Heraklion Port TO Agia Marina (Chania)

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Heraklion Port

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Heraklion Port as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Heraklion port is situated at the center of Heraklion Prefecture’s northern coast and adjacent to island’s capital.

The modern Heraklion port was firstly established in the 20th century and expanded eastwards of its older predecessor, the 700-year-old Venetian port that now serves as an attraction and a place of pleasure. Heraklion port is the second largest and busiest harbour in Greece after Piraeus.

The port is conveniently located along the middle part of the Cretan highway that serves the northern part of the island. The highway offers an easy getaway to the towns of Agios Nikolaos, Sitia, Kissamos, Rethymnon, Chania and Heraklion. It is busy all-year-round with an approximate number of 2 million visitors annually. The port services very popular routes such as Piraeus-Athens, Thessaloniki and a number of Aegean islands. Itineraries are regular and for other major ports, ships depart daily.

The Harbour hosts visitors for both touristic purposes and commercial activities. It possesses an array of facilities for the convenience of all travellers. In close proximity to the port, one can find in abundance shops, cafes and restaurants within a short walking distance.

The port is an 'umbrella' term covering both the new Heraklion Ferry Port and the old Venetian Harbour. The 'Castello a Mare' more widely known as Koules is a significant walled structure marking the entrance to the old Venetian port. The fortress dates back to the 16th century and is presumed that Cretan rebels were tortured in its underground chambers by mercenaries of the Ottoman Empire during the times of Crete's occupation. The Heraklion old town is located nearby, thus after a visit to the Fortress travellers can enjoy a walk through the vibrant streets of the city or taste some delicacies prepared by the friendly and hospitable locals.

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Agia Marina (Chania)

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Agia Marina in Chania as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. The seaside village of Agia Marina is located just 9km west of Chania city and is one of the most popular resorts in Chania, with thousands of hotels and all types of touristic amenities.

The awarded with a “Blue Flag” 2.8km long beach of Agia Marina is spotless with red and gold sand, palm trees and coastline lilies. At the west side of the village near the port of Platanias, there are a lot of small artificial piers where you can swim. In the east side, there is a long sandy beach extending to Stalos, where you can find well-organized facilities by the beach. Opposite Agia Marina lies the island of “Saints Theodoroi” which is full of legends and distinct for its unique beauty. At the island, there is a large colony from the in danger of extinction Cretan wild goats in Crete, moved here from the White Mountains. The famous Kri-Kri goats. Approaching the island is forbidden. However, in recent years a limited number of day trips are offered to visitors by boat but only with special permission by the Forest Service.

Agia Marina is full of hotels, apartments, restaurants, beach bars and all sort of amenities for tourists. In the upper side of the village is the traditional village of Pano Agia Marina. A wander through the narrow streets will travel you through time and you can visit the old school, the village square and the church of “St Spiridon”. In the old village, there is also a Folklore museum which worth’s a visit. The area is full of myths and thriving history. Going in the inland you will find the old churches of Agia Paraskevi and Saint John, the famous caves of Nerospilia (Watercave) and Anthropotripa (Humanhole), which they were used but ancient cultures and more recently during the Ottoman occupation. There are many unique cultural and hiking trails that lead to natural hills united with the changing landscape which is exceptional.

Agia Marina is a place which combines everything you want for your holidays. Beautiful beaches, picturesque landscape, relaxation and nightlife for the most adventurous ones. A place where you can definitely combine many things and truly enjoy your holidays.

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