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This
typical
Cretan farming village, just over one and a half hour’s drive from
Heraklion, has kept its original character, and remains largely untouched
by tourism. Kamilari is picturesquely set on a hill, with fabulous
panoramic views over the Ida mountains, over the fruitful Messara plain
and to the sea beyond. Thanks to Greek hospitality, the warm welcome given
to children and rural village life, it is the sort of place where one
quickly feels at home. Alongside the small shops there are Greek tavernas
and Kafeneions, which will give you
a flavour of Cretan village life.
Around the village there are lots of places to explore, perhaps by setting
off on foot along some of the country footpaths, or going further afield
by car. Among some of the possible outings to choose from are the
Minoan
archaeological sites at Phaistos and Agia Triada, only 3 km away, and
Matala with its famous cliff side caves. For those seeking the sea, the
kilometre long sandy beach of Kalamaki is 2,5 km away, with its cliff
sides and wooded areas, as well as the 12 km sandy beach of Komos. At both
of these places there are further tavernas, and little shops.
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