Calimera Sunshine crit. Club Calimera Sunshine Crete Resort (all inclusive), Koutsounari

For the last 6 years, once a year, we have definitely had a rest in Crete. We stayed in almost all regions (in the cities or suburbs of Chania, Bali, Rethymno, Elounda). In the summer we vacation only with children (I have three of my own, plus we always fly in a group with our relatives, they also have children), so for us the main requirements for summer trip it's a clear sea clean beach, safety (including food, accommodation, etc.) and entertainment for children. Much of what is written in the negative reviews is true, but we have been coming to this hotel for the second time in a row and my children do not even want to hear anything about traveling to other places. And this despite the fact that we saw the whole of Crete, and a decent part of other places - cities and continents (India, Spain, Great Britain, France, Czech Republic, Egypt,Turkey). But children are counting the days until a new trip to this hotel, and we, adults, also do not mind at all. I'll start with absolutely indisputable moments, so to speak, of objective reality: 1. Surprisingly clean pebble beach (with multi-colored pebbles) and blue-turquoise sea. There are no other hotels near this hotel either to the right or to the left; there are also not so many private houses in the mountains (in the north of Crete, houses are piled almost one on top of one), and therefore there are relatively few vacationers - quite freely on big beach . In the sea - only clean water, not plastic cups, bags, leftover hot dogs or used diapers. Beach - also without cigarette butts, clean; sun loungers are at a sufficient distance from each other. There are still ten meters of beautiful clean pebbles between the sun loungers and the sea - you feel the space and feel like a part of nature when you lie on clean hot stones after a swim in the sea. Not far from the coast, several fresh springs come out into the sea (locals told), that is, the water in the sea is constantly updated. As for us, the purest sea is the main thing for which we fly several thousand kilometers from the urban jungle and for which we pay our money. 2. Surprisingly friendly and professional animators who involve both children and adults in various activities, uniting people of different nationalities. I have athletic kids, so we enjoyed half of the options: water polo, volleyball, table tennis, darts, boccia, aqua aerobics. The instructors are guys from Italy, Spain, Portugal. But what incredible and professional shows they do in the evening! As soon as the animators found out that my children are professional athletes (they are 9 and 11 years old), they were also immediately invited to participate in the evening on the big stage with a break dance show along with a professional dancer Diego from Mexico (the main animator of the hotel). The next day, my children became very famous in the hotel, it was their "five minutes of fame")), but almost all the animators there are artists - either professional or by vocation, so I highly recommend visiting their show "Variety", you will not remain indifferent, believe me! Thank you Diego, Sarah, Alex, Maria, and others for the good mood in your hotel every day! 3. The rooms this year were after cosmetic repairs (everything is painted). The rooms are small, the balconies are small, but we somehow accommodated. I am attaching a photo of our room upon check-in. Why they set the table for us in the room - as regular customers of the hotel, or as the first customers this year (the hotel opened on June 1 after renovation) - I don’t know. On Sunday the room is not cleaned. Beds are changed every two days, the presence of a tip does not affect this (verified). 4. There are two water slides for children from 7 years old, but for my children they were small and uninteresting. In addition, according to the rules of the hotel, these low slides cannot be used by small children (namely, they might be interested in them). 5. Food - no frills, but we always found something to eat. I really enjoyed the fried fish, the Greek salad and the natural Greek yogurt. Almost the entire vacation ate only them and felt great. Loved the food on the Greek day - there were traditional dishes and sweets. My youngest son is a severe allergic person, but during the holidays, all allergies disappeared - either the power of the sea, or really high-quality food. Empty plates are cleared from the tables very quickly and always with a smile. The guests of the hotel in my time were mostly Czechs. Then the Poles, Russians and Germans arrived. In general, many thanks to the hotel staff for our great holiday!!! This was our second visit but hopefully not the last!…

Sunshine Crete Beach & Annex 5 * is a large hotel on the island of Crete. It is located 8 kilometers from the nearest town of Ierapetra, on south coast islands, which determines its profile - beach holiday. A large green area in close proximity to the sea is consistent with its autonomous operation and the reception of tourists on an all-inclusive basis.

In fact, the complex is represented by two hotels, with a unified infrastructure:

• A - Crete Beach 5* built in 1989;
• B - Crete Village (Annex 4 *) built in 1999.

