Agia Galini
Agia galini the finest holiday pearl on the southcoast of crete
http://www.agia-galini.com
Agia Marina
Agia Marina
http://www.agmarina.net
Agia Pelagia
Agia pelagia is a cosy small village on the north coast of crete, breathing the atmosphere of authentic greece, even though it is only 22 km from the capital heraklion. where agia pelagia is now, there used to be an ancient greek city.
the region is full of natural beauty and due to its geographic position it played an important role throughout history.
where agia pelagia is now, there used to be an ancient greek city, it has been inhabited since around 2000 bc as most findings date back to 1700 bc and 1300 bc when the inhabitants had dealings with faistos, knossos and the cyclades. the ancient town was destroyed by fire in 1200 bc.
sir arthur evans mentioned that they were the best salvaged remains of a minoan harbour. many of the ceramics collected there, are now found in the museum of ashmolen in oxford. the most notable remains found in the wide area: large water containers (for the supply ships),
the roman aquaduct, engraved tombes etc.
subsequent excavations were begun in 1979 by st. alexiou and the area is considered to be the ancient town of apollonia, an important town during the hellenistic period (350 bc). the pritanio government building- the city parliament and university, a special construction
decorated with red and yellow bands of colour and white flooring, the guest house-the hotel of the epoch, towers and fortifications are only some of the many ancient ruins which have been partially retreived lying covered by vegetation. other findings from this region are:
ceramics, copper coins of various citie (gortina, axos, arkadia), coins from apollonia (carrying the head of appollo and a palm branch), urns, wine vessels and olive cultivation tools from previous times. the area is considered to be the origin of semi-precious stones used to make objects which today embellish the heraklion museum. the town of apollonia was definitively destroyed in 171 bc after the fierce attack by their
ally of other times, the city of kidonia.
the name agia pelagia has been derived from a convent 1 kilometre west of the bay. it is wonderfully quiet in comparison to other seaside resorts that are located directly by the main national road.
actually, agia pelagia is a collection of small villages and beaches, of which the main beach is most to the east, with a small ‘boulevard,’ decorated with restaurants, cocktail bars and a supermarket. agia pelagia has a friendly atmosphere, with a beautiful bay with fisher boats in the water and green rocks rising from the sea. it is a very green place with palm trees and flowers. west of the main beach there are three other, quieter beaches with less facilities. one of the favourite beaches is the one in the middle, with only a small shop selling beverages and ice cream. this beach is the best because of the beautiful rocks on the left hand and because of its peaceful atmosphere. the first beach west of the centre of agia pelagia is called kladissos.
the second beach you come across if you walk in the eastern direction is called psaromoura. the third beach is called mononaftis and looks out on a splendid green rock rising from the sea. in the surroundings of these beaches are a few large hotels, such as the capsis beach hotel, which has a swimming pool and many small maisonettes. a stroll to the rocks near the capsis hotel will also lead you to some excavations. if you want to try another quieter beach, you take a turn off the main road just before entering agia pelagia. there you will find the shielded bay of lygaria. besides tourism, the inhabitants of agia pelagia live off agriculture. that is why in between restaurants and hotels, you will find many fields where herbs and vegetables are grown. onions, cabbage and many other kinds of vegetables grow everywhere.
http://www.agiapelagia-crete.com
Agia Roumeli
The small village of agia roumeli in the south-west of crete is an ideal place if you want to have a quiet holiday away from the crowds.
http://www.agiaroumeli.com
Agios Nikolaos
Agios nikolaos - book your holidays at agios nikolaos at the lasithi prefecture of crete. conference centres organised at luxurious hotels. transfers with luxury cars and limousines; helicopters, planes, jets rental. visit archeological sites
http://www.agiosnikolaos.com
Anogia
Anogia (anoyia) crete guide: what's it like? what to see and do - where to stay, eat and drink - how to get to anogia
http://www.cretetravel.com
Chania
the perfect guide about chania in greece. everything you are looking for, hotels , rentals, vacation, travel, information, you can easily find it here.
