Beaches in the area of Agia Pelagia
The central beach of Agia Pelagia. It is sandy, with umbrellas and beach chairs, plus water sports and diving centers, which offer beginners' courses. The bay deepens relatively fast, but in the middle of the beach there is a long and narrow rocky plate, which provides a small area safe for children. There is a good selection of taverns and cafeterias along the beachfront.
The Ligaria beach, east of Agia Pelagia. This one is also sandy, with umbrellas and several tavernas. The bay is smaller, but it is also protected from the north winds, and rent-rooms are available.
Mononaftis beach, west of Agia Pelagia. This is a lovely small cove with umbrellas, restaurants and hotels, but it is not protected from the north winds. The beach is beautiful with sand and pebbles, but, here too, the water deepens rapidly. The taverns, which surround the beach, create a claustrophobic sensation, which is soon forgotten as you immerse yourself in the pleasurably cool waters.
The Ligaria beach, east of Agia Pelagia. This one is also sandy, with umbrellas and several tavernas. The bay is smaller, but it is also protected from the north winds, and rent-rooms are available.
Mononaftis beach, west of Agia Pelagia. This is a lovely small cove with umbrellas, restaurants and hotels, but it is not protected from the north winds. The beach is beautiful with sand and pebbles, but, here too, the water deepens rapidly. The taverns, which surround the beach, create a claustrophobic sensation, which is soon forgotten as you immerse yourself in the pleasurably cool waters.
Directions from the Airport to Nymphes
On the Google map is showing the area of Heraklion and the position of NYMPHES. So you start your trip from the airport, you follow the main road E75 to RETHIMNON-CHANIA; it is the main road to NYMPHES. You turn to the left 22.5km from Heraklion airport, on the point where you can see at the right hand a sign board, writing "AGIA PELAGIA /LYGARIA BEACH", on the point with geographic codes: 35.395933, 25. 01887.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
Driving Directions from the Port to Nymphes
On the Google map is showing the area of Heraklion and the position of NYMPHES. So you start your trip from the port, you take the exit to the National road to RETHIMNON, or, CHANIA. You follow the main road E75 to RETHIMNON-CHANIA; it is the main road to NYMPHES.
You turn to the left on the point where you can see at the right hand a sign board, writing "AGIA PELAGIA /LYGARIA BEACH", on the point with geographic codes: 35.395933, 25. 01887.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
You turn to the left on the point where you can see at the right hand a sign board, writing "AGIA PELAGIA /LYGARIA BEACH", on the point with geographic codes: 35.395933, 25. 01887.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
Driving Directions from the Chania to Nymphes
On the Google map is showing the area of Chania and the position of NYMPHES. I suppose, you can stamp the position of Agia Pelagia and NYMPHES.
NYMPHES is situated near AGIA PELAGIA, above the national road, 17 km before the town of HERAKLION.
So you start your trip from Chania, you follow the main road E75 to Heraklion, but you turn to the right hand, 17km before Heraklion town, as follows:
As you drive from CHANIA, you pass RETHIMNON, and go on to HERAKLION.
On your map you can watch 7km before AGIA PELAGIA a signboard FODELE.
When you meet this signboard, you go on for 200m and you can see on the left hand a petrol (gas) station.
After about 6 km you meet a second one petrol station on your left hand also, (BP) ultimate.
After that, in 500m, on the right hand is a signboard AGIA PELAGIA 3.
At this point, YOU TURN TO THE RIGHT, on the point with geographic codes: 35.395933, 25. 01887.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
NYMPHES is situated near AGIA PELAGIA, above the national road, 17 km before the town of HERAKLION.
So you start your trip from Chania, you follow the main road E75 to Heraklion, but you turn to the right hand, 17km before Heraklion town, as follows:
As you drive from CHANIA, you pass RETHIMNON, and go on to HERAKLION.
On your map you can watch 7km before AGIA PELAGIA a signboard FODELE.
When you meet this signboard, you go on for 200m and you can see on the left hand a petrol (gas) station.
After about 6 km you meet a second one petrol station on your left hand also, (BP) ultimate.
After that, in 500m, on the right hand is a signboard AGIA PELAGIA 3.
At this point, YOU TURN TO THE RIGHT, on the point with geographic codes: 35.395933, 25. 01887.
You follow the uphill road to the mountain.
After 600m you meet our signboard NYMPHES. This signboard shows you to follow the uphill road to the mountain, on the point with geographic codes: 35.392968, 25.01940
After 600m you will be at NYMPHES, at: 35.394936, 25.01431.
You enter at the Parking and call me, pressing the bell push. I'll be there to welcome you.
I send you all details you need.
I advice you to print and keep them close to you, during your trip.
My cell phone number is +30 6946 316 988.
My phone number is +30 2810 371 605.
For any more information, don't hesitate to contact with me.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you.
Pepy Chatzimarkaki
I advice you to print and keep them close to you, during your trip.
My cell phone number is +30 6946 316 988.
My phone number is +30 2810 371 605.
For any more information, don't hesitate to contact with me.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you.
Pepy Chatzimarkaki
Agia Pelagia - Heraklion Crete
Agia Pelagia has just about everything you'll need on your holiday: super markets for fresh bread and other local products and produce, pharmacy and a doctor's office, tourism and sightseeing offices, internet cafe and an ATM (automatic cash machine).
What to do in Agia Pelagia
If you want to see more of Crete, having Agia Pelagia as base allows many possibilities.
The village of Rogdia, high above the bay, stands out for the unique view it affords of the cove below and the entire city of Heraklion in the distance. The taverns offer good food, along with the beautiful vistas, and they attract the residents of Heraklion along with the tourists. The village streets are narrow, dotted with traditional Cretan homes, and there is the Monastery of Savathiana, which is one of the most beautiful Cretan monasteries.
The area of Agia Pelagia is almost totally owned by people who came down from the high village of Achlada. Visit this quaint village situated on top of the mountain over Agia Pelagia, offering an incredible view of the Fodele bay and the sea beyond.
Heading west on the national road from Agia Pelagia, turn off at the sign for Fodele village. Fodele is known as the birthplace of painter Domenicos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. The house where he was born is now a museum, featuring copies of his work.
Visit the Melidoni cave. Drive past Bali (west, 20 km) and then turn left to Melidoni.
If you like diving, Agia Pelagia is a good choice both for snorkeling and scuba diving.
The village of Rogdia, high above the bay, stands out for the unique view it affords of the cove below and the entire city of Heraklion in the distance. The taverns offer good food, along with the beautiful vistas, and they attract the residents of Heraklion along with the tourists. The village streets are narrow, dotted with traditional Cretan homes, and there is the Monastery of Savathiana, which is one of the most beautiful Cretan monasteries.
The area of Agia Pelagia is almost totally owned by people who came down from the high village of Achlada. Visit this quaint village situated on top of the mountain over Agia Pelagia, offering an incredible view of the Fodele bay and the sea beyond.
Heading west on the national road from Agia Pelagia, turn off at the sign for Fodele village. Fodele is known as the birthplace of painter Domenicos Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco. The house where he was born is now a museum, featuring copies of his work.
Visit the Melidoni cave. Drive past Bali (west, 20 km) and then turn left to Melidoni.
If you like diving, Agia Pelagia is a good choice both for snorkeling and scuba diving.
