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Sightseeing
Anopolis is an extremely long village. The place-name simply means "Upper City". Often you hear or see the village name also without s at the end, thus Anopoli. Most of the houses are on the main road. Nevertheless, there is a village center around a small roundabout. In the middle of this roundabout stands the monument of the most famous person from Anopolis.
Anopolis
Anopolis is an extremely long village. The place-name simply means "Upper City". Often you hear or see the village name also without s at the end, thus Anopoli. Most of the houses are on the main road. Nevertheless, there is a village center around a small roundabout. In the middle of this roundabout stands the monument of the most famous person from Anopolis.
The Aradena Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in West Crete and the walkthrough of this natural wonder is a real experience!
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Aradena Gorge
The Aradena Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in West Crete and the walkthrough of this natural wonder is a real experience!
Ilingas means "vertigo" in Greek. The beach is located at the exit of the Ilingas gorge and approximately 2 km west of Chora Sfakion by the road to Anopolis.
After following a short and easy-to-walk path, you will come upon this spectacular beach with pebbles and crystal clear water. There are a few sunbeds and umbrellas at the beach, yet if want to avoid this extra cost you can head east; there are a couple of caves by the beach, large enough to protect you from the blazing sun.
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Ilingas Beach
Ilingas means "vertigo" in Greek. The beach is located at the exit of the Ilingas gorge and approximately 2 km west of Chora Sfakion by the road to Anopolis.
After following a short and easy-to-walk path, you will come upon this spectacular beach with pebbles and crystal clear water. There are a few sunbeds and umbrellas at the beach, yet if want to avoid this extra cost you can head east; there are a couple of caves by the beach, large enough to protect you from the blazing sun.
Considered one of the most captivating beaches in Crete, Glyka Nera Beach is a remote destination on the southwestern coast of Crete, only accessible by foot or boat. Nevertheless, the splendid fine pebble beach is worth visiting for its secluded and romantic atmosphere, as well as the dramatic surrounding scenery with high cliffs or the clear freshwater springs that flow into the sea. Literally meaning “sweetwater” Beach, this location truly is one of the hidden treasures of Crete, a getaway destination revealing the unique beauty of the island.
Sweet Water Beach
Considered one of the most captivating beaches in Crete, Glyka Nera Beach is a remote destination on the southwestern coast of Crete, only accessible by foot or boat. Nevertheless, the splendid fine pebble beach is worth visiting for its secluded and romantic atmosphere, as well as the dramatic surrounding scenery with high cliffs or the clear freshwater springs that flow into the sea. Literally meaning “sweetwater” Beach, this location truly is one of the hidden treasures of Crete, a getaway destination revealing the unique beauty of the island.
Food scene
Loutro is such an incredibly soporific place, where there's absolutely nothing ( ... almost ) to do but eat, drink and laze - and where you fast lose any desire to do anything else.
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Loutro is such an incredibly soporific place, where there's absolutely nothing ( ... almost ) to do but eat, drink and laze - and where you fast lose any desire to do anything else.
City/town information
Chania is one of the oldest towns in Crete, with a rich and long history. Famous for its preservable settlement with the remarkable monuments and houses from the Venetian times, this authentic town is considered quite lively and definitely picturesque for its mystical character and traditional beauty.
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Chania
Chania is one of the oldest towns in Crete, with a rich and long history. Famous for its preservable settlement with the remarkable monuments and houses from the Venetian times, this authentic town is considered quite lively and definitely picturesque for its mystical character and traditional beauty.
Strongly influenced by the Venetians, Rethymno Town boasts elegant architecture and a picturesque port. Off Rethymno Old Town, there are many cosmopolitan beach resorts, such as Bali, Agia Galini, Plakias, and Adelianos Kampos. If you prefer laid-back places, a drive around the prefecture of Rethymno will bring you to many secluded coves, where you can enjoy total privacy.
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Rethimno
Strongly influenced by the Venetians, Rethymno Town boasts elegant architecture and a picturesque port. Off Rethymno Old Town, there are many cosmopolitan beach resorts, such as Bali, Agia Galini, Plakias, and Adelianos Kampos. If you prefer laid-back places, a drive around the prefecture of Rethymno will bring you to many secluded coves, where you can enjoy total privacy.
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Chania Old Town
The aristocratic neighborhood is full of beautiful Venetian buildings worth seeing in Chania. Among them is a fortress called Firkas that stands at the southernmost point of Topanas, at the entrance of the harbor. It was built in 1629 and it houses the Naval Museum of Chania and a summer theatre.