http://www.hania.net
Chania
The perfect guide about chania in greece. everything you are looking for, hotels , rentals, vacation, travel, information, you can easily find it here.
http://www.chania.com
Chersonissos
Chersonissos
http://www.chersonissos.nl
Chersonissos
Praktische informatie over chersonissos (kreta).
http://www.landenportal.nl
Chersonissos
Alles over vakantie vieren in chersonissos.
http://www.chersonissos-vakantie.nl
Chersonissos
Travel information about hersonissos. sightseeing, nightlife, clubbing, accommmodation and other lodging properties. we can help you plan the most wonderful and least expensive vacation, rent a car and much more.
http://www.hersonissos.com
Chersonissos
Chersonissos
http://www.hersonisos.com
Elounda
Elounda
http://www.elounda.com
Elounda
Luxurious hotels and other lodging properties in elounda. this site offers the user a powerful tool to locate luxurious vip accommodation in elounda.
http://www.elounda.net
Heraklion
Heraklion, a place of magnificent beauty which enjoys the warmth and perfumes of the east. determined by its fate and history,from the ancient minoan times.
http://www.heraklio.net
Heraklion
Heraklion island guide by travelinfo.gr helaklion hotels iraklio, lodgings in heraklio, iraklio,museums, beaches, shopping, nightlife, where to eat, transportation, useful telephones, weather and more, greek islands apartments and rooms,
http://www.travelinfo.gr
Ierapetra
Ierapetra, de meest zuidelijkste stad van europa. deze website informeert u over alles wat u moet weten als u op vakantie gaat naar het zuiden van kreta, ierapetra.
http://www.ierapetra-holidays.net
Ierapetra
Vacation in ierapetra / crete , greece and the greek islands. find the best hotels in crete, rent a car and enjoy unforgetable holidays
http://www.ierapetra.com
Ierapetra
Ierapetra, crete, greece, - crete holidays, kreta urlaub, creta utili - information about ierapetra
http://www.ierapetra.net
Kokkini Hani
Kokkini Hani
http://www.kokkini-hani.com
Kokkini Hani
Visit kokkini hani: uw informatie pagina over deze mooie stad in griekenland
http://www.visit-kokkini-hani.com
Loutro
Loutro, the greek island of crete offers a wide selection of luxury and cheap hotels. loutro.com provides information on travel, near by places of interest, accommodation and also facilitates to make reservation to your choice of hotel in crete greece.
http://loutro.com
Makrigialos
Gecko bar and rock apartments, makri gialos, crete, greece
http://www.makrigialos.gr
Malia
Praktische informatie over chersonissos (kreta).
http://www.landenportal.nl
Malia
Malia
http://www.maliakreta.com
Malia
Malia
http://www.malia.co.uk
Mirtos
Mirtos
http://www.mirtos-reizen.nl
Paleochora
Paleochora, die kleine stadt auf kreta
http://www.paleochora.de
Plakias
Plakias
http://www.plakias.net
Rethymnon
Welkom bij www.rethymnon.nl. dé informatiesite over de plaats rethymno en de provincie rethymnon op kreta, griekenland.
http://www.rethymnon.nl
Rethymnon
Rethymnon
http://www.rethymnon.biz
Rethymnon
Welcome to rethymno.org. in this site you can search for luxury and economy hotels in rethymno-crete. also search for conference centres in the region of rethymno.
http://www.rethymno.org
Rethymnon
Praktische informatie over rethymnon (kreta).
http://www.landenportal.nl
Rethymnon
Rethymnon
http://www.rethymnon.gr
Sfakia
Sfakia
http://www.sfakia-crete.com
Sissi
Enjoy your vacations in crete and let us to do the rest. we can organize a perfect holiday or a honeymoon in the best hotels.
http://www.sissi.net
Sitia
Sitia
http://sitia72300.tripod.com