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Elafonissi (some people also call it Elafonissos or Elafonisi) is something like an island and a peninsula, because to reach the island you have to walk through the sea.
It is located in the southwest end of the prefecture of Chania, Crete, about 70km from the city of Chania.
Elafonisi is a place of an exceptional natural beauty, and it has been included in the Natura 2000 Protection Program. Someone could say that nature made its wonder in Elafonisi.
That's why Elafonissi beach is such a popular destination in the prefecture of Chania, and a top of the top things to do / excursion from all over Crete.
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Elafonissi (some people also call it Elafonissos or Elafonisi) is something like an island and a peninsula, because to reach the island you have to walk through the sea.
It is located in the southwest end of the prefecture of Chania, Crete, about 70km from the city of Chania.
Elafonisi is a place of an exceptional natural beauty, and it has been included in the Natura 2000 Protection Program. Someone could say that nature made its wonder in Elafonisi.
That's why Elafonissi beach is such a popular destination in the prefecture of Chania, and a top of the top things to do / excursion from all over Crete.
The enchanting beach of Falassarna is 59 km west of Chania and 17 km west of Kissamos, in the western part of the Gramvousa Peninsula. At the northern end of the beach there are ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Falasarna. Falassarna is one of the most famous beaches of Greece, as it has been awarded in the past as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe. It stretches over a very large area and consists essentially of 5 consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most loved ones.
The sand is light, giving the water a tropical color. Indeed, if you are lucky and come a day that does not blow from the west, something a bit rare in western Crete in the summer, you will be enchanted by the sea and its blue-green waters.
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Phalasarna
The enchanting beach of Falassarna is 59 km west of Chania and 17 km west of Kissamos, in the western part of the Gramvousa Peninsula. At the northern end of the beach there are ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Falasarna. Falassarna is one of the most famous beaches of Greece, as it has been awarded in the past as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe. It stretches over a very large area and consists essentially of 5 consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most loved ones.
The sand is light, giving the water a tropical color. Indeed, if you are lucky and come a day that does not blow from the west, something a bit rare in western Crete in the summer, you will be enchanted by the sea and its blue-green waters.
The area of Preveli is about 35 km south of Rethymno and 10 km east of Plakias. The beach of Preveli, known as Lake Preveli or Foinikas, is located at the exit of the Mega Potamos, which transports the waters of the imposing Kourtaliotiko gorge and the Fretian Gorge. It is one of the most famous beaches of South Crete and receives thousands of visitors every summer. Previously, it was a favorite hippie destination.
On the banks of the Great River is formed the second largest palm grove of Crete, after the palm grove of Vai, home to the endemic Cretan palm tree of Theophrastus. The river forms a small 500km long pond on its way out into the sea with water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of the palm trees and other trees, and start climbing the wonderful gorge. In large swimming pools that are formed every so often you can make a cool bath.
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Preveli Beach
The area of Preveli is about 35 km south of Rethymno and 10 km east of Plakias. The beach of Preveli, known as Lake Preveli or Foinikas, is located at the exit of the Mega Potamos, which transports the waters of the imposing Kourtaliotiko gorge and the Fretian Gorge. It is one of the most famous beaches of South Crete and receives thousands of visitors every summer. Previously, it was a favorite hippie destination.
On the banks of the Great River is formed the second largest palm grove of Crete, after the palm grove of Vai, home to the endemic Cretan palm tree of Theophrastus. The river forms a small 500km long pond on its way out into the sea with water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of the palm trees and other trees, and start climbing the wonderful gorge. In large swimming pools that are formed every so often you can make a cool bath.
Paleochora is a small town 77 km south of Chania and is believed to be built at the site of the ancient city of Kalamidi. The city is located on a 11 km coastline lying in the South Cretan Sea. The region's economy is based on tourism and agriculture (mainly early vegetables grown in greenhouses and olive oil). It has been developed as a quiet holiday destination since the early 1970s, when it was popular in Hippies.
The wider area has well-organized beaches, as well as beautifully isolated small anchorages. It is served by many hotels, restaurants, taverns, cafes, bars, museums and nightclubs, and there are branches of banks, post office, health center, pharmacies, police station, coastguard and customs. The ports connecting Paleochora with Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro, Hora Sfakion and Gavdos are connected to the port.
