Heraklion Port TO Kolymvari

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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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Kolymvari

TransferPlan will transfer you from and to Kolymvari as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. Kolymvari, also known as Kolymbari, is a town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit. Kolimbari is 24 km from the city of Chania and 12 km from the large resort of the prefecture of Chania, Platanias, Agia Marina and Kato Stalos. This lovely village is surrounded by the blue sea and by olive groves, making it famous amongst the visitors.

Kolymbari has small traditional houses with blue doors and small yards full of colourful flowers. The beaches in the area are sandy and shingle with crystal clear blue water. The village itself is untouched by mass tourism but you will find all basic amenities for tourists, like small restaurants, fish taverns and cafes. The waterfront and the dock of the new harbour, that encloses the oldest small harbour with the fishing boats, is ideal for a walk in the afternoon, overlooking the Aegean Sea on one side and the mountains of Rodopos peninsula on the other. The village of Rodopos itself is famous within Greece for producing the finest tasting honey. You can buy locally brewed wines and Raki here also, the villagers claim it to be the finest in all of Crete, as all locals always do.

The sights you also might want to visit is the monastery of Gonia, which dates back to the 13th century and if you arrive within the stated opening hours you can enter the church and admire the paintings and the amazing architecture. There are a few irregular boat trips around this area, and you can visit the beaches of Kissamos and Balos, both within easy reach of Kolymbari. Balos is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in the world and definitely worth’s a visit.

Kolymvari is the perfect place if you want to visit the prefecture of Chania, as it is away from mass tourism and very close to all the points of interest. Either you want to go hiking in Samaria Gorge or trekking in Balos lagoon, this is your perfect base. This traditional village will steal your heart.

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