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Aghia Galini holidays – Picturesque hillside south coast resort
Aghia Galini is a very picturesque village resort built on a hillside on the lesser-known south coast of the island of Crete. Aghia Galini holidays have been firmly on the map for some time, but the village retains a good deal of its charm with whitewashed houses in narrow streets tumbling down to the harbour. The permanent population of around 700 is greatly boosted in the summer by visitors attracted by an atmospheric resort with plenty of tavernas, restaurants, bars and shops despite its small size and steep romantic hillside setting. Aghia Galini holidays enjoy cafes, restaurants and nightlife centred on the harbour quayside, a lively attractive area of pedestrian streets with plenty of traditional tavernas, decent food and a friendly atmosphere.
Aghia Galini holidays – Enjoy famous south coast beaches
Aghia Galini holidays enjoy a superb south Crete climate and some spectacular beaches in the region. Aghia Galini beach is of rough sand and divided into two separate stretches. Longer better beaches are found to the east of the resort. The justly famous beach at Matala is one of the most famous beaches in Crete, with beautiful turquoise water, fine pebbles, and golden sand and is surrounded by beautiful high cliffs. Kommos beach is another long quiet stretch just 30 minutes away. There are other smaller bays and coves to explore. The wonderful sandy beach at Aghios Pavlos is just 20 minutes distant.
Aghia Galini – Archaeology, agriculture and Cretan villages
A holiday in Aghia Galini should take time to visit some first-rate archaeological sites like Aghia Triada and Phaistos. Aghia Galini holidays appeal to lovers of nature and bird watching. There are many walks in the area. The countryside surrounding Aghia Galini is a mix of herb-covered hills and agricultural land supporting olive groves, fruit trees and vineyards. Distant mountains include the highest in Crete, Mount Psiloritis. Other Aghia Galini holiday excursions could take in historic Rethymnon and the charming traditional Crete villages in the interior.
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