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Agia Galini ( Αγία Γαλήνη ) is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the southern coast of Crete. This small town overlooking the Messara bay is teeming with life during the summer months and provides all necessary tourist facilities. Beaches, emerald sea, caves, the Daedalus and Icarus myths and the old hippie climate make this village now a favorite destination for many tourists. The gentle microclimate that prevails here makes even the sun shine every day in the middle of winter.
The location in the central part of Crete, between Rethymno and Heraklion near the famous archaeological sites ( Fajstos , Gortyna, Apoloudou), beautiful beaches (Agios Pavlos, Preveli, Triopetra ), traditional Cretan villages and famous monasteries (Preveli, Odigitria) makes Agia Galini is a good base for organizing even short car and motorcycle trips. The small islets of Paximadia located opposite the village is another place worth visiting. To get here you can buy a cruise on a local boat. By sea you can also reach the beautiful caves west of Agia Galini. In the summer season there are also organized cruises to nearby beaches: Preveli , Agios Pavlos , St. George.
Through its amphitheater arrangement of houses and hotels, Agia Galini offers its guests a magnificent view of the harbor and the bay of Mesara, which attracts small ships during the summer. Looking at the city from the port, we have no less impressive view. The hill on which the town is located gives the impression of being sown with white houses and small hotels, while ubiquitous bougainville breaks the white.
Strolling the narrow streets in many places you can discover old houses and their amazing architecture. There are plenty of taverns here, where hospitable Greeks offer homemade traditional food.
As a tourist destination, it has a fully developed infrastructure, i.e. we can find here supermarkets, ATMs, souvenir shops. The beautiful location and the nearby beach make it one of the most crowded places on the south coast of Crete.
Agia Galini has two beaches separated by the river Platis Potamos. The beach west of the river is the main beach with better infrastructure, you will find umbrellas, beach taverns and quite a lot of space here.
The eastern beach is not so well organized, however, it is less crowded by tourists. Nearby there are camping sites, which in Crete is rather rare.
Agia Galini was built on the site of the Minoan town of Sulia, which was one of the hundred cities described by Homer. In antiquity, Sulia was the port of the Minoan city of Syvritos, but first of all it was known as the place of worship of Artemis. There was a temple dedicated to this goddess. The story of Sulia ends in 640 AD when it was destroyed by pirates. From these times only the remains of buildings, tombs and columns were broken, and the destroyed Soulia was not rebuilt until the Venetian times.
The bay over which the current Agia Galini is located was formerly used for mooring ships. It played an important role in the revolutions of 1821 and 1866 when ammunition was unloaded here. Later it was a normal loading port. For a long period of time, olive oil obtained from the fruit of olive trees grown on the surrounding plantations was drifted out of the ship. At that time, there was no inhabited village yet. The regular settlement was founded only in 1884, and for years of systematic commercial traffic its importance increased. In 1890, 20 residents settled there permanently.
Until the 1960s, Agia Galini was a small fishing village. This town developed only in the following years. Along with the growing importance of tourism, the number of visitors to the city has also increased. In time, hippies started to come down here as to nearby Matala. Currently, about 800 permanent residents live here, and nearly 3,000 tourists come to the summer season.
If you believe the legend, today's name Agia Galini owes the Empress Byzantium Eudocia, the daughter of the Greek philosopher Leoncio. When the Empress was punished for adultery, she went into exile to Africa. The ship she traveled to came across the sea for a huge storm. Eudocia, raising her prayers, ordered the crew to swim to the shore, vowing at the same time that she would build a church in a place where she would be able to find shelter. The Heavens listened to Eudocia, all of them happily docked, while the exiled Empress, in order to fulfill the oath, began building a temple called Panagia Galini. In Greek, γαλήνη means peace, and the name after years was changed to Agia Galini (peace of mind). The remains of this church are still visible at the nearby cemetery. Some sources say that this name refers to the extremely calm sea that is always in this bay.
There is one more story connected with Agia Galini. There is a cave here, in which, according to myths, Dedal escaped from Ikar after escaping from the palace of Minos, for whom he worked as the inventor and builder of the famous labyrinth. The Dedal was so valuable to the king of Crete that he forbade him to return to his homeland. However, Dedal and his son escaped Minos, and then he took refuge in Agia Galini, where he made famous wings with wax and feathers. It was from a nearby hill that they rose on their wings and flew from Crete.
