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Sougia ( Σούγια ) is a small town located in the southwest of Crete. This place is still outside the main tourist trail. Not counting tourists returning from the Samaria gorge, this place is visited by a few people for whom peace and quiet are an advantage and not a disadvantage. In recent years, thanks to the improvement of the road connecting this place to the north of the island, Sougia has become a popular tourist destination for the inhabitants of Chania. Metropolitan Cretans often resort to weekend outings, during which they use taverns serving extremely good dishes.
History
Although this place looks very modern and seems to be devoid of history, in reality this place has been inhabited since antiquity. Sougia's greatest flowering occurred during the reign of the Romans and Byzantines. During this period, this town was one of the important trade nodes. The extremely high position of Sougia is evidenced by the fact that, like other independent cities, it was able to mint its coins.
In ancient times, Sougia served as a port for the Doric city of Elyros, whose ruins are located in the area of the modern village of Rodovani. Syia, or the ancient name of the village, comes from the word sys meaning a pig. Sougia's old commercial character allows us to suppose that this animal could have been one of the main goods exported from the port located in this place.
It is worth knowing that until the mid-1950s, this area of Crete was devoid of convenient road connections. At that time, Sougia was still a port constituting an important communication and commercial hub for the inhabitants of the surrounding villages. The place even had a permanent connection to Piraeus. There was also a school in Sougia, where 150 students were studying.
Since the construction of a comfortable road, this place has completely changed its character. In the 1960s, Sougia, like many other towns in the south of Crete, was discovered by hippies. This moment can be considered as the first nucleus of modern tourist traffic, which is the core of the current inhabitants of Sougia.
Beach
The main beach located in this town is called Selino (Σελινο), which in Greek means celery. It's hard to say exactly what this comparison refers to but you can guess that it may be related to the shape of the beach, which looking from above resembles a long narrow branch of celery.
The central part of the beach, located directly opposite the buildings of Sougia, is well organized. On site you will find paid sun loungers, umbrellas and fresh water showers. The road leading along the waterfront is adjacent to numerous taverns, whose tables are often exposed in the shade of tamarisks growing on the northern edge of the beach. The vast majority of tourists will find here almost everything that is needed for a successful holiday.
The eastern edge of the beach behind the dried-down riverbed is devoid of amenities. Naturalists and people looking for more privacy are eager to relax in this place.
The beach is covered with a delicate gray sand that gravel and stones. The shore falls relatively steeply and the water quickly gets relatively deep. Unfortunately, this is not conducive to families with small children. The great advantage of this beach is the incredible color of the water and its transparency.
What to do in Sougia
People focused on active nightlife should avoid this place from afar. Modern disco is fortunately a fiction that has not yet reached this area of Crete. However, if you enjoy the opportunity to go hiking, you should consider staying in Sougia. The village is a great base to visit Samaria. At the peak of the holiday season, you can easily get to Xyloskalo, the northern entrance to this gorge. Thanks to the ferries running on the Agia Roumeli - Sougia - Paleochora route, you will also have no problem with the return route from the Samaria Gorge.
Being here, it is also worth going on a hike to the ancientcity of Lissos. The picturesque trail leading there described in one of our earlier articles:
At the peak of the holiday season, Souga can also reach the island of Gavdos and the beach of Elafonisi located on the southwestern tip of Crete.
Hotels - our choice
There is now quite a good accommodation available in Sougia. The growing popularity of this place among tourists means that in the future new hotels will be created here. The vast majority of objects available at the moment are small family pensions. Offered rooms are characterized by a typical Greek standard and a relatively small booking price.
While browsing offers on booking.com, our attention was drawn to the three - star Syia hotel built in 2008. This relatively new property is just 200 meters from the coast. It offers air-conditioned, spacious, well-furnished and contemporary studios and apartments. Each one has a kitchenette with basic equipment. It is worth mentioning that this facility enjoys exceptionally good reviews among its guests. More information and the possibility of booking rooms can be found directly on booking.com.
