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Crete.Qxp 23/11/2019 17:26 Page 194 7429 Greece 2020 Crete.qxp 23/11/2019 17:26 Page 194 Greece | Crete 194 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Crete.qxp 23/11/2019 17:26 Page 195 Greece | Crete Crete Crete is a place apart – not just another Greek island, more like a separate country. Crete lies on the same latitude as Tunisia with the same baking hot summers; but here pleasantly tempered by breezes from the sea. CHANIA The land is infinitely varied – Falasarna Platanias Kalives Kastelli Almirida Panormos mountain ranges rise up to 8,000 HERAKLION Rethymnon Vai feet, Europe’s deepest gorge winds Arkadi Monastery Samaria Georgioupolis Gorge Knossos Aghios Sitia for twelve miles through rock walls Nikolaos Mochlos Mt Idi Chora at times 1,000 feet high, and Paleochora Istron Loutro Sfakion Plakias Zakros countless beaches lead to a clear Elafonissi Zaros Island Aghia Galini Makriyialos blue sea. Add to these high alpine SOUTH COAST FERRY Ierapetra Myrtos meadows, well watered plains and Phaestos valleys, a rich archaeology, and flora and fauna as yet largely unthreatened and you have a the mountains, fiercely independent, country worth a visit. and passionately loyal to Crete and CREtE INfORmAtION But the most striking aspect of this one another. Read ‘Zorba the Greek’ Getting to Crete land is its people. Shaped by for a marvellous evocation of the Tuesday Day flight Gatwick or centuries of struggle against people and the place – or any other Manchester to Chania (other of Kazantakis’ novels. regional airports may be available – oppression, they are as rugged as please enquire). Then by coach or It is a good idea to hire a car and taxi – see resort description. For explore. You needn’t go far, because flight details see page 270. the holiday trade is confined largely multi-Centre Options to the four main towns and the All areas can be mixed – suggest coast. Any working village will North with South coast, or reward your effort – perhaps with an Paleochora with Loutro. For multi- centre details see page 8. invitation to a celebration (there’s always something to celebrate!) or Car Hire See page 268-9 for details. just to drink raki at the coffee shop, you never know. Seek out a Minoan Representative Based in Chania area (will visit all palace, a mountain plateau, a NW resort areas) and Paleochora. Byzantine monastery. Turn Walking in Crete southwards into the high, wild A good website is hinterland for the essence of an www.discoveronfoot.com – ancient legend-haunted land. particularly strong on the Apokoronas region which includes Quite unlike any other island Crete is Kalives and Almirida. for travellers as well as for tourists. It is an experience not to be missed. Paleochora Samaria Gorge 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk Greece & Cyprus | 195 7429 Greece 2020 Crete.qxp 23/11/2019 17:26 Page 196 Greece | Crete Our chosen areas on Crete North West Coast North Coast South West Coast Chania area, Kalives Rethymnon & Paleochora & Loutro & Almirida Panormos transfer time 90 minutes (Paleochora) to 2 hours (Loutro) transfer time 20-30 mins (Chania), 45 transfer time 1-1½ hours Transfer time 90 minutes (Paleochora) to 2 mins (Kalives), 1 hour (Almirida) Historic Rethymnon is the only town on the hours (Loutro) Chania is the main town in the west and has island which can rival Chania in terms of The spectacular south-west coast a strong Venetian flavour, particularly around atmosphere and character. In many ways a encapsulates the best of Crete – dizzy its immense harbour, lined with restaurants. more compact version - the old harbour is a mountain scenery, a sparkling sea and some Behind, a maze of narrow lanes and fraction of the size of Chania's (but none the fine beaches. In fact a winding drive through crumbling Venetian facades conceal more worse for that) - the Venetian/Turkish old the mountains is the only way in to restaurants, small shops and cafés. town behind is equally maze-like and Paleochora other than by sea. A half-hour drive east of Chania, enchanting. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés neighbouring Kalives and Almirida are at the Rethymnon also has a sandy beach in town above the sea or in the main street. In the entrance to Souda Bay (the largest natural itself, below the palm-fringed promenade, summer evenings there is a positively harbour in the Aegean), the White although when this gets busy we prefer to cosmopolitan atmosphere, as both roads are Mountains behind forming a majestic walk the short distance beyond the harbour sealed to traffic. backdrop. Both enjoy fine sandy beaches wall to the miles of sandy beach which lie and beautiful rolling countryside. beyond. The whole is dominated by a The main beach is of fine golden sand and stretches for nearly a kilometre – it affords Walking in this beautiful region, called massive Venetian