Location: Crete < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Chania at 35
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Nearest Ferry:
Souda at 25
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Nearest Motorway:
Kalyves at 8
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 500
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Car: not necessary
A car is not essential when in Almyrida but recommended if you want to visit/see more of the beautiful Island.
Driving distances from Marians:
Chania Airport 35 mins
Heraklion Airport 120 mins
Souda Port 25 mins
Plaka - 3 mins
Kalyves, Armeni, Kokkino Chorio & Gavalahori - 10 mins
Drapanos & Vamos - 15 mins
Aptera (Archaelogical site) 25 mins
Chania (Venetian Harbour) 35 mins
'Marians' is a 3 minute flat walk to the beachfront which has good tavernas, cafes, water sport facilities, small & friendly bakeries, mini-markets, jeweller & gift shops. ATM is available as are telephone kiosks.
Kalyves, the nearest 'largest' town, has chemists, bakeries, veg shops (which also sell the local red & white village wines!), banks, post office,DIY suppliers, numerous tavernas & cafes,garden nursery, mini-markets & two small beaches.
Vamos - has a Health Centre, private doctor, various tavernas & ATM.
Chania (a bustling Venetian harbour) has scuba diving, boat trips, water park