However, if you are looking for something at a more affordable price, Idomeneas apartments , which enjoy equally good reputation, can be an interesting offer. A bit simpler equipment having a much more Greek character, consists of original wooden furniture. Each apartment has a small kitchenette with equipment that allows you to prepare your own meals. More information and the possibility of booking rooms can be found directly on booking.com.
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W 2002 roku Falasarna zdobyła tytuł najlepszej plaży w Grecji. Wyróżnienie to nie jest bynajmniej przypadkowe, gdyż miejsce to jak na standardy Krety jest naprawdę unikalne.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
Elafonisi is a small island located at the end of the southwestern edge of Crete. A characteristic feature of Elafonisi is the shallow lagoon connecting it with Crete.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
Aptera is a city whose history dates back to at least a thousand years before our era. In the peak period, about 20,000 lived in it. people, of which only 1/5 were free people.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
Located 47 km from the city of Chania, it is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Its area is about 580 thousand. sqm. and the maximum depth is about 45 meters
Omalos is a perfect starting point for exploring the Samaria Gorge. Located over 1,100 m above sea level extends over an area of 25 km2. Its size corresponds more or less to the size of the Lasithi Plateau.
The steel crossing, which in the central part is separated from the ground by nearly 150 m, is at the leading position of the places where the longest bungee jumps are made.
Chania (Χανιά) is the second largest (after Heraklion) city of Crete. The biggest advantage of Chania is the area of the Old Town and the beautiful Venetian Harbor.
The cave is less than 1 km from Moni Gouvernetou Monastery. You will reach it using the pedestrian trail that has been marked out along the slope of the Avlaki Gorge.
Balos is one of Crete's flagship beaches if not all of Greece. We can assure you that the landscapes you see during your trip to Balos will remain with you for a very long time.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
The Orthodox monastery of Agia Triada, located on the northern part of the Akrotiri peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and richest monasteries in Crete.
On the north-western coast of Crete, at the foot of the Gramovous peninsula, there are ruins of the ancient port of Korikos, later known as Falassarna.
Polyrinia was one of the most important city-states of western Crete during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. It was built amphitheater on a steep hill, rising to a height of 481 meters above sea level
The island of Gramvousa, or in fact Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα), is an inseparable point of a trip that combines a stay in the Balos Lagoon with visiting the remains of a fortress located on the top of the island of Imeri Gramovousa.
There is a beach in Crete that literally makes some people shiver. This place is Seitan Limania which can be translated as Satan's Ports or Cursed Ports.
Dozens of craft workshops located in this small mountain village make Margarites one of the four main centers where traditional Cretan ceramics are made.
The date of the foundation of Moni Arkadiou (Arkadi) is not exactly known. According to tradition, the name of this church refers to the name of the Emperor Arkadiusz, who supposedly was to be its founder.
The date of the foundation of Moni Arkadiou (Arkadi) is not exactly known. According to tradition, the name of this church refers to the name of the Emperor Arkadiusz, who supposedly was to be its founder.
Rethymnon with around 40,000 inhabitants are the third largest city of Crete. This place was populated already in the Minoan period. Historically, the city was an important commercial center.
Skinaria is a small beach located along a small bay, whose outlet on both sides ends with a rocky coast. It is still a little-known place overlooked by mass tourism
Skinaria is a small beach located along a small bay, whose outlet on both sides ends with a rocky coast. It is still a little-known place overlooked by mass tourism
According to Greek mythology, Zeus hid (and perhaps even gave birth) in the Ida cave. This myth is the greatest asset of this cave, which is not as interesting and beautiful as the Dikte cave.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Tripiti is a small beach covered with a mixture of gray sand, gravel and stones. Despite the fact that the beach is unorganized and has a semi-natural appearance, one small tavern works here.
Plakias is a perfect place for people who like to spend time hiking. In the area of the town and the surrounding area, there are several hiking trails that lead to interesting beaches.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
Currently, the lower monastery is still not open to the public and is not used by the monks. The buildings of the upper monastery have undergone partial renovation and are the main seat of the Preveli monastery.