fortress above. superb swimming. Inland offers wonderful Apokoronas, is a major attraction and your 20 minutes drive beyond Rethymnon, the walking – try Agia Irini gorge as an Sunvil representative is happy to give advice atmospheric village of Panormos has alternative to popular Samaria. and hand out walking maps. everything we look for – oodles of laid back Boats run to the foot of Samaria, to Sougia Kalives has retained its village atmosphere charm, two good sandy beaches, a (another gorge here), remote Elafonissi and boasts two long sandy beaches, one to photogenic harbour (with church above and island, or simply for spotting dolphins. either side. Centred around a tree-shaded tavernas to each side) and, above all, a true During high summer Paleochora can be square, housing a couple of cafés and the Greek village atmosphere. Yet, remarkably windy. In the early season, there is the bonus handsome church, Kalives has a good choice for such a pretty place, foreign tourism here of countless wild flowers up in the hills. of authentic local tavernas and small shops is still low-key and there is only one hotel. which cater for most needs. Panormos has everything close to hand, Unrealistically pretty and quite tiny (pop. 100!), you can only reach Loutro on foot or Life in the thriving small resort of Almirida including some ten tavernas and a good by boat – there are no roads and no cars! revolves around the beach and the dozen selection of local shops in the narrow streets tavernas now here. The area has developed leading down to the harbour and beach. A Guarded by steep mountains, some dozen in recent years and the village now has fun trip is the ‘road-train’ which runs to waterfront restaurants serve an amazing several café-bars, a bakery and a pair of well villages in the hills. For bright lights variety of dishes. Canoes can be rented to stocked mini-markets. Almirida now has just Rethymnon can be easily reached by the explore nearby sea caves and beaches, and a the right balance between lazy days on the frequent local bus. small boat runs to others. This is superb long curve of sandy beach - there are plenty walking country and the hotel is happy to of sunbeds and beach cafés as well as non- give further information. motorised water sports (windsurf, kayak, In recent years Loutro has become a popular paddleboard, pedalo) - and a vibrant but not destination for the Greeks and, although OTT evening atmosphere. For a change of accommodation is still limited, can be busy, scene why not walk up the hill to the especially at weekends and in the high traditional village of Plaka (20 mins.) and season. Visit off-season if you can. enjoy dinner in the square in one of the Paleo and Loutro make an excellent twin several fine local tavernas here?From both centre holiday, using the ferry which runs Almirida and Kalives bicycles can be hired, along the south coast via Roumeli where excursions operate (from late May), there is a you change boats. Book Paleo as the first bus to Chania and taxis are available. centre to avoid a long wait here. Panormos Kalives Almirida Paleochora 196 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Crete.qxp 23/11/2019 17:26 Page 197 Greece | Crete | North West Coast Serenissima Boutique Hotel Chania Old Town The Serenissima is a beautiful hotel - Views are over the courtyard or of a fitting tribute to such an the old town. Due to the age of the atmospheric town and an ideal building there are no balconies luxury base. Located within the (there is seating in the courtyard) narrow alleys of the old Venetian but the two top floor Superior town, the hotel is within a two Suites each have a furnished private minute walk of the old port. terrace. One of these is split level, with the bedroom on a gallery The building is a monument in itself above the living area. and has been lovingly restored. Arches from the Venetian period are The hotel houses an exclusive prevalent throughout. The fully restaurant and wine bar with some restored Ottoman Hammam (bath), excellent local and imported wines. although not operational, is a unique feature. The hotel has just 7 rooms (19 sq m) and open plan suites (27-48 sq m), each with its own character. Facilities are the same in all and include luxury king-size bedding with pillow menu, room safe, AC, Wifi and high speed internet, complimentary tea-making facilities, smart TV, mini bar, shower room with luxury bathroom amenities and hairdryer. Room service is available during the day and evening. The Hotel: Air Conditioning Luxury Boutique Free WiFi Hotel Bed & Breakfast Doma Hotel (right hand side) Doma Hotel Chania This most civilised hotel combines and served by a lift is a beautifully comfort with an old-world elegance decorated breakfast room with and has been featured several times wonderful views over the sea to the in ‘The Good Hotel Guide’.
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