Egyptian Lighthouse in Chania, Crete The Egyptian Lighthouse in Chania, Crete They call it the Egyptian Lighthouse, and it stands strong at the Venetian harbor of Chania, safeguarding the town since the XVIth century. This stone silhouette had once a…
Explore Kournas near Georgioupoli Kournas is an Apokoronas mountain destination close to the Georgioupoli hotels Eliros Mare, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, and Mythos Palace Resort & Spa. All our resorts organize hikes around the famous Lake Kournas but if you…
Discover Argiroupoli Near Georgioupoli Just thirty minutes drive from Georgioupoli, you will discover one of Crete's most beautiful and interesting villages: Argiroupoli. Springs of Argiroupoli Known in antiquity as Lappa, Argyroupoli (also spelled Argyroupoli and in Greek Αργυρούπολη) the village…
Lake Kourna: Crete's Freshwater Gem Limni Kourna, in translation Lake Kourna (also spelled Lake Kournas), is Crete's only freshwater lake. It's an alkali-type lake, with a nature preserve in a dreamlike setting, which boasts hiking paths, lakeside beach, paddleboats, and…
Asi Gonia is a mountain village of about 800 souls, the smallest municipal unit of Apokoronas. It is historically mentioned for the first time during the Venetian domination. Today, it is one of those Cretan destinations that preserve traditions stubbornly,…
Georgioupolis Seaside Resort Georgioupolis is quite an attractive seaside resort. Once a fishermen's village, today this destination is a popular tourist magnet, favored mainly for its lovely, Blue Flag beaches. Georgioupolis is a tourist village, usually packed in the summer,…
Georgioupolis with Children Although it is a small seaside resort, if you visit Georgioupolis with children, they will have fun. Whether you stay at Eliros Mare, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, or Mythos Palace Resort & Spa, you will always enjoy…
Shopping in Georgioupolis Shopping in Georgioupolis is not a glamorous experience. You only get to purchase essentials like organic veggies and fruit, beachwear, and authentic Cretan produce and souvenirs. Top Things to Know About Shopping in Georgioupolis As already stated,…
Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination Georgioupoli - A Cretan Island Destination When it comes to the Georgioupolis nightlife, if you are not vacationing here during the tourist season, you will not see too much. Only summers are full of…
Agios Nikolaos Church Georgioupolis The Agios Nikolaos Church Georgioupolis, in Greek Άγιος Νικόλαος, is one of Crete's most precious religious icons - a postcard-pretty sea-kissed temple on a tiny islet on the northern coast of Crete and somehow, a symbol…