Agios Nikolaos Church Georgioupolis The Agios Nikolaos Church Georgioupolis, in Greek Άγιος Νικόλαος, is one of Crete's most precious religious icons - a postcard-pretty sea-kissed temple on a tiny islet on the northern coast of Crete and somehow, a symbol…
Exploring Villages Near Georgioupoli Exploring Villages Near Georgioupoli Georgioupoli is quite popular with tourists in the summer months and attracts many visitors. Even the residents of Crete enjoy coming to the beach here, at the apex of the bay of…
Exploring Asi Gonia's Traditions Exploring Asi Gonia's Traditions Asi Gonia can be reached in less than 30 minutes from Georgioupoli. The nostalgic Cretan village still preserves the ancient traditions that shaped its heart. Asi Gonia is where you will witness…
Explore Kallikratis: A Hidden Gem in Crete Georgioupoli can be a great base camp to discover Crete's famous Sfakia region, which offers a wealth of attractions for travelers of all ages. Off the beaten path and quintessentially Cretan, Kallikratis is…
Exploring Georgioupoli: A Beautiful Cretan Village Eucalyptus-fragrant Georgioupoli lies at the apex of the bay of Almiros - a beautiful natural setting for the perfect Cretan holiday. Georgioupoli is a small beachside destination, lively and busy in the warm months,…
Exploring Hóra Sfakíon in Crete Hóra Sfakíon, also known as Chora Sfakion, or simply Sfakia, is a small coastal village in the south of Crete. It will take you about an hour to reach it by car from Georgioupolis and…
Long before becoming one of the filming locations for the 1964 film Zorba the Greek, which was inspired by a 1946 novel by Crete’s most famous and beloved son, Nikos Kazantzakis, Kokkino Chorio had a reputation for attracting the wrong kind of attraction.
Pachnes - The Highest Peak of the White Mountains At 2453 meters altitude, Pachnes stands as the highest peak of the White Mountains and ranks as the second highest peak in all of Crete. Situated within the municipality of Sfakia,…
Villages Surrounding Georgioupoli - Explore Crete Georgioupoli is surrounded by countryside villages rich in history and tradition yet most are quaint and slow-paced even at the peak of the summer tourist season because destinations by the sea are more popular…
Chania - Winter in Crete Chania is busy and cheerful in summer, but winter is when the city really shows her sultry beauty when the streets freed of tourists lead to all different addresses where the locals now unwind at…