Crete . Greece

Club Candia Maris

  • fitness
  • biking trips
  • Aged 16+ only

At this resort, all guests aged 16 and over are welcome to spend their holiday in complete relaxation. Couples and singles can work out in the fitness classes or explore the island on a mountain bike . Of course, your physical wellbeing is also provided for around the clock with fresh, varied and diverse dishes at the main restaurant or the speciality restaurants -- simply delicious.

Serafim Karouzakis
General Manager

Club profile
  • outstanding
  • very good
  • good
  • satisfying
  • sufficient

Summer season: 22 April 2025 - 23 November 2025 // 11 April 2026 - 21 November 2026

This resort is perfect for guests aged 16 and over. Couples and single travellers can experience action around the clock.

  • couples
  • singles
  • all inclusive
  • at the beach
  • party & show
  • fitness
  • biking
  • football
  • beachvolleyball
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This is your resort
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This is your resort

We have much to offer guests aged 16 and older: whether it’s fitness & action, guided mountain bike tours or entertainment, a terrific all-inclusive programme is waiting for you. Relax at the quiet pool and on the sandy beach. An ideal spot for couples, singles and connoisseurs.

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LOCATION AND TRANSFER
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Location

Extremely well-maintained resort on a long, public, sandy beach; approximately 80,000 sqm grounds. Bus stop directly in front of the resort.

Location at a glance

  • beach location, quiet, central
  • Beach: sand, gently sloping, public, sunbathing area: Sunbeds: free of charge, parasols: free of charge
     

Distances

  • At the beach
  • Amoudara approx. 100 m distance
  • Heraklion approx. 6 km
  • Local centre approx. 100 m
  • Airport approx. 18 km

TRANSFER INFORMATION:
The transfer from Heraklion Airport to TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris takes approx. 20 minutes. The transfer to the resort is a TUI shared transfer (together with guests from other TUI hotels). The transfer is included in the tour price. When booking Hotel Only (own arrival) the transfer to the resort is not included.

APP & WiFi included
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APP & WiFi included

  • Free WiFi: You can surf, surf, surf all over the resort complex - at no extra cost!
  • Internet kiosk: free of charge
  • TUI MAGIC LIFE APP: Always up to date: What's going on when? The TUI MAGIC LIFE app gives you the overview: Daily programme of all clubs, easy and quick booking of speciality restaurants and limited fitness classes, bookmark function for favourite promotions and much more ...
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4 Pools
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4 Pools

  • 2 Activity Pools
  • Relaxation pool
  • Indoor swimming pool (heated April/May and October)
     
  • Sunbeds/umbrellas and bath towels included
  • Showers, changing rooms and toilets 
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All inclusive
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All inclusive

Extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks/sandwiches, ice cream, cakes/pastries, round-the-clock non-alcoholic drinks and national alcoholic drinks as well as soft drinks, beer, table wine, coffee and tea offered in the buffet area (at each of the main meals).

  • 3 restaurants: 1 main restaurant, 2 speciality restaurants
  • 6 bars: Wunderbar (open 24 hours), Pool Bar, Party Bar, Disco Bar, Beach Bar (self-service), Coffee House (with high-quality coffee and coffee specialities).
     

For more information, see "Eating & Drinking".

Awards
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Awards

Club Candia Maris was awarded the TUI TOP Quality Award 2019 and the TUI Environmental Champion 2019 . You can read more about the awards at www.magiclife.com/auszeichnungen.

Additional resort info
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Additional resort info

  • Resort approx. 80,000 sqm
  • Well maintained garden
  • Lobby, lift, reception
  • Internet kiosks free of charge 
  • 3 conference rooms 
  • Terrace with sea view
  • Mini market
  • Laundry service for a fee
  • Late check out for a fee, bookable on request on site
  • Parking for a fee, subject to availability
  • Doctor on request
  • Languages at the resort: German, English
  • Pets not allowed
  • Rooms: 320
  • 3 floors
  • Outbuildings: more than 3
  • Floors outbuilding: 3
  • Credit cards: TUI Card/VISA, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club
  • Category: 5 stars
     

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
At TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris, rooms are ready for the start of your stay from 3pm on the day of arrival. On the day of departure, check-out is by 12 noon. We will of course make every effort to make rooms available as quickly as possible, especially for very early arrivals.

