Surfing, canoe, diving, hiking, bicycle, bungee jumping, horse riding: These activities are easy to book, offered in the nearby local agencies . For those who like hiking, there are easy walking trails and impressive hikes to do through the mountains, gorges and long the cost of Crete.
Villages to visit: The region consists of thirty two authentic villages with traditional cafe’s and taverna’s, to mention the main village Vamos, Kefala, Douliana, Xirosterni, Litsarda and Gavalochori are unmissable. A bit further the waterfalls of Argiroupoli and the Lake of Gournas are perfect places to visit for a nice relaxed day.
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Lovely bays and Beaches : Nearby there are two nice little bays and at only a few kilometers lively sea resorts Almirida, Plaka, Vrises, Kalives, Giourgioupoli. For a day trip you can go to the Balos Lagoon or Elafonisi Lagoon of extreme beauty.
Museums, Monuments and Archeological sites: Crete is the cradle of the oldest civilization in Europe and of great cultural wealth. The Island is a meeting point of Eastern civilization and Western civilization. Its geographical position on the open sea between the three continents is of such importance that its history is fascinating. There are five millennia of remains: from the Minoan, Mycenaean, Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine and Cretan Renaissance eras, all have left their traces. There are museums, archeological sites, churches and monasteries of great interest to visit.
