Edem Boutique Hotel

Edem Boutique Hotel sits on the shoreline of Ammoudara, a long sandy beach about five to six kilometres southeast of Agios Nikolaos along the old road toward Sitia and Ierapetra. The beach here runs long and calm, with light blue water and underground springs opening into the sea nearby, and the area has hotels, tavernas and rooms to let.

Rooms are designed with quiet comfort in mind: soundproof windows keep the sea breeze without the noise, and most open onto a private balcony or terrace with a side sea view. Bathrobes, slippers and proper bath amenities are standard, and a stocked mini-bar and coffee facilities mean guests can settle in without needing to go far. A writing desk and sofa bed give the rooms enough flexibility for longer stays.

Agios Nikolaos itself is a short distance away, its old harbour town built around Lake Voulismeni, which connects to the sea through a narrow channel and is lined with cafés and tavernas — a pleasant walk or drive for an evening out, then back to the calm of Ammoudara for the night.