TOURIST TAX
A tourist tax will be levied on Greece from 01/01/2024 following a central decision by the Greek government. The tourist tax is calculated according to the classification (category) of the hotel. For TUI MAGIC LIFE Candia Maris, the tax is € 15 per room / night and is payable on arrival or departure on site.

ONLINE AND TELEPHONE 24/7 TUI SERVICE + TUI TRAVEL GUIDE AT THE RESORT
The TUI travel guide regularly visits our resort and is personally available to answer all your questions, provide information and tips. In addition, TUI's German-speaking customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online via the chat function on the MY TUI app, by phone and by text message.

NOTE FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY
The resort is generally suitable for people with reduced mobility. To find out whether it meets your individual needs, please contact the Service Centre.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Bookings by minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone will not be accepted by the resort.

We are currently searching for the best offers for you – please be patient.

Activities

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Couples

Your holiday here is devoted to togetherness! Enjoy your time together in the Adults Only area or with a couple’s massage, and later delight in a romantic dinner at a table for two. Our dance lessons for couples are guaranteed to please.

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MAGIC HIGHLIGHT COUPLES

Our inclusive offer:

  • comprehensive sports programme
  • Relax by the (relaxation) pool, enjoy time for just the two of you – ideal for couples
  • Tables for two for a romantic dinner in the main restaurant, “Magico”.
  • Spend quality time together in romantic chill-out evenings (every fortnight)
  • Dance classes for couples
     

Additional charge: 

  • Romantic dinner on the beach
  • Marriage proposal package (send request in advance to info.candiamaris@tui-magiclife.com or on site)
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Singles & Friends

We make it easy to meet new people on holiday. Our MAGIC Angels will help you quickly get to know others during our dance courses, picnics, cinema nights or at special single events. The Singles’ tables are waiting for you in the restaurant – have a seat and enjoy the evening together.

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MAGIC HIGHLIGHT SINGLES & FRIENDS

Our inclusive offer:

  • Varied entertainment programme for all -- ideal for solo travellers and friends
  • Extensive sports and fitness offer
  • MAGIC Angel with a fantastic programme: Their mission is to build bonds between single travellers and to create groups around interests. They will help you find a suitable partner for sports or friendly people for fun and parties during your holiday, including a MAGIC Angels table in the restaurant so you can eat, chat and have fun together.
  • TUI MAGIC LIFE App as a platform for our Singles
  • Singles' table at Magico with MAGIC Angel Welcome and weekly introduction to the Club by the MAGIC Angel.
  • A range of activities with MAGIC Angel: MAGIC Angel chill out, MAGIC Angel cocktail, etc.
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Fitness

At resort Candia Maris, it's particularly easy to enjoy an active holiday. We have put together a great fitness programme for you: Xtreme Interval Burn, Stretch & Mobility, Pilates Power Hour, Trampoline Blast and much more. Would you like an introduction to the fitness room? Our personal trainer is happy to assist you, subject to availability.

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MAGIC HIGHLIGHT FITNESS

 

Our inclusive offer:

  • Comprehensive, international fitness programme every day (reduced fitness programme once a week)

Fitness facilities:

  • Fitness centre (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) with professional trainers
  • Aerobics area (covered)
  • Indoor cycling area

Fitness classes and other offers:

  • ZUMBA®, DaYo, dance class, aqua fitness, aqua power rhythm, Xtreme Interval Burn, functional flow, ABS-olute Blast, step & burn, stretch & mobility, Pilates Power Hour, Pilates x-press, yoga beginner, yoga power hour, sun salutation, trampoline blast, indoor cycling and aqua cycling
  • TryChallenge, once a week
Golf

Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or want to improve your handicap, we offer you the best conditions for a restful golfing experience. Your perfect golf holiday starts here!GOLF

For a fee:

THE CRETE GOLF CLUB*: 18-hole golf course approx. 43 km away, driving time approx. 43 minutes

 

Note: *If you are interested in a golf holiday at one of our TUI MAGIC LIFE clubs, please contact golf@magiclife.com. You can also find all the information you need here!