The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also known as the Asomatos Gorge, is perhaps one of the most spectacular natural attractions available in the central part of Crete.
Agia Triada is a small Minoan archaeological site in the south of Crete, located near Timpaki, located on the western slope of the hill about 40 meters above sea level.
This fortress is a perfect example of Crete's multiculturalism. Located today in Greek hands, it was built by the Venetians, but is called a name taken from the Turkish language.
Rouvas Gorge is one of the most interesting places in this part of Crete. The interesting trail leads in a perfect way to the changing appearance of this gorge.
Matala is one of the most popular towns not only of the southern coast but also of the whole of Crete. In the 1960s and 1970s, this small fishing village was a mecca for hippies.
The Odigitrias Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries of southern Crete. Unfortunately, in terms of popularity, he is far from other Cretan monasteries.
In addition to the famous grand palaces on the island in the Minoan period, a number of smaller residences were created. One of the most important examples is the Vathipetro discovered about 5 km north of Archanes, on the southeastern slope of Mount Juchtas in the central part of Crete.
When traveling around Crete, it is not difficult to pay attention to the fact that most of the beaches there are relatively small and short. For this reason, people who are used to our national Baltic standards, where the sandy coast stretches for kilometers, may experience a special disappointment. However, fortunately, nothing is lost, because Crete in its rich arsenal of various beaches can boast of those that allow for long walks along the coast. One of them, our favorite is the Kommos beach located in the south of the central part of the island.
Although there are countless caves in Crete, only a few can be visited. Sfendoni is the largest cave open to the public. content comes from: http://www.crete.pl www.CRETE.pl
Only a few kilometers separate the bustling city of Rethymno from Mili, a village abandoned by its inhabitants. This place is also called the village hidden in the gorge.
Information about one of the more known tourist cities of Crete, or about Malia. Description of attractions located in the city of Malia and a description of the specificity of this town.
The Lasithi Plateau is located about 70 kilometers from the capital of Crete - Heraklion. The average height at which the terrain of this plateau is located is 840 m above sea level.
One of the tourist attractions eagerly visited by people spending their holidays in Crete is the Dikte (Psychro) cave. The main factors that attract people to this cave are a rich and varied dripstone robe and a close connection with mythology.
Among the olive groves in the place called Logari, which is less than a kilometer from the village of Kritsa, there is a small Byzantine church of Panagia Kera from the 13th-14th centuries.
Stalida is located directly along the coast and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Crete, which definitely comes alive with the advent of the tourist season
Most people crossing the route between Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra will definitely notice the large crack which is marked by the mountain located east of this road. This majestic geological creation called Ha was probably created as a result of an earthquake.
Xerokambos is a small settlement in which you will find literally several taverns, and most of the buildings are single-storey and one-story houses. The big advantage of this beach is a gentle sandy descent to the sea.
Agios Nikolaos (Άγιος Νικόλαος) is a small town with less than 20,000 inhabitants. permanent residents (according to statistical data from 2001). This city is the capital of the Lasithi nomos.
Although Elounda seems to be a sleepy fishing town to this day, however, appearances should not fool you, because this town and its surroundings can boast of probably the largest number of the best hotels.
Although Elounda seems to be a sleepy fishing town to this day, however, appearances should not fool you, because this town and its surroundings can boast of probably the largest number of the best hotels.
Stalida is located directly along the coast and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Crete, which definitely comes alive with the advent of the tourist season
Zakros is the fourth-largest Minoan palace in Crete in importance and size. This latest found, built on the east coast of the island is located in the village of Káto Zákros.
Zakros is the fourth-largest Minoan palace in Crete in importance and size. This latest found, built on the east coast of the island is located in the village of Káto Zákros.
The first palace was built around 1900 BC. in the place where there was a quite impressive settlement whose remains were later transformed into the central part of the city.
