Gavalochori
A beautiful traditional Cretan village. Evidence of its ancient history and settlements is throughout the village and its narrow, winding lanes and streets. From the mulberry trees planted around the village by the Turks, to the Byzantine wells and Roman tombs on the outskirts of the village and the Venetian arches of the old olive factory. The small, but, excellent folklore museum is housed in a Venetian building with Turkish…
Loutro and Sweet Water Beach
Tiny blue and white village on the South Coast of Crete. You can only reach this calm place on earth bu boat or bu foot. Walk from Aia Roumeli or Chora Sfakion on the european walking trail to Loutro. Enjoy one of the good fish tavernas. On the way walking from Chora Sfakia to Loutro you pass the Sweet Water Beach (Glyka Nera), a beach with high rocky mountains behind…
Samaria Gorge
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…
Preveli
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Great River (Megas Potamos) is flowing. It is certainly the most famous beach in southern Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. During the 60s and 70s, it was a favorite destination for hippies. On the…
Olive Oil Tasting
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…
Lake Kournas
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.
Souri
Little Souri village is a n assembly of houses in the beautiful Nature setting of Apokoronas. From the village you have stunning sea and mountain views and can enjoy nature and a relaxed atmosphere. The beaches of Kalyves, Almyrida and Georgeoupolis are just a short drive away. The village of Vamos with its cafes, tavernas and shops is very close.
Sellia
Tiny and quiet village on the mountains of Apokoronas with fantastic sea and mountain views. You can enjoy tranquility in this village and still it is only a short drive to the beaches of Almyrida, Kalyves or Georgeoupolis.
Koumos-Cafe-Restaurant-Bar
There is a special place in Crete where the past meets the present. When an idea becomes reality, when a dream becomes reality, then nature and man join forces. More specifically, we are talking about an idea that was launched by Mr. George Chavalekakis in 1990. A little taste and some stones from the White Mountains were enough to create a multipurpose area, where we meet even today. Its name…
Scuba Diving and Snorceling
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…
Rethimnon
One of the most picturesque cities on the island. Rethymnon is a small city, but like all cities that carry thousands of years of history. The picturesque town has been untouched by earthquakes and has retained its blend of Eastern mystique and Western grandeur. There are numerous venetian houses and churches; the latter were converted into mosques during the period of Turkish rule. Clustered around its Fortezza (fortress), Rethymnon will make…