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Overview:

Aghia Pelagia lies 20km to the west of Heraklion and approximately 24km from the airport. It is a small, isolated resort which has been gradually developed in recent years and is based around a picturesque sandy bay. During the day there are watersports, sunbeds and sun umbrellas available at the beach and at night there are regular Greek nights at the local tavernas and hotel restaurants. There are local souvenir and jewellery shops in the town and a couple of discos too. There are a number of day trips available locally such as full day boat trips to Santorini and half day trips to Heraklion shopping and to the Palace of Knossos.

Locality:

Aghia Pelagia is situated on the central N coast, 20km to the west of Heraklion and approximately 24km from the airport. It is positioned on a curving bay, at the base of a steep, winding hillside road with steep, rugged mountains behind.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Aghia Pelagia is best suited for those who want sea, sand and the option of isolation from time to time, whether first class with all the trimmings or where budgeting is essential. A selection of top-of-the-range hotels and bungalows through to self-catering apartments are all available here. Attractions consist of a fine, sandy main beach with good swimming and a range of water sports; sunbeds and sun umbrellas for hire. Other sandy bays can also be found. Fashionable shops in the hotels are prominant and a general store, food, and local souvenir and jewellery shops are all available in the village. Excursions consist of: Half day: Heraklion for shopping and sightseeing; ancient Minoan palace of Knossos. Full day: Samaria Gorge; historic towns/resorts of Chania and Rethymnon; ancient Minoan palace of Phaestos; picturesque resort of Aghios Nikolaos; Lassithi Plateau, with its traditional villages and windmills; boat trips to island of Santorini.