Location: Pendamodi in Greece
Nearest Airport:
Heraklion at 15
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Nearest Ferry:
Heraklion at 12
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Nearest Motorway:
Heraklion west at 9
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 15.0
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Car: necessary
Nestling in the foothills of the island's central mountain range, the village of Pendamodi may only lie 15km south of Heraklion, but its sleepy atmosphere could not be further from the hustle and bustle of Crete's busy capital. All around is a bucolic landscape with silvery green olive groves and lovingly tended fields, mainly devoted to the region's famous grapes. The local area provides ample opportunity for walkers to explore the verdant landscape and timeless villages of the heartland of Crete or alternatively visitors can enjoy the surrounding countryside on horseback. Heraklion and the sandy beaches of the north coast are only a short drive away, as are all the major archaeological sites and the relatively unexplored central south coast with its unspoilt beaches is just a little further. Some of the islands most popular resorts lie just to the east of Heraklion as does a large water park and its neighbouring golf course offering a little variety for all tastes.