Welcome to the Apokoronas!
Across the bay is the peninsula of Akrotiri, it offers an arid landscape and lies east of the town of Chania. As you look further to your right, you look down into Souda which has a modern commercial and passenger harbour, which serves Western Crete and Greece.
Chania
Beyond Souda is Chania, the former capital of the island, with its picturesque Venetian harbour surrounded by excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and taverna. There are plentiful shopping opportunities, a traditional craft and indoor market. As you look further around you see the breathtaking Lefka Ora (the White Mountains).
The Villages
Vamos
Vamos is a perfect choice for visitors who prefer to be away from the main tourist areas but also close to excellent facilities. It is a working village with a Health Clinic with 24 hour medical care, petrol stations, a bank with ATM, a Post Office, 2 bakeries, a butcher, a Pharmacy, a Greek cheese Deli shop, several kafenions, a kiosk for cigarettes, two hairdressers and a barber. Also there are two excellent tavernas serving delicious Greek food and many old houses are being restored to their former glory.
Plaka
Plaka has grown over the last few years as people have discovered its charms of twisting narrow lanes, cascading bourgainvilla, views out to sea and the mountains in the background. There are many marked walks and pathways in the area. There are several excellent restaurants and lively bars with a private hotel holding musical entertainment in their beautiful gardens.
Almirida
Almirida has a Blue Flag beach alongside excellent tavernas and cafes. Once a fishing village it is now a thriving seaside resort with a relaxing atmosphere. The tavernas are on the waters edge and you can watch the sun set and listen to the waves lapping gently on the beach.
Kalives
Kalives is a working village as well as being a tourist destination so in addition to the beaches, tavernas, bars and tourist shops you will find many local shops and a supermarket. Banking, post office, Internet and laundry facilities are available and there is a daily bus service from Kalives to Chania.
Gavalochori
Gavalochori is a historical village situated a few kilometres inland from Almirida. The village has many old buildings which are being lovingly restored and in the centre of the village is a shop exhibiting traditional arts and crafts of the local women. There is also a folklore museum and tavernas which surround the village square inviting you to sit and pass the time away.
Drapanos
The sleepy village of Drapanos is further inland and higher up from Kokkino Choria with fabulous views overlooking Souda Bay. There is a quaint local church and a traditional Greek taverna.