The main difference is in the location relative to the sea: the first (A) is in close proximity, and the second (B) is 300 meters from the beach, across the road, on the mountainside. Both territories are connected by an underground passage and a shuttle bus.

The number of rooms consists of two and three-story buildings. In 2005 (Village) and 2012 (Beach) renovation work was carried out on the premises.

Both territories have swimming pools for children and adults, playgrounds, GYM's and walking paths. But the main animation work takes place in Sunshine Crete Beach. The territory of the resort is well-groomed and planted with flowering shrubs, paths and benches in picturesque corners conducive to walks and contemplative rest.

The sea, the sun and a well-thought-out family vacation system have been attracting our compatriots to the Sunshine Calimera Club Kreta & Annex for 10 years now. People come here with teenagers as well as with very young children.

For several years now, an international team of animators, including Russian-speaking ones, has been working in the institution, capable of turning children's holidays into a memorable holiday.

Rooms

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Regardless of the season, all rooms are usually fully loaded in the hotel: 219 in Club Calimera 5 * and 107 in Sunshine Village. Recommended for booking:

• 166 double standard (26 m²);
• 158 two-room family families (36 m²);
• 2 for disabled guests.

All rooms are quite spacious, have tiled floors, panoramic windows opening onto a balcony or terrace, furnished with a table and a couple of chairs. The reason for choosing a room may be the view from the window (on the sea, on the garden, on the surroundings) and belonging to the non-smoking category.

By the way, if you prefer peace in the evenings, you should choose garden or land view.

The furnishings and decor of the rooms create a feeling of comfort. There is everything you need for a healthy sleep and placement of things. Family rooms are located on the lower floors of buildings or in bungalows, which is convenient for children. In addition to the parent bed, they have 2 beds in the form of a folding sofa. And sliding doors during the day turn adjacent rooms into a large room. At the same time, extra cots for children under 12 years old are provided free of charge.

Each room has:

• air conditioner;
• fridge;
• safe;
• direct telephone;
• TV with cable and satellite channels.

A dense two-layer curtain on the window saves the guests from the midday southern sun. In the room you can connect to the Wi-Fi network, after paying for the service at the reception.

Each bathroom has a complete set of modern sanitary ware and necessary equipment, including a hairdryer. Guests are not guaranteed a bathrobe and slippers, and you will have to think about a toothbrush with toothpaste, but a set of towels with a regular daily change is mandatory.

From the reviews of tourists for 2020: for Russians who are not used to saving, hygiene consumables are clearly not enough. And one more thing: there is always bottled drinking water in the room at the time of arrival, then you should use the water coolers on the floors and in the restaurant.

Nutrition

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System All inclusive in Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta 5 * - this is a multiple meal in restaurants of different cuisines, including snacks by the pool and on the beach. Guests have unlimited free access to beer and wine tapping stations, soft drinks and ice cream.

In Greece national feature is the preparation of dishes from the freshest and highest quality products. The more "stars" a hotel has, the more varied the menu, and the popular buffet certainly has a vegetarian and dietary zone.

The main restaurant Dionissos is the venue for early breakfasts, lunches and dinners for Beach 5 * guests, which are served as a buffet. On the territory of the Village, the Minos restaurant performs the same function. Late breakfasts are served at the Aphrodite Outdoor Bar by the pool.

A romantic dinner with a meal order can be held by appointment in the Italian restaurant Mamma Mia (60 seats), or in the Kapetanios restaurant, which operates on the “a la carte” system.

On the territory for guests are available:

• Greek tavern Zorbas (75 seats);
• main bar Poseidon;
• beach bar Thalassa;
• pool bar Sunset (Village part);
• night disco bar.

European breakfast traditionally consists of a standard set of products, indispensable addition to which are fresh vegetables and fruits. The omelette will be prepared right there, in front of your eyes. Porridge will please compatriots. Coffee from the coffee machine, tea bags and juices complete the morning menu.

At lunch and dinner, the menu is much more diverse: a large assortment of cold and hot dishes, seafood, fish, grilled and steamed meat, quality wine and several types of strong alcohol. Chopped vegetables and all kinds of dressings allow everyone to put together their own version of the salad. Ripe southern fruits go for dessert along with three ice creams. The soup, however, has only one name and, as is customary in Europe, it is mashed.

In Greece, you need to be prepared for large portions in an a la carte restaurant and ask the waiter in advance about its volume. Each guest can, by appointment, taste delicious Italian and Greek cuisine in the a la carte restaurant or the Greek tavern.

