A PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE CENTRE OF CRETE
Beaches near to Agnanti Villas
Here we suggest windless beaches around the houses. These beaches, because they are organized, are recommended for families as well as for individual groups.
Just 1km far from Agnant villas you will find the village of Agia Pelagia. Agia Pelagia at the beginning was a small place used by the residents of Achlada village for their crops and by fishermen; today it is tourist resort. In the calm of wind golf Agia Pelagia you will find many restaurants, cafes, bars, bank machines, taxi, rental companies etc. It is ideal for families but also for groups. You may use the regular bus services to Heraklion city.
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Agia Pelagia
Just 1km far from Agnant villas you will find the village of Agia Pelagia. Agia Pelagia at the beginning was a small place used by the residents of Achlada village for their crops and by fishermen; today it is tourist resort. In the calm of wind golf Agia Pelagia you will find many restaurants, cafes, bars, bank machines, taxi, rental companies etc. It is ideal for families but also for groups. You may use the regular bus services to Heraklion city.
Ligaria is located 1km east of Agia Pelagia, the bay of Ligaria is well protected from the winds. The beach is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, a diving school, beach bars and restaurants.
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Paralia Ligaria
Ligaria is located 1km east of Agia Pelagia, the bay of Ligaria is well protected from the winds. The beach is organized with umbrellas, sunbeds, water sports, a diving school, beach bars and restaurants.
Mononaftis is a pebbly beach located just 1km north of Agia Pelagia.
The beach is protected from the (common) north winds, since it looks to the east. This makes Mononaftis and the close to it beaches popular to locals and guests.
The beach has coarse sand, pebbles and the water has a a crystal greenish color. It is very well organized with umbrellas, sun beds, water sports, etc. Near the beach you will find many cafes and restaurants.
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Mononaftis
Mononaftis is a pebbly beach located just 1km north of Agia Pelagia.
The beach is protected from the (common) north winds, since it looks to the east. This makes Mononaftis and the close to it beaches popular to locals and guests.
The beach has coarse sand, pebbles and the water has a a crystal greenish color. It is very well organized with umbrellas, sun beds, water sports, etc. Near the beach you will find many cafes and restaurants.
Psaromoura is located 0,5km north of Agia Pelagia. It looks to the east and is protected from the commom northwest winds. In front of the beach you will not hotels or restaurants, but there are many of them just few steps far in the top of the hill. The beach is pebbly and favorite to the locals. Psaromoura is a lively, well-organized beach with umbrellas, sunbeds and a canteen that offers drinks and cocktails ideal if you like parties and loud music.
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Paralia Psaromoura
Psaromoura is located 0,5km north of Agia Pelagia. It looks to the east and is protected from the commom northwest winds. In front of the beach you will not hotels or restaurants, but there are many of them just few steps far in the top of the hill. The beach is pebbly and favorite to the locals. Psaromoura is a lively, well-organized beach with umbrellas, sunbeds and a canteen that offers drinks and cocktails ideal if you like parties and loud music.
Heraklion
It is really difficult to fit someone, in a few rows the long history of Heraklion which beggins with the Minoan Civilization on 3.000 BC. Since then the city of Heraklion has never stopped to be residential and full of life. The majoriy of the Heraklion's guests, arrives knowing the famous museum of Minoan art and culture and the Palace of Knossos. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is regarded as one of the best of its kind in the world. You may also visit the Historical and Ethnographic Museum with exhibits from the post-Roman period of Crete, the Byzantine period, the Venetian and Turkish periods and the Cretan civilization of the 20th century. Just 5km from the centre of the city, are located the reconstructed ruins of the famous Knossos Palace. For those who love literature, they will probably know that Heraklion is the birth city of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. He was born, raised and lived for several years in Heraklion. He is buried at a small fortress hill not far from the centre of the city. It is interesting to visit the museum dedicated to him at the village of Myrtia (15 km from Heraklion).The modern Heraklion is a cosmopolitan city, one of the major harbor in Greece. All year arroud you will have the chance to watch art exhibitions, theatre, literary events, concerts, international conferences and scientific meetings. The location of Crete at the cross-road of East and West have turned it into one of the major tourist centres of the country.