We all know how this story ended, and nowadays there are statues of Dedal and Ikar on this hill, who look at the modern city. Behind their backs is a newly built amphitheater, which is dedicated to this legend. This place is easily accessible to visitors. It is worth coming here, not only to look closely at the monuments of the famous mythical heroes, but also to admire the beautiful and picturesque panorama of the city spreading from this point.
Agia Galini is located on the south coast of the central part of Crete. It is about 55 km from Rethymnon and about 68 km from Heraklion . If you do not have a car, you can also get here by KTEL bus from both Rethymno and Heraklion. These courses are implemented several times a day throughout the week. For a trip from Rethymno, you have to spend about 1.5 hours, the ticket costs 6.2 €. Coming from Heraklion, remember that the journey will be a little longer (2 hours) and a bit more expensive (8 €).
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Knossos is one of the flagship monuments visited by tourists, it is also the most popular place where organized trips go.
Heraklion (Iraklion) is the largest city of Crete. With almost 140,000 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in Greece.
Dozens of craft workshops located in this small mountain village make Margarites one of the four main centers where traditional Cretan ceramics are made.
International airport. Nikos Kazantzakis in Heraklion is currently the largest airport in Crete.
Heraklion (Iraklion) is the largest city of Crete. With almost 140,000 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest Greek city.
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.
Thrapsano is a small town inhabited by slightly over 2,500 people, the vast majority of which until recently maintained their activity as a potter.
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.
Około 60 kilometrów na południowy zachód od stolicy Krety - Heraklionu znajdują się ruiny drugiego co do wielkości starożytnego pałacu - Fajstos.
Currently, Melidoni Cave (originally called Gerontospilios) is associated mainly with the tragic events that took place here in 1824.
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.
It is one of the most important and largest museums in Greece and one of the most important in Europe.
Tylissos is one of the few places in Crete that has kept its name since ancient times.
Plaża w Damnoni jest położona po sąsiedzku z Plakias - popularną turystyczną miejscowością
Agios Pavlos is a small town located on the southern coast of Crete near Saktouria.
Triopetra is located at the foot of the Siderotas mountain about 52 km south of Rethymno.
gia Galini (Αγία Γαλήνη) jest jednym z najpopularniejszych nadmorskich kurortów na południowym wybrzeżu Krety.
The observatory is located at the top of the Skinakas mountain at an altitude of 1750 m. The idea for its construction was born in 1984.
The Late-Romanesque cemetery in Armeni is located on the outskirts of this town, located less than 10 km south of the center of Rethymno.
The museum presents the dramatic history of Crete written over the last several hundred years.
The modern settlement known as Argyroupolis was built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa (also called Lambi)
Lentas is a good idea for those who want to get away from villages steeped in industrial tourism.
This ancient quarry, consisting of two parts by modern times, is called Λαβυρινθάκι and Λαβύρινθος.
If anyone of you is looking for a good restaurant near Matala and Kalamaki, then we would like to recommend estiório Chrisopigi.
Psiloritis (Timios Stavros - Holy Cross) is the top of the highest mountain of Crete, rising to 2456 m above sea level.
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.
Kali Limenes (meaning Dobre Porty or Piękny Przystanie) is a coastal town located in the Asterousia Mountains on the southern coast of Crete.
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
The old Venetian port and the lighthouse are one of the most recognizable elements of Rethymno.
Milia is an authentic mountain settlement, which most probably dates from about the seventeenth century. A small wooden signpost pointing to Milia may not be a great incentive to visit this place. It's a shame because Milia is one of the most charming and surprising places in Crete.
Thrapsano is a small town inhabited by slightly over 2,500 people, the vast majority of whom currently live from agriculture. The dominant field crops are olive trees and vines. And although this region is also known for growing flowers, mainly carnations, it is the age-old tradition of pottery that determines the uniqueness of this village. Until recently, the majority of Thrapsano residents maintained their jobs.
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.
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Agia Galini najlepsza!
Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Agia Galini - to wlasnie w tej miescowosci jakis czas temu zdecydowalam sie osiedlic, z dala od tlumow, w kameralnym, ale kosmopolitycznym klimacie.
Od tego roku prowadze tu niewielki hotel. Idealny dla turystow z ojczyzny, ktorzy nie chca typowego kurortowego all in, ale chcieliby miec polski serwis i po polsku wszelkie turystyczne informacje.
Zastanawiam sie, czy jest wiecej Polakow prowadzacych hotele na Krecie - wiecie moze?
