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Welcome to the Holiday Resort of AGIA PELAGIA - LYGARIA - MONONAFTIS - PSAROMOURA - KLADISSOS - MADE - ACHLADA

Island of CRETE, HELLAS (GREECE)

AGIA PELAGIA Holiday Resort on Crete GREECE

Agia Pelagia holiday resort Crete Island GREECE

Agia Pelagia is a seaside fishing village built in the centre of a picturesque amphitheatric bay, it is located on the north coast of Crete at 23 km northwest from Heraklion (Herakleion), capital city of the Island of Crete and distants 25 km from the international airport of Heraklion and 23 from the ferry port.

Agia Pelagia takes its name from the homonymous church, in the Monastery of the Sebbathians, ruins of which are found at a distance of 1 km west of the village. During the last decades years, the resort has known a big tourist development, as its sandy beaches attract many visitors who find here all kinds of services. From Agia Pelagia you can visit the post-minoan graves and the University (Pritanion) of the 4th century B.C. which were found in 1970 at the site Kladistos (or Kladotos/Kladissos) and support the view that this was the site of the ancient city of Apollonia. Worth visiting is also the nearby cave (chapel), with the name "Evresi", where - according to legend - local people found the icon of Agia Pelagia (Santa Marina)

In the village you can find many taverns, offering traditional but also international dishes, bars, cafes, shops and boutiques, which will invite you to exciting short walks through the little streets.

Surrounded by mountains and hills, Agia Pelagia lies right in the middle of Crete (which makes it easy to be used as a base for tours and excursions around Crete island), with about 9 smaller sandy and rocky beaches (except of the central bay) reached easily by feet for those who prefer more space and privacy rather than big / busier beaches.

The main areas are: Agia Pelagia bay (main beach - and the busiest), Lygaria Bay, Mononaftis bay, Kladissos bay, Made beach, Psaromoura beach, Fylakes beach, Ammoudi. Though there are several (little, almost hidden) beaches in the area (many of which can be reached only by feet or by boat).

Near Agia Pelagia you will find several interesting places to visit, like the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the traditional villages of Achlada, Fodele, Rogdia and Anogia up to the highest mountain of Crete Idi (also called "Ida" or "Psiloritis" - 2.456m high).

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beach of Mononaftis

beach of Kladissos

beach of Made (Mades)

beach of Fylakes

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Tavern DINA - in ACHLADA village (a beautiful traditional Cretan rural village)

run by Yiorgos and Dina, locals of the traditional rural Cretan village of Achlada.
Just amazing food, atmospere, views and a breathtaking sunset. Only a few kms away from Agia Pelagia.

(tavern Ntina in Achlada village)

Kaniski Traditional Cretan Tavern in Agia Pelagia CRETE

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Visit the Museum of Olive Tree & Oil of Striligas Family

(located in Achlada traditional village)

just a 13' drive from Agia Pelagia

Step into the fascinating world of olive oil and discover how it was produced through the ages, from the Minoan Civilization (3000–1200 BCE)
and the Byzantine Period (330–1453 CE) to modern olive oil production. Enjoy free entrance to Striligas Olive Mill and Museum, where
you can explore the history of olive oil production and learn about its importance to Cretan culture through the centuries.

Visitors who wish to enjoy a deeper olive oil experience can pre-book the "Olive Mill & Museum Tour" (FREE),
Olive Oil Tasting Experience at the price of 33 €

There is the option to also buy your extra virgin olive oil from the olive mill!

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buy your extra virgin olive oil directly from the olive mil!

Incredible Crete Island - Surprisingly Yours!
(video © Region of Crete)

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