AGHIA GALINI

This Agia Galini page is from the Beach Resorts section of the Completely Crete website.

Agia Galini is a popular and picturesque fishing village on the south coast of Crete and is 58 kilometres south of Rethymnon.

BEACH RESORTS

Aghia Galini also spelt as Agia Galini and even Agia Gallini is a very pretty little picturesque village on the quieter south coast of Crete. It has one of the most beautiful beaches on the south coast and is one of the best beach resorts on the wonderful Greek Island Of Crete.

The village of Agia Galini has all the charm of a traditional picturesque Cretan village with white washed houses dotted about the narrow winding lanes that wend their way down to the little fishing harbour. The little village is mostly pedestrianised so you can walk freely around the quaint little place.

AGIA GALINI

Although Agia Galini is one of the smallest beach resorts on Crete compared to the bustling north coast giants of Platanias, Hersonnisos, Malia and the like, lots of visitors flock there to enjoy its romantic beauty.

There are plenty of choices for accommodation, wining and dining and nightlife. Most of the cafes, bars and Tavernas are centrally located around the harbour area and offer the best in local food and friendly hospitality.

It is a very family friendly place and is very welcoming of children.

Staying in Aghia Galini is a great base for visiting nearby Matala, Aghia Triada and the Minoan Phaistos Palace. You can also take a ferry to Preveli beach. Further afield you can get to the wonderful town of Rethymnon quite easily along some very scenic routes.

Aghia Galini has a luxuriously long sandy beach with beautiful blue clear waters of the Lybian Sea. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete and great for families. Everything for the tourist is available here with a wide range of water sports on offer. Because of its length, there are quieter stretches too if you want a more secluded beach experience.

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

Car Rental

It’s a good idea to book your hire car in advance. During the height of the season in July and August, when demand is at its peak, booking is essential. There are many online services available for getting around in Crete by hire car. One that stands out is holidayautos.co.uk

We really do recommend hiring a car to get around Crete, to enjoy your stay fully. If you're staying in Aghia Galini you can easily get to many of the attractions like picturesque Rethymnon, the Monastery of Arkadi and the Minoan settlements of Phaistos and Knossos and the archaeological museum at Heraklion by car. There are many companies that offer car hire on Crete, but we think it's a good idea to book in advance with nationally recognised companies who offer the right insurance.

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If you love Crete then you'll also love the romantic Greek island of Santorini. Visit our sister site of Simply Santorini. Com for all you'll need to know about Santorini.