For a child, if the guest is not satisfied with the diet table, the main restaurant can cook something from a special children's menu, heat milk, even if it is not in the general serving.

A high chair for feeding is available upon request.

Staff

The Greeks are exceptionally friendly and positive-minded people, they are traditionally friendly towards Russians. But they are not in a hurry to learn Russian. In Sunshine Crete Beach there is only one Russian-speaking employee at the front desk, and he works in shifts. True, the staff speaks excellent English and German, and in these languages ​​it is always possible to achieve mutual understanding.

There is one more feature: Sunday is the day of rest for the attendants. This is even warned on booking sites. But the staff fulfills all its obligations to tourists to create a comfortable environment for recreation responsibly and at the time established by the regulations.

The All inclusive system significantly expands the range free services, but there are a few for which, if desired, you will have to pay extra:

• airport transfer;
• diving equipment;
• wellness procedures in the Spa center;
• tennis lessons with an instructor;
• billiards;
• babysitting services;
• cleaning, washing and ironing clothes.

Entertainment and animation

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Regardless of age, physical abilities and inclinations of character, here everyone finds something to their liking. Animation, replacing daily programs with evening programs, involves vacationers in the cycle of resort entertainment:

• On the beach: beach volleyball, water slides for children and adults.
• In the lounge area by the pool daily: morning exercises, mini-disco.
• In the pool: water polo, water relay races, aqua aerobics.
• In the garden: mini golf, big chess, shuffleboard.
• On the sports grounds: mini football, tennis and table tennis, archery.
• In the open gym: individual strength and cardio training.
• In the children's club: educational games, quests, competitions.
• In the amphitheater: once a week, musical shows, themed evenings, Greek dance lessons.
• In the disco club: nightly disco.
• Outside: bike tours led by animators, excursion programs.

In both territories there are children's playgrounds with a traditional set of small forms and splash pools.

Beach

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The main asset of the island of Crete is the beaches and the azure depths of the Libyan Sea. Situated on a gentle slope, the hotel complex descends to the beach in terraces.

The beach has a modern infrastructure, providing vacationers with a comfortable stay by the sea: free sunbeds and umbrellas, toilets with showers, a rescue service, a snack bar and water slides.

The shuttle bus delivers vacationers from the hotel from the mountainside to the sea and back.

The beach is small-pebbled with a gentle entrance and a sandy bottom, which usually pleases parents with small children. The shallow water warms up well, and the pebbles gently massage the children's feet. The open space formed by the water area is ideal for practicing water skiing and surfing, which is supported by the material base of the complex. The kid happily disappears from water slides In aquapark. The beach also has water attractions for adults. Foam parties are often held near them, where you can take spectacular photos and videos as a keepsake.

Features of the relief and position on the high seas expose the island of Crete to powerful air masses: cold from the north, wet from the west, dry and hot from the south. And, if the mountains protect the southeast from cold winds, then the winds from Africa penetrate here without hindrance. Therefore, it is always windy on the coast, especially in July and August.

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Crete is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful and developed Greek islands. Fully corresponds to this place resort hotel, how . A special relaxing atmosphere has been created here, reflecting all the delights of a measured Greek holiday.

A little about the hotel

This resort is a complex of two hotels - Sunshine Calimera Club, Kreta Annex 5 *. By 2012, the reconstruction of public areas was carried out, as well as a major overhaul of the number of rooms. On a cozy green area there are low snow-white buildings, made in accordance with local architectural traditions. It is also worth noting the possibility of rest on the "All inclusive" system. An additional evidence in favor of this hotel will also be a luxurious beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag.

Location

In the southern part of the island of Crete, popular among travelers, is located resort complex Club Calimera Sunshine 5*. It is located in the cozy tourist village of Koutsounari, about 8 km from Ierapetra. Distance from the international is 93 km.

Sunshine Kreta Club Calimera is often chosen by active travelers. So, nearby are such tourist sites:

• Milona waterfall (5 km);
• Ayia Fotia beach (6 km);
• Chrissy Island (6 km);
• archaeological museum (10 km).

