Agia Pelagia And Ligaria Beach

Nov. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- The bay of Agia Pelagia is ideal for combining sea sports with relaxation. Wander along the narrow village streets, dotted with traditional Cretan homes, see picturesque white buildings and the Monastery of Savathiana, which is one of the most beautiful Cretan monasteries and a small zoo. Stroll along the coastline and see the bluish-green of the Mediterranean and the varying shades from sandy brown to lush green along the shore which creates a landscape of rare beauty. Surrounded by mountains and hills, Agia Pelagia makes it an hikers dream. There are several beaches in and around like Kladissos or Psaromoura which offers not only swimming but almost all watersport activities like diving, jetskiing, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. It boasts all the amenites for a superb vacation destination and is convieniently situated to make trips and excursions to the sights of Crete like the archeological Museum of Heraklion, the traditional villages of Achlada, Fodele and Anogia up to the highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis.
The famous Minoan Palace and Rogdia, village which stands high above the bay gives a panoramic view of Agia Pelagia and its environ are two must see attractions outside of the village.

Besides beaches and charming Greece hospitality, Agia Pelagia has numerous celebrations like the Orthodox Pascha in easter, the most important celebration in Greece, Festival of the Virgin Mary, Independence Day/Feast of the Annunciation and Arkadiou. Other important festivals includes Sultanina festival and Epiphany.

Near Agia Pelagia is the small hotel&aparts Villa Bellevue built just over the beach of Ligaria.
The hotel is nestled at an idyllic spot in Agia Pelagia.

Villa Bellevue Apartments, +30 2810811102,

http://www.agia-pelagia-bellevue.com

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Bellevue is a complex of studios and apartments 20-21 km from

Heraklio city and airport and approx.250 m.from national motorway leading

east to Heraklio and west to Rethymnon and Hania.

The complex has a fantastic view of the Cretan sea.