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Taverna & Rooms Nikos
Agios Georgios
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An ideal place
Agios Georgios
On the south of Crete, just a little further from Agia Galini, there is the beach of Agios Georgios. It is a place away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with crystal clear blue waters and a pristine beach. The perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.
While getting to Agios Georgios, you will find many paths that will take you to small chapels or tiny, quiet pebble beaches.
An ideal place
for relaxing vacations!
ROOMS FOR RENT
Cozy rooms next to the beach.
TAVERN
Enjoy traditional flavors while gazing the sea.
FREE WI-FI
Free WI-FI is available in all hotel areas.
AIR-CONDITIONING
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning.
Nikos Place
Sights
Akoumia beach
A large pebble beach just next to Triopetra. The water here is quite deep and when it’s not windy the visitor can enjoy it.
Monastery of Preveli
The monastery was founded in the 16th or 17th century and has a long history. It is located in a lush and verdant landscape.
Today the monastery is deserted, but there is a museum of ecclesiastical documents, vestments, etc.
After leaving the monastery, the visitor can reach on foot the beautiful beach of Preveli.
Agia Triada - Archaeological site
The Royal Villa or the small Minoan Palace of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) as was named by the archaeologists who excavated the area during the early 20th century. Was built in 1,600 BC over a hill near Phaistos and is one of the greatest monuments of Minoan architecture with important findings.
Kalamaki beach
A sandy beach in front of the little village of Kalamaki. Along the beach you will find restaurants and cafes.
Daedalus and Icarus
In Agia Galini is also the cave of Daedalus, where according to myth, Daedalus hid himself whilst being pursued by king Minos and together with his son Icarus, managed to fly to freedom using his self-built wings glued with wax
The rock that Daedalus and Icarus used as a base for their flight is located on the right side of the port facing the sea, still seeing them off on their doomed journey.
At this spot there are two statues, these of Daedalus and Icarus as they get prepared for their journey, which are easily accessible to the visitor.
Monastery of Arkadiou
A historic monastery of Crete, known for its contribution to the struggle against slavery, with its peak the holocaust of November 8, 1866. The monastery has a museum that is small yet significant for the history of Crete.