Accommodation

The hotel has 326 rooms for accommodation. So, the following options will be available to you:

• Double standard rooms can be located both in the main residential building and in separate bungalows. It can accommodate from 2 to 3 people. The room has a large French bed, as well as a soft sofa for relaxation or additional accommodation. Rooms are decorated with local influences while maintaining modern functionality. Enjoy garden, mountain or sea views from your private furnished balcony. Two rooms of this category are provided to accommodate people with disabilities.
• The family rooms have recently been completely renovated. It can accommodate up to 4 people. The room consists of two rooms, which are separated from each other by a sliding door. The bedroom has a large bed and a sofa, and the living room has two sofa beds. There is a furnished terrace where you can relax and admire the garden, mountains or the sea coast.

In the rooms

Provides its guests with a sense of comfort and home comfort. This was achieved thanks to the following amenities in the rooms:

• bathroom with bath or shower;
• bath accessories;
• electric hair dryer;
• air conditioning system;
• landline phone;
• satellite television;
• paid wireless Internet;
• small refrigerator;
• code safe;
• furnished balcony (on the ground floor - terrace).

restaurants and bars

There are a number of restaurants and bars on the territory, which are responsible for the full nutrition of guests and providing them with drinks. Guests can visit the following establishments:

• Dionissos is the main restaurant with a varied buffet. three times a day guests are invited to taste the best local and international dishes. Themed dinners are also held several times a week, accompanied by folklore shows.
• The Mamma Mia restaurant will plunge you into the intoxicating atmosphere of Italy. There are many varieties of pizza and pasta, as well as a huge selection of meat and fish dishes. A delicious dessert or a glass of tart wine will be a nice addition to dinner.
• Zorbas is an open air restaurant serving a wide range of traditional Cretan cuisine. Elegant furnishings and a calm atmosphere contribute to pleasant friendly gatherings, as well as romantic dates.
• Kapetanios is an establishment that combines a luxurious restaurant and a cozy lounge bar. The impression of author's dishes will be even more vivid, thanks to the magnificent view of the sea.
• All hotel bars (lobby, pool, beach) offer a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Here you can also enjoy fresh juices and the most unusual cocktails. Guests can satisfy their hunger with light snacks, confectionery or fast food.

Infrastructure

Sunshine Calimera Club Kreta Annex 5 * will delight guests with a developed and modern infrastructure. Guests will have access to the following facilities on site:

• specially equipped premises for celebrations and business events;
• internet corner in the lobby area;
• beauty salon with men's and women's hairdressing rooms, as well as a cosmetology room;
• own walking area surrounded by a garden;
• common lounge area with plasma TV;
• parking area with video surveillance;
• 24-hour mini-market on site;
• shop of exclusive jewelry;
• designated smoking areas;
• elevators in residential buildings.

Service

The resort complex "Club Kalimera Sunshine" will pamper its guests with quality service. Here guests can use the following services:

• medical care in case of illness or injury;
• vehicle rental;
• payment for services by payment cards (payments in cash are possible in an amount not exceeding 1500 euros);
• personal concierge services;
• booking and purchasing tickets;
• dry cleaning, laundry and clothing repair;
• luggage storage for guests.

Leisure

Guests of Club Calimera Sunshine 5 * are provided with a wide range of opportunities for active rest and keeping in shape. So, the following options are available to guests:

• outdoor gym with a set of modern exercise equipment; outdoor swimming pool;
• bike paths and bike rental;
• organization of excursion tours;
• water sports on the beach;
• diving;
• ping pong tables;
• professional tennis court;
• field for mini-football;
• relaxing hydromassage;
• animation program;
• own water park;
• gymnastics in the pool;
• water polo;
• board games;
• evening concert program.

For children

Looking for perfect place for family vacation you should pay attention to Sunshine Kreta Club Calimera. For the youngest tourists, the following opportunities will be provided here:

• baby cots are available in the rooms upon prior request;
• if you want to go on an excursion or devote time to yourself, children can be left with a professional nanny;
• outdoor swimming pool with attractions and inflatable toys;
• 2 mini-clubs, which provide game program for children of different ages;
• 2 playgrounds outdoors (safe soft cover);
• animation program;
• children's corner in the restaurant with a diet buffet and entertainment program from the animators during dinner (pre-registration required).

