Tennis holiday at the Elia Boutique Hotel in Crete with access to the world-famous Lyttos Tennis Academy

Tennis holiday in a small boutique hotel with access to the world-famous Lyttos Tennis Center

For those seeking a more personalized tennis holiday, the newly built Elia Boutique Hotel in northern Crete, near Heraklion, is a true hidden gem . Small and intimate, yet right in the heart of the tennis action. The Lyttos Tennis Center, with its 12 clay courts, six hard courts, and four padel courts, offers perfect conditions for a tennis and padel holiday in Crete, especially for smaller teams and families! And all this at an absolutely fantastic price-performance ratio!
Opening: May 1, 2025

 Hotel description

Elia Boutique Hotel is truly something special . You can reach the hotel from Heraklion Airport in just under half an hour. If you haven't rented a car, the hotel can arrange a transfer for you upon request. If you have your own rental car, you can easily park it on the hotel grounds. This small boutique hotel enjoys a peaceful location surrounded by olive trees, just under a kilometer from the popular and expansive Anissa Beach. The three-story building houses 38 rooms – all bright, modern, and comfortably furnished, and equipped with air conditioning. You can choose from classic double rooms for two or three people to spacious family rooms with two bedrooms for a total of four people. Some rooms on the upper floors offer sea views. Couples, families, or small tennis groups looking to escape the hustle and bustle of typical hotels will feel right at home here. Everything is brand new, stylishly furnished, and beautifully designed.

 Tennis

You can play tennis at world-renowned Lyttos Tennis Center 600 meters away . The Lyttos Tennis Center has achieved international renown, as the Lyttos Tennis Academy hosting ITF tournaments Twelve clay courts and six hard courts (acrylic) delight not only tennis pros but also amateur and recreational players. Whether you're preparing for the season with your team, partner, or family, in summer or autumn, you'll find perfect training and playing conditions at the Tennis Academy year-round. The professional coaching team, led by Head Coach Ilias Sideris, offers individual and group training for all ages and skill levels and can also help plan your team event, tailored to your specific needs. Sparring partners can also be arranged. Courts can be booked for recreational play for a fee, including evening courts with floodlights. The hotel staff will be happy to assist you with bookings. Rackets and balls can be rented from the tennis office.

 Other sports activities

In addition to tennis courts, the Tennis Academy offers other racket sports facilities: four padel courts and a pickleball court are sure to delight you. Equipment can be rented for a fee. The hotel features a small freshwater pool A variety of water sports and a diving center are available on the beach – all offered by external providers for a fee. Bicycles can also be rented for a fee.

 Wellness

Right at the boutique hotel, you can complete your personal wellness program by the pool. 

 Catering

At the Elia Boutique Hotel, you'll start your day with a wonderful and varied breakfast buffet . Sit in the restaurant overlooking the pool and enjoy your coffee, fresh local pastries, a variety of fruits, and hot dishes like ham and eggs. Great emphasis is placed on using locally sourced ingredients . During the day and evening, you can dine at one of the surrounding restaurants or enjoy a meal directly at the Lyttos Tennis Center. For a relaxing nightcap, you can chill your beverage in the in-room refrigerator and enjoy it at your leisure on the restaurant terrace, your balcony, or your room's terrace – all without the noise and hustle and bustle of a typical hotel.

 Vicinity

From the hotel, you can easily take a variety of excursions by rental car. For example, to Knossos or the island of Spinalonga , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Heraklion , you shouldn't just visit the airport; you should definitely take a trip into the city itself, where beautiful shopping streets, the Koules Castle (which stands in the sea), and the fascinating archaeological museum await you. Don't miss a visit to the many colorful little villages; let yourself wander and enjoy the Cretan cuisine and hospitality.

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