Agia Pelagia Crete is one of the coastal gems most well known bays of Crete Greece. Located 14 kilometres away from the island’s capital of Heraklion, Agia Pelagia is the perfect starting point for touring Crete if seeing the sights is your goal for visiting the island. Nonetheless, if what you want is to have some time for relaxation and personal enjoyment, you can have it and more at Agia Pelagia.
Agia Pelagia the centre of Crete, Pela Mare Hotel the starting point of your Crete Holiday Experience.
The resort town of Agia Pelagia is situated on the shore, with its whitewashed buildings built along the slopes of the hills rising from the bay. It is made up of a cluster of villages and smaller sandy beaches.
The view of the town as you approach it from the national highway coming from Heraklion is nothing short of picturesque. Nothing is more representative of the beauty from a glance from Pela Mare Hotel.
The main beach is populated with cafes, shops, restaurants, and small bars, but only to the extent that it does not spoil the main advantage this place has to offer, a peaceful, unspoilt village atmosphere and genuine Cretan hospitality. It is also close to all the main attractions of Crete (such as Knossos and The Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Gortys and Festos) and easy access to many wonderful Crete destinations.
You are bound to find the kind of beach atmosphere in Agia Pelagia, whether it is the active, fun-filled kind or the peaceful and relaxing kind. The beaches of Agia Pelagia are worth the visit in themselves. All Agia Pelagia beaches can be seen in our Welcome page.
Agia Pelagia offers:
Shops, Beaches, Mini Markets, travel agents, pharmacist, doctor, petrol station, Diving Center, Reaturants, Traditional taverns, Bars, Cafe, Water sports, snack bars, bakery, souvenirs, car rental agents, bus station, taxi station, real estate and many more places to discover.