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Almirida, a small fishing village, lies along the east of the Souda
Bay opposite the cape of Akrotiri, within 25 kilometers from the city of Hania.
The surrounding area, with picturesque villages, lovely beaches, and historical
sites consists one of the most worth to visit areas in the island of Crete. Kera,
Plaka, Kambia, and Kokkino Horio are some of the most renowned and unforgettable
places to the numerous friends of Almirida.
The area has been just developed the last eight years, in a way that
the traditional characteristics which attracts the most demanding guests, remained
unspoilt.
Historically, it introduces great interest. The whole area used to
be a colony of the ancient Foinikes, a place named Finika exists in the area,
while some ancient ruins and tombs of the time were unearthed there.
At the entrance of Almirida archaeologists discovered Mosaic and tombs
which belong to the Royal Church rhythm of the 5th century A.D. Here the last
battle between the Greek revolutionaries and the Turks in 1896 took place.
Sights
There are a lot of places of interest which guests can visit: like
the "Diktamo Gorge" and the "gorge of Saint Nikolas" and the 215 caves scattered
in the area.
In the bay of Almirida is the islet "Karga", ideal for a small sea
trip, fishing and relax, while some remnants of ancient walls as well as tunnel
from the second world war are worth to see. The islet is also a refuge for migratory
and endemic birds.
Kokkino Horio a village where the famous film "Zorbas", based on the
novel of Nikos Kazantzakis the Cretan writer, was filmed stands in a small distance
from Almirida.
Another point of attraction is the small factory which produces items
from "blown glass", located also at Kokkino Horio.
A little further from Plaka to the south is the picturesque village
"Kambia", with traditional houses, flowery yards and the small chapel of "Agos
Nikitas". A local festival is organized every year at September 15 to celebrate
the Saint's name day
At Kambia you will find an exhibition with the work of the well known
painter Santorinakis, who has a special technique of painting on mirrors.
Plaka is the biggest village in the area with 250 permanent inhabitants,
occupying mostly with farming, cattle breeding, fishing and lately with tourism.
The visitor can admire here a magical sunset, as well as many other
attractions like the natural sea caves (nerospilia), the old houses, the narrow
stone paved streets and will enjoy the July festival "Plakiana", in honour of
the Cretan lyra player Mihalis Papadakis, where many old local customs are brought
to life.
Almirida has been characterized (by the authorities) as a place of
great natural beauty, and thus all efforts are made to preserve the authenticity
of it.
The climate due to the ever present olive trees which go as far as
the beach, and the Lefka Ori mountain range is temperate considered to be one
of the healthiest in the whole world!
Facilities
Almirida has tourist accommodation of all types and class. Not large
hotel resorts but many small family operated and well looked after with friendly
and quiet environment, which however can provide all the modern facilities.
Fresh fish and lots of Cretan specialties are offered at the small
taverns located on the coastal street by the sea. There also many bars, cafes,
music clubs etc to offer the visitors unforgettable evenings.
For your shopping there are shops with traditional products and souvenirs
of a wide range, and of course many mini markets which remain open until late.
There is regular bus transportation service to the town of Hania and
the surrounding villages in 24 hour basis.
This text is cited September 2004 from the Interkriti URL below, which contains images.
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