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Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete

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Modern city of Heraklion (the capital of Crete) was named after the Greek hero Hercules. Excellent conditions for rest and rich history have long made this place one of the most popular holiday destinations. Rapidly growing tourist infrastructure offers chic boutiques and restaurants, streets full of souvenir shops and bustling cafes with rich local cuisine.

Heraklion is not only the center of modern life in Greece, but also a city with a rich cultural heritage. Tourists can visit such archaeological sites as the ruins of Minos' palace at Knossos, or the remains of ancient Minoan towns. The rich past coexists harmoniously with the natural beauty of this place. Slopes, towering over the sea, gardens full of vines and olive trees, pebble and sandy beaches - this is the picturesque ladscape of the city of Heraklion.

Agia Pelagia is a small town overlooking the bay, 23 km west from Heraklion. Once a fishing village, it is now a lively resort with white houses standing along the narrow streets and running down to the sea.

There are a lot of taverns along the narrow beach. In the same area you will find all kinds of shops: jewelry, souvenirs, internet cafe, ATM (ATM) and car rental agencies. There are many small cafes and bars, but there are no big clubs, so the nights are relatively quiet.

The local beach is formed by a narrow strip of sand. The bay is protected from the winds, and the sea is always calm. There are umbrellas and sun beds, catamarans and any other equipment for rent. The sea is deep and clear.
If you are looking for privacy on the beach, then explore the beaches to the west of Agia Pelagia: Cladissos, Psaromoura, Mononaftis or Lygaria to the east.