Agia Pelagia Trip Overview
Driving to the west of the island, we make our first stop in the beautiful city of Rethimnon, where we have some time for our coffee of breakfast. Moving on, we drive past the city of Chania and after a while, we arrive at the port of Kissamos, where we set out for our trip.
During our boat trip, we have the chance to admire a vast cave – most likely an ancient shipyard, sea turtles or monk seals and of course, the dolphins of the area. We also witness an impressive geological phenomenon: the simultaneous lifting and sinking of the two sides of the island, where its western side rises up to 6-9 meters above the sea level.
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Duration: 15 hours
Starts: Agia Pelagia, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Agia Pelagia, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Driving to the west of the island, we make our first stop in the beautiful city of Rethimnon, where we have some time for our coffee of breakfast. Moving on, we drive past the city of Chania and after a while, we arrive at the port of Kissamos, where we set out for our trip.
During our boat trip, we have the chance to admire a vast cave – most likely an ancient shipyard, sea turtles or monk seals and of course, the dolphins of the area. We also witness an impressive geological phenomenon: the simultaneous lifting and sinking of the two sides of the island, where its western side rises up to 6-9 meters above the sea level.
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Stop At: Gramvousa Beach, Gramvousa, Crete 734 00 Greece
Our first stop at Skaleta where we have some time for coffee or breakfast. Then we head for Kissamos.The first things we admire is a cave most likely an ancient shipyard.We disembark at the island of Gramvousa also known as the “pirates’ island”.The broader area of Gramvousa forms one of the most significant hydro-biotopes of the Eastern Mediterranean, since here we can encounter over 100 bird species and 400 plant species.You can admire the famous fortress of Gramvousa built by the Venetians in 1579 high on a rock and if you want, you can climb up to admire the magnificent view.Then you have plenty of time to enjoy our swim at the gorgeous beach with the wonderful colors or have lunch aboard.In the early afternoon, we head for the lagoon of Balos.These app. 3 hours of solitude in such a paradise will surely be etched in your memory for ever!
Duration: 15 hours
