Guidebook for Agia Pelagia
Sightseeing
(9am-1.30pm & 3.30-6.30pm Jun-Oct): Visit the historic Monastery of Preveli that used to be a centre of anti-Ottoman resistance and was burned by the Turks during the 1866 oslaught.
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Moni Piso Preveli
Επαρχία Αγίου Βασιλείου(9am-1.30pm & 3.30-6.30pm Jun-Oct): Visit the historic Monastery of Preveli that used to be a centre of anti-Ottoman resistance and was burned by the Turks during the 1866 oslaught.
Ancient Eleutherna
Visit the museum and the area of Necropolis.
(9am-8pm Jun-Aug, shorter hours Sep-May): It's the symbol of Cretan resistance. Visit its Venetian church (1587).
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Arkadi
(9am-8pm Jun-Aug, shorter hours Sep-May): It's the symbol of Cretan resistance. Visit its Venetian church (1587).
(8.30am-7.30pm Jun-Oct, 10am-5pm Nov-May):This Venetian fortress was built in 1570s as a reaction to pirate rades.Spectacular views from up here!
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Fortezza slott
(8.30am-7.30pm Jun-Oct, 10am-5pm Nov-May):This Venetian fortress was built in 1570s as a reaction to pirate rades.Spectacular views from up here!
Knossos
Parks & Nature
Preveli-stranden
Famous palm grove at the mouth of Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
Souda Beach
Quiet beach with crystal, clean, cold waters.
There are beautiful tavernas where you could have lunch after swimming!
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Damoni-stranden
There are beautiful tavernas where you could have lunch after swimming!
Paralia Ammoudi
Two secluded coves between Plakias and Preveli beach.
Long, sandy and remote beach, named after the 3 giant rocks jutting out of the sea..
Paralia Triopetra
Long, sandy and remote beach, named after the 3 giant rocks jutting out of the sea..
A drive through this narrow gorge is jaw-droppingly beautiful!
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Kotsifou Canyon
Eparchiaki Odos Rodakinou - SelliasA drive through this narrow gorge is jaw-droppingly beautiful!
Drive through this natural masterpiece. The scenery will take your breath away!
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Drive through this natural masterpiece. The scenery will take your breath away!
Polyrizos Beach (Παραλία Πολύρριζος)
Beautiful beaches for families.
Agios Pavlos Beach
Isolated, cliff-fringed cove.
Famous for its springs and waterfalls where you can find many tavernas with local specialities. The "Garden of Arkoudenas" is an excellent choice for eating.
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Argiroupoli
Famous for its springs and waterfalls where you can find many tavernas with local specialities. The "Garden of Arkoudenas" is an excellent choice for eating.
Mili Gorge
Matala-stranden
Shopping
Τυροκομειο Τζουρμπακη
Dairy/cheese products
Essentials
Spili
26 Epar.Od. Rethimou-Agias Galinis Medical center, pharmacy, bank, supermarkets, cafes.
Food Scene
Sit at one of the traditional cafes ("cafenia") and enjoy greek coffee.
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Mixorrouma
Sit at one of the traditional cafes ("cafenia") and enjoy greek coffee.
"To Xehoristo": Try the delicious souvlaki here! Its at the eastern end of the main road, across from the sea.
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Plakias
"To Xehoristo": Try the delicious souvlaki here! Its at the eastern end of the main road, across from the sea.
Everything Else
Frangokastello Beach
"Old castle, beautiful sea"
Drinks & Nightlife
Agia Galini