Crete!
An island with rich history, blessed by the Gods with countless natural
wonders.
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Crete... An island of countless natural wonders and exotic beaches |
No wonder why there are so many
articles, essays, books written about this beautiful Greek island.
It is
definitely the ideal place for any visitor wishing to enjoy his holidays,
regardless of the season, at a place that each corner of it is an amalgam of so
many different things, experiences and landscapes making it one of the most
popular holiday destinations in the world.
The following lines will describe you why hotels in Heraklion are a great
choice, especially the area of Agia Pelagia where you can find Perla Apartments
and how you can reach Agia Pelagia via Heraklion.
Agia Pelagia, Crete
… An ideal option for relaxing and refreshing holiday experiences!
Agia Pelagia is located 18
km west of Heraklion. It is built amphitheatrically and
the landscape is characterized by impressive natural beauty, especially when
someone stares from the surrounding hills towards the serene blue waters.
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Agia Pelagia, Crete... built amphitheatrically and surrounded by landscape of impressive natural beauty
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The beach is a narrow strip of sand. The bay is sheltered from the wind,
especially the north wind and the sea is almost always calm. It is well
organized and you can enjoy the hot Greek sun and the cool crystal clear waters
with all the comforts of an organized beach: umbrellas, beach bars and water
sports. The water is deep and crystal clear with interesting and rich
underwater sea life, therefore do not forget your mask.
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Agia Pelagia, Crete ... picturesque views ensure relaxing holidays |
Along the beach you will find many taverns. The food here is great; typical of the delicious and healthy Cretan cuisine which characteristic of the healthy Mediterranean diet. In Agia Pelagia you will find all kinds of shops to do your shopping or arrange your supplies while enjoying your stay: jewellery and souvenir shops, internet cafes, small super markets, ATMS and car rental agencies. Small bars and cafes enhance the colourful nightlife of Agia Pelagia while there is an absence of big nightclubs (for those you can visit the city of Heraklion only a few minutes drive from Agia Pelagia).
Even though you will find loads
of nearby Hotels in Heraklion, deciding to stay in Agia Pelagia is a great
choice with the cosmopolitan Heraklion being only a few minutes away.
Why you should choose Perla Apartments
A great choice for your
accommodation needs in Agia Pelagia is Perla Apartments. If you are looking for
a pleasant, carefree and relaxing accommodation experience, then the complex of
Perla Apartments will prove to be a wise choice, because it offers to its
guests an extremely relaxing environment with all the comforts that will surely
satisfy even the most demanding guest.
The 80 sq. m. Swimming pool,
the indoor and outdoor café will surely make you forget all the fuss of the
everyday life back home, while you don’t need to worry about your transfer from
Heraklion’s international airport, since the reception will willingly arrange
everything for you.
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Perla Apartments in Agia Pelagia, Crete ... enjoy your holidays in style and comfort! |
With 27 spacious and fully-equipped studio
apartments, able to accommodate from 2-6 people, fully air-conditioned and
equipped with all the needed modern facilities will make your stay at Perla
Apartments as enjoyable and comfy as possible!
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Perla Apartments in Agia Pelagia, Crete ... 27 stylish and fully equipped studios with spacious bedrooms |
Visiting
Agia Pelagia via Heraklion
In order to reach Agia Pelagia,
you will ideally need to travel first to Heraklion, regardless whether you are
already in Greece or you
plan to visit Crete from abroad.
Heraklion
by Plane : Heraklion International
Airport is located 5 km east of Heraklion in Nea
Alikarnassos, and is officially called Heraklion International
Airport "Nikos
Kazantzakis" in honour of the famous Cretan writer. Heraklion
Airport is connected to many cities in
Greece, while in the summer
months receives thousands of charter flights from Europe.
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International Airport 'Nikos Kazantzakis' in Heraklion, Crete
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Heraklion
by ferry: There are daily services to and from Heraklion
port that connect it to the port of Piraeus, Santorini and other islands of the Cyclades. From the port
of Piraeus you can travel with large
and state-of-the-art ferry boats, while from Santorini and the Cyclades you can travel with super fast catamarans. Also
the port of Heraklion is a very popular destinations
for many cruise liners.
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Large and state-of-the-art ferries connect Heraklion with the port of Piraeus |
It is good to know that someone
can travel easily to Heraklion throughout the year, since it is a very crucial
Cretan city.
When
you arrive to Heraklion, due to the fact that it is
located almost in the centre of Crete, it is a
very easy task to travel towards any part of the island, either by using public
buses, taxis, rented cars and motorbikes or even using your own means of
transportation.
If you
plan to take a taxi from Heraklion to Agia Pelagia you should know that
you will pay a fare ranging from 15 to 30 euro. While if you plan to take the public bus
you should keep in mind that they are almost never in time, therefore you
should calculate that the arrival and departure times may vary significantly
from those written.
The good thing is that the connections are often and at the
end of the day you just need to cover only around 18 km.
On the other hand, if you have
booked your accommodation in Perla Apartments then you can discuss your
transfer matter with the reception and they will willingly deal with your
matter fast and professionally; no wonder why Perla Apartments complex is one
of the finest nearby hotels in Heraklion.