Location: Almirida in Greece
Nearest Airport:
Airport of Chania at 30
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Souda Port at 15
Kilometres
Nearest Barpub:
Village at 200
Metres
Nearest Restaurant:
Taverns offer fresh fish and traditional food at 200
Metres
Car: not necessary
The virgin open air and the green hills around Almyrida are ideal places for walkers. However, there are many inland villages which are very interesting such us Kalyves with the old stone houses,the river 'Xydes' that passes through the village and the traditional watermill at the square of the village one of the first used in the perfecture.It is worth seing the ruins of the ancient town Ippokoronion on the hill named Kastelli. See the venetian oil press construction in NEO CHORIO village,KOKKINO CHORIO with the very interesting 'galaries' tunnels constructed by the Germans during the occupation of the island as well as the manufacture of hand-made glass.Do not forget VAMOS historic village known for the very often revolts against the Ottoman dominants and XIROSTERNI,SOURI,PALAILONI and DRAPANOS where you will find many interesting churches.In every village, take place many several cultural activities, music evenings and artistic exhibitions as well as many local feasts 'panigiria' .