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Palaiochora
Paleochora is a small town 77 km south of Chania and is believed to be built at the site of the ancient city of Kalamidi. The city is located on a 11 km coastline lying in the South Cretan Sea. The region's economy is based on tourism and agriculture (mainly early vegetables grown in greenhouses and olive oil). It has been developed as a quiet holiday destination since the early 1970s, when it was popular in Hippies.
The wider area has well-organized beaches, as well as beautifully isolated small anchorages. It is served by many hotels, restaurants, taverns, cafes, bars, museums and nightclubs, and there are branches of banks, post office, health center, pharmacies, police station, coastguard and customs. The ports connecting Paleochora with Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro, Hora Sfakion and Gavdos are connected to the port.
Sougia is a small fishing village located 75km southwest of the city of Chania, at the exit of the beautiful gorge of Agia Irini. A favorite destination of the hippies in the 70s, today is an ideal destination for a tranquil holiday, in a wonderful landscape and with all the basic amenities provided by a tourist place. In Sougia you will find restaurants, taverns, rooms, cafes, quiet bars, mini market, etc. However, in Sougia you will not find a gas station, a doctor's office, a pharmacy or a bank.
In front of the hamlet lies a wonderful long beach with thick sand, crystal clear deep waters and relatively little world. The beach starts from the small harbor of Sougia at the exit of the Sfikroto gorge and extends to the east for 1.5 km. The beach ends in a small separate bay, hidden from rocks and well guarded by prying eyes, which is almost exclusively preferred by nudists. On the contrary, in the section located in front of the village there are umbrellas, showers and a lifeguard tower. Along the beach there are plenty of trees where you can camp or find shade.
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Sougia
Sougia is a small fishing village located 75km southwest of the city of Chania, at the exit of the beautiful gorge of Agia Irini. A favorite destination of the hippies in the 70s, today is an ideal destination for a tranquil holiday, in a wonderful landscape and with all the basic amenities provided by a tourist place. In Sougia you will find restaurants, taverns, rooms, cafes, quiet bars, mini market, etc. However, in Sougia you will not find a gas station, a doctor's office, a pharmacy or a bank.
In front of the hamlet lies a wonderful long beach with thick sand, crystal clear deep waters and relatively little world. The beach starts from the small harbor of Sougia at the exit of the Sfikroto gorge and extends to the east for 1.5 km. The beach ends in a small separate bay, hidden from rocks and well guarded by prying eyes, which is almost exclusively preferred by nudists. On the contrary, in the section located in front of the village there are umbrellas, showers and a lifeguard tower. Along the beach there are plenty of trees where you can camp or find shade.
The Samaria Gorge is the most famous hiking gorge in Europe, forming part of the European path E4. Thousands of tourists descend on foot in the summer. For many, this is also the main purpose of their visit to Crete. Its length reaches 15 km and its descent takes about 5-7 hours, depending on your pace, from Omalos to Agia Roumeli.
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Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge is the most famous hiking gorge in Europe, forming part of the European path E4. Thousands of tourists descend on foot in the summer. For many, this is also the main purpose of their visit to Crete. Its length reaches 15 km and its descent takes about 5-7 hours, depending on your pace, from Omalos to Agia Roumeli.
Gavdos is the dreamed island where Odysseus is said to have been spoiled and Calypso, the trawler, merchants of Africa and pirates, welcomed the place of thousands of summer vacationers. Gavdos is the southern tip of Europe, 32 nautical miles away from Paleochora, 22 from Hora Sfakion and 170 from Libyan Tobruk. It is a small island, just 30 square kilometers, with a triangular shape, with a maximum length of 10 kilometers and a width of 5. The beaches Karave, Korfos, Lakkoudi, Trypiti, Diana, Fetife, Sarakiniko, Agiannis, Lavrakas, Pyrgos and Potamos are some of the beads of the emerald shores of the island.
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Gavdos
Gavdos is the dreamed island where Odysseus is said to have been spoiled and Calypso, the trawler, merchants of Africa and pirates, welcomed the place of thousands of summer vacationers. Gavdos is the southern tip of Europe, 32 nautical miles away from Paleochora, 22 from Hora Sfakion and 170 from Libyan Tobruk. It is a small island, just 30 square kilometers, with a triangular shape, with a maximum length of 10 kilometers and a width of 5. The beaches Karave, Korfos, Lakkoudi, Trypiti, Diana, Fetife, Sarakiniko, Agiannis, Lavrakas, Pyrgos and Potamos are some of the beads of the emerald shores of the island.
Kolymbari (or Kolimbari, Kolymvari) is a seaside village located on the corner formed between the northern coastline of western Crete and the Rodopos peninsula stretching towards north.
Kolimbari is 24 km from the city of Chania and 12 km from the large resort of the prefecture of Chania (Platanias - Agia Marina - Kato Stalos).
This little Cretan village, surrounded by olive groves and the sea
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Kolymvari
Kolymbari (or Kolimbari, Kolymvari) is a seaside village located on the corner formed between the northern coastline of western Crete and the Rodopos peninsula stretching towards north.
Kolimbari is 24 km from the city of Chania and 12 km from the large resort of the prefecture of Chania (Platanias - Agia Marina - Kato Stalos).
This little Cretan village, surrounded by olive groves and the sea
Loutro is a place for those who want something different and quiet on their holidays. A small picturesque fishing village in southwestern Crete, which has not yet been altered by mass tourism. For example, there are no large hotels with swimming pools. There are no roads full of people, restaurants and cosmic beaches, there are not even cars! Access is possible only by boat or if you want it, on foot (1.5 hours hiking on a path from Hora Sfakion or on the path from Anopolis). There are daily ferry schedules to and from Chora Sfakion, Sougia, Gavdos, Paleohora and Agia Roumeli.
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Loutro beach
Loutro is a place for those who want something different and quiet on their holidays. A small picturesque fishing village in southwestern Crete, which has not yet been altered by mass tourism. For example, there are no large hotels with swimming pools. There are no roads full of people, restaurants and cosmic beaches, there are not even cars! Access is possible only by boat or if you want it, on foot (1.5 hours hiking on a path from Hora Sfakion or on the path from Anopolis). There are daily ferry schedules to and from Chora Sfakion, Sougia, Gavdos, Paleohora and Agia Roumeli.
Agia Roumeli is a small isolated village, located 56km south of Chania, in a large bay formed at the exit of Samaria's large gorge. This small village is thought to have been built exclusively to serve the thousands of visitors to the gorge as they all revolve around the gorge. The picturesque village provides all the basic amenities, such as taverns with traditional dishes, guest rooms, cafes, mini market, internet access and telephone.
Agia Roumeli is a peaceful place in the wild mountainous landscape of the White Mountains. The most common way to get here is either through the Samaria Gorge or the boat from Hora Sfakion, Loutro, Paleochora and Sougia. The most active are worth to come here by walking the path from Chora Sfakion to Agia Roumeli or the path from Sougia. Every day, around 13:00 to 16:00, the village and its beaches are flooded by visitors of the gorge, exhausted and hungry, flooding the beach taverns. However, with the departure of returning afternoon boats, the village "empties" and returns to the slow pace.
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Agia Roumeli
Agia Roumeli is a small isolated village, located 56km south of Chania, in a large bay formed at the exit of Samaria's large gorge. This small village is thought to have been built exclusively to serve the thousands of visitors to the gorge as they all revolve around the gorge. The picturesque village provides all the basic amenities, such as taverns with traditional dishes, guest rooms, cafes, mini market, internet access and telephone.
Agia Roumeli is a peaceful place in the wild mountainous landscape of the White Mountains. The most common way to get here is either through the Samaria Gorge or the boat from Hora Sfakion, Loutro, Paleochora and Sougia. The most active are worth to come here by walking the path from Chora Sfakion to Agia Roumeli or the path from Sougia. Every day, around 13:00 to 16:00, the village and its beaches are flooded by visitors of the gorge, exhausted and hungry, flooding the beach taverns. However, with the departure of returning afternoon boats, the village "empties" and returns to the slow pace.