Grand Leoniki

The resort and its setting

Grand Leoniki is an independently run timeshare resort on Crete, affiliated with the RCI exchange network. The accommodation is designed with a mix of contemporary comfort and Greek character, giving owners and guests a base that feels local rather than generic. As an RCI resort, it's part of a wider system that lets owners trade their week for stays at other affiliated properties around the world — useful to know both for your own holidays and when explaining the resort's value to a prospective buyer.

Crete: the island and things to do

Crete is Greece's largest island, with a long coastline, mountain villages, and a deep archaeological history. Staying on Crete puts owners and renters within reach of sites such as Knossos Palace, one of the most visited archaeological attractions in Greece, along with a string of beaches and coastal towns along the northern and southern shores. Inland, traditional villages and local markets offer a slower pace and a glimpse of everyday Cretan life, while the coast is well set up for water sports and other maritime activities. It's an island that suits both couples wanting a quiet week and families wanting a mix of culture, beach time and activity.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Grand Leoniki and are considering selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private resale and rental marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price or rental rate, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale or rental — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Grand Leoniki is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than through a branded resale programme. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort or association directly for two things: the current transfer or administration fee for changing the name on the week, and the current annual maintenance fee, so both sides know the real cost of ownership going forward. Also ask whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, since some do, and it can affect how a sale is finalised. None of these figures are published here, so always confirm them in writing with the resort before completing a transfer.

A resale buyer at an independent resort typically takes on the usage week itself and the obligation to pay future annual fees, but does not automatically inherit any outstanding balance, loyalty points, or special arrangements the previous owner may have had — these should be clarified before the sale closes.

Practical notes for renters and buyers

Renters researching Grand Leoniki usually want confirmation of the week or season on offer, what's included in the unit, and how close the resort is to Crete's main sights and the nearest airport. Buyers, meanwhile, tend to focus on the ongoing annual fee, whether the week is fixed or floating, and whether RCI exchange rights come with the unit. Having these details ready in your listing — along with honest photos and a clear description of the week — makes it easier for serious buyers and renters to decide.

Getting there

The nearest international airport is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion, roughly 30 minutes from the resort by road, which makes Grand Leoniki straightforward to reach for both UK and international travellers flying into Crete.