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North West Crete - Georgioupolis Area

 


The Apokoronas region to the east of Chania is where most of our holiday villas are situated, close to the sandy beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. Apokoronas is one of the most picturesque areas of the province of Chania with many attractive villages. The main village of the region is Vamos where you will find full facilities including a 24 hour health centre.

Georgioupolis is a large resort well placed approx 35 kms east of Chania and 20 west of Rethymnon that is popular with holidaymakers from many countries; it is best suited to families and couples. There are plenty of bars to keep the younger ones entertained but no night clubs. The golden sandy beaches which spread 7 kms east of the village centre are well equipped with sun loungers, parasols, beach entertainment and tavernas; there is a smaller crescent shaped beach right in the village with sun loungers, parasols and a couple of beach bars. For those serious swimmers there is a large public swimming pool (open air) in the village. The lively square is lined with tavernas and bars, great for sitting and watching the world go by. With plenty of other tavernas to choose from, good shopping, particularly for jewellery, supermarkets, a chemist (and a doctors surgery), a bank and a weekly market, Georgioupolis has everything to offer the holidaymaker looking for plenty to do whilst not forsaking its Cretan charm.

Lake Kournas just 3 kms inland from Georgioupolis is a popular tourist destination as it is one of only a few freshwater lakes on the island.

Quote from a client -  June 2011 - "Our favourite outing was the lake at Kournas, where we found a lovely quiet family-run taverna – the owner showed us a ‘secret’ spot to see the wild terrapins, so the children kept wanting to return".

Quote from a client - August 2010  - "Great beaches at Almirida, Kalives and Georgioupolis. Fab food at all the resorts, just follow the locals and you won't go far wrong".

Quote from a client - October 2009 - "Thank you for two wonderful weeks. The weather was a bit variable but that did not limit our enjoyment. The palace of Knossos is a must as is Chania town where we found some marvellous tavernas overlooking the harbour. When we strayed from the villa, we spent most of our time in Georgioupolis, the Kalavaki beach there is very peaceful and clean. We though the tavernas in Georgioupolis were diverse and good".