Ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός του VILLA THEA COMPLEX
THEA VILLAS COMPLEX
Thea Villas Complex consists of 3 main Villas: Villa Thea, Villa Eva and Villa
Rafaela. The location of Thea Villas Complex is in Kournas village. There are
street signs on the road in order to reach the location easily. You can also use
google maps: Villa Thea, Georgioupoli
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Villa Thea
SIGHTS
This is the largest natural lake in Crete and surely one of the most beautiful. It hosts a rich ecosystem and it is protected by the NATURA 2000 network. The landscape around the lake is fantastic and offers a great opportunity for long walks and picnics or even swimming. Several cafes and taverns are operating next to the lake for those who want to eat and drink. Legend has it that some nights, a fairy appears and brushes her hair by the lake.
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Lago Kournas
This is the largest natural lake in Crete and surely one of the most beautiful. It hosts a rich ecosystem and it is protected by the NATURA 2000 network. The landscape around the lake is fantastic and offers a great opportunity for long walks and picnics or even swimming. Several cafes and taverns are operating next to the lake for those who want to eat and drink. Legend has it that some nights, a fairy appears and brushes her hair by the lake.
Fortezza, the Rethymno’s fortress was completed on 1590 and it is the trademark of the city. Built by the Venetians to protect the city from Ottomans’ attacks and pirates’ raids it stands upon the city, on the Palaiokastro hill. Most of the walls and buildings of the fortress are still in good condition and the view from Fortezza is astonishing. Within its walls the visitor will also find the outdoor municipal theatre “Erophili”, where most of the Renaissance Festival’s events take place.
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Castelo de Fortezza
Fortezza, the Rethymno’s fortress was completed on 1590 and it is the trademark of the city. Built by the Venetians to protect the city from Ottomans’ attacks and pirates’ raids it stands upon the city, on the Palaiokastro hill. Most of the walls and buildings of the fortress are still in good condition and the view from Fortezza is astonishing. Within its walls the visitor will also find the outdoor municipal theatre “Erophili”, where most of the Renaissance Festival’s events take place.
Samaria Gorge
The gorge of Samaria is the most famous gorge of Crete and one of the greatest in Europe. It has been declared a National Park since 1962 and more than 300.000 people visit it every year to admire it’s unique beauty and variety of sceneries. It is home to the endangered species Kri-Kri, a wild goat that can only be found in Crete and almost 450 species of the Cretan flora, 70 of which can only be found in this gorge. The length of the gorge is 16km but hiking from one side of the National Park to the other is 18km and it will take you 6 to 8 hours to cross.
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Garganta de Samaria
Samaria Gorge
The gorge of Samaria is the most famous gorge of Crete and one of the greatest in Europe. It has been declared a National Park since 1962 and more than 300.000 people visit it every year to admire it’s unique beauty and variety of sceneries. It is home to the endangered species Kri-Kri, a wild goat that can only be found in Crete and almost 450 species of the Cretan flora, 70 of which can only be found in this gorge. The length of the gorge is 16km but hiking from one side of the National Park to the other is 18km and it will take you 6 to 8 hours to cross.
BEACHES
A seaside resort, a small coastal town located 38km southeast of Chania. Its large beach is stretching for 1.5km and it is part of a 10km long beachfront extending to the east. The beach is sandy with nice clean waters and it is very well organized with umbrellas, sea beds and facilities for water sports while lifeguards operate by the sea shore. Also have a lot of activities such as horse riding , safari , adventure bikes
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Georgioupoli
A seaside resort, a small coastal town located 38km southeast of Chania. Its large beach is stretching for 1.5km and it is part of a 10km long beachfront extending to the east. The beach is sandy with nice clean waters and it is very well organized with umbrellas, sea beds and facilities for water sports while lifeguards operate by the sea shore. Also have a lot of activities such as horse riding , safari , adventure bikes
Preveli
This one is one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, featuring a river with small waterfalls and palm trees, a must see for everyone. But this kind of astonishing natural beauty comes at a price as you can’t reach the beach by car. Once you arrive at the beach you will find a small restaurant plus some umbrellas and sun beds to rent.
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Praia de Preveli
Preveli
This one is one of the most beautiful beaches of Crete, featuring a river with small waterfalls and palm trees, a must see for everyone. But this kind of astonishing natural beauty comes at a price as you can’t reach the beach by car. Once you arrive at the beach you will find a small restaurant plus some umbrellas and sun beds to rent.
Elafonisi is one of the most popular attractions in Crete for a good reason. Located 76km west of Chania it is a place of magnificent beauty and majestic scenery of turquoise waters, sand dunes covered with sand lilies. The name means “Deer Island” but in fact the Elafonisi is a sandy cape that the water cuts in half, creating a sand dune island and a lagoon. The water depth is never more than 1m and it is very easy to walk to the “island”. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area.
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Praia de Elafonissi
Elafonisi is one of the most popular attractions in Crete for a good reason. Located 76km west of Chania it is a place of magnificent beauty and majestic scenery of turquoise waters, sand dunes covered with sand lilies. The name means “Deer Island” but in fact the Elafonisi is a sandy cape that the water cuts in half, creating a sand dune island and a lagoon. The water depth is never more than 1m and it is very easy to walk to the “island”. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area.
The lagoon of Balos is visited by thousands of tourists each summer and it is famous for the turquoise waters and the exotic geological formations that seem to come from another world. It is located 56km northwest of Chania, between the cape Gramvousa and the cape Tigani and the whole area is a protected biotope. It is home to 400 species of plants, 26 of which can only be found in Crete, and 98 species of birds of which 14 are endangered and therefore protected
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Praia de Balos
The lagoon of Balos is visited by thousands of tourists each summer and it is famous for the turquoise waters and the exotic geological formations that seem to come from another world. It is located 56km northwest of Chania, between the cape Gramvousa and the cape Tigani and the whole area is a protected biotope. It is home to 400 species of plants, 26 of which can only be found in Crete, and 98 species of birds of which 14 are endangered and therefore protected
FOOD
Local cretan tavern with delicious local products. We suggest you try the grilled meat, the fresh greek salad, the homemade fried potatoes and delicious greek feta cheese! And of course the local drink
Tsikoudia.
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KALI KARDIA
Eparchiaki Odos Georgioupolis-KournasLocal cretan tavern with delicious local products. We suggest you try the grilled meat, the fresh greek salad, the homemade fried potatoes and delicious greek feta cheese! And of course the local drink
Tsikoudia.
Amazing view of lake Kournas - especially at sunset.
Excellent service and food. Great lamb chops. There is a playground for the children.
Ταβέρνα Κάβαλος
Amazing view of lake Kournas - especially at sunset.
Excellent service and food. Great lamb chops. There is a playground for the children.
Τhe "Dream" is a traditional tavern, where you can enjoy greek coffee and traditional dishes. The meat, traditionally goat, is from the owner's farm. Every Sunday "antikristo" is served, which is slowly cooked opposite a flaming fire. All dishes are cooked by Ms. Katerina and we suggest a visit it in order to enjoy true cretan hospitality and delicious local food.
Óneiro
Τhe "Dream" is a traditional tavern, where you can enjoy greek coffee and traditional dishes. The meat, traditionally goat, is from the owner's farm. Every Sunday "antikristo" is served, which is slowly cooked opposite a flaming fire. All dishes are cooked by Ms. Katerina and we suggest a visit it in order to enjoy true cretan hospitality and delicious local food.