Pozdrawiam, Kasia
Witamy
Bardzo fajna inicjatywa. Myślimy, że znajdzie się sporo osób, które będą chciały skorzystać z oferty.
Osobiście nie znamy innych osób z Polski, które zajmują się na Krecie prowadzeniem hoteli. Z pewnością jednak pośród naszych czytelników znajdzie się wielu takich dla których jest to marzenie lub plan na przyszłość :).
Pozdrawiamy i życzymy udanego sezonu :).
jak dojechać?
heja, wiecie, jak dostać się z Agia Roumeli do Frangokastello najprościej? Będę w Agia R. i później chciałbym spędzić parę nocy w tym drugim miejscu, ale dopiero tam chcę wypożyczyć auto. Zresztą drogi żadnej nie ma tylko prom z Agia roumeli do Hora Sfakion, ale co dalej?
Najlepsze rozwiązanie
Tak jak pisałaś promem z Agia Roumeli do Chora Sfakion. Potem najtaniej i najprościej będzie skorzystać z autobusu KTEL który kursuje między Chora Sfakion a Frangokastello. Przejazd trwa około 30 minut i kosztuje 2,30 €. Połączenie realizowane jest kilka razy dziennie o godzinie: 08:00 10:00 13:00 15:30. Szczegółowy rozkład kursów znajdziesz na poniższej stronie:
http://bus-service-crete.com/timetabledet.php?line=8&lg=2
Agia Galini
Częso bywamy w Agia Galini. Co to za Hotel ?
Z Aghia Roumeli do Chora Sfakion można też dojść pieszo - bardzo ładna trasa, przez plażę Św. Pawła, Marmara, Loutro. Wychodząc rano swobodnie da się dojść na wieczór. Czy jesteś pewien że w Fragokasetllo wypożyczysz samochód? Takiej normalnej wypożyczalni gdzie stoją i czekają samochody na pewno tam nie ma, co najwyżej jakiś pensjonat współpracuje z wypożyczalnią w Plakias czy Chanii i na zamówienie Ci przywiozą - ale czy na pewno to nie wiem. Na pewno szyld "car rental" jest w Chora Sfakion a kilka wypożyczalni - w Plakias - z tym że nie wiem czy z Fragokastello są bezpośrednie autobusy do Plakias, czy trzeba jechać przez Chanię i Rethymnon - przed kilku laty nie było.
Trochę przypadkiem trafiliśmy do Agia Gallini - po przejściu z Fourfuras przez Psiloritis, Nidę, Rouvas do Zaros nie udało nam się wypożyczyć samochodu ( firmy dostarczające samochody do Zaros wymagały blokady na karcie i to 700 euro) więc pojechaliśmy sami do Agia Galini, gdzie okazało się że można wypożyczyć samochód dopiero od poniedziałku - postanowiliśmy więc zostać tu do końca - stąd jest dobry dojazd autobusem do Chanii - i zwiedzić pobliski teren. Czy ktoś może polecić tu jakąś tawernę-jest ich tu za dużo do ogarnięcia
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Witam serdecznie!
Wraz z dziewczyną planujemy wakacje i jako cel obraliśmy sobie zatrzymanie właśnie w Agia Galini. Na krecie planujemy zostać w sumie 8 nocy i moje pytania brzmią:
1)Czy Agia Galini na 8 nocy to nie za długo ?
2) Jak wygląda sprawa z komunikacją - autobusy promy do innych miejscowości
3)Czy istnieje możliwość wynajęcia skuterów w Agia Galini?
4) Jaką jeszcze inną miejscowość ewentualnie polecacie ? (Ewentualnie gdybyśmy chcieli rozdzielić np. 4 dni w Agia Galini, 4 Dni w innej miejscości)
Dodam że przylecimy do Heraklion i stąd też będziemy wracać.
Dziękuję z góry za każdą odpowiedź! :)
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Planujecie zwiedzać czy raczej spędzić czas stacjonarnie?
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Pierwsze 4 dni chcemy spędzić w Atenach,właściwie 3. Więc więcej odpoczywania niż zwiedzania :)
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Agia Galini jest raczej średnio skomunikowana. W zasadzie autobusy jeżdżą tylko w kierunku Rethymno za to kilka razy dziennie. To raczej spokojna miejscowość położona na uboczu choć dość popularna. My byśmy podzielili jednak te noclegi na dwa miejsca. Plaża też nie powala.
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Myślimy wstępnie o miejscowości gdzie jest lotnisko na H - wypadla mi nazwa (piatek-poniedzialek) . W poniedziałek przejazd do Agia i do piątku.
