Location: Crete < Greece
Nearest Airport:
Chania at 30
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Nearest Ferry:
Souda at 15
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 1.5
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Car: recommended
Almirida, 4 kilometres from Kalives, originally a small fishing village, remains an unspoilt small resort. There are a variety of water sports available and many tavernas right on the sea front serving locally caught fish and fresh local cuisine.
The beautiful Blue Flag awarded beaches in Almyrida have soft Golden sand, clear water and are very safe for children as they shelve gently to the sea. Sun beds and umbrellas are available.
There is a bakery, several bars, supermarkets and shops. A taxi rank and bus services into Chania town are all within easy walking distance.Two kms from Almirida, village Plaka has several coffee shops and a couple of tavernas serving excellent home made food.The village has a lovely square dominated by the local church and surrounded by shady trees ,coffee shops and a couple of tavernas serving local specialities.