Hotel Club Calimera Sunshine 5 * - positive reviews

Going on vacation to a resort establishment, travelers dream of the most vivid impressions. The Club Calimera Sunshine hotel has a lot of advantages. Reviews about it contain a number of positive comments. It is worth paying attention to the following:

• the territory of the hotel is buried in greenery and flowers;
• there are no complaints about the quality of cleaning;
• affordable rates for car rental;
• own long beach;
• compliance with the cost and quality of the services provided;
• every day the menu of the restaurant presents fresh fish cooked in a variety of ways;
• beautiful views from the windows of the rooms;
• both on the beach and by the pool, and on the lawns there is always a huge number of free sunbeds;
• delicious unlimited ice cream;
• quality local wine;
• On the eve of the tour, guests can order packed lunches;
• even before registration and settlement, newly arrived guests can enjoy all the privileges of the All Inclusive system;
• family rooms have two plasma TVs at once;
• wireless Internet is fast and uninterrupted;
• waiters in restaurants are smart and friendly;
• the beach is kept perfectly clean;
• the TV broadcasts Russian-language channels;
• plenty of entertainment and a good animation program for children;
• delicious milkshakes are prepared for children;
• small pebbles, which are strewn with the beach, absolutely do not injure the legs and provide perfect transparency of the water;
• there is a separate children's corner in the restaurant with a good diet menu;
• interesting Greek evenings with local dishes and folklore concerts;
• thanks to the rich children's animation, parents can relax while the children have fun;
• interesting sports competitions are constantly held on the beach for vacationers.

Crete, Club Calimera Sunshine - negative reviews

In order not to be disappointed in the chosen place to stay, you should familiarize yourself with the possible negative aspects in advance. Many travelers choose this tourist destination like Greece, Crete. Club Calimera Sunshine Kreta received the following negative comments:

• inflated prices for organizing excursions;
• transfer from the hotel takes almost 3 hours along a winding serpentine, which is quite tiring;
• the territory is planned not very convenient for those who carry small children in wheelchairs (the paths are located in such a way that you need to go around the territory for a long time to get to the desired object);
• the restaurant menu lacks fresh fruit (even at the height of the summer season);
• tasteless cocktails with a specific composition;
• due to the specific location of the hotel, the area is strongly blown by winds;
• all the most interesting sights are located on the other side of the island;
• the rooms in the annex are not renovated;
• due to malfunctions of the sewer system, an unpleasant smell is often present in the bathroom;
• animators, for the most part, English-speaking;
• in case of incomplete occupancy, the administrators willingly upgrade the category of the room (of their own free will and without additional payment), but at any time you may be required to move to a room of their category;
• unsuccessful layout of the bathroom greatly hides the spacious area;
• instead of drinking water, guests are provided with desalinated water with a salty taste (food is also cooked on it);
• quite boring and monotonous evening show programs.

This hotel can rightfully be considered one of the best on the coast of the Lebanese Sea. Here, guests like the well-groomed territory, comfortable rooms, and quality food. But the most important advantage is a huge beach with clear water. Before the trip, you should take into account the remote location of the hotel, as well as strong winds.

