Crete Holiday

Gavalochori Village Square
 Gavalochori church
Gavalochori Church
 View of a lane in Vamos with red bougainvillea and the distant mountains
Lane in Vamos
 Aptera was an ancient city, now an archaeological site a kilometre inland from the southern shore of Souda Bay,
Aptera
 Glass Studio Kokkino Chorio with many unique and artistic pieces for sale
Glass Studio Kokkino Chorio
Georgioupolis
 Beautiful Kournas Lake surrounded by mountains and a lovely place to swim in freshwater
Kournas Lake
 The harbour was built in the 14th century.. Today it is a much-photographed place and filled with cafes, restaurants and tavernas.
Chania Venetian Harbour
 The enchanting old town centre is a mix of beautifully restored houses, ruins, and structures dating back to the Venetian and Ottoman eras.
Chania Old Town
 Imbros Gorge is the second largest gorge in Crete and can be enjoyed on foot.
Imbros Gorge
 Chora Sfakion is a lovely fishing village on the south coast of Crete, reached by a road through the mountains.
Chora Sfakion (South Coast)
 Samaria Gorge is one of the largest in Europe and can be explored by the more adventurous.
Samaria Gorge
 At Sougia, on the south coast of Crete, the mountains meet the sea.
Sougia (South Coast)

Chania  Visit the Venetian port, indoor market, Street markets (Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays), Old Town, city walls, glass-bottomed boat trips. 

Rethymno also has a Venitian port with many shops and restaurants close to the waterfront. 

Georgioupoli is a bustling resort with one of the longest beaches in Crete. 

Snorkelling at Paleloni Cave. 

Scuba diving at Chania or Almyrida (Omega Diving). 

Horse riding in Georgioupoli. 

Imbros Gorge, Omalos Plateau and Samaria Gorge; May-Sept (6.5 hours walk). 

Lake Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake. 

Water Park in Chania. 

Canoeing down the river at Georgioupoli, with freshwater turtles! Ancient 

Aptera with its excellent views and ancient monuments. It's on the flat-topped hill visible from the villa. 

Glassworks at Kokkino Chorio village. 

Paragliding/jet skiing off Platanias/Agia Marina beaches.

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More Information

Click on the links below to visit sites with information about activities in Crete and the villages in the locality of Villa Koumos.

Locality 

Gavalochori

Almyrida

Kalyves

Interests 

Olive Oil

Walking tours

Mountaineering

 

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