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Almyrida (alternative spellings Almirida, Almeirida) is a lovely fishing village and seaside resort to the east of Souda Bay on the Greek Island of Crete.
Located around 25 km west of the town of Chania, Almirida beach resort is a great place for families to stay.
Almyrida has a number of great places to eat right on the waterfront. Traditional tavernas serving the local catch of the day plus home grown salads and vegetables grown locally are very popular. There are also a number of cafe style coffee bars that transform into cocktail bars as night falls.
Almyrida is a great place to stay as it is small enough to retain a quaint charm but big enough for a choice of places to eat and drink.
ALMIRIDA |
There are some water sport facilities offered in Almirida such as windsurfing and snorkelling and also and the chance to canoe.
Almyrida fishing harbour and the village has a variety of friendly Kafenions, traditional tavernas, café bars and shops, dotted throughout the fishing village. In the evening, village life revolves around the waterfront tavernas and bars.
Traditional Cretan hospitality and friendliness abounds here. you will be welcomed with open arms and treated very well.
Traditional Greek food is always served in plentiful portions but always leave room after your evening meal for the complimentary Greek pastries or fresh fruit and local Raki served after you’ve asked for the bill.
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Crete beaches are renowned for their beauty and Almyrida has two gently shelving sandy beaches backed in places with waterside tavernas.
Both brilliant beaches are perfect and safe for children and are featured in our Family Friendly Best Beaches Guide.
Great for families with kids as the sands are soft and golden and gently shelving. Perfect for making sandcastles!
The water is crystal clear and ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Almyrida Beach is also great for people with disabilities too as it is easy to access from the road.
There's also a pebbly beach at Almyrida which is great for snorkelling.
Eating and Drinking in Almyrida
there's a great chioce of places to eat and drink in Almyrida. We like the Dimitris Taverna which boasts of its own farm. Fresh farm produce makes its way to the menu of the Dimitris Taverna.
We also like the Erotokritos with its full range of traditional Cretan food.
If you love eating fresh fish overlooking the sea then the fish restaurant Thalami is the one Almyrida taverna you should head for.
For a coffee, drink or snack try the Francoise Café.
The newly refurbished Aeraki restaurant and bar is yet another wonderful place to enjoy food and drink in Almyrida.
For nightlife including karaoke, quizzes, live sport coverage and yummy cocktails try the Dunes, Sorroco and Nikitas all found in the heart of Almyrida
Places to See around Almyrida
Kalyves
The ever-popular village of Kalyves (sometimes spelt Kalives) can be reached along a pathway 4km away from Almirida, where you will find a superb beach, a wider variety of tavernas, shops and a bank.
Vamos
The inland traditional village of Vamos is the charming and historic regional centre of the Apokoronas region and is just a few kilometres from Almyrida. It is set in wonderful countryside with panoramic country views and is an ideal starting point for walks around the surrounding hills. Seemingly untouched by time the village itself has several quaint tavernas and kafenions offering food from the real Cretan Diet with a warmth and welcome from the villagers second to none.
Gavalohori
Gavalohori is a very old village with an interesting history which is explained in the local Folklore Museum, and is just 4km from the coast at Almirida. The museum is well worth a visit. The Women's Cooperative of Folk Crafts also have a small shop where you can buy traditional Cretan craft items Have a meal or snack at one of the tavernas or kafenions and you'll find it's a lovely place to spend a lazy afternoon.
Flora and Fauna around Almyrida
With the wonderful backdrop of the White Mountains (Lefki Ori) and brilliant views of the Souda Bay, this area boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery on Crete.
It is a walker’s paradise, especially in springtime when all the spring flowers are in bloom.
Fascinating flora and fauna are found in this area: Crete Butterflies, kingfishers, gold finches, chaffinches and various tits and rare birds of prey like Griffon Vultures and Buzzards frequent this area.
If you’re lucky you can spot them circling high overhead as you walk through the wooded countryside around the lovely area of Almyrida.
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 Almyrida 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!
Accommodation in Almyrida
There is a varied choice of accommodation in and around Almyrida making this beautiful seaside resort an idyllic place to stay for a holiday in Crete. The wonderful Almyrida Beach Hotel and Almyrida Studios and other smaller hotels, apartments and studios are available in this lovely fishing village.
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