Agia pelagia is probably one of the most beactiful touristic resort in Crete. 25 years ago it was just a small fishing village but because of the natural beauties the small bays with crystal clear water and gold sand it became very fast the target of some very big and luxury hotels that was built the last 20 years and transformed the little fishing village to an exotic and luxury destination for hundrends of tourists every year.
It is located 23 km far from Heraklion city and Heraklion airport and about 50 km from Rethymnon city and it took it's name from the small church of Agia Pelagia that there is up on the hills and protects the little village.
In Agia Pelagia there are also plenty of holiday homes and Villas with private swimming pools and a fantastic sea view as the most of them are built up on the hills about 150 meter above sea level.
The visitor in Agia Pelagia can relax and have peaceful and unforgetable holidays and especially for the families with children this resort will stay in them memory for many many years as it is a quiet and safe place to be.
For your holidays in Agia Pelagia you will definately need a rental car which it will be a good idear to book it via internet before your arrival in Crete as in Agia Pelagia there are no many car rental offices.
www.eurocars.gr delivers and collects cars to and from your hotel in Agia Pelagia or at the airport of Heraklion and Chania. It happens many times that we rent a mini bus or a cabriolet car in Agia Pelagia and the customers return the car at Heraklion or Chania airport after.
If you choose this beactiful place for your holidays you will have unforgetable holidays and for sure you will wish one day in the future to return.
