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Μέρη κοντινά με ΝΗΠΙΑΓΩΓΕΙΟ ΠΙΤΣΙΔΙΩΝ
The apartments "Acropol" are located in Pitsidia, one of the most beautiful villages of south Crete.
Pitsidia finds itself a couple of kilometres from Matala and Phaistos archaeological site, and about 75 kilometres from Heraklion town.
Στον Κομμό, πάνω από την περίφημη παραλία στα νότια του νομού Ηρακλείου, βρίσκεται ο αρχαιολογικός χώρος της μινωικής πόλης του Κομμού. Ο Κομμός στην μινωική Κρήτη αποτελούσε μαζί με τα Μάταλα, λιμάνι του μινωικού ανακτόρου της Φαιστού.
Οι ανασκαφές του αρχαιολογικού χώρου ξεκινούν για πρώτη φορά το 1976 από μία ομάδα Καναδών αρχαιολόγων, όμως η ύπαρξη του Κομμού και η σύνδεση του με το ανάκτορο της Φαιστού ήταν γνωστή από τον Σερ Άρθουρ Έβανς. Στα ευρήματα συμπεριλαβάνονται ο λιμενικός οικισμός, και δημόσια κτήρια όπως νεώρια, αποθήκες, ναό πρυτανείο και ένα αμφιθεατρικό κτίσμα. Ένα από τα σημαντικότερα εύρηματα είναι τα αρχαία πιεστήρια παραγωγής ελαιολάδου, τα οποία φανερώνουν πόσο ανεπτυγμένη ήταν η καλλιέργεια τς ελιάς στην μινωική Κρήτη.
Ο αρχαιολογικός χώρος δεν είναι επισκέψιμος όμως μπορείτε να θαυμάσετε τα κτιριακά ευρήματα έξω από τον περιφραγμένο χώρο ο οποίος είναι προσβάσιμος από τον δρόμο που οδηγεί στην παραλία του Κομμού.
The islands Paksimadia and Gavdos can be seen in the horizon. The uninhabited Paksimadia (or Paximadia) is around 10 kilometres away from the shore and owe their name to the dryness that dominates on the island.
The inhabited island of Gavdos is the southernmost point of Europe, and is about 17 kilometres away from the shore and is visible when the weather is clear.
For those who love to walk, the neighbouring beach of Kommo offers the perfect setting with the waves ending right at your feet. The ancient port of the Minoan era brings the visitor closer to the history and culture of the Cretan civilisation.During the summer months, the area bursts with life due to its constantly growing tourist population, which it has been enjoyng over the last years. This is no surprise considering its crystal clear beach and breathtaking sunset. There is an abundance of taverns and bars in which you can enjoy a drink and delicious traditional dishes with fresh seadfood.The village of Kalamaki is 60 km far from Heraklion City and 72 from Rethimno. Close to Kalamaki are located the traditional villages Sivas, Kamilari, Pitsidia, Petrokefali and many more.12 kilometres further inland is Mires, a town with many shops, services, such as a post office, banks, a hospital, pharmacies, large supermarkets for economic purchases including LIDL and Marinopoulos-Carrefour. Mires is also known for its well-known Pazari (flee market) every Saturday. It is the largest one in Southern Crete, where you can find anything from women’s and men’s undergarments and children’s games to vegetables, fruit, kitchenware, carpets and delicatessen’s such as feta cheese and honey. Something similar but on a smaller scale is held every Friday in Timbaki, a nearby village, west of Mires.