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Rested in this hotel from late August to early September, 14 nights. Family of 2 adults and 2 children ages 9 and 5. On arrival check in at Heraklion airport is fast, luggage is received quickly, Pegasus counter is right opposite the exit from the terminal. We loaded onto the bus and drove off. We drove for 2 hours exactly, on the way we turned into 6 hotels. We arrived at 4pm and were seated quickly. At the reception, all but one girl, Anna, do not speak Russian. My English is good, so I understood all the instructions: they told me where to get beach towels, to have a bite to eat now. The staff is friendly. Helped to take the luggage to the room, took a tip. On the same day, 2 more Russian families settled with us. They settled everyone on the top floor. In general, there were a lot of Russians on our floor. I don't know, on purposewhether the Russians are provided best view from the room, but all compatriots were satisfied. We had a family with a mountain view. The view is just wonderful, you can hear the road, but not annoying. Falling does not interfere. Although, who wants complete silence, it is better to take a room overlooking the garden or the sea. Room, in my opinion, with a stupid layout. We had the one with the round bed. That is, the door between the bedroom and the 2nd room was missing. It’s somehow wrong for a family: you want to be in solitude from children, but this will not work out in this room. The room is clean, the floor is parquet, the furniture is freshly painted, although the sofa in the hall is all stained, worn out from leatherette. Too much furniture: chairs, tables, lamps, floor lamps. I don't think so much. Everything functions. 1 Russian channel (RTR). The air conditioning worked disgustingly (central), you can’t wait for the cold from it on a hot day. Do not forget the fumigator, we were bitten by mosquitoes on the top floor at night. The bathroom is very large: toilet, sink, bathtub, bidet, clean, no foreign smells. They provide soap, shower gel, shampoo. The bed was changed every 3 days. For people who do not know English: if you want your towels to be changed, throw them directly into the bathroom (there is information on this topic on the wall). Everyone reports regularly. There is no dryer on the balcony, we hung a rope, take clothespins, otherwise everything will fly away. After check-in, they give 1 bottle of water and don’t give it out anymore, we quietly poured it into small bottles from coolers, we never caught it by the hand. You can buy, of course: 70 cents a bottle. There are several shops near the hotel, there is a pharmacy. You can buy everything you need: from powder to fruits, masks, fins and all that. There were diapers too, maybe someone is interested. Car rental outside the hotel is cheaper: 40 euros per day with full insurance coverage (do not believe the guide, he says that only he has full insurance coverage). The food is more than excellent. I have never seen such an exaggeration in other reviews. Maybe someone got into the midst of the banking crisis in Greece in July 2015, we were already after. Meat dishes for lunch 3 or more, fish 2 dishes (they don’t know how to cook fish here), even more for dinner. Periodically there were marine reptiles: shrimps, cuttlefish, mussels. Vegetables, rice, pasta, potatoes, soups, mushrooms, a sweet table, fruits of 2-3 types, but they change constantly: watermelons, melons, canned pears, nectarines, grapes, apples, oranges. From drinks: yupi, cola, water, 4 types of wine, beer (good). Be careful with UPI, my son is not allergic at all, and then he became covered with a rash. They stopped drinking jupi, the rash disappeared. Ice cream is good for lunch and dinner, the kids were delighted. The beach is huge, clean, the sea is clean, transparent, there are no waves, especially when it's windy, the sea is generally calm. around the fish. A strong wind was caught only on the day of arrival, the next day it was still blowing, but not like that. Then 13 days of complete silence, the heat is 35 degrees. Children's slides are just a great salvation for parents, since not all children love the sea. The entrance to the sea is comfortable for children only older than 4-5 years old, younger is scary. Immediately depth 70-100cm. Beach towels always received without a special queue (2-3 people). Someone wrote there that he was roasting in line in the sun, so there is generally a shadow from trees and a canopy near this booth. But you can stand in line at the beach bar for a long time, there is always a crowd. Hamam and jacuzzi are free. The sauna does not work. The hammam is ordinary, without incense. The jacuzzi in the basement is stupid, it feels like in a pearl bath, only small holes work, the big ones do not flicker. The service just shrugged, they can’t do anything, they only have one bowl out of two jacuzzis. Maybe for a fee everything would work, I don’t know. The guide is intrusive, he only looks after his own interests, be careful. They actively promote such a stupid excursion as Spinalonga (probably no one wants to go there, by the way, quite rightly). Go to the Knossos Palace, Santorini, caves (it will be difficult for older couples). There are mountains next to the hotel, you can go hiking, on a cool day, I think , very interesting, the view will be wonderful. Irapetra, Agios Nikolaus, Heraklion are large villages, no shopping (any Chinese junk that you can find at home), perfume is cheaper in duty free. Buy olive oil near the hotel - it will be cheaper than in big cities. The hotel is 80% Germans, some British, couples with children from the former Yugoslavia, Russians and quite a bit of French, many children and teenagers. By the way, German children are very educated. Animation only in German, minidisco too. If you know English, the evening shows are not bad (well, as amateur performances, of course). Who counts on children's animation, your child will be dissatisfied, because not a word even in English. My children are indifferent to animation, we did not suffer. It is very pleasant that everywhere there was a feeling of safety for children (the tiles near the pools are rough, lifeguards at the sea and near the pools, on the playground the poles are wrapped in soft material, there is rubber on the floor. There is minigolf, tennis, a gym (so-so), chess, rental bicycles, all kinds of water activities for money (diving, buns, scooter, parachute boat). Excellent children's water park. Internet is free on stuffy ground floor, terrible. We bought a premium package of 60 euros for 1 week. Very good speed. Games, movies: everything was going great. Catches all over the hotel, even on the beach. It is a pity for the people who lived in the Anex building, if on foot, it is very difficult. Although I saw the shuttle, it ran quite often. In general, the impression is not bad, but everything breathes with a crisis (shabby sofas in the halls, sunbeds, furniture, fittings, the elevator is dirty with obscene words scrawled in German), alas, it doesn’t pull on the top five. But a solid Balkan four.…