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Kastelli is one of the few remaining towns on Crete which has not succumbed totally to the annual invasion of tourists. Its main business is derived from agriculture; so many tourists find little of interest to keep them there.
There are no ‘big sights’ in Kastelli. In the town centre
there is a large square, surrounded by the usual shops,
restaurants and bars, in which Cretans play backgammon and
card games. The ambiance is very much reminiscent of the
Crete in old days.
In recent years there have been efforts to improve
Kastelli’s image. A new archeological museum was opened a
few years ago. Entry to it is free, and you can find it on
the main square. The promenade has been modernised, and
may good, cheap restaurants have sprung up along the
waterfront.
Beaches in Kissamos There are two good beaches in
Kastelli, but there are better beaches elsewhere on the
island. Telonio beach, to the east is better than Mavro
Molos to the west (see right picture) Prague Castle Tickets you
can get on this link
Accomodation in Kissamos : Kastelli has two
campgrounds, one in town, the other 6km out of town. The
in-town campground is quite pretty, and has a big, clean
swimming pool. Most people consider the out-of-town
campsite to be nicer, however. There are a few hotels and
rent-rooms in Kissamos, all of which are quite cheap. The best
boat tours Berlin,
river tours and lakes. Map of Kissamos Crete
Connections Kissamos: Some tourists come to
Kastelli in order to catch the maximum twice-weekly ferry to the
Peloponnese. This ferry is the shortest route to the
mainland, but is not notably cheaper or quicker than
ferries departing from
Chania and
Iraklio to Athens. There are
around ten buses a day between Kastelli and Chania and one
to the Elafonisi beach.
Falassarna: Three buses a day go on from Kastelli to Falassarna on the east coast. This village is popular with individuals seeking a tranquil retreat with a stunning landscape and nice beaches. People also visit to view the remains of the ancient town of Falassarna, which existed in both Minoan and Roman times. Falassarna is served by the usual array of tavernas and accommodation. The locals are friendly with visitors to their town, who increase in numbers every year. Platanos: A virtually tourist-free village 5km above Falassarna. There are a few places which rent rooms and a couple of tavernas with hearty Cretan fare on offer. All buses to Falassarna go through Platanos.
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