The ruins of the ancient city of Itanos are located at the eastern tip of Crete, less than 3 kilometers north of the famous palm beach of Vai. Although there are also nice beaches at Itanos, unlike its well-known neighbor, this place does not attract crowds. There are either accidental stray tourists or excavation enthusiasts here.
Less than 10,000 population of Sitia makes the city the smallest in Crete. Some even go a step further and say perversely that it is rather the largest village of Crete.
Napoleon's house is one of the few typically tourist attractions in Ierapetra. About what could have happened here in the summer of 1798 and possibly how much in this legend is the truth we write in the article on the page below.
Moni Kapsa Monastery is one of the most interesting monasteries in Crete. Its massive buildings were erected on rocky, gray slopes surrounding the nearby Pervolakia Gorge.
Sougia od wielu lat jest bardzo popularna wśród turystów indywidualnych z Niemiec, Włoch, Francji czy Wielkiej Brytanii. Jest punktem wyjściowym wielu szlaków - można dojść stąd na Omalos przez przełęcz pod Gigilosem, także do wąwozu Aghia Irini czy Tripiti, przez Lissos do Paleochory czy wreszcie wyruszyć w jeden z najtrudniejszych z wyznakowanych szlaków Gór Białych - przez Cap Tripiti, plaże Sedonia i Domata do Aghia Roumeli - dlatego jest jedną z najciekawszych na Krecie baz do uprawiania wędrówek górskich.
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2016-07-13 08:26:50
I jeszcze jedno - w Sougii mieszka Kpt. George - prowadzący najstarszą w tej okolicy Taxi - boat, od tak wielu lat wożący turystów na trudno dostępne plaże okolic Sugii że jego numer telefonu jest drukowany na mapach i przewodnikach. Nas ewakuował dwukrotnie - w 2012 z Domaty i w 2013 z Sedonii.
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Polecam wyprawę do Wąwozu Samaria. Duże wyzwanie, ale warto.
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Bylam w ub roku. Poplynelam z kap George motorowka do Lissos. W tawernie zjadlam pyszna rybke.Piekne miejsce i droga-jechalam od Kissamos.
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Jade w czerwcu drugi raz i na pewno jeszcze raz wykupie Balos lagune.musze byc tez na Elaffonisi i krisi.to piekne wyspy z cudnymi plazami. Nie bylam w wawozie Samaria i teraz tez tam wyprawe planuje.
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Chora Sfakion is an extremely picturesque mountain village of the mountainous and wild region of Sfakia located in the south-west of Crete. This special placement on the Libyan Sea in a way behind the mountain range of Lefka Ori makes the Chora quite isolated from towns dominated by mass tourism. Currently, access here is not a major difficulty because the roads, although narrow and winding are already covered with asphalt.
Matala is one of the most popular towns not only of the southern coast but also of the whole of Crete. In the 1960s and 1970s, this small fishing village became a mecca for hippies. Its hallmark is a rock with cavernous caves, where the beach is located. For several years, Matala Beach Festival has been organized here, which attracts fans of good music and entertainment for one June weekend.
For tourists who have gone to the Samaria Gorge, the white buildings of Agia Roumeli emerging at the end of the trip are one of the most pleasant views that they will see on that day. Although the number of permanent residents oscillates around a hundred people, in the summer Agia Roumeli is one of the more crowded and noisy places in Crete. In the high season, over 1,000 people meet here every day, who, while waiting for the ferry back, regains his strength in one of the many taverns there.
: Szkoda. Ale wiadomo, gdzie człowiek tam szkody. Na szczęście miałem przyjemność plażować na wyspie. Jest mega pięknie. Plaże zwłaszcza Golden beach zostaje na zawsze w pamięci.
gość PiotrWie: Z 10 lat temu zamalowano taki drogowskaz, nie wiem czemu. Jak ścieżka z Marmary podejdzie do klifu trzeba szukać odgałęzienia w górę,jak się dobrze przyjrzysz znajdziesz na skale ślad po zamalowanych drogowskazach, idziesz w górę łatwymi niewielkimi zakosami po płytach. Dochodzisz do szlaku Loutro - Livadiana. (...)