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GOLF

For a fee:

  • THE CRETE GOLF CLUB*: 18-hole golf course approx. 43 km away, driving time approx. 43 minutes

 

Note: *If you are interested in a golf holiday at one of our TUI MAGIC LIFE clubs, please contact golf@magiclife.com. 

MAGIC Highlight
Cycling

Experience Crete from a very different perspective on bike: Numerous deserted trails invite you to enjoy varied and unforgettable views. Don’t miss out on them and join our tours with professional and experienced guides.

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MAGIC HIGHLIGHT CYCLING

Our inclusive offer:

  • Professional guides for mountain and road bike tours
  • Guided mountain and road bike tours, several times per week
  • Weekly guided mountain bike tour for teens
  • Weekly cyclists’ round table
  • Bikes with SPD pedals available (for mountain bikes)
  • Bikes with SL pedals available (for road bikes)
     

Note: The mountain and road bike tours are weather dependent.

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Party & Show

Party until the cows come home! It’s easy to do with us: Join in our theme parties, visit our evening shows, round off the evening with live music or dance until dawn in the disco. Variety is guaranteed.

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MAGIC HIGHLIGHT PARTY & SHOW

Our inclusive offer:

  • Various theme parties and international shows, several times per week
  • Live music
  • Daily Night lounge: Enjoy a special flair and a relaxed atmosphere in a special spot in the resort.
  • Beach evening
  • Disco, 4x per week
  • NEW: Star Night in White, every Thursday
Tennis

2 brand new padel tennis courts provide lots of fun! Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, there are professional tennis coaches available to give you advice and support.

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TENNIS:

Our inclusive offer:

  • 1 hard court with floodlight
  • Tennis classes with tennis instructor* for beginners and advanced players (5x per week)
  • 2 padel tennis courts
  • Padel tennis class


* The tennis coaches are responsible for assessing and dividing the participants into the respective training groups according to their ability levels.

Beach volleyball

Bump, pass, show what you’ve got! Choose teams, spread out on the two beach volleyball courts, and go to it. There are also regular, exciting night matches and tournaments waiting for you.

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MAGIC BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Our inclusive offer:

  • 2 beach volleyball courts
  • Daily beach volleyball games
  • Weekly tournaments
Wellness

Take a break from everyday life and enjoy our wide range of wellness facilities. Unwind with a relaxing massage or a session in the sauna!

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MAGIC WELLNESS

Wellness facilities:

  • Sauna (in the indoor pool area)
     

For a fee (third-party services):

  • “AEGEO” wellness area/spa (renovated 2021):
  • Steam room
  • Hamam treatments
  • Massages
  • Bath treatments: Thalasso bath
  • Beauty / cosmetic treatments
Club Life

Would you like a new adventure every day? There are countless activities waiting for you, and you alone decide how you would like to spend your day. Devote time to your favourite pastime, be it table tennis, archery, darts, or try something new! Of course, you could also just lie back in our Live Sports TV area or the Open Air Cinema – however you like!

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MAGIC CLUB LIFE

Our inclusive offer:

  • Football, several times a week
  • PaddleSmash, several times a week
  • Archery (tournaments), several times per week
  • Boccia (tournaments), several times per week
  • Darts
  • Shuffleboard (tournaments), several times per week
  • Water polo, several times per week
  • Radio (with games and sports equipment for hire)
  • Beach tennis
  • Spyderball, several times a week
  • Aperitif games, several times a week
  • Sundowner

 

Note: Participation in archery, boccia, darts, shuffleboard, water polo, spyderball and aperitif games is permitted from 16 years of age.

Legal notice regarding the room photo/design: These are residential examples. The proportions as well as the room layout may differ from the real residential units.

Eat & Drink

All inclusive
  • Extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Snacks/sandwiches
  • Ice cream
  • Cake/pastries
  • Round-the-clock non-alcoholic drinks and national alcoholic drinks as well as soft drinks, beer, table wine, coffee and tea offered in the buffet area (in each case during the main meals)
Questions?

Send us an e-mail at info.candiamaris@tui-magiclife.com .

