The lovely coastal village of Agia Galini, on the south coast of Crete, sits within the prefecture of Rethimno, just on the border of Rethimno and Heraklion. Delightful cobbled alleys wind their way up from the port into the village, from where there are spectacular views over the Libyan Sea and visitors can see the Byzantine church. The beauty of the village itself, and of the surrounding area, draws a number of tourists to Agia Galini and the village caters for its guests by providing excellent accommodation, as well as plenty of restaurants, shops and cafés. Discount hotels in the village can be booked directly via EasyToBook.com, and visitors will be offered the best in Cretan hospitality on their arrival.
The beach at Agia Galini, which extends for more than a kilometer, is sheltered and very popular in the summer months. On the eastern side of the bay, the rocky shores hide many marine caves which can be visited by boat. Indeed the village’s little port is the starting point for many boat excursions around the southern part of Crete. Heading northwards, a stay in Agia Galini would not be complete without visiting Rethimno, the capital of the prefecture, located about 60 kilometers from your hotel on the north coast of the island. The old town, closest to the seafront, has a relaxed and yet lively feel, and offers a host of shops, eating places and hotels, as well as many points of historical interest. The Fortezza castle dominates the town and was built in 1590 to protect the city from raids by pirates, as well as from the Turks.