AGIA MARINA |
Agia Marina is a very popular tourist resort just 10 kilometres west from Chania town. Being a north coast resort it has a fabulous golden sandy beach that seems to stretch endlessly. Agia Marina is next to the equally popular Platanias and it is difficult to tell where Agia Marina stops and Platanias starts.
The beach and the resort are extremely popular and can get very busy at the height of the season – July and August. But the long sandy beach is big enough to accommodate the crowds who adore this resort for the accommodation, facilities, and food and drink at the plentiful sea front tavernas and bars.
There's no shortage of accommodation including some gorgeous luxury hotels as well as plenty of 3 star accommodation in smaller hotels, studios and apartments.
THEODOROU |
Opposite the beach, the small inhabited island of Theodorou is home to a number of the protected Kri Kri (wild goats) of Crete. Theodorou Island is said to be a petrified sea monster, rising from the sea with its gaping mouth wide open.
You'll also be spoilt for choice with the amount and variation of the restaurants, tavernas and cafe and snack bars in Agia Marina. In the evenings you'll have no shortage of nightclubs, cocktail bars and music bars to keep you entertained.
On the beach itself visitors can also enjoy all the facilities you would expect for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
AGHIA MARINA BEACH |
Agia Marina is set in the perfect location to visit the nearby Venetian harbour town of fantastic Chania with even more choice in wining, dining and nightlife. And Chania is just a short bus or taxi ride away for shopping, strolling and visiting the museums, market and magnificent harbour front.
For a more traditional view of Cretan life go to the traditional village of Pano Agia Marina just above Agia Marina. Here you'll find some old world charm and a more traditional Cretan village.
Another excursion convenient from Agia Marina is nearby Maleme It is to the west of Agia Marina where you'll find the World War Two cemetery for the German soldiers who lost their lives during the battle of Crete. Also to the east of Agia Marina and close to Chania town the British cemetery of Souda bay is the last resting place for the British and her allies.
Car Rental in Crete
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 Agia Marina you can easily get to many of the attractions like the Venetian harbour town of Chania, the Omalos plateau, the Samaria Gorge, Elafonissi Island, Souda Bay and the many beach resorts in this area 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.
We ship anywhere in the world, direct from our little Crete Village Shop!
If you love Crete then you'll love the romantic Greek island of Santorini.
Visit our sister site of Simply Santorini. Com for all you'll need to know about Santorini.
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