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Heraklion
It is really difficult to fit someone, in a few rows the long history of Heraklion which beggins with the Minoan Civilization on 3.000 BC. Since then the city of Heraklion has never stopped to be residential and full of life. The majoriy of the Heraklion's guests, arrives knowing the famous museum of Minoan art and culture and the Palace of Knossos. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is regarded as one of the best of its kind in the world. You may also visit the Historical and Ethnographic Museum with exhibits from the post-Roman period of Crete, the Byzantine period, the Venetian and Turkish periods and the Cretan civilization of the 20th century. Just 5km from the centre of the city, are located the reconstructed ruins of the famous Knossos Palace. For those who love literature, they will probably know that Heraklion is the birth city of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. He was born, raised and lived for several years in Heraklion. He is buried at a small fortress hill not far from the centre of the city. It is interesting to visit the museum dedicated to him at the village of Myrtia (15 km from Heraklion).The modern Heraklion is a cosmopolitan city, one of the major harbor in Greece. All year arroud you will have the chance to watch art exhibitions, theatre, literary events, concerts, international conferences and scientific meetings. The location of Crete at the cross-road of East and West have turned it into one of the major tourist centres of the country.
sightseeing
Knossos is the absolut "must" for each one who decides to spend theis vacation in Crete. The Minoan people were the rulers of the Mediterranean. Knossos Palace is one of the most impressive archaelogical sites in Greece. Knossos was tha centre of the most poweful civilizations of the ancient world. Visit the room of murals, the royal tombs, the royal mansion, the room of throne. The interesting structure of the palace corridors gave it the name "Labyrinth" where, according to the myth, used to live the legendary Minotaur. The marvelous architectural design, the use of rare and luxurious materials, the advanced techniques of construction and drainage system, make Knossos Palace even and nowadays the most amazing sight on Crete.
407 locals recommend
Knossos
Knossos is the absolut "must" for each one who decides to spend theis vacation in Crete. The Minoan people were the rulers of the Mediterranean. Knossos Palace is one of the most impressive archaelogical sites in Greece. Knossos was tha centre of the most poweful civilizations of the ancient world. Visit the room of murals, the royal tombs, the royal mansion, the room of throne. The interesting structure of the palace corridors gave it the name "Labyrinth" where, according to the myth, used to live the legendary Minotaur. The marvelous architectural design, the use of rare and luxurious materials, the advanced techniques of construction and drainage system, make Knossos Palace even and nowadays the most amazing sight on Crete.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important and longlife museums in Greece, and among the most well known museums in Europe. If you visit it you will see representative artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological space of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses the unique Minoan collection, which includes the masterpieces of Minoan art. It is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence. The museum is located in the town center of Heraklion, it was built between 1935 and 1958 on a location previously occupied by the Venetian monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856. The ruins of the monastery are visible in the museum’s garden.
474 locals recommend
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 ChatzidakiThe Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important and longlife museums in Greece, and among the most well known museums in Europe. If you visit it you will see representative artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological space of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses the unique Minoan collection, which includes the masterpieces of Minoan art. It is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence. The museum is located in the town center of Heraklion, it was built between 1935 and 1958 on a location previously occupied by the Venetian monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856. The ruins of the monastery are visible in the museum’s garden.
The well preserved medieval fortress of Koules stands at the base of the western breakwater of the modern port of Heraklion. Its first name was Rocca al Mare and it was named so by its Venetian founders. Koules is one of the most characteristic sites of the Herklion town. The fortress of Koules is ideal for long walks by side of sea. The citizens of Heraklion loves taking their walks, every day around along Koule.
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Rocca a Mare Fortress
The well preserved medieval fortress of Koules stands at the base of the western breakwater of the modern port of Heraklion. Its first name was Rocca al Mare and it was named so by its Venetian founders. Koules is one of the most characteristic sites of the Herklion town. The fortress of Koules is ideal for long walks by side of sea. The citizens of Heraklion loves taking their walks, every day around along Koule.
The Historical Museum of Crete was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies and is housed in Heraklion, Crete. The museum presents an overview of the history of Crete from the first Christian centuries to the modern era.
180 locals recommend
Historical Museum of Crete
27 Leof. Sofokli VenizelouThe Historical Museum of Crete was founded in 1953 by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies and is housed in Heraklion, Crete. The museum presents an overview of the history of Crete from the first Christian centuries to the modern era.
If you dream to discover the magic of the sea bottom and the undersea world, you have to visit CretAquarium. This visit is ideal for children the experience into such a familiar yet unknown world -the sea world of the Mediterranean - cannot be described in just a few words.