Gosia | crete.pl : Myślimy o takiej objazdówce, raczej nie będzie to ten rok, ale plany mamy. Szlak z filmu robiliśmy na przełomie sierpnia i września. Nie pamiętam aby było takie oznakowania, ludzie idą skrajem klifu, straszne miejsce dla mnie z moim lękiem wysokości.
gość PiotrWie : I mam jeszcze dwa pytania - po pierwsze w jakim miesiącu tak było i po drugie - czy oznakowali z powrotem wersję " easy to Loutro " czy dalej pomiędzy Marmarą a Finikas jest ta ścieżka samym skrajem klifu?
gość PiotrWie : Przemyślcie wyjazd na mniej oblężone wyspy - nie jest to logistycznie skomplikowane. (...)
Gosia | crete.pl : Można się zdziwić prawda? Biznes kwitnie, taxi boaty kursują jak oszalałe przywożąc do Marmary turystów z Chora Sfakion i okolic. A w tawernie przy Marmarze wszystkie stoliki są pozajmowane albo już zarezerwowane. My dostaliśmy stolik chyba tylko dlatego, że kelner zlitował się jak zobaczył nasz zmęczone facjaty po zejściu ze szlaku.
gość PiotrWie: Od kiedy plaża Marmara jest tak tragicznie zastawiona łóżkami i parasolami?
Przy okazji polecam inny szlak w pobliżu - Agios Ioanis - Agios Pavlos Beach
gość PiotrWie: Od kilkunastu lat unikamy czerwca, lipca i sierpnia, ale jak zrobi się to popularne to chyba przestawimy się na kwiecień i październik
gość dodekanezowiec: W Grecji (a mam tu na myśli swoje ulubione wyspy czyli Kos, Kreta, Rodos) jednak bym preferował sezon (15 czerwca - 15 września). (...)
: Kto by się spodziewał, że zmiana klimatu na coś się przyda?
: Czerwiec to wg mnie najlepszy czas na wakacje np. w Grecji czy Chorwacji. Ze względu na bombelki, staramy się wyjeżdżać w ostatnim tygodniu czerwca. Choć byłem na Krecie w 2021r. w drugim tygodniu lipca to pogoda była idealna, a spotkałem naszych rodaków, którzy będąc w czerwcu mieli wówczas straszne upały.
: Upały to też ale ogromna ilość turystów sprawiają, że w sezonie to nie jest wypoczynek tylko walka: o miejsce na plaży, o dobre miejsce podczas zwiedzania aby zrobić zdjęcie. To podwójnie męczące.
gość Marcin: Od mojego pierwszego pobytu w Grecji w 2010r robię musake z tego przepisu, parokrotnie na Rodos i Korfu , dopiero dzisiaj na Krecie i właśnie zjadłem musake z lokalu w chani i jestem zawiedziony smakiem , robię lepszą ;)
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Sougia od wielu lat jest bardzo popularna wśród turystów indywidualnych z Niemiec, Włoch, Francji czy Wielkiej Brytanii. Jest punktem wyjściowym wielu szlaków - można dojść stąd na Omalos przez przełęcz pod Gigilosem, także do wąwozu Aghia Irini czy Tripiti, przez Lissos do Paleochory czy wreszcie wyruszyć w jeden z najtrudniejszych z wyznakowanych szlaków Gór Białych - przez Cap Tripiti, plaże Sedonia i Domata do Aghia Roumeli - dlatego jest jedną z najciekawszych na Krecie baz do uprawiania wędrówek górskich.
I jeszcze jedno - w Sougii mieszka Kpt. George - prowadzący najstarszą w tej okolicy Taxi - boat, od tak wielu lat wożący turystów na trudno dostępne plaże okolic Sugii że jego numer telefonu jest drukowany na mapach i przewodnikach. Nas ewakuował dwukrotnie - w 2012 z Domaty i w 2013 z Sedonii.
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