Sightseeing and Trips |
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 Dear visitors, Crete is a beautiful island with a combination of history of a great ofprovides are so many that they Even if you prefer peaceful holidays, Kalives is known for its hospitality, beauty, sights and its crystal clear sea.  Â
In Kalives you can find the ancient city of Ippokoronio, which was one of the two ports in ancient Apteros. In 1206 ac.
the fort Castle Apicorno which is situated on the hill of Kasteli where many ruins are found, was built. It is a place of great historical interest.In Kalives you will admire three beautiful rivers. It is a sight which cannot be missed. Â
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Messopotamos is a man-made river which gives power to the largest and most complex Venetian water mill in Crete
(16th – 17th century). Â
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 The port of Kalives You will enjoy a walk along the port by sunset and have a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants. Pleasure and tranquility with a sea breeze.
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  Kalives – Koumos All is built with hand made stones. Even the table that you can taste Cretan dishes or have a drink among the olive trees. There is also a collection of folklore items of interest.
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In Kalives you’ll admire many churches which will appeal to you.
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You’ll also find the vaulted tomb of Stilo, near Kalives which is a monument from the post-Minoan period 1390 – 1190 bc. It can be found on the hill Azere, north of Aptera and east on the road which leads to the village of Stilos.
  Tip: It’s worth the journey from the old road where you can see a combination of sights such as Kiliaris and Platanakia, Agios Ioannis – Aptera and you’ll end up at the village ofMegala Horafia where you can enjoy your meal with traditional cuisine.  * Aptera: It is very close to Kalives with a superb view of Souda Bay which you can’t miss. You’ll see the walls   In 1646 Reouf Pasas built Fort Itzentin which is one kilometre from Kalives, in Kalami. Tip: It’s location is worth seeing because of the magnificent view. You can have a coffee in the cafeteria there or Â
 In Kalives you’ll find the famous Cretan cuisine, where olive oil is used which gives you health and well-being.    Almirida At Almirida just five kilometers from Kalithea, you’ll find a picturesque village with very good taverns that specialize in Â
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Vamos The capital of Apokoronou, a traditional village. At Karidi is Agios Georgios Monastery with a big oil press which  Kri – Kri You will find in the mountains of Crete.   Chania – the port with the old city will charm you. You’ll need more than one visit there for many reasons. Â
 Agia Triada, Akrotiri Tip: A nice excursion where you’ll see the monastery and you can swim in Stavros which is a lagoon and you can .   Lake Kourna: Uncomparable beauty which will lure you to enjoy your dinner there, for a drink or to paint it! Every hour that goes swim at Georgoupoli. You’ll have a great time!    Argiroupoli Its basic element is the water, where it flows from everywhere. Just the sound of it relaxes your soul and its coolness Â
 Gravoussa – Balos One-day excursion by boat , you can climb the pirate castle and go for a swim at two different beaches. Â
 Knossos The palace of King Minos of Crete. Awe inspiring. Tip: combine your visit to Knossos with the Aquarium and archaeological museum in Iraklio. Aquarium Heraklion  NEARBY BEACHES Â
 Glaros – Kiani Beach Exactly 200m from Kalithea. It has a big sandy beach 1.5 kilometres with a canteen and beach umbrellas. It also has  Â
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We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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