Agia Galini Crete
A picturesque village of 1,650 inhabitants, Agia Galini with its
flagstone paved alleys, traditional whitewashed houses and
quaint little harbour is a popular seaside resort located some
56km southeast of Rethymno.
The houses and hotels are all built on a steep slope that looks
out to sea. In ancient times it was the location of the ancient
village of Soulina or Soulia and it is thought that in antiquity
the village was the site for worshipping of the goddess Artemis.
At a later date, the Monastery of Galinios Christ was
constructed on the ruins of the temple of Artemis and, from
whence, comes the name of the village. From the little harbour
it is possible to take a trip on a traditional kayaki (fishing
boat) to visit the many interesting nearby caves and marvel at
the beautiful turquoise sea.
There are also daily excursions available eastwards to Matala as
well as to the beautiful beaches of Agios Georgios and Agios
Paulos to the west.