CretAquarium offers the chance to see from close the most interesting species , as they are preserved in their particular ecosystems.
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Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
If you dream to discover the magic of the sea bottom and the undersea world, you have to visit CretAquarium. This visit is ideal for children the experience into such a familiar yet unknown world -the sea world of the Mediterranean - cannot be described in just a few words.
CretAquarium offers the chance to see from close the most interesting species , as they are preserved in their particular ecosystems.
one- day and two-days excursions that we can organize
The Gorge of Samaria is the largest of Greece and its crossing is one of the main goals for many tourists arriving to Crete. The length of the gorge is 18 kilometers and it takes around 4 to 7 hours to cross it, depending on the experience and stamina of the hikers.
The beginning starts from the plateau Omalos in the White Mountains and ends in the seaside village of Agia Roumeli on the south of Chania. The entrance is from the “Xiloskalo” at an altitude of 1,200 meters.The Gorge of Samaria and about 48,500 acres has been characterized as National Park and in 2010 joined the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. If you are lucky you will meet the wild goats of Crete, named Kri–Kri, and many other unique animal species like the Cretan badger (Arkalon), the Cretan marten (Zourida), the golden eagles along with hundreds of other smaller bird species.
More than 450 are the species of flora of the gorge, many of which are also unique in the world.
517 locals recommend
Samaria Gorge
The Gorge of Samaria is the largest of Greece and its crossing is one of the main goals for many tourists arriving to Crete. The length of the gorge is 18 kilometers and it takes around 4 to 7 hours to cross it, depending on the experience and stamina of the hikers.
The beginning starts from the plateau Omalos in the White Mountains and ends in the seaside village of Agia Roumeli on the south of Chania. The entrance is from the “Xiloskalo” at an altitude of 1,200 meters.The Gorge of Samaria and about 48,500 acres has been characterized as National Park and in 2010 joined the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. If you are lucky you will meet the wild goats of Crete, named Kri–Kri, and many other unique animal species like the Cretan badger (Arkalon), the Cretan marten (Zourida), the golden eagles along with hundreds of other smaller bird species.
More than 450 are the species of flora of the gorge, many of which are also unique in the world.
If you ever read the book of Victoria Hislop, "The island" then it is certain that the island Spinalonga is familiar to you. Spinalonga is a small island of 85 acres, located at the entrance of Elounda lagoon at the Lasithi Region. The history of the island still inspires as it has been a Venetian fortress, a rebel refuge, a communication point with Cairo during the 2nd World War but mostly a place of exile for lepers. The island has been built by the Venetians and it is well preserved till nowdays. Its beauty and history mark the visitors' hearts.
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Nisida Spinalonga
If you ever read the book of Victoria Hislop, "The island" then it is certain that the island Spinalonga is familiar to you. Spinalonga is a small island of 85 acres, located at the entrance of Elounda lagoon at the Lasithi Region. The history of the island still inspires as it has been a Venetian fortress, a rebel refuge, a communication point with Cairo during the 2nd World War but mostly a place of exile for lepers. The island has been built by the Venetians and it is well preserved till nowdays. Its beauty and history mark the visitors' hearts.
Chrissi island is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra city. It is a small island, famous for its tropical blue water. Along the island you will meet the protected forest with large juniper trees and the countless of broken shells. Chrissi has been declared as an area of natural beauty and you should not leave without a visit to it.
107 locals recommend
Chrysi
Chrissi island is located 8 miles south of Ierapetra city. It is a small island, famous for its tropical blue water. Along the island you will meet the protected forest with large juniper trees and the countless of broken shells. Chrissi has been declared as an area of natural beauty and you should not leave without a visit to it.
The lagoon of Balos is located about 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos. The famous Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. Balos is famous for its tropical waters and the wild natural beauty. It is worth visiting Balos by all means.
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Balos Beach
The lagoon of Balos is located about 56km northwest of Chania and 17km northwest of Kissamos. The famous Balos is surely the mostly photographed beach in Crete, a very favorite subject of all tourist guides for Greece. Balos is famous for its tropical waters and the wild natural beauty. It is worth visiting Balos by all means.
One-day excursion that beggins from Heraklion - Ancient city of Gortys, Odigitrias Monastery and it is ending to famous beach of Matala.
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Matala Caves
One-day excursion that beggins from Heraklion - Ancient city of Gortys, Odigitrias Monastery and it is ending to famous beach of Matala.