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 kolostor
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 vár
(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 strand
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 strand
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 szurdok
Matala strand
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