Asiderotos, Kedros and Psiloritis are the three mountains which embrace the picturesque village of Agia Galini (St.Galini, where “Ganili” in Greek means “Calm, peace”). It’s built as an amphitheatre on a hidden side hill, and be sure it’ll charm you at once with its natural beauty, complicated narrow streets, its calm and friendly character. Its harbour and beaches gaze at the Libyan Sea, that’s why the water is warm all year round, so you can swim even in March and in April, admiring the snowy Ida Mountain (Psiloritis).
Agia Galini is situated in south Crete, 61 km to the south-east of Rethimno and 68 km to the south-west of Iraklio, approximately in the middle of the island, on the border of the two prefectures. Administratively it belongs to the prefecture of Rethymno. Here is the cave where, according to the legend, Daedalus and Ikarus were hiding when they ran away from Minos the king. In this cave Daedalus made his wings and showed to his foolish son how to use them. Here is also the rock from which they began their unlucky journey, it is still standing high above the sea like it’s saying goodbye to them, watching them moving away and finally getting lost in the endless deep blue, where the skies meet the sea.
There are two beaches in Agia Galini. One is situated next to the bay and before the Platis river which crosses the village. It’s organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas, while the sea-side cafes will be serving you even in the water! The second one is after the river, it’s quite remote, without any infrastructure. It’s ideal for those who prefer to be alone and quiet, far from the tourist life. Here a lot of nudists swim as well. In Agia Galini there are a lot of facilities for the visitors, the tourist infrastructure is organized and the residents are hospitable. Surely this is a special tourist destination for the whole year, because of its warm climate. There are hotels, rooms for rent and camping, taverns, restaurants, cafes and bars. Modern clubs and places with live Cretan traditional music.
But beneath all that, beneath the intense night life, advertising signs, modern clubs and souvenir shops, there is an authentic Cretan soul. Discover it for yourself!
There are two beaches in Agia Galini. One is situated next to the bay and before the Platis river which crosses the village. It’s organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas, while the sea-side cafes will be serving you even in the water! The second one is after the river, it’s quite remote, without any infrastructure. It’s ideal for those who prefer to be alone and quiet, far from the tourist life. Here a lot of nudists swim as well. In Agia Galini there are a lot of facilities for the visitors, the tourist infrastructure is organized and the residents are hospitable. Surely this is a special tourist destination for the whole year, because of its warm climate. There are hotels, rooms for rent and camping, taverns, restaurants, cafes and bars. Modern clubs and places with live Cretan traditional music.
But beneath all that, beneath the intense night life, advertising signs, modern clubs and souvenir shops, there is an authentic Cretan soul. Discover it for yourself!
