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Pemonia is a village in the broader area of Apokoronas in Chania, a well-known and famous area for its natural beauty and the diversity of the genuine Cretan countryside, offering its visitor ample possibilities for any form of ecotourism or alternative tourism in the rugged, unspoiled Cretan countryside, in the mountains or on the beaches.
This small but picturesque mountainous village remains unspoiled through the ages, far away from any form of tourist exploitation.
The village is 26 km away from the city of Chania, in the middle of the road between Chania and Rethymnon, and a mere 1,5 km from the basic road axis of Crete of Hania-Heraklion at the foot of White Mountains. The warmth of the mountainous scenery and the mild Cretan winters make Pemonia an ideal destination for winter getaways; at the same time, its proximity to the picturesque beaches of Kalives and Almyrida (only 9 km away) and the endless beaches of Georgioupolis (8 km away) provides an alternative solution for wonderful summer vacations.
In the nearby villages at less than 2 km away, there are many traditional taverns serving genuine traditional Cretan dishes made with excellent local products. Local people, who can appreciate what Cretan cuisine has to offer, often choose the taverns in Agioi Pantes (just 1.5 km away), Tzitzifes (1.5 km away) and Melidoni (2 km away) for their excellent food. Of course, a little farther away you will find many more seaside taverns and restaurants in Kalives, Georgioupolis, Almyrida and Armeni.
Apokoronas is a region of north-west Crete, in Chania prefecture, to the east of Chania itself. The Apokoronas extends from the foothills of the White Mountains north to the coast, in a wide plain with rolling hills. To the east, Cape Drapanon rises above the plain and extends out into the Sea of Crete. The area is very green and fertile, unusual for rocky Crete."Kiliaris" river, runs through the region all the year and some smaller rivers run only on the winter time. It is suggested that the name "Apokoronas" came from the ancient city of Ippokoronion.This city may have been located near to Nippos, or on the site of the Venetian fortress, Castel Apicorono, on an outcrop between Almirida and Kalives. The major towns of Apokoronas are Vamos, Kalives, Vrisses, Georgioupolis, Asi Gonia and Fres with police stations, municipal (till the end of 2010)and utility offices as well as taverns and "kafenion".Kalives, Almirida, Kavros and Georgioupolis are the largest beach resorts since the last 30 years.Tourism, agriculture and livestock-farming are the major local industries, with much construction and quarrying to satisfy the demands of many foreigners eager to buy or rent properties in what used to be beautiful and traditional villages. Gavalohori, Plaka, Almirida, Drapanos and Kokkino Horio are among the more popular villages for foreign (mostly English) buyers.
Apokoronas is a province of Greece with its capital at Vrises. The area was divided into several municipalities, within Chania prefecture, which hold most local authority.In the summer time a lot of conserts and local fiestas give a kind of diferent life in the area
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