3 restaurants
  • Main restaurant "Magico"
  • "Taverna"  speciality restaurant (typical of the country)
  • "The Flavour" speciality restaurant (international)
Opening hours
6 bars
  • Wunderbar (open 24 hours)
  • Pool Bar
  • Party Bar
  • Disco Bar
  • Beach Bar (self-service)
  • Coffee House (with high-quality coffee and cake specialities)
Additional offers (for a fee)
  • international alcoholic beverages
  • Wines from the wine list in the speciality restaurants
  • further use of the speciality restaurants subject to availability (prices: €10 per adult and €5 per child) 
Please note:
  • The speciality restaurants are each included 1x per week/room subject to availability (reservation required). 
  • Serving alcohol: due to national regulations, alcoholic beverages can only be served from the age of 18.
  • Please wear appropriate clothing
Special offers
  • In the room: minibar filled with water and soft drinks on arrival (additional water during the stay as required).
  • In the sports areas: Water station (self-service)
  • Local Corner at "Magico" (local specialities)
  • Meals for certain diets (including allergies) after consultation with the resort and depending on regional possibilities
  • Fully-fledged vegetarian and vegan dishes available at the buffet
  • All speciality restaurants offer a vegan menu 

Sustainability

To keep our ecological footprint as small as possible, we strive to use resources sustainably and efficiently. Here you can find our measures already implemented at this TUI MAGIC LIFE Resort.
Find out here what sustainability means to TUI MAGIC LIFE.
Energy

Our energy measures at the Resort.

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  • The Resort offers charging stations for electric cars.
  • The Resort generates its own renewable energy (e.g. by using solar thermal, wind, photovoltaics or biomass).
  • Guest rooms have energy-saving switches (e.g. electricity controlled with room key).
  • At least 80% of the lighting in the guest and public areas is LED.
Food

We take into account different nutritional concepts and allergies.

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  • Vegan dishes are provided.
  • Vegetarian dishes are provided.
  • The Resort has its own herb garden or greenhouse that contributes ingredients to the meals served in the restaurant(s).
  • The Resort has a food waste policy, which covers education, prevention, reduction, recycling and disposal of food waste.
Waste

Careful use of resources.

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  • Disposable plastic toiletries are replaced by a dispenser.
Biodiversity & ecosystem

Support nature and create oases of well-being.

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  • The Resort offers bicycle parking.
  • Destination & Community features
  • The Resort supports local charities or community events (e.g. through financial donations, sponsorship or donations in kind)
  • The Resort provides regular training to the staff team on how they can contribute to more sustainable operation of the accommodation.

Club facilities

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Main entrance 
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Reception 
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Main restaurant Magico
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Speciality restaurant "The Flavour"
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Speciality restaurant "Taverna"
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Wunderbar
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Coffee House
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Pool Bar
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Main Pool
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Activity Pool
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Relax Pool
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Indoor Pool
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Mountain bike station
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Chapel
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Indoor Cycling
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Beach volleyball
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Archery
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Aerobics area
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Relax Corner
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Gym | Wellness
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Reception | Guest service
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Radio
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Amphitheatre
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Café terrace
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Jewellery shop
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Apollo conference room
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Towel station
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Car park
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Conference rooms
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Sauna & Hamam
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Party Area
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Tennis
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Shuffleboard
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Meeting room
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Disco
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Aqua Cycling
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Mini supermarket
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Football
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Pizza station
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Snack Station
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Padel
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Soccer Billiard
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Indoor tennis centre
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Self-service bar
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Boccia
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Beach tennis

Local weather
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Questions about the Resort

What is the beach like at Candia Maris?

The beach is a public, gently sloping sandy-pebble beach right next to the Resort.

How long does the transfer from the airport to the Resort take? 

The airport is approx. 18 km away, and the journey takes approx. 20 minutes. The transfer time may differ. 

Is there a late check-out?

Yes, late check-out can be booked on site for a fee.
Price for late check-out
until 3 pm: 55 € per room
until 6 pm: 90 € per room
Later than 6 pm: booking of an additional night

What languages are spoken at the Resort? 

At Club Candia Maris, guests are assisted in German and English.

Is WiFi free of charge at the Resort?

WiFi is available free of charge in the complex and in the room.

Contact

  • Contact & address

    Address

    Club Candia Maris
    Andreas Papandreou Street 72
    71414 Heraklion Kreta
    Crete Greece

    Telephone

    00302810 377 000


    Email

    info.candiamaris@tui-magiclife.com


  • Arrival

    Day of arrival

    daily


    Main day of arrival

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday