| Kara Mousha Pasha Mosque |
at 19.7km (E) from Georgioupolis town
The Mosque took its name from the Turkish commander of the marine operations to conquer Rethymno, in 1646. During the Venetian Period, the Mosque became a monastery dedicated to St. Barbara. West from the central building, there is the deserted minaret of the mosque. The fountain of the Mosque is attached to the roofed entrance of the Mosque's garden, where believers washed before entering the Mosque and provided the area with fresh spring water. Image Library
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| NOTOS Villas |
at 19.8km (S) from Georgioupolis town
Nice newly built villas - 60sq.m. each - 100 m from the beach of Orthi Ammos. Notos Villas offers 3 houses of more than 75 m2 each in a large plot of land of more than 9.000 m2 - 100 m from the beach of Orthi Ammos. Every house has a large living-room with kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and additional sleeping accommodation. From the terrace you have a very nice view to the sea and the breathtaking steeply rising mountain in the back. In less than 100 m distance lies the famous sandy beach of Frangokastello. You do not need to cross a road to get there. Particularly suitable for our young guests...
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| Polyrizos Hotel | Polyrizos, South Rethymnon
Surrounded by olive groves, 40 metres from the beach of Rodakino in Crete, Polyrizos Hotel features a traditional restaurant with Cretan food. Rooms overlook Plakias Bay or the lush gardens. Featuring a furnished balcony or patio rooms at the Hotel Polyrizos include air conditioning, a fridge and satellite TV. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. |
| Kyma Beach Hotel |
at 19.8km (E) from Georgioupolis town
Providing a privileged position near the vicinity’s attractions, this small but beautiful hotel features a special architectural structure and is conveniently located in the centre of Rethymnon, by the beach. The strategic situation of this modern hotel offers guests the opportunity of spending wonderful holidays which combine swimming, water sports, shopping in the town and night life without having to use any means of transportation as everything is within walking distance. Despite the urban environment, the hotel provides a stunning terrace that features a view of the sea where you can enjoy a drink or something to eat. There is also a relaxed restaurant, bar and an outlook of the sea from the rooms. This hotel will make for the perfect base for a stay on the literally wonderful island of Crete.
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| Rethymnon Carnival |
at 19.8km (E) from Georgioupolis town
In winter the town of Rethymno lives in the rhythm of Carnival. Here, the grandest carnival on the island of Crete is organised. Apart from the great parade on Shrove Sunday, a large number of activities complete the framework of the Carnival festivities. The locals devotedly and cheerfully prepare for this season with creativity, they sacrifice their spare time and become young again while rejoicing and celebrating parties almost on a daily basis. More than 4,000 people have worked feverishly for months in order to present their masks and carriages on the great Carnival parade…The following day, on Shrove Monday people from the countryside play a leading part in the festivities. Unique traditions are revived in the villages and everybody is invited to participate in games, street performances and satires as for example “the kidnapping of the bride”, the “Cadi”, the “smudging of people”. These performances in combination with good wine and the music of the lyre are a successful formula for a unique experience. Links:www.carnivalrethymno.com
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| Elina Hotel |
at 19.9km (E) from Georgioupolis town
These apartments are ideal for exploring Rethymnon old town with its charming Venetian buildings, the old Fortezza Fortress, museums or enjoying the clean sandy beach with its numerous beach sports. This is a modern, family-owned and operated hotel, with spacious accommodation. You will be in a convenient location, 100 metres from the beach. The hotel offers a swimming pool, a pool for children and an internet cafe bar, which is open around the clock. You can also enjoy a snack and a cool drink at our snack bar and cocktail bar. As for dining, you have a large choice of traditional Cretan restaurants and taverns, offering you efficient service and fine food. Hotel Rooms: 33
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| Korakas Beach |
at 19.9km (S) from Georgioupolis town
At the end of the canyon that traverses the area of Rodakino lies the beach of Korakas at the bay of the same name. It is a nice, wide and 400m long beach, with clear waters and small grayish sand and pebbles. There are a few accommodation options in family run apartment complexes and a few taverns on the beach front. Umbrellas and sun beds are also available at the eastern part. The headland to the east separate Korakas Beach from another lovely beach named "Klimata". At the east side of that headland there is a small fishing harbour and along its coast there are sharp rocks in the shape of a crow's beak (Kórakas GR: Κόρακας, means crow) thus giving the name to the bay.
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| Zorbas Rooms and Taverna |
at 20.1km (S) from Georgioupolis town
In a unique environment at Lakkoi Skalotis, 80m from the sandy beach you will find "Zorbas" rent rooms and taverna. The traditional Cretan specialties are all made with pure products from the owner's farm. There are also five double rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, refrigerator and large verandas with nice view to the sea. Frangokastelo is about 5kms away and Plakias 27kms. A number of lovely beaches in close vicinity.
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| Frangokastello |
at 20.1km (S) from Georgioupolis town
On the south coast of Crete, on a magnificent white sandy beach, stands one of the most beautiful Venetian fortresses, Fragokastello, built in 1371. It is located approximately 170 km from Iraklion, 70 km from Rethimnon, and 70 Km from Hania. Today, Fragokastello is a small, but developing, community, with nice beaches covered in sand dunes, and limited, but increasing, tourist facilities.The Villages Patsianos and Kalikratis, the castle, the history of the place and the fenomenon of Drossoulites...
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| Kioni Villas for rent |
at 20.2km (S) from Georgioupolis town
Kioni Villas is a small family - run complex of 4 detached villas, built in a plot of 6.000 sq.metres. Each villa covers 60 sq.metres and has one bedroom a living room with two sofas, dinning area with fully fitted kitchen, a bathroom and two verandas with view to the sea. Also Air conditioning, TV.
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