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Prefecture: Rethymno
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Άγιος Βασίλειος 740 53, Ελλάδα 
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Agios Nikolaos
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One day Agios Giorgios will grow up and become a recognized village, but for the meantime it is a beach with a rent rooms establishment and 3 tavernas and a cluster of private homes. It can be reached by road, or by pleasure boats which leave from Agia Galini harbour and of course it is also popular as a walk from Agia Galini.
The beach is small pebbles, and the water is crystal clear and ideal for snorkelling and swimming. There is a rustic taverna situated right down on the beach which is very popular and while the fare is simple it is absolutely fresh and the owner, a true Cretan, is very entertaining and welcoming. At the furthest end there is a taverna which provides organic food and herbs where the owner and his charming wife, take a great interest in nature and the provision of the food on offer reflects this.
There are coves where one can hide away and where the naturalists can soak up the sun. This area is in a protected valley and enjoys particularly mild weather during the winter months. As it is only 6kms from Agia Galini and the road is clearly demarcated, it is about the same distance to Melambes further up the hill. If you visit Agios Georgios, you can stroll in the wild Cretan countryside and walk to the Monastery of St. George (500m northern). Note the slope of the church walls, which has been damaged due to ageing and soil sedimentation (don’t worry, it is safe). The Church is known for its old wall paintings.
Agia Galini in Rethumno south Crete. Agia Galini (Aghia Galini) is a lovely seaside village at the south coast of Crete very close to Matala. Agia Galini is built on a hill above the picturesque little harbor with unlimited view towards the sea. On the eastern side of the bay, with its rocky shores, there are interesting marine caves which one can visit with boat. There are also may restaurants, tavernas, bars, discos, folk art shops etc.
All the necessities in Agia Galini are located on the main street that runs down the hill from the bus station to the small harbor. The Crete KTEL bus service has regular daily service to Matala, Iraklion, Phaistos and Rethymno. There are daily ferries to Preveli beach. In Agia Galini there are a lot of currency exchange places, 24h ATMs, post office, pharmacy and plenty of cafes, restaurants and other shops.
Daedalus and Icarus park is located in Agia Galini on the south coast of Rethymno prefecture. It is dedicated to the legend of Daedalus and Icarus who take off with the wax wings of the hill on which located the park.
The ancient legend says that Daedalus was punished by the Supreme Court for the murder of artisan Talos, and found refuge from King Minos of Crete which built the famous labyrinth in which lived the Minotaur. Later Minos ordered Daedalus to live in the labyrinth because he helped his wife Pasiphae to birth the Minotaur with Taurus of God Poseidon. Daedalus and his son Icarus made wings of feathers and wax and escaped from the island.
The park is a creation of the local improvement society Daedalus - Ikaros of Agia Galini. It is located on a hill right of the village, from the parking of the port. To reach the park follow the uphill path that leads behind the building of coast guard just before the entrance of the harbor.
It lies in the valley between Mount Kedros (1777 m) and Mount Vouvala (947 m), at the 51st km on the road Rethymnon city-Spili-Melambes-Timbaki. According to the teacher of Rethymnon, Emmanouil Lambrinakis, Melambes was built after Lambi was destroyed and the name Melambes means "Me, Lambi". Panos Koronaios had his rebel camp in 1866, with Michail Korakas and another thousand men. Below Melambes, at a place called Kouroi, there was a temple dedicated to Elektra, hence the name of the river Elektras.
The village belongs to the municipality of Lambi and has 790 inhabitants. It lies at an altitude of 570 m above sea-level. The village is mentioned by name in the Venetian censi.In 1881; it is the seat of the municipality of Melambes and has several hundred inhabitants. Below Melambes, at a place called Kouroi, there was a temple dedicated to Elektra, hence the name of the river Elektras.
The village boasts a wonderful village square with Venetian lion head fountain. Where one can sit of an evening in the local cafe-neo under the cool shade of a plane tree. It has a community of both Cretans and foreigners as it give all the joys of village life as well as being only 15 minutes drive from a the beautiful resort of Agia Galini and 6kms to the nearest beach at Agios Giorgos. It is a large village as Cretan villages go and tt has all the necessities of everyday life available. Bakers, Mini-markets, cafenions.
The village also hosts a football playing field and a school so is ideal for families. The streets are narrow and windy and are a maze of whitewashed village houses. Many of the young children from the families in Agia Galini are sent here to their grandparents during the summer months as their parents work in their various businesses in the resort. . This is getting to be a popular village for those who want to buy property at reasonable prices for renovation. It has a wonderful country feel and looks out to the Psiloritis and Kendros mountains.
The apartments Stochos in Agia Galini by Rethimno Prefecture, South Crete, is known for its family environoment as well as the uniqueness of the area, an attribute you will embrace upon arriving.
Agia Galini coastal village is known for its enchanting design as a village, since it is built on the slope of a hill, among the calmness and peace that the area has, next to the crystal clear sea and beautiful beach.
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