Monastery of Savathiana

Monastery of Savathiana

After a turbulent past, the picturesque Monastery of Savanthiana stands firm as a great visitor’s attraction and is well worth a visit during a day up in the hillside villages of Crete. The precinct of the church is well looked after by nuns and is said to be the ‘garden of Virgin Mary’.
A day trip to Achlada

A day trip to Achlada

Agia Pelagia, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Enjoy an incredible trip to the remote hillside village of Achlada, enjoying stunning views over Heraklion and eastern Crete as you reach the top. The once thriving village is now almost abandoned, but visitors...

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All you need from the local shops

All you need from the local shops

Agia Pelagia, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Agia Pelagia’s shopping area has everything you’ll need during your holiday. Walk through the mazes of small streets to browse the local shops and boutiques. Whether you need to stock up on the essentials at...

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Cocktail bars

Cocktail bars

Agia Pelagia, Crete (Heraklion Area)

Watch the sun set over a cocktail or two in one of Agia Pelagia’s assortment of fantastic bars and restaurants. Ask the friendly bar tenders to whip you up a delicious cocktail treat, or a cheeky shot of the...

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