Agia Marina Crete

Agia Marina, Crete: A well-known resort in its own right

Agia Marina, Crete, is a big village
located 8 kilometers west of Chania city
and 2 kilometers east of Platanias
resort. The name “Agia Marina” comes from the homonymus church situated in the
old village. In fact, the people of Agia Marina are fairly faithful, as there
are four churches in the village.

Apart
from the coastal village, also called Kato
Agia Marina, Crete, or Lower Agia Marina, there is also Ano Agia Marina, Crete, or Upper Agia
Marina, which is a traditional Cretan village.

In
Ano Agia Marina, Crete, you can find taverns which serve traditional Cretan
dishes made from pork, lamb, goat, and veal, combined with fresh local
agricultural produce.

Ano
Agia Marina, Crete, is also known for the mysterious water cave, the length of
which has not been estimated yet. The cave has been extensively studied by
speleologists from every part of the world. It has also been studied and
researched by archaeologists, because in ancient years it was used as a worship
location.

The beach of Agia Marina, Crete

Beach
culture is alive and well in Agia Marina, Crete. The main reason is the
beautiful, 2,5 kilometers long beach, which is the centre of all activities.

The
golden sand beach of Agia Marina, Crete, along with the rich vegetation and the
trees around the beach, create a marvellous coastal scene.
Apart from swimming in the crystal clear waters, you can do your vacations more
active by using the ample opportunities for summer sports on the beach, like
beach volley, and water sports, like jet-skiing, windsurfing and paragliding
above the water.

Opposite
the beach of Agia Marina, Crete, stands the islet of Agioi Theodoroi, or Thodorou, with its characteristic long shape.
The islet, apart from adding to the magnificent scenery of Agia Marina beach,
has a rich history. During the years of the Venetian rule in Crete, a big
fortress had been built on the small island, the San Theodoro fortress. Here
also used to be the St. Theodoroi chapel. These two have given their name to
the islet. Another interesting thing about Agioi Theodoroi is that it is the
home of a protected population of the wild goats of Crete, the famous Kri-Kri.

Around the beach and the main road of Agia Marina, Crete,
there is everything a visitor might need, from select taverns and restaurants
serving local and international dishes and seafood, to cafés, bars, mini markets, shops, pharmacies, banks,
etc. The amenities for visitors in Agia Marina are impressive.

Agia
Marina, Crete: The centre of nightlife in Chania region

The club scene in Agia Marina, Crete is superb, and
famous all over West Crete. Here you can find night clubs that are true legends
of the Greek nightlife.

During recent years, many other quality night clubs
have opened in Agia Marina, Crete. These, along with the bustling nightlife in
the neighboring Platanias resort, are a magnet for all the club-goers in the
region. Indeed, most people from Chania city, either local or visitors, who
want to go out at night, come to Agia Marina and Platanias for their
world-class summer nightlife.

Agia Marina, Crete is a well-known
resort in each own right. With a beautiful beach, many quality taverns and
nightlife unmatched in the whole region of Chania, Agia Marina, Crete, is a place you should experience yourself.

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