Georgioupolis Holidays in 2013

The Island of Crete is blessed with year round sunshine and winter temperatures that barely fall below 20 degrees so it is the perfect place to come on your beach holiday. You can make the most of the coastal golden sands and crystal clear waters as well as the beachside amenities and water sports.

The beach at Georgioupolis is great for relaxing and sunbathing as well as swimming and snorkelling. If you are looking for other beachside activities you can make the most of the local water sports such as jet skiing, canoeing and windsurfing. Why not head out on a pedal boat so you can enjoy the calm waters of the bay and explore the surrounding scenery.

There are many wonderful hotels that are locate right on the beach at Georgioupolis, making them perfect for those on a Cretan beach break. The Vantaris Beach hotel is a wonderful four star option that offers guests wonderful spacious rooms, balconies and amenities as well as the use o resort facilities such as swimming poll, bar and restaurant. The hotel is located close to the wonderful Lake of Koruna’s as well as stretching out to the beach and mountainside.

If you head down to the local beach at Georgioupolis you can make the most of the year round sunshine, soft sands and clear waters by relaxing by the sea or taking to water for some scuba diving or swimming. You can make the most of the waterside activities such as jet skiing and windsurfing as well as deep sea fishing and oat trips from the harbour.

The Island of Crete is lucky to play host to many exciting festivals and events all year round. Head to the Chania Rock Festival in August where you can enjoy live rock music and events down at the beach. The Wine festival of Rethymnon is another great festival offering Cretan and Greek wines as well as celebrating wines from around the globe.

If you are looking for an into the wilderness experience you can head into the surrounding mountains in the area that are rich with nature and wonderful views of the Island. There are many great hiking paths that are great for exploring, or why not hire a mountain bike from one of the local shops and head into the mountains on two wheels. You can even go rock climbing at many points nearby for an extra special experience.

There are plenty of exciting things to do in the area, for one you can make the most of the wide and safe beaches at the bay where you can sunbathe, swim, snorkel and play games on the soft clean sands. You can try the beachside water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing or canoeing too. If you fancy a slightly different trip you can do fishing in the harbour, or take a deep sea fishing trip out to sea. The surrounding mountains are also well worth a wander, head up for a hike together to get some great views of the island.

At the end of a long day exploring and discovering the delights of the town and nearby attractions you can head to one of the local seafood restaurants where you can sample some of the locally caught produce. Head to the traditional Greek tavernas where you can enjoy Greek and Cretan dishes and sample local spirits and wines too.

The four star Ofeas Hotel and resort is a great place to stay on your family holiday to Georgioupolis. The hotel can be found right on the beach in the village of Kavros right at the bottom of a beautiful mountain. Guests can enjoy spacious and comfortable rooms with a balcony or terrace as well as use of the swimming pool, beach bar, children’s pool and playground. The hotel is locate in a great spot that has plenty of transport links for when you want to explore the rest of the area or the Island of Crete.