Catherine’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely pebbly cove great for snorkeling .
If you walk on down past the house at the top of the cove through the white pillar gates in the distance you reach a stone staircase in the rocks down to caves on the coastline
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Koutalas beach
Lovely pebbly cove great for snorkeling .
If you walk on down past the house at the top of the cove through the white pillar gates in the distance you reach a stone staircase in the rocks down to caves on the coastline
The archaeological site of Aptera, which was the most powerful city of western Crete during Minoan times,
The findings of the archaeological excavations that still coming to light, fill the history puzzle of this ancient city. They give details about the settlement's composition, the city's architecture, the religion and habits of Apterean residents who were keen archers.
The findings of the excavations indicate that the hill was inhabited the 8th century BC until the 7th century AD, when abandoned due to a strong earthquake and because of the attacks by the Saracen Arab pirates.
Learn the history of the most important and the most commercial ancient city- state of western Crete!!
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Aptera
The archaeological site of Aptera, which was the most powerful city of western Crete during Minoan times,
The findings of the archaeological excavations that still coming to light, fill the history puzzle of this ancient city. They give details about the settlement's composition, the city's architecture, the religion and habits of Apterean residents who were keen archers.
The findings of the excavations indicate that the hill was inhabited the 8th century BC until the 7th century AD, when abandoned due to a strong earthquake and because of the attacks by the Saracen Arab pirates.
Learn the history of the most important and the most commercial ancient city- state of western Crete!!
Famous for its little islet with the whitewashed church Agios Nikolaos at the end of a rocky causeway .
Take sturdy shoes as the causeway is uneven .
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Georgioupoli
Famous for its little islet with the whitewashed church Agios Nikolaos at the end of a rocky causeway .
Take sturdy shoes as the causeway is uneven .
Freshwater Lake with pleasure boats near Georgioupoli
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Il-Baħar Kournas
Freshwater Lake with pleasure boats near Georgioupoli
Kournas Lake, the only natural fresh water lake on Crete. Tavernas and pedalo boats for hire
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Il-Baħar tal-Kourna
Kournas Lake, the only natural fresh water lake on Crete. Tavernas and pedalo boats for hire
Ombros Gialos - Octopus Bay
Stunning crystal clear water bay which is actually going to be developed into a National Diving Centre for Greece in 2022.
Well worth a visit whilst for the stunning views .
There are seasonal Tavernas . As with all water stay safe - there can be hidden currents.
Ompros Gialos
Ombros Gialos - Octopus Bay
Stunning crystal clear water bay which is actually going to be developed into a National Diving Centre for Greece in 2022.
Well worth a visit whilst for the stunning views .
There are seasonal Tavernas . As with all water stay safe - there can be hidden currents.
Food scene
Great Gyros Souvlakerie Shop in Kalives main road parallel to beach who also deliver direct to your Villa for a minimum spend +30 2825 083162
There are others too
Souvlakerie Γυροφωλια
51 Epar.Od. Kalivon-GeorgioupolisGreat Gyros Souvlakerie Shop in Kalives main road parallel to beach who also deliver direct to your Villa for a minimum spend +30 2825 083162
There are others too
Year round village , shops , restaurants , cafes, tavernas.
Boat Hire from Kalives harbour - Beanies Boat Hire
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Kalyves
Year round village , shops , restaurants , cafes, tavernas.
Boat Hire from Kalives harbour - Beanies Boat Hire
The old town of Chania is considered as one of the most beautiful spots on Crete, with its jewel - the charming old Venetian harbour of Chania, ideal place for a morning coffee, sightseeing, romantic walks in the evening, shopping and nightlife.
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Chania
The old town of Chania is considered as one of the most beautiful spots on Crete, with its jewel - the charming old Venetian harbour of Chania, ideal place for a morning coffee, sightseeing, romantic walks in the evening, shopping and nightlife.
Plaka
8 SifakaBeach and watersports
Beaniesboathire@gmail.com .
Based in Kalyves . Be your own Caption and enjoy a morning or afternoon on the water . Find Beanies Boat Hire on Facebook - Janine and Shaun will look after you - mention you are from Villa Troodos / Catherine her virtual 'Cousin ' !
Beanie's Boat Hire
Beaniesboathire@gmail.com .
Based in Kalyves . Be your own Caption and enjoy a morning or afternoon on the water . Find Beanies Boat Hire on Facebook - Janine and Shaun will look after you - mention you are from Villa Troodos / Catherine her virtual 'Cousin ' !
Shallow sandy beach , water sports , restaurants and tavernas
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Almyrida
Shallow sandy beach , water sports , restaurants and tavernas
Omega Divers | Crete Diving Center
Pariri dwar il-belt
Kif tista' tmur minn post għall-ieħor
Petrol stations
Main one open in Sunday’s near the main supermarket at the far end of Kalives