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EXPERIENCES / CRETE

DISCOVER CRETE BY SEA
From adventurous morning excursions to roman- hello sailor!
tic evening sails and everything in between, a
boat tour is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a from the Marina of Agios Nikolaos
unique perspective of the island’s beauty and its
many hidden treasures.
With departures from Chania, Kissamos, Sfakia, Located in the center of the traditional Agios Nikolaos town
these boat tours and cruises are a great way to on the eastern-end of the island of Crete, only 64 km away
visit some of the island’s best waterside locations from Heraklion International Airport.
-including Akrotiri, Balos, Glika Nera, Loutro, Ma- With a total capacity of 255 berths and dry docking facilities
chairida, Marmara, Menies, Seitan Limania, and for 165 boats, the marina provides all the modern facilities
Thodorou- as well as other top destinations in plus Wi-Fi coverage, a business center, on-site laundry and
the southern Aegean, including Milos, Monem- many other conveniences. The town of Agios Nikolaos is right
vasia and Santorini. Talk to our concierge team on your doorstep featuring tavernas and restaurants to enjoy
to find out more. the infamous Cretan gastronomy, bars, supermarkets and
retail shops. And of course there's eastern Crete, with its
SAIL INTO THE SOUL OF CRETE archaeological monuments, monasteries, gorges, mountains,
Enjoy a relaxing, slow-paced experience or lose beaches, stunning scenery... and that warm Cretan welcome.
yourself in gorgeous summertime romance. Sail-
ing boat tours are a beautiful, intimate way to ex-
perience Crete and take in the beauty and sights Sailing boat tours are a
along its coast. beautiful, intimate way to
EXPLORE THE ISLAND BY MOTOR BOAT experience Crete and take
Set off on a day of adventure and exploring! Pack-
ing a bit more action, motorboat tours -with small- in the beauty and sights
er or larger vessels- are the perfect way to explore along its coast.
Crete on shorter or longer tours.
TAKE A LUXURY YACHT TOUR private transfers -and why not see our Discover
Treat yourself to an experience of a lifetime with Crete by Sea section for more options for reach-
a private tour aboard a luxury yacht. Discreet, ing the island’s hidden treasures!
professional crew and top-of-the-line service will
cater to your every need while you enjoy an in- VISIT CRETE’S
comparable experience of the island. HISTORIC MONASTERIES
Discover Crete’s beautiful monasteries and
TAKE A HIKE ON THE WILD SIDE churches, tucked away in gorges and remote
Go on a guided hike of the world-famous Samaria mountainsides, to view their stunning religious
Gorge and surrounding national park, a UNES- art and artifacts and learn about their unique her-
CO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to unique flo- itage. Based on your specific interests, you’ll en-
ra and fauna, or explore one of the area’s lesser joy the opportunity to visit key religious sites, wit-
known trails that offer breathtaking scenery and ness the island’s Venetian and Byzantine heritage,
views. Crete’s wild natural beauty beckons to be and learn about its religious history and traditions.
experienced first-hand, with options for casual
walkers and experienced hikers alike! EXPERIENCE AN
UNDERWATER WONDERLAND
DIVE INTO Dive into Crete’s glimmering sapphire waters and Treat
MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC discover the underwater wonderland that awaits yourself to an
experience
Come find the beach of your dreams! With over you. Choose from snorkelling -a fun and easy of a lifetime
with a private
1000 km of coastline, Crete boasts numerous way to explore the sea bed closer to the shore- tour aboard a
world-class beaches, including the famed Ela- or scuba diving, with options for experienced, luxury yacht.
Discreet,
fonisi and Balos, but there’s so much to explore intermediate and novice divers, including les- professional
crew and top-
and experience, including: Seitan Limania, Fala- sons with professional instructors. Both options of-the-line
sarna, Preveli, and Triopetra. Talk to our con- are suitable for children as well as grownups service will
cater to your
cierge team for detailed directions or to arrange and make for unforgettable family experiences! every need.
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