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0Kos — A mini guide

Crete may be the biggest (and the most visited) Greek island but there are over 200 other inhabited Greek islands many of which also have interesting things to see. Many can be easily reached by ferry or short flight and can be visited either on their own or for a short period as part of a “holiday on holiday” or as part of a tour of multiple islands. This is the first in a series of mini-guides to some other the other islands
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0Kalamafka & Timios Stavros Chapel

Kalamafka is an attractive village in the mountains near Ierapetra in south-east Crete. Timios Stavros Chapel which is on top of Kastelos Hill is one of the reasons to visit. There is a bit of a climb, up 224 steps, but the view is worth the effort.
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0Ostria, Thalassa & Paplinou Beaches

Paplinou Beach is a beach on the south east coast a little to the east of Ierapetra. The western end of the beach is for visitors and is officially known as Thalassa after the beach bar located there (not to be confused with the resort near Chania), whilst the eastern end is for people booked at the resort and is usually referred to as Ostria beach. The beach is long and the water is excellent and there is plenty of off-road parking available.
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0Balos Lagoon

Balos Lagoon is one of the most famed beaches on Crete with it’s west coast location offering great sunsets. It is located off the peninsula at the north west of the Island a little over an hour from Chania near the Gramvousa islands which often feature on boat trips to Balos.
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0Achlia Bay Beach

Achlia Bay is a beach in the south east of Crete approximately half way between Ierapetra and Makrys Gialos. It is one of the best beaches on the south coast, especially on windy days when the shape of the bay provides shelter on the beach and in the water.
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0Driving & vehicle rental in Crete

To see much of Crete you are likely to need a car or other vehicle to get around. There are buses and taxis on Crete but a private vehicle will be faster, more comfortable, and more cost effective than taxis. It is also possible to take your own car, or to hire other vehicles.
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