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Heraklion - ta miejscowość
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Heraklion to miasto i to duże. Plus jest taki że możecie z Heraklionu pojechać do Knossos, bo to jest niedaleko. W samym mieście jest kilka ciekawych miejsc.
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A jaką miejscowość ewentualnie polecacie jako alrernatywe dla Agia ? Zalezy nam żeby byla ładna plaża ale w okolicy tez zeby bylo mozna gdzies sie ruszyc np. Po poludniu bez wlasnego auta,ewentualnie komunikacja miejska.
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Jeśli chcecie jeździć gdzieś po południu komunikacją to trzeba brać pod uwagę raczej północne wybrzeże i jedną z turystycznych miejscowości w pobliżu Heraklionu. Tylko tam w zasadzie nie ma większego problemu z przemieszczaniem się bo KTEL jeździ bardzo często. Na południu Krety nie ma tak częstych połączeń autobusowych między miejscowościami. Natomiast są fajniejsze plaże np. Matala, Kalamaki, Plakias (nieco dalej za zachód). Matala to turystyczna miejscówka, ale nieco fajniejsza od Agia Galini z lepszą plażą i łatwiej dostępnymi pieszymi szlakami. Kalamaki to dziura ale plażę ma około 2 km. Plakias łączy te cechy ale jest trochę dalej.
Jak przylatujesz do Heraklionu i chcesz gdzieś odpocząć, nie koniecznie zwiedzać - polecam Lentas lub Tsotsouras. Tam dojeżdżają ( raz dziennie ) autobusy z Heraklionu. A jak chcesz zwiedzać - to raczej wynajmnij samochód na lotnisku - by swobodnie zwiedzać w oparciu o autobusy należy mieszkać w większym mieście ( np Rethymno) czy popularnym, zatłoczonym kurorcie.
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za długo!
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skąd pan ma na to pieniądze?
2 tygodnie na Krecie
Dzień dobry
Za rok planujemy 2 tygodnie na Krecie. Chcielibyśmy mieszkac w 2 miejscach. Jakie miejscowości polecacie? Nie bylismy jeszcze w Grecji i chcielubysmy poczuc klimat :) Chcemy wypożyczyć samochód...zwiedzać i jeździć na różne plaże. Po cichu mamy nadzieję na 2-3 dni na Santorini ale wiem,że promy i apartamenty tam są bardzo drogie :(
Jak chcecie poczuć klimat Krety to po pierwsze nie w lipcu i sierpniu, po drugie szukajcie miejsc których nie ma w ofercie żadne biuro podróży - na zachodzie np Loutro, Soughia, Fragokastelo, Rodakino, w środku Lentas, Kali Limenes Tsotsouras wraz z Maridaki , Kali Limenes i Tris Ekklisies, na wschodzie Xerocampos, Zakros czy Palekastro. Ciekawe miejcsa są też np na płaskowyżu Lassithi.
No chyba że chcecie poczuć klimat "imprezowy" - wtedy całkowicie odwrotnie.
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witam,
... co do hotelu z polską obsługą u Kasi, to muszę wszystkich rozczarować, ale Kasia już od ponad roku nie prowadzi już tego hotelu. Na stronie booking.com można znaleźć w opisie, że kontakt jest możliwy w językach: greckim, włoskim i angielskim!
Ale ten mały hotel, "Galini Mare", jest tak świetnie położony, i otrzymuje tak dużo pozytywnych opinii, że mimo wszystko można go polecić!
I jeszcze jedno, co do "www.crete.pl", kochani stworzyliście wspaniałą stronę, i to tak bardzo obszernie zrobioną, ....
Jestem absolutnie pod pozytywnym wrażeniem, dzięki serdeczne za tak szeroką gamę informacji, które mi były bardzo pomocne przy przygotowywaniu urlopu na Krecie, właśnie z bazą w Agia Galini!
odp.
Witaj
Fajnie że się nasza strona przydaje. To naprawdę pocieszające że są nadal ludzie, którzy wolą sami przekopywać się przez strony internetowe i układać samodzielnie plan wakacji a nie pytać o gotowe trasy :)
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Ja tez dziekuje za stronkę, jest 2023 a ja nadal korzystam :) właśnie wyjeżdżam Ania Galini. Faktycznie spokój tonoierwaze wrażenie jakie miałam po dojściu na wybrzeże. Bazę mam na północy.
odp. KasiaM
Super! Udanego urlopowania :)
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