The village of Georgioupolis with it’s particularly beautiful setting
between sea and mountain, is situated between the towns of Rethymno, a
30 minute journey by car and Chania which is a 45 minute drive away.
This charming village with its long stretch of sandy beach and river
running into the sea, was until recent times a sleepy little fishing
village in an out of the way place. Over the past 20 years it has
slowly grown into a very popular little holiday resort, with a wide
range of tavernas, shops, cafes, boutiques and other tourist
amenities. The beautiful countryside surrounding the village is ideal
for those keen on walking, while the splendid sandy shore and relaxed
sea side atmosphere make it ideal for beach lovers. There is an
excellent bus service in all directions and thus it is possible to go
quite far afield, for example to Heraklion (90min journey) or the
south coast perhaps to visit Phaistos or Matala. An outing to
Frangokastello is also worthwhile. Closer to home there are
interesting visits to be made to the old quarters of Chania and
Rethymno. Lake Kournas, famed as the only fresh water lake on Crete
and haven for wild life, is within walking distance from
Georgioupolis. Some distance outside the village, a long row of hotels
sits alongside the sweeping almost 10 km long pale fine sandy beach
and crystal clear waters. However, a part of timeless old
Georgioupolis remains very much in place. As in years gone by, the
eucalyptus tree lined square remains the perfect place to sit and
watch the villagers meet each other in the kafenions to exchange the
news of the day over a coffee or ouzo,and more:
Crete by horse, here in Georgioupolis, exciting beach rides, beautiful
mini-safaris and relaxing day trips. Green hills, goat-tracks, olive
groves, herbs and wild flowers, the unique Lake of Kournas,
Argiroupoli’s waterfalls, many small friendly villages and a superb
beach combine to make this the holiday experience of a lifetime !