On the Bay of Karteros which is situated 4km away from Heraklion airport, you can find two settlements Karteros and Amnissos. Due to the fact that it is very near to Heraklion, and because it’s also a beautiful area, there has been a rapid development.
The main beach of Karteros has a sandy organized beach with clear waters and a lot of beach bars. There you can also find beach volley courts.
As for accommodation there is a variety of hotels, renting rooms, studios, Airbnb to choose from, as well as restaurants, tavernas, cafes and bars for every budget.
Nearby is Florida beach where Karteros Gorge is ending and during spring you can find a small wetland.