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The island has a number of gorges, such as the Samariá Gorge, Imbros Gorge, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Ha Gorge, Platania Gorge, the Gorge of the Dead (at Kato Zakros, Sitia) and Richtis Gorge and (Richtis) waterfall at Exo Mouliana in Sitia. [17] [18] [19] [20] Sealife [ edit ] The loggerhead sea turtle nests and hatches along the beaches of Rethymno and Chania and the gulf of Messara.
Inland Heraklion region is home to farmland and vineyards, whereas the coastline spreading east from Heraklion is also the most developed on Crete, and home to its most famous (and infamous resorts). Makrigialis, on the other hand, is a small and friendly traditional beach resort. Development is focused around a small harbour and excellent beach – sandy, with shallow child-friendly waters. Most of the accommodation in this area is in traditional rooms and studios.
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Most hotels and rooms in Matala are simple and value. Try the spotless Marina Hotel, or the beautiful white and blue decor and sea views at Elektra. HERSONISSOS The Emirate of Crete became a center of Muslim piratical activity in the Aegean Sea, and a thorn in Byzantium's side. Successive campaigns to recover the island failed until the Byzantine reconquest of Crete in 961 CE, when the Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas defeated and expelled the Muslim Arabs and Berbers from Crete for the Byzantine Empire, and made the island into a theme. [12]
That said, they are exposed to the northwesterly Meltemi wind which blasts Greece throughout the summer – beware big waves and undercurrents when the wind is blowing, pay attention to local advice. You may have to head to the south coast when the wind is blowing. Palm-fringed Preveli is one of the most unique and beautiful beaches on Crete. Community-Led Local Development under the EMMF aims to add value to the fisheries sector at local level and help increase employment and territorial cohesion in fisheries and aquaculture dependent areas. South coast Agia Galini is a small harbour town that was once the biggest resort town in the Rethymno region. Tourism here peaked in the 90s and as such it has a slightly careworn feel and is friendly but not busy. Rapid growth resulted in some dense development around the small harbour, and the small beach is a 10-minute walk out of the village. Ierapetra is known as the capital of the south coast as it’s the biggest town along the coast, and one of the southernmost towns in Europe. Not overly touristy (though all the amenities are present), it has a working town feel – albeit one with an Ottoman mosque, Venetian Fortress, and Blue Flag Beach. One of the main attractions of this part of Crete is Vai Beach, the famously exotic palm beach and former hippie colony. It’s still a 30-minute drive from Sitia.The blush-pink Yiali Tzami mosque stands out on the waterfront, with the main (outer) harbour on one side and the Venetian (inner) harbour and arsenal on the other. The main tourist street is Odos Halidon, which divides the old and new city. If you’re bringing the familiy you may prefer a villa with a pool – have a look at Philoxenia Villas which has fresh modern decor and is 200 yards from the beach. BALI
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