tasty and customized dishes.
Dinner is served around 20.00 hours. Our dinner offers a wide choice for everyone, including children. Our breakfast starts at 08.30 hours till 10.30 hours and consists of coffee, tea, milk, juice and water, fresh brown and white bread, cornflakes, muesli, choco pops, ham, cheese, jam, chocolate spread, eggs, yoghurt, honey, pancakes and fruit.
Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece – More useful information
With us you can organise your holiday in whatever way you wish. Because of the location of the apartments, you can enjoy both a relaxing and an active vacation. In case you would like to make a trip on your own, we can also organise this for you. Motorbike or scooter rental, car rental, bicycle rental or bicycle tours, we arrange it directly for you, safe and secure. With pleasure we inform you personally and into detail about the area and the possibilities.
Transfer from and to the airport: At Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece there are no fixed arrival or departure days. We can arrange your transfer from and to the airport. Should you need help in finding the right flights, we will be happy to do so.
At Zorbas Island we are always there for you, since we feel it important that you enjoy a great vacation, no matter if you travel alone or with a group. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information and with any kind of question. We answer your questions directly and personally within 24 hours!
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Zorbas Island apartments on Crete Greece