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Georgioupolis east of Chania in Crete |
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Georgioupolis is one of Crete's most popular tourist resorts, many Scandinavian tourists returns here year after year. What attracts tourists is the extremely long and child-friendly sandy beach that extends so far east that you can not see the end of it. Another advantage of Georgioupolis is that it is quite close to both Chania and Rethymnon if you want to make an excursion. Georgioupolis is located about 45 kilometres east of Chania, and about 25 kilometres west of Rethymnon.
 The shallow and child-friendly beach in Georgioupolis. Agios Nikolaos church to the right.
The extremely long sandy beach of Georgioupolis in the other direction.
The beach in Georgioupolis is also suitable for parents traveling with very small children.
The beach in Georgioupolis. |
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If you arrive from the direction of Chania, you first cross a bridge over a river called Almyros. Many fishing boats bobs up and down in the river mouth as a proof of that the village is still an important fishing port. To the left after the bridge there is a parking lot where you can park your car. It is here that Georgioupolis begins, as well as the long long beach.
The Almyros river that flows out of Georgioupolis.
A pier at the beginning of the beach leads to the small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, which is something of a landmark of Georgioupolis. The chapel looks like a white dot to the right in the picturein at the top of the page.
The pier and Agios Nikolaos church is a popular excursion destination.
There are many hotels, some are really flashy, and several restaurants along the seafront. You can walk up into the village itself from the seafront. You will find tavernas, cafes, ouzeries, grocery shops, clothing shops, scooter and car rental places and other things along the streets.
The beach promenade in Georgioupolis. |
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Everyone will sooner or later end up in the big square, which is Georgioupolis' heart. The square is ringed by tavernas, cafes and bars, as well as some gyros places. The square revive in the evening, then the square is closed to all car traffic and people are streaming in to watch and to be watched, have a drink or maybe eat some food.
The square in Georgioupolis is closed to traffic in the evening.
There are also many restaurants on the streets between the beach and the square.
The major attraction near Georgioupolis is Lake Kournas, which is Crete's largest lake. It is about 4 kilometres to the lake, some choose to walk, you can also go by tourist train from Georgioupolis, and of course you can use your own vehicle. There are also other nice excursions to do from Georgioupolis.
There are many nice excursions to do from Georgioupolis.
Although Georgioupolis is a major tourist resort, there is also a normal Greek everyday life. |
ACCOMMODATION IN GEORGIOUPOLISI have not stayed overnight in Georgioupolis so I can not recommend any accommodation. However, I have received tips about a fantastic pension located above Georgioupolis, in the small village of Exopoli. The pension is called Alkion, and I would love to stay there for a few nights. Book Alkion here »
One of many hotels with a pool in Georgioupolis.
Other good hotels in Georgioupolis. Book Argiri Apartments & Suites here » |
WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN GEORGIOUPOLIS |
