8 km Adele
Adele is one of the most crowded resorts in
Crete.
14 km Loutra
20.5 km Amnatos - Turn for the monastery of
Arkadi
At a distance of 4 km lies the monastery of
Arkadi, symbol of the Cretan struggle against
the Turks; it is considered one of the most
important religious centres in Greece.
33.5 km Margarites
The picturesque village of Margarites is
known for its ceramics and folk art items,
made at the local workshops.
41.5 km Perama
The town of Perama is built in the middle of a
fertile valley and is inhabited by 2,000
people; it is one of the most important
commercial centres in the Rethymno
Prefecture.
48.5 km Panormos
The seaside settlement of Panormos is the
harbour of Perama and attracts many tourists
in the summer.
59 km Bali
Built upon the ruins of the ancient town of
Astali, Bali has become one of the most
crowded resorts. From Bali, one should visit
the monastery of St. John the Baptist, which is
dated back to the 16th century.
10 km Armeni
22 km Koxare
Koxare is built in a green area with clear,
running water.
24 km Gorge of Kourtaliotis
From Koxare, one should visit the impressive
gorge of Kourtaliotis (2,000 m. long), for its
impressive variety of flora and fauna.
33 km Assomatos
Assomatos is the home-town of the famous
Tsouderou family.
34 km Turn for Monastery of Preveli
The monastery of Preveli is built in an area of
unique natural beauty. It was built in 1670,
during the years of the Cretan struggle for
liberty and independence from the Turks and
provided refuge to the persecuted fighters.
46.5 km Plakias
The extensive beach of the seaside settlement
of Plakias attracts many tourists in the
summer.
