The Gorge of Samariá (GR: Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) is located in the south-west Lefká óri (GR: Λευκά όρη = White Mountains) in the province of Sfakia of the Hania prefecture. It is surrounded by high mountain peaks such as Gigilos (2080m), Volakias (2116m), Melindaou (2153m), Avlimonakas (1806m) and others. Its northern (high) entrance is in the plateau of Omalós and its southern entrance 3.2 km north of the village of Agia…
Local Olive press in Tsivaras of the Melissakis family producing every winter high quality olive oil of the Cretan olive variety Koroneiki. Book your olive oils tasting and factory tour: Melissakis olive oil factory in Tsivaras +30 28250 31229 Go on a hiking tour through the olive groves with an olive oil tasting at the end: +30 698 792 4247 Order local olive oil online once you are back home…
The mysterious lake of Kournas is at the very eastern end of the area Apokoronas close to the beach resort of Georgeoupolis. Just a short drive inland lays this lake with its different shades of blue at the foot of impressive moutnains. You can eat in one of the good tavernas, hire a little boat and if it is not too crowded you can see sweet water turtles.
Discover the underwater world of the Mediteranean Sea famous for its underwater caves. We can recommend 3 dive centres. All 3 dive centres are well experiences and offer diving lessons tours as well as snorceling tours. Almyrida Paddi certified dive centre in the village Almyrida. Almyrida Omega Divers Chora Sfakia If you want to get away from the North Coast to the South for a day, a scuba diving excursion…
Omalos is located 38km south of the city of Chania and lies 1100m above sea level. It is the biggest and highest plateau on Crete and is surrounded by the peaks of the White Mountains. Every winter, the surrounding area is covered in snow and makes it look like a winter wonderland. In the past, the plateau was an area of local shelter during the Turkish occupation. Nowadays, it is…
Der Sandstrand von Marathi auf der Akrotiri-Halbinsel blickt über die Bucht von Souda auf das Gebiet von Apokoronas und die Weißen Berge. Genießen Sie einen Tag am Strand oder essen Sie zu Mittag oder zu Abend in einer der fantastischen Fischtavernen. Dieser Strand ist einer der Lieblingsstrände der in Chania lebenden Griechen. Sie können ein Tretboot oder ein Motorboot mieten, die im Hafen ankommenden Fischerboote beobachten oder einfach in das…
Local winery of Apokoronas in Alikampos close to Vrisses on the way to the South Coast. This family business creates hight quality wines (you can also find them in the local tavernas, restaurants and shops) and focus on Cretan and Greek grape varieties such as Vidiano, Vilana, Kotsifali, Mandilari and Moscato Spinas. Book a wine tasting or one of the special wine tasting experiences this winery offers: e.g. „the whole…
Knossos was both a mythological and historical ancient capital city on the island of Crete. The magnificent Minoan palace of Knossos , the center of the Minoan civilization. The famous Minoan Palace lies five kilometers southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos, in Crete
The city of ancient aptera lies on the hill at the west end of Apokoronas towards Chania. This strategically important area overlooking Souda Bay was occupied already by the Minoans 3500-1070 BC. The city was destroyed in an earthquake and most traces to be seen in Aptera are from the roman empire 67BC – 324AD. In the ancient site of Aptera you can see roman cycterns and baths, a monastery…
Kanakis olive mill is an olive oil factory established in 1965 by grandfather Kanakis Boudourakis and now almost 60 years later we still produce superior quality extra virgin olive oil. You can visit our facilities and see how olive oil is produced learn everything you need to know about olives and olive oil and of course taste our liquid gold free of charge. You can also find a variety of…
Is 4km inland from Kalyves. It benefits from being close to Kalyves when you need it and its amenities, but a world away in a peaceful, old Cretan village. There is a large tree in the road outside the traditional kafenion, where you can sit and watch the world go by. An excellent butcher’s shop, a chemist and a couple of cafes and tavernas and mini – market. It is…