Agia Galini

AGIA GALINI

Agia Galini also spelt as Aghia Gallini and even Agia Gallini is a very pretty little picturesque village on the quieter south coast of Crete.

Agia Galini is a perfect holiday resort with just the right amount of accommodation, tavernas and bars to give the visitor a choice but not too much to be overpowering.

It's also in a great location to serve as a base to explore many other parts of the island.

It has one of the best beaches on the south coast and is one of the best beach resorts on the wonderful Greek Island Of Crete.

AGIA GALINI FISHING VILLAGE

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. We like the roof garden of the Pantheon and the friendliness of the Kosmos.

It is a very family friendly place and is very welcoming of children. The little village is mostly pedestrianised so you can walk freely around the quaint little place.

AGIA GALINI VILLAGE

If your visiting Agia Galini in the height of the summer perhaps take a trip to the glorious and cooler mountain village of Zaros where the spring mountain water comes from.

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.

Agia Galini has a sandy beach with beautiful blue clear waters of the Lybian Sea. It is one of the best beaches in Crete for families.

ICARUS

The father and son reputedly took flight from Agia Galini with their wings made from wax and feathers to escape from King Minos. But flying too close to the sun the wax melted and Icarus fell into the sea.

We enjoy visiting Agia Galini as it is so picturesque with a lovely beach and enough choice in tavernas and bars not too become bored frequenting the same place. Fishing trips, boat trips and some water sports are available too.

We find Agia Galini to be a very laid back and peaceful holiday resort particularly in the early season of May and June and later in September and October. In the height if the season of July and August the little village might see to overcrowded for some visitors.


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.

Don't forget to visit our Cretan Village Shop where you can buy a range of Crete books and maps of Crete. We stock a small handpicked collection of Crete books that are not available through Amazon and will be hard to find outside of Crete itself. They cover subjects such as Crete guide books and maps, the Samaria Gorge, Wild Flowers of Crete, Horta and the Cretan Diet cookery recipes.

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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.