| Giali Tzamissi |
at 39km (NW) from Myriokefala village
The temple Kioutsouk (small) Hassan or Giali Tzamisi (seaside mosque), as it was commonly called, a brilliant sample of Islamic art of the Renaissance was a work of an Armenian architect, who had constructed another similar mosque in 'Spaniako', a village in the county of 'Selino'. The mosque, in the yard of which there were palm trees and graves of pashas and janissaries, stopped operating in 1923 and today it is restored without the small and picturesque minaret demolished in 1920.
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| Captain Vasilis Hotel |
at 39.1km (NW) from Myriokefala village
Set in the Old Town of Chania, Captain Vasilis Hotel offers traditional sea-view accommodation, most with an indoor hot tub. It has a furnished rooftop terrace overlooking the charming harbour and provides free Wi-Fi throughout. Captain Vasilis rooms feature wooden ceilings and iron 4-poster beds with embroidered mosquito nets. They are all air conditioned and equipped with a TV and mini fridge. Each unit has a private bathroom, while most also include a balcony. The nearest beach is within 600 metres of the rooms. Chania International Airport is 15 km away and the port is at 6 km. Free parking is available near the premises. Hotel Rooms: 6
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| Maritime Museum of Crete |
at 39.1km (NW) from Myriokefala village
A two storey house, located at the old port of Hania, with a total area of 840 m2. The exhibition includes about 2,500 exhibits, such as models of ships, different kinds of naval instruments and devices, paintings, heirlooms, gleanings from the sea bottom, shells, photographs etc., which are divided in 13 units, covering chronologically all the periods. Panoramio™ Photos [Area]
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| Hotel Akteon | Agia Galini, South Rethimno
Hotel Akteon offers well appointed guestrooms. All rooms share a veranda looking out to the Libyan Sea and the picturesque port. Each features private bathroom and is equipped with wireless internet access. The distance from hotel Akteon to the beautiful Agia Galini' s sandy beach is less than 200 metres, a 3-minute walk away. Agia Galini’s narrow cobbled alleys are snaking from the port into the village and old houses are perched one above another against a steep cliff, offering a magnificent view over the Libyan Sea. Hotel Rooms: 9 Hotel Facilities General: Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Luggage Storage, Airconditioning Services: Car Hire, Fax/Photocopying Internet: Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Parking:Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
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| Palazzo Greco | Agia Galini, South Rethimno
Palazzo Greco offers elegant rooms with the charm of a boutique hotel. Its hillside location boasts stunning views of Mediterranean Sea and Mountain of Ideon. It is located in Agia Galini, on the south coast of Crete. All Palazzo Greco rooms are equipped with power showers, air conditioning and satellite TV. Rooms are painted in light green, light blue and light red, for you to choose the one that best suits your mood. Most rooms have a sea view. Focal point of the Palazzo, is the large outdoor pool with breathtaking panoramic view. In the hotel area you will also find a breakfast room, café-bar, a Satellite TV room. Guests are provided with free private parking and free Wi-Fi internet access. Walking distance from the beach, this 4-star hotel is located a 1-hour drive from Heraklion International Airport. Opposite of the hotel, is a free car parking for all Palazzo Greco customers. Filled with history, the island also offers many archaeological sites, such as Gortys and Kommos. In town, on the other hand, you will have the chance to find excellent restaurants and bars.Hotel Rooms: 28
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| Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania |
at 39.2km (NW) from Myriokefala village
The wealth of archaeological material yielded by excavations conducted over many years by the 13th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities in the county of Chania, and also by retrieval of material and donations, forms a Collection that records, with great clarity, the history of the westernmost county in Crete from Early Christian times to the period of Turkish rule. Representative examples of this Collection are displayed in the church of San Salvatore.
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| Chania Lighthouse |
at 39.2km (NW) from Myriokefala village
Chania lighthouse, the jewel of the city, is one of the oldest light houses, not only in Greece and the Mediterranean, but also in the world. The lighthouse (Faros GR: Φάρος) is a major attraction in the old port of Chania especially at night when it's lit up. The tower is 21m high and is built on a stone base, located at the end of the old harbour's pier opposite to the fortress of "Firkas". Visitors are not allowed to enter the tower. Chania lighthouse was first constructed by the Venetians around 1595 - 1601, and it took its final form, in the shape of a minaret, during the Egyptian Period (1831 - 1841) in around 1839. After the latest restoration, completed in 2006, it was given the formation of the Venetian period. The minaret look is still evident however. Panoramio™ Photos [Area]
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| Firka fortress |
at 39.2km (NW) from Myriokefala village
The fortress on the northwest side of the port was constructed to protect the entrance of the port and maintains its Turkish name "Firká" (Firka=barracks). A chain from "Firka" to the lighthouse blocked the entrance to the port in case of intrusion. The fortress was the headquarters of the Army Commander of the city. Panoramio™ Photos [Area]
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| San Salvatore Monastery |
at 39.2km (NW) from Myriokefala village
The Franciscan monastery of San Salvatore, that houses the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania, was built on the west side of the fortress of Chania, in three phases from the 15th century until the late Venetian period (middle of 17th century). The extensive restoration of the church made it possible to identify more clearly the various building phases of the monument, unify the space, and display its austere, uncluttered architectural features to good effect. The original church, which probably dates from the 15th century, was the small domed section on the east side.
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| Agia Galini town | Agios Vassilios, South Rethymnon
A seaside town of the municipality of Agios Vassilios. It is a well organized tourist resort with comfortable hotels, apartments, camping sites, tourist agencies, car-renting offices, restaurants, tavernas and other recreation centres, as well as all the facilities required by tourists and locals alike. There is also a port and port - custom authorities.
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