The village of Pitsidia is located 65 km southwest of Iraklion at an altitude of 80 m a.s.l, just before the magnificent bay of Messara and 2km far from the famous Kommo beach. The village with aproximately 700 inhabitants is the seat of the Pitsidia-Matala community. Pitsidia is the oldest village of the area and is refered (by S. Spanakis) that it was the place where the s oldiers of Nikiforos Fokas, commander of the Byzantine army, settled. The army, famous for its bravery, came from Pisidia of the south Asia Minor, and this is probably the origin of the name Pitsidia. The road from Iraklion is fairly good and passes through the Messara valley. Regular public transportation is available for visiting Pitsidia-Matala. The climate is temperate and it promotes longevity and well-being, as the inhabitants of the village are famous for their longevity.Pitsidia is a quiet village, with a long tradition of hospitality. The spotlessly clean accommodation units, the taverns with their traditional cuisine, the cafes with their aroma of Greek coffee, as well as the cosmopolitan ambiance of the area during the summer months, warranty a memorable stay to all visitors. Visitors are always welcomed at Pitsidia.For more information about Pitsidia, you are invited to visit , or call, the offices of the Community Enterprise of Pitsidia (tel:+30-2892-45340/45720). Pitsidia Pitsidia: Kommo Beach Pitsidia The surrounding landscape is of exceptional natural beauty with archaeological and historical sites which attract a large number of tourists each year. Within the Pitsidia community, 4 km to the southwest, lies the renowned resort of Matala. At a distance of 1500 m. lies the long sandy beach of Kommos and the antiquities of Kommos. Pitsidia Pitsidia Also, the village of Pitsidia can be the starting point for outing and excursions to the archaeological sites in the broader area. Some of the most interesting sites are the ancient mansion of Pitsidia, the archaeological sites of Laggou, Phaistos, Agia Triada and Gortys, the monastery of Odigitria, the gorge of "Agiofarago".
Το χωριό Καμηλάρι βρίσκεται στα νότια του νομού Ηρακλείου σε απόσταση περίπου 65 χιλιομέτρων από τη πόλη του Ηρακλείου πολύ κοντά στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο της Φαιστού.
Πρόκειται για ένα ήσυχο παραδοσιακό χωριό το οποίο βρίσκεται χτισμένο σε τρεις λόφους προσφέροντας υπέροχη θέα τόσο στον κατάφυτο κάμπο της Μεσσαράς όσο και στο Λιβυκό πέλαγος. Αποτελεί ιδανικό καλοκαιρινό προορισμό για πολλούς τουρίστες αφού σε πολύ κοντινή απόσταση βρίσκονται οι διάσημες παραλίες των Ματάλων, του Κομμού και του χωριού Καλαμάκι, καθώς διαθέτει και αρκετούς χώρους διαμονής όπως ξενοδοχεία και ενοικιαζόμενα δωμάτια, χώρους διασκέδασες και αρκετές ταβέρνες.
Ιστορικά το χωριό κατοικείται από τη μινωική εποχή όπως μαρτυρούν τα αρχαιολογικά ευρήματα που έχουν βρεθεί στην περιοχή αλλά και ένας μινωικός θολωτός τάφος.
Οι κάτοικοι του χωριού, που σύμφωνα με την απογραφή του 2011 αριθμούν τους 481, είναι ιδιαίτερα φιλόξενοι και τηρούν τα παραδοσιακά έθιμα. Ακόμα καθ'όλη τη διάρκεια του χρόνου πραγματοποιούνται εδώ αρκετές πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις.
Life revolves around the square where you can enjoy the company of local people who always make you feel welcome. Sivas has a special feel about it, which is out of the fact that many people return year after year.
Near the village the archaeologists unearthed circular tombs of the pre-palace period (2600-2000 B.C.). In 1958 a full collection of early Hellenistic coins were found. However, looters stole most of these and only 36 coins were found and are currently on display at the Archaeological Museum of Iraklion.In the middle by the village the meanwhile completely asphalted road leads up to the militaryful Odigitria Monastery, highly above in the mountains.During summer months the village square in front of the church, takes centre stage of daily life. Here you will find some Kafenia (Cafés), the butcher, a small supermarket, herb and handcraft shops, a pottery and also a silversmith. While the children are swinging and sliding on the playground in the shade of the large trees, you can find everything